Bohol Highlights Tour: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River

Cone-shaped hills, centuries-old churches, and the world's tiniest primates in one island day.

A full-day tour of Bohol Island from Tagbilaran with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. The itinerary covers the Chocolate Hills in Carmen, the Blood Compact Monument, the 1595 Baclayon Church and Museum, and a Loboc River cruise with lunch where you spot Philippine tarsiers. Eight hours total. Moderate walking involved.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Chocolate Hills45m
2. Blood Compact Monument15m · entry included

Explore Bohol's natural and historic sites

• Visit Chocolate Hills in Carmen
• See Blood Compact Monument
• Tour Baclayon Church and Museum
• Spot tarsiers in their habitat

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in Tagbilaran and heads into Bohol's countryside. You'll see the Chocolate Hills (cone-shaped mounds in Carmen that look like their name), then stop at the Blood Compact Monument, which marks the 1st Treaty of Friendship between East and West. The Baclayon Church, built in 1595, sits next, a centuries-old stone structure with its own museum. Throughout, the guide provides context in English as the air-conditioned vehicle moves between stops.

The Loboc River cruise is where the day shifts from sightseeing to sitting. You board a boat for lunch on the water, and while you eat, tarsiers (some of the world's smallest primates with enormous eyes) live in the trees along the banks. Spotting them is not guaranteed, but the river itself is the draw: a slow, green passage through the island's interior, and the meal breaks up the morning's walking.

A moderate amount of walking is involved across the stops, so comfortable shoes matter. The tour operates with a minimum of two passengers. If the group doesn't meet that threshold after confirmation, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund. Children from age five can join, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller (or sit on an adult's lap). Wheelchair-accessible transport is available, though some stops may have uneven ground.

What’s included

• Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Tagbilaran hotels.
• an English-speaking guide for the full day.
• entry to the Chocolate Hills, Blood Compact Monument, and Baclayon Church.
• a Loboc River cruise.
• and lunch on the water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Baron Travel Corporation

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so the commentary is accessible to anyone comfortable following in that language. Children from five onward can join, and the mix of stops (monuments, a church, natural landscape, and a river cruise) keeps the day varied enough for different ages and interests.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the Chocolate Hills and why do they look that way?

The Chocolate Hills are cone-shaped mounds in the town of Carmen that resemble piles of chocolate, especially when the grass dries and turns brown. They're a natural formation and one of Bohol's most recognizable landmarks. The tour includes a stop to view them.

Will I actually see tarsiers on the Loboc River cruise?

Tarsiers live in the trees along the Loboc River, and the cruise gives you the opportunity to spot them. They're among the world's smallest primates, with distinctive large bulbous eyes, but sightings depend on the time of day and the animals' activity.

How long does the tour take and what's included in the price?

The tour runs eight hours total and includes transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off from Tagbilaran or Bohol hotels, the Loboc River cruise, lunch, and an English-speaking guide for the whole day.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

The vehicle and transportation options are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Some stops involve walking on uneven ground, so check with the operator about specific sites if mobility is a concern.

What if my hotel isn't on the pickup list?

Hotel pickup is available only for listed hotels in Tagbilaran and Bohol. If you're staying elsewhere, contact the tour operator to arrange pickup from the nearest supported hotel, or make your own way there to meet the group.