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The 15 Best Chocolate Hills & Countryside Tours in Bohol

22 tours  ·  from $28 a head

The hills, the tarsiers and the river lunch sit on one loop, which is why nobody sells them separately. These 15 compare the Bohol-based loops against the long day out of Cebu City, on price, pickup time and how much of it is spent driving.

Bohol: Premium Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & River Experience - Chocolate Hills: Bohol’s signature view
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Bohol: Premium Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & River Experience

1.Premium Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & River Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 804 reviews · 7 hours · from $43Our pick

Spend seven hours seeing Bohol’s essential sights with hotel pickup in Panglao, comfortable air-conditioned transport, and an English-speaking coordinator. Visit the Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary, Man-Made Forest, and Loboc River. The buffet cruise costs extra, but guides such as Christine, Dexter, Mary, and Mariel handle the day’s timing and site arrangements.

“We had a wonderful time with Mary on this trip 😃 She shared little facts about the places we visited and the ride was comfortable!”

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Cebu City: Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch - The early pickup and fast ferry to Tagbilaran
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Cebu City: Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

2.Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 14 hours · from $144

Travel from Cebu to Bohol by fast ferry for a full day of major sights. You’ll visit Baclayon Church, the Blood Compact Monument, the Tarsier Conservation Area, Mahogany Forest, and the Chocolate Hills, then enjoy a buffet lunch on the Loboc River. English-speaking guides such as Jirah, David, and Genesis add local stories and help with photos.

“Jirah was the absolute best thing about this trip. From the get-go, she made sure our group was comfortable with each other. All day, we were talking to each other and looking out for each other. She also made sure she helped everyone take photos in great spots. She shared the history of each place and how Bohol is taking care of preserving them. You can tell the pride she has in being a Boholano and being able to share the beauty of the province with others.”

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Bohol: Chocolate Hills and Countryside Tour - 8:00 a.m. departure from Abraham Bohol
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Bohol: Chocolate Hills and Countryside Tour

3.Chocolate Hills and Countryside Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 175 reviews · 10 hours · from $49

Spend 10 hours touring Bohol by air-conditioned van, from an Asin Tibuok salt workshop and Chocolate Hills to tarsiers, Bilar Forest, Baclayon Church, and stand-up paddleboarding on the Loboc River. Guides such as Jessica, David, Jirah, and Joj have earned praise for clear English, local insight, and good humor. Lunch and drinks cost extra.

“It was fun and exciting. The tour guie was friendly and knowledgeable. The whole tour was all great.”

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Bohol: Guided Chocolate Hills & Tarsiers Tour - Pickup in Panglao, Tagbilaran, or near Loboc
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Bohol: Guided Chocolate Hills & Tarsiers Tour

4.Guided Chocolate Hills & Tarsiers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 158 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

Spend seven hours seeing Bohol’s main countryside sights with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned van. Visit the Man-Made Forest, tarsier sanctuary, and Chocolate Hills, then add the Loboc River buffet cruise for ₱950. Guides such as Claire, Fatt, Christine, and Dude are known for clear explanations and friendly help.

“We had an excellent trip, and our guide was outstanding! He was so friendly, helpful and we loved our complimentary souvenir. Thank you! Highlights were the river cruise and the chocolate hills.”

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Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise - The mahogany forest is a scenic drive, not a major stop
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Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise

5.Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · from $145

Travel from Cebu to Bohol by ferry for a packed countryside day with Chocolate Hills, the Bilar mahogany forest, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, and a buffet lunch on the Loboc River. Guides such as Dolly, Jojo, Janis, and Genesis add local stories and humor. Expect about four hours on the ferry and a 14-hour day overall.

“Bohol is beautiful. Dress comfortably with good walking shoes. There is lots of walking so carry a sun hat, sun block and sun shades. The historic sites are very interesting. Chocolate Hills was amazing. The terrain is very unusual and beautiful. The floating Resturant luncheon was a buffet on the boat. You eat lunch whilst entertained to music and dance. The skipper takes you along the river for about 90 minutes. It was a very interesting tour. I can recommend it.”

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Chocolate hills tour with Tarsier & Loboc river Buffet Lunch (half-day tour) - A careful visit with Bohol’s tiny tarsiers
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Chocolate hills tour with Tarsier & Loboc river Buffet Lunch (half-day tour)

6.Chocolate hills tour with Tarsier & Loboc river Buffet Lunch (half-day tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $79Top rated

Spend five to six hours touring Bohol with a private driver-guide such as Silo, Harvey, Randy, or Joemar. Visit the Chocolate Hills, an ethical tarsier sanctuary, Bilar’s Man-Made Forest, Baclayon Church, and the Blood Compact Monument, then enjoy a buffet lunch with live entertainment on the Loboc River.

“Great experience. Harvey, the guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and flexible with the tour (it was a private tour). The lunch on the river boat was a great experience.”

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BOHOL: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers and Loboc River Day Tour - Pickup in Panglao and the ride inland
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BOHOL: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers and Loboc River Day Tour

7.Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers and Loboc River Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 146 reviews · 7 hours · from $38

This seven-hour Bohol tour combines the Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary, Bilar Man-Made Forest, Loboc River, Baclayon Church and more. You ride in a spacious air-conditioned van with a local guide such as Kaye, Jane, or Jeff. The Loboc cruise, lunch, ATV rides, zipline and cave visit cost extra.

“Kate was great! Very good person and very knowledgeable. The driver was also very good. We had a great day!”

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Bohol: Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Cruise & Lunch - The road from Panglao to Bohol’s sights
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Bohol: Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Cruise & Lunch

8.Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 132 reviews · 8 hours · from $68

You’ll visit Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, Baclayon Church, the Blood Compact Monument, a tarsier conservation area, and the Man-Made Forest before a buffet lunch cruise on the Loboc River. This is a driver-led tour rather than a guided one. Drivers such as Julius, Jason, Andrew, and Kuya Tata have helped make the day personal and easygoing.

“Good, full activities day. There was way more options available then what is advertised on this tour app.”

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Bohol: Budget Chocolate Hills & Tarsiers -Backpacker Special - Starting at McDonald’s Alona
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Bohol: Budget Chocolate Hills & Tarsiers -Backpacker Special

9.Budget Chocolate Hills & Tarsiers -Backpacker Special

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $28Best value

Join Panglao Island Tour for a no-frills Bohol day trip covering the Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary, Man-Made Forest, and Loboc River cruise. Shared air-conditioned transport is included, while entrance fees and the buffet cruise cost extra. Some departures include friendly staff such as Christine, Dexter, Fatt, or Loreto.

“The people, the travellers, the guide and the driver made this tour very memorable. It was nice to hear all the informations about the sites, see the little primates live, the beautiful chocolate hills, and had a nice cruise at the end. Need to say that Doodie has a great music taste, so the ride was very funky and we even got to experience the great Philippino karaoke! It was a great energy and a lot of fun. Reccomend it for everyone who wants to meet other people, exchange ideas, know more about the culture, and relax a bit, since everything is very well organosed. Salama!”

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Bohol Chocolate hills and Waterfalls Ecotour - Meeting Bohol’s tiny tarsiers
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Bohol Chocolate hills and Waterfalls Ecotour

10.Bohol Chocolate hills and Waterfalls Ecotour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $119

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Bohol with your own group, a guide, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary, Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, Bilar Man-Made Forest, and Panga Falls. Breakfast and lunch are offered, with guides such as Josephus, Jessy, Dolly, Boyee, and others assigned by the operator.

“The trip was very good from pick up to drop off at our hotel, Josephus our guide was knowledgeable and friendly and nothing was rushed a truly worthwhile experience”

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Bohol Private Tour: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River - The National Museum and the Blood Compact Monument
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Bohol Private Tour: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River

11.Bohol Private Tour: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 85 reviews · 8 - 14 hours · from $58

Spend 8 to 14 hours touring Bohol in a private air-conditioned van with a local driver-guide. Visit the National Museum, Blood Compact Monument, Baclayon Church, tarsier sanctuary, Loboc River, Man-Made Forest, and Chocolate Hills. Add a river cruise, ATV ride, zipline, or other activities to suit your day.

“We had a wonderful experience! Our driver Rhene was very kind, attentive, punctual and made the whole day easy and comfortable. Clean car, smooth ride, and he really took care of us. We also joined the ATV tour, which was absolutely phenomenal, fun, well-organized, and with stunning views. The guide there was energetic and made the adventure even better. Important tip: bring a change of clothes and old flip-flops or shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. You will get dusty and muddy, but in the best possible way! Overall, highly recommended, great service, great adventure, great memories.”

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Bohol Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Lunch Buffet - Blood Compact Monument and Baclayon Church
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Bohol Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Lunch Buffet

12.Bohol Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Lunch Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 51 reviews · 8 hours · from $58

Spend eight hours touring Bohol from McDonald’s Panglao with an English-speaking driver, visiting historic sites, wildlife stops, the Chocolate Hills, and the Man-Made Forest. The day ends with a two-hour Loboc River cruise and buffet lunch. It is a shared tour for up to 12 people, with pickup starting at 8:00 AM.

“I read other people comments of similar tours and knew what to expect, good experience. I went with group (11) to Chocolate Hill viewing platform while my 2 friends did the ATV activity. They had a blast and their photos showed this. Lunch on river cruise was delicious and entertainment excellent”

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Panglao: Dao, Forests, and Tarsier Sanctuary Tour with Lunch - Starting in Panglao and reaching Tagbilaran market
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Panglao: Dao, Forests, and Tarsier Sanctuary Tour with Lunch

13.Dao, Forests, and Tarsier Sanctuary Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · from $144

Travel privately from Panglao or Tagbilaran with a guide such as David, Ramon, or Mon, depending on availability. Visit Dao market, meet tarsiers at Corella, walk through Bilar’s mahogany forest, eat a Filipino lunch beside a rice paddy, climb a Chocolate Hill, and swim at a jungle waterfall.

“David was so knowledgeable about the area and we felt very safe with the driver. My parents are elderly and they accommodated us perfectly. Wonderful experience would definitely recommend.”

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Bohol Countryside Day Tour from Cebu City or Mactan - Best Seller - The 4:30 a.m. start and ferry crossing
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Bohol Countryside Day Tour from Cebu City or Mactan – Best Seller

14.Bohol Countryside Day Tour from Cebu City or Mactan – Best Seller

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · from $155

Leave Cebu or Mactan at 4:30 a.m. for a full Bohol day with ferry tickets, private hotel transfers, and an air-conditioned vehicle. See the Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Baclayon and Loboc churches, Mahogany Forest, a giant python, and ShipHaus. Guides such as Manny, Rodel, Danny, and Erik have led past departures.

“This was an excellent day trip from Cebu to Bohol and absolutely worth the money. Manny was our driver and guide in Bohol, and he was phenomenal, knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely made the day enjoyable from start to finish. Read more”

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Bohol Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River Shared Tour - The Blood Compact Monument and Baclayon Church
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Bohol Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River Shared Tour

15.Bohol Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $38

Spend 6 to 8 hours touring Bohol’s best-known sights from Panglao in an air-conditioned shared vehicle. You’ll visit the National Museum, Blood Compact Monument, Baclayon Church, tarsier sanctuary, Loboc River, Chocolate Hills, and Bilar’s mahogany forest. Drivers such as Rene and Jeston have earned praise for friendly service and local background.

“The tour was great. The driver Renee was on time, he has some knowledge of the history. We were able to see all the spots. Amazing experience Tarsier, Chocolate hills, ATV, Loboc river cruise with lunch, Baclayon church and so on. The food was great. Need to wear tennis shoes, slippers or open toes is not recommended.”

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