Bohol Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River Shared Tour
Description
Discover UNESCO Bohol Global Geopark's fascinating geosites in one day on a guided shared tour through the UNESCO-recognized Bohol Island Global Geopark. Enjoy a comfortable ride in an upgraded vehicle with a skilled local driver-guide who ensures a smooth, stress-free adventure. Whether traveling solo, as a couple, or in a group, relax while we handle the details and soak in breathtaking landscapes, cultural landmarks, and natural wonders. Book with GoPanglao, trusted since 2023 with 8,500+ happy customers and 2,500+ bookings. We’re a top-rated Bohol countryside tour provider with 4-5 star reviews, partnered with Viator, and featured in AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Star, and Manila Bulletin. When you see this option, it includes: To/From Cebu (Hotel+Ferry) Roundtrip hotel & ferry transfers from Cebu To/From Cebu (Ferry) Roundtrip ferry transfers from Cebu From Cebu (Hotel+Ferry) One way hotel & ferry transfer from Cebu From Cebu (Ferry) One way ferry transfer from Cebu
Tour Options
Itinerary
Dive into the rich history and culture of Bohol through fascinating exhibits featuring archaeological finds, local heritage, and natural wonders, at the National Museum of the Philippines in Bohol Province.
Visit this historic Blood Compact site in Bohol that commemorates the first treaty of friendship between Filipinos and Spaniards, marked by a symbolic blood pact.
Explore one of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines, Baclayon Church, a National Cultural Treasure showcasing Spanish-era architecture and religious artifacts.
Get up close with the world’s smallest primates at the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary, where you can quietly observe these shy creatures in their natural habitat.
Enjoy a scenic Loboc River Cruise Lunch Buffet, where you’ll feast on Filipino dishes aboard a floating restaurant while cruising through lush riverside landscapes and live cultural performances.
Marvel at the iconic Chocolate Hills, a unique geological formation in Bohol made up of over 1,200+ cone-shaped hills that turn brown in the dry season.
Drive through the cool and shady Man-Made Forest in Bilar, Bohol, a picturesque stretch of densely planted mahogany trees that offers a refreshing escape.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our team will reach out through WhatsApp. Please make sure you have WhatsApp installed, and please keep your lines active and open to avoid no-show. Our pick up window is from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Please be ready at your hotel lobby, reception area, or along the main road. Each stop allows only 5–10 minutes of waiting time, and all pickup times are approximate. If your Panglao accommodation is located on a narrow or rough beach road that is inaccessible by van, we will inform you and assign a nearby pickup point—typically along the main road. For guests in Tagbilaran, please wait between 8:30 and 9:00 AM at the Mario's Cafe (in-front of Caltex Gas Station Junction Bridge), or at the coffee shop in front. Driver details—including name, contact number, and plate number—will be provided before the trip. If you have a Philippine-based mobile number, the driver will call and text you directly. Otherwise, the driver will reach out via online messaging platforms such as WhatsApp. Please keep your lines active and watch for the color and plate number of the vehicle during pickup. Our tour offers two itinerary options: one follows the itinerary indicated above, while the other includes visits to the Tarsier Conservation Area and Xzootic Animal Park (optional) instead of the National Museum of the Philippines and the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary. If any changes are made to the itinerary before the tour, you will receive an email notification in advance. The tour duration may extend beyond the stated duration due to the no. of participants in the shared tour and the volume of visitors at each destination. We are not liable for any missed flights, ferry departures, or scheduled activities beyond the duration.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(59)
Nice way to see a lot of bohol nicest things. Loved the variation of the tour. The first museum visit was very interesting. The tarsiers were cute too see and it wasn’t too crowded for them, I would recommend taking the lunch on the river. Good food and nice to experience! Great tour organisation
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the variety of the tour, and we're glad our team made your Bohol adventure a memorable one. We hope to welcome you again soon!
The tour sold to us was very misleadimg. Its chocolate hills, tarsiers and loboc river. ( shows the boat ride on the river) We upgraded to include 1 hour of at the Chocolate Hills which is highly recommended. The problem arose when we got to the river. Our guide informed us that the tour included driving us to the river and not the boat ride. Thats full BS. We all booked our tour on different websites and there is no way my whole group where that stupid not understanding that the loboc river tour was exactly that driving us to Loboc river. It is very misleading and felt like it was a bait and switch. Requested a full refund from Trip Advisor as we all felt the tour description ( photo) was very misleading Also keep in mind. If one person on the group booked an activity ie ziplining The whole group have to wait for that activity to finish before we move on to the next Will never recommend it unless description of the tour is fixed and have it fully explained on the title.
Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for any confusion and disappointment regarding your experience. We would like to clarify that while the Loboc River is one of the destinations to see in this tour, the Loboc River Cruise with lunch is not included in the specific product option that was booked. (But that doesn't mean that you cannot go the river cruise + lunch since you can still pay in person for this shared tour.) This is clearly indicated in the tour inclusions and exclusions, where meals and lunch are stated as not included. We offer multiple product options for this tour so guests can customize their experience according to their preferences and budget. In your case, the additional activity purchased was the 1-hour Chocolate Hills ATV experience, which was successfully arranged and completed during the tour. The itinerary confirmation sent prior to the tour also reflected the selected inclusions. Regarding the waiting time, this has also been specifically stated in the itinerary confirmation provided before the tour. As this is a shared tour, optional activities selected by some participants may require the group to wait before proceeding to the next destination. This allows all guests to fully enjoy the activities they have chosen while maintaining the tour schedule. While we understand that the experience did not meet your expectations, the tour was delivered according to the product option booked and all confirmed inclusions were provided. As such, we are unable to offer a refund in this instance. We appreciate your feedback and will continue reviewing our listings and descriptions to ensure they remain as clear and transparent as possible for future travelers.
Nice tour under very good guidance from Jeston. Visited several cases, always correct and yet flexible.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and the guidance of Jeston. It’s great to know you appreciated the mix of well-organized visits, flexibility, and attentive service throughout the trip. We hope to welcome you again for another wonderful experience in Bohol!
To start of we had to wait 1,5 hours before we finally were picked up from our resort, after this we had to wait for over an hour at the zip line attraction because everything is very very badly organised and slow. Secondly the tour is advertising including river tour which is not the option, only when you select the right option. If you select the basic tour option you basicly get a driver and a van.... You have to pay for all tourist attractions if you wanna do anything on this tour. Besides this i only recommend the ATV and river cruise attractions. I would not recommend this tour to anyone, only if you like to wait more then 3 hours total and pay for every tourist attraction due to misleading tour title and description. Positive Note: River cruise + lunch and ATV tour are nice and I would book them seperate.
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re truly sorry for the inconvenience you experienced. Regarding the delayed pick-up, we do provide ideal pick-up time windows in advance to help set expectations, but we understand how frustrating the wait must have felt. On the tour inclusions, we’d like to clarify that the Loboc River Cruise + lunch is not included in the basic option you selected. While the tour visits the Loboc River, the cruise and lunch itself is optional and clearly indicated as not included in that package, unless you chose the option that includes lunch. For the waiting times at the attractions, especially the Loboc River Zipline, there were a lot of travelers that day, and we cannot control the line. Everyone had to wait for their turn. We’d also like to clarify that the standard tour booked through Tripadvisor / Viator includes entrance fees to our iconic destinations. Optional activities like ATV and Loboc River Zipline are separate unless you choose an option to include them. Lastly, we do inform guests ahead of time that if certain activities are included for some, there may be waiting time while others complete theirs, as this is a shared tour and timing cannot be adjusted per individual. We always highly encourage everyone to join the activities to complete the experience. This is outlined in the itinerary confirmation sent prior to the tour. We appreciate your comments and will continue working to improve both communication and overall experience for our guests.
A good tour which includes all of Bohol's key sights. Only thing to be aware of is that if you don't sign up to do one of the longer additional activities (River/ATV) then you have to wait around for an hour until the rest of the group are done, so bring a book :)
Thank you so much for your feedback. Since there are a lot of travelers with different product options booked, they would have to wait for everyone to be finished. But we advise you on this early on.
Overall the experience is a smooth one. The view and lunch was amazing. The guide is friendly as well. Would recommend if you would like to get to know BOHOL countryside a little.
Thank you so much for your feedback! 'Till the next Bohol adventure.
Would not have been as fun if we didn’t include the lunch and atv.
Yes, the activities are the total icing of the cake. Thank you so much for exploring our beautiful Bohol Island Geopark. 'Till the next one.
So much fun!! Seamless from start to finish! Guston and Steven were our driver and tour guide.. they were super knowledgeable and fun! The van was air conditioned and comfortable, we loved the entire thing!! Must do the ATV portion!!!
Thank you so much for spending your day with us, and for exploring out beautiful Bohol Island Geopark. Balik-balik sa Bohol. 'Till the next one.
A Great and easy way of exploring some of the hot spots in Bohol such as; the Chocolate hills, Tarsier Sanctuary, & learning some nice information about the history of the Philippines & Spanish connection through a visit to the national museum & Blood Compact Monument.
Thank you so much for highlighting the destinations you visited during your stay in Bohol. It really is a balance of culture, heritage, and fun. See you again, soon!
Had a once in a lifte time experience where from first moment till we got back to hotel it was perfectly organized with mixed activities like visiting museum,church and chocolate hills combined with zip line and ATVs tour and with new people from spain,australia and portugal and a top guide. Whoow this is a day i will remember
Part of the group tours is you get to meet new people and enjoy new moments together! Thank you so much for exploring Bohol Island Geopark with GoPanglao Travel and Tours.
