Bohol Tour: Chocolate Hills & Tarsier Private Flexible Itinerary

Build your own Bohol day around the Chocolate Hills and a river cruise.

A private tour of Bohol with a professional driver-guide and air-conditioned vehicle, letting you customize stops and timing to suit your preferences. Vehicle, fuel, bottled water, and entrance fees to Chocolate Hills and the Tarsier Viewing Area are included. You choose between a private Loboc River cruise (lunch at your own expense) or a shared floating restaurant with buffet lunch and live entertainment. Pickup is included, and the tour runs 6 to 8 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Chocolate Hills1h · entry included
2. Baclayon Church30m

Bohol private tour highlights

• Private Loboc River cruise or kayaking
• Buffet lunch on floating restaurant (optional)
• Drive through Bilar Man-Made Forest
• Visit Bohol Tarsier Sanctuary
• See the Chocolate Hills viewpoint
• Tour historic Baclayon Church

The experience

The tour centers on Bohol's two most famous sights: the Chocolate Hills and the Tarsier, a world's smallest primate with enormous eyes and a flexible neck. Your driver-guide handles the route and can photograph you along the way, but the itinerary is yours to shape. You can add attractions, skip ones that don't appeal, or rearrange the order. Add charges apply for customized stops. This flexibility means you're not locked into a fixed schedule or a crowded group pace.

The Loboc River is the day's centerpiece, and you pick how to experience it. Option A gives you a private boat cruise through the scenic tropical landscape, away from the floating restaurant crowds. You then choose where to eat lunch from several restaurants along the river. Option B puts you on a large shared floating restaurant with a buffet meal and live cultural performances as you cruise. Both options lead to the Bilar Man-Made Forest, a cool stretch of towering mahogany trees that's a natural photo stop, and then to the Tarsier Viewing Area where you see the animal up close.

The route also passes Baclayon Church, one of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines, where you can step inside and see centuries of architecture. The Chocolate Hills themselves (thousands of cone-shaped hills that turn brown in the dry season) sit at a viewpoint where the panorama spreads across the landscape. The whole day fits into 6 to 8 hours, including stops and the river experience you choose.

What’s included

• Vehicle rental with a professional driver-guide and air-conditioned transport.
• fuel and bottled water.
• entrance fees to Chocolate Hills and the Tarsier Viewing Area.
• hotel pickup.
• a customized itinerary tailored to your preferences.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bohol Gabs17 Tours and Travel

Is this one for you?Six to eight hours leaves the rest of your day open for other activities or a leisurely afternoon, so this works whether you want to pack multiple experiences into one day or keep things relaxed. The private vehicle means your group travels alone, and you set the pace at each stop rather than waiting for a larger tour to move on.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's the difference between the two Loboc River options?

Option A is a private boat cruise where you pick your own restaurant for lunch afterward. Option B is a shared floating restaurant with a buffet meal and live entertainment included, so you eat while you cruise.

Are entrance fees to the Chocolate Hills and Tarsier area included?

Yes, entrance fees for both Chocolate Hills and the Tarsier Viewing Area are included in the tour price.

Can I change the itinerary or skip attractions I don't want to see?

Yes, the tour is fully customizable. You can add, remove, or rearrange attractions to match your interests and schedule, though add charges may apply for customized stops.

How long is the tour, and does it leave time for other activities in Bohol?

The tour runs 6 to 8 hours, which leaves part of the day free for other plans or to rest at your hotel.

Is a guide included, and what language do they speak?

A professional driver-guide in English is included throughout the tour and can take photos for you as well.