Tours/Cebu/Private Day Trip Cebu to Bohol w/ Chocolate Hills & Loboc Cruise
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Private Day Trip Cebu to Bohol w/ Chocolate Hills & Loboc Cruise

3.9(11)Cebu1 hour
VIATOR3.7(7)TRIPADVISOR4.3(4)

Description

Have fun and enjoy the day trip to Bohol with an expert guide who shows you the natural beauty of the Bohol, far from the bustle of Cebu. Relax in air-conditioned comfort as you travel throughout the island, This comprehensive tour into the Bohol countryside features plenty of attractions, ideal for the first-time visitors who want to pack a lot into one day. You’ll visit the Chocolate Hills; see Mahogany trees in the Bohol Man Made forest; get a close-up encounter with a Tarsier, a tiny primate; take a 1 or 2 -hour cruise on the Loboc River; Visit the 2nd Oldest Church in the Philippines; visit the 300kg Python and also the Butterfly Garden and visit several historical sites. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a floating restaurant and hear commentary from your informative guide. If pick up 4:00 am the ferry ticket is 5:00am 5:00 am the ferry ticket is 6:00 am 6:00 am the ferry is 7:00 am 7:00 am the ferry is 8:20 am 8:00 am the ferry is 9:20 am

Tour Options

Business Class Package
  • High Range Package: Hotel/Resort Transfers + Business Class Ferry Tickets + Choco Tour Package + Loboc River Cruise Lunch + more... Pickup included
Mid- Range Package
  • Hotel/Resort Transfers + Business Class Ferry Tickets + Choco Tour Package + Loboc River Cruise Lunch + Transportation Vehicle + Tour Guide Pickup included
Bohol Tour with ATV
  • With ATV: Hotel/Resort Transfers + Ferry Tickets + Choco Tour Package + Loboc River Cruise + Transportation Vehicle + Tour Guide + ATV Pickup included
Budgeted Package
  • Hotel/Resort Transfers + Ferry Tickets + Choco Tour Package + Loboc River Cruise + Transportation Vehicle + Tour Guide Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included30 min

6:00 am or it depends upon agreed time (guest request time approval for pick up) From the Hotel Lobby, Please wait the Vehicle and the person that will assist you going to the Seaport bound to Bohol. The boat ferries will travel 2 hours in able to get in the Island of Bohol. So, don't forget to bring your ID and belongings that needed your trip.

30 min

The port of Tagbilaran is a place which every Boholano can be proud of. It is very clean, spacious, and well-ordered. The people manning the port are courteous, soft-spoken and friendly and may be the reason why the city is often coined as the “City of Friendship” by visitors, foreign and locals alike. From the port, contact or look for your name that the tour guide is waiting you outside ( exit area ) bringing a label, written your name. Directly you will have tour or get all the things you needed before the tour start like toilet or something to eat in case you dont have breakfast

30 min

Optional Spot: Bohol Blood Compact Site is located in Barangay Bool, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. This particular site was made in honor of a very important event in the Philippine history done between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi of Spain and Rajah Sikatuna of Bohol. This Sikatuna-Legaspi blood compact is considered as the First Treaty of Friendship between two different races, religions, cultures and civilizations. It was a treaty of friendship based on respect and equality. This event is commonly known as “Sandugo”. The Bohol Blood Compactsculpture was made by the National Artist, Napoleon Abueva, a Boholano himself. It is placed on an open and raised dais portraying five (5) life-sized images of men gathered around a table with Legazpi and Sikatuna supposedly making a toast. Standing on the dais, visitors are treated to a good view of the Bohol Sea and the contour of that particular side of the island of Bohol.

Admission included30 min

The Church of Immaculada Concepcion in Baclayon is considered to be one of the oldest in the Philippines. Construction began in 1717 where some 200 native forced laborers (obras pias) cut and dragged coral blocks from the sea, using only bamboos in moving and lifting the stones in position. Millions of white eggs were said to have been used as cement. The current building was completed in 1727. In the 19th century, the Augustinian Recollects added a new facade- pictured here- and a number of stone buildings that now surround the church. Old broken glasses no longer can be replaced. The colored panes locally available now are different- pattern is limited only to the basic quatrefoil "florentine" patterns and color choices are only 3: amber, green and blue. The original ones which date back to 16th century are thicker and deeper in color. the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Baclayon is one of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines and is located in Bohol, in the Visayas region. The construction was started by the Jesuits in 1596. As is happening in most grand historical structures in the country, the church is in partial disrepair.

Admission included30 min

In Canapnapan, a barangay of Corella, you can see saucer-eyed tarsiers in the wild at the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary. Over 100 of these territorial primates hang out in the immediate vicinity of the centre, though only eight are in the viewing area. The guides will bring you right to them via a short jungle trail; no flash photography is permitted. The visitors centre includes good information boards and the whole forested sanctuary is well managed and a pleasure to visit. The simultaneously crazy and cuddly looking tarsier can fit in the palm of your hand yet leap 5m, rotate its head almost 360 degrees and move its ears in the direction of sound. It has huge imploring eyes, 150 times bigger than a human's in relation to its body size. The tarsier is not only one of the world's smallest primates and the oldest surviving member of the primate group at 45 million years old, it is also an endangered species. The main threats to its survival are habitat destruction, introduced species, hunting and the pet trade. While also found in Samar, Leyte and parts of Mindanao, Bohol is the province that is doing the most to promote awareness of the tarsier and attempting to ensure its survival. Keen hikers can arrange longer guided walks in the surrounding wildlife sanctuary, although you are unlikely to spot tarsiers outside the immediate vicinity of the visitors centre.

Admission included120 min

Take the Loboc River Cruise and enjoy lunch on a floating diner while you listen to the relaxing splash of the water and the welcoming songs of Boholanos. This river in Bohol is known to be one of the cleanest rivers in the country. Tourists take an hour-long cruise along the river while enjoying food, drinks and music. Local musicians play native and novelty music. There are days when guests can request songs, too. The cruise will stop in the middle of the river for souvenir shopping and some native dancing. Once the cruise ends, you will see the refreshing sight of the Loboc Falls. Those who wish to can take a quick dip into the waters. If you are not prepared for swimming, though, you can take photos of the very scenic Loboc River, everyone’s favorite hobby.

15 min

The Bohol Forest is a man-made mahogany forest stretching in a two-kilometer stretch of densely planted Mahogany trees located in the border of Loboc and Bilar towns. Before and after this man-made forest are the naturally grown forests of Loboc and Bilar which are thick with a kaleidoscope of green foliage, different species of trees and giant ferns lining the road. The man-made forest stands out because of the uniformity in height of the big trees, the spread of its branches, thickness and design of leaves. Seedlings abound around the older trees. Trunks, some thick and others just a few months old, grow resplendently straight up towards the sky which is obscured by the branches and the thick leaves.

Admission included30 min

Optional Spot: Simply Butterflies Conservation Center is the first butterfly livelihood breeding and conservation program in Bohol. Its main goal is to protect and strengthen the natural environment of the butterflies through plant research, breeding and releasing. Aiming to raise the butterfly population in Bohol, the Center also seeks ways and means to bring money into the local economy using butterflies and butterfly by-products. Local town folks have been taught how to breed butterflies and at present, a community of paid breeders has been formed. Likewise, the Center is into the study, research, and preservation of host plants which are dwindling due to illegal poaching and deforestation. The breeding of common butterflies for export plus their by-products help to fund host-plant research, development and the breeding of rare butterflies. Only hand bred sources, not those captured from the wild, are used by the center to protect the butterfly population. A large number of hand bred butterflies are also released into the wild from time to time thus increasing local population. Only the surplus from these hand bred butterflies are used for making by-products for both the local and foreign markets.

Admission included30 min

The Chocolate Hills are probably Bohol's most famous tourist attraction. They look like giant mole hills, or as some say, women's breasts, and remind us of the hills in a small child's drawing. Most people who first see pictures of this landscape can hardly believe that these hills are not a man-made artifact. However, this idea is quickly abandoned, as the effort would surely surpass the construction of the pyramids in Egypt. The chocolate hills consist of are no less than 1268 hills (some claim this to be the exact number). They are very uniform in shape and mostly between 30 and 50 meters high. They are covered with grass, which, at the end of the dry season, turns chocolate brown. From this color, the hills derive their name. At other times, the hills are green, and the association may be a bit difficult to make. Legend has it that the hills came into existence when two giants threw stones and sand at each other in a fight that lasted for days. When they were finally exhausted, they made friends and left the island, but left behind the mess they made. For the more romantically inclined is the tale of Arogo, a young and very strong giant who fell in love with an ordinary mortal girl called Aloya. After she died, the giant Arogo cried bitterly. His tears then turned into hills, as a lasting proof of his grief. However, up to this day, even geologists have not reached consensus on how they where formed. The most commonly accept theory is that they are the weathered formations of a kind of marine limestone on top of a impermeable layer of clay. If you climb the 214 steps to the top of the observation hill near the complex, you can read this explanation on a bronze plaque.

Admission not included60 min

Optional Spot: Get to see the amazing Chocolate Hills in a muddy and adventurous way with the ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) Eco-Adventure Tour. Get ready to get down and dirty with your family, friends, and loved ones and have an exhilarating experience through an ATV ride. The ATV Eco-Adventure Tour is located in Brgy. Buenos Aires, Carmen, Bohol. Prior to the tour, tourists will be given a quick briefing and short orientation regarding the fundamentals of ATV 4-wheeler control and safety and required to sign a waiver indicating that you are agreeing to the proposed rules of safety before the start of the tour. Test run your ATV on this rocky backyard before making your way around the hills. Enjoy the spectacular view. Grab your cameras or gadgets and take some selfie with the hills as your background. So are you ready to get down and dirty?

Admission included15 min

Optional Spot: The Philippines' largest captive reticulated python (Python reticulatus) or baksan in the native language, is found in Bohol. Prony, a female baksan named after its owner Sofronio Salibay, measures 27 feet (8.23 metres) and weighs more than 300 kg according to a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) estimate. If the measurement is indeed true, Prony is longer than Fluffy, current titleholder of Guinness Records 2011's longest captive snake. Fluffy, also a reticulated python, lives in Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio, USA. When measured in 2009, she was found to be over 24 feet (7.23 metres) long. Prony was captured in 1996 in Upper Sta Filomena in the town of Albur, where she also lives for more than a decade. Prony lived in an animal sanctuary built by the tripartite partnership of PepsiCo, Animal Kingdom Foundation Inc and the Municipal Tourism Council of Alburquerque (Albur's full name). When Prony was younger she was fed live chickens and then cats and dogs. Nowadays, Prony's diet consist of a white pig or two goat fed after Prony molts. Although Prony is still the main attraction in the mini-zoo, tourists will also be able to see some of Bohol's endemic wildcats like the Malay civet cat, Philippine mongoose and a flying lemur. There is also a cage for Brahminy Kite, Green Heron, hornbill, crakes and rails and a few orioles.

Highlights

Private tour
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Private tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

— Important Info — Pick-Up Info: (PRIVATE TOUR ONLY) 5:15 am: Your hotel in Mactan Island (PRIVATE TOUR ONLY) 5:45 am: Your hotel in Cebu/Mandaue City (JOINER TOUR ONLY) 6:30 am: Meet up at Pier 1 7:00 am: ETD Cebu via Ocean Jet 10:20 am: ETA Tagbilaran, Bohol. Meet the tour guide at the pier. The tour guide will have signage with the name of the lead guest indicated. Duration: ~13 hours Returning Info: (JOINER TOUR ONLY) 5:30 pm: Return Ferry trip to Cebu (PRIVATE TOUR ONLY) 7:40 pm: Drop-off at your hotel in Cebu City or Mactan Island *slight delay will be occur for unforseen circumstances — Attractions on Bohol Island— Baclayon Church Loboc River Cruise with lunch on board Butterfly/ Python viewing (for private tour only) Tarsier Sanctuary Bilar Mahogany Man-Made Forest Chocolate Hills Blood Compact Monument Souvenir shop (optional) — Additional Info — Please provide your contact information and the age of each traveller in the "Notes" section when booking Please note that parking is not permitted at the pier in Cebu. The driver will pick up travellers once they have disembarked Please present your voucher and ID at the pier. It is recommended that you download and save the e-voucher in advance in case there is no internet connection The terminal fee is not included If you wish to visit other locations not mentioned in the itinerary, please notify us in the "Notes" section when booking A ferry ticket will be sent by email after your booking is confirmed The ferry will still depart during rainy weather, but it may be cancelled in the event of strong winds or waves Please contact customer service if your party consists of 11 or more travellers A surcharge of PHP600/hour applies for exceeding the tour duration Pregnant women and travellers with serious injuries are required to present a medical certificate in order to board the ship. The on-site staff reserve the right to refuse admission to travellers who fail to provide a certificate If you would like to stay overnight in Bohol, you may reserve your return ferry ticket for another date. Please let us know your preferred departure date and time in the “Notes” section when booking. Please note that if returning on a different date, transfer service between your hotel in Bohol and Tagbilaran Port is not included. However, transfer between Cebu Port and your hotel in Cebu City will still be included If you are staying overnight in Tagbilaran or Panglao Island, the driver can drop you off at your provided hotel address Please note that there is a fixed timetable for ferries to Bohol. Flexible departure times are allowed An additional fee of PHP800 will be charged for business class upgrades. Fees must be paid on-site Please note that each traveller can only bring one carry-on luggage weighing less than 15 kilograms on the ferry. Surcharges will apply for overweight or oversized luggage Please provide your flight details in the "Notes" section when booking if you require airport transfer services Guests not allowed to bring trolleys inside as these block the aisles. So guests can only bring backpacks or really small bags without checking in For each bag that need checked in will be charged Php50 per bag When guests claim their boarding passes, there's a person in charge of the checked-in baggage in the same counter. Guests endorse their bags, and pay in cash there. Guests get a claim stub which will be stapled/attached to the boarding pass. They can claim their bags upon reaching Bohol and present the stub If you would like a more budget tour without a tour guide, please refer to this tour

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Reviews(11)

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israeln217
July 21, 2024
Lots of places little time

With the loaded itinerary and long distances, we loved the sights and activities but felt rushed at each stop. The driver and tour guide did their best but we did feel the rush every where.

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Gbemi O
March 7, 2020
Fun Day in the Chocolate Hills

Was a long day trip from Cebu city however certainly worth the trip. Beautiful view and a fantastic time quad-biking through the hills. Worth visiting the observation center and Tasier preservation reserve right after.

2 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you so much .. we are happy that you enjoy the tour.. you are a good traveler and hope we can serve you in next travel.

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BaljeetS_S
February 26, 2020
Chocolate hills, bohol

You should not advertise this as 6-8 hours tour. That much time is just traveling without traffic. I would not have signed up if I knew, this tour takes minimum 12 hours. I had to cancel my evening plans since this tour took so long. Tour guide was good but it’s misleading information to say this tour takes 6-8 hours. This was a private tour

Operator response

Thank you for the review maam/sir. Usually it is depends upon the guest if they want to do it more than 8 hours specially if they want to do more but some cases it will reach 12 hours or less. But we will try to push it in less 6 or 8 hours. Thank you and more travel.

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Michele_R
February 25, 2020
Thanks Rio

Rio was a great guide with a wealth of information, thanks for stopping at the shops for us to get a jumper for the ferry ride home. Tarsier Sanctuary and the ATV ride was the highlight of the day. Couldn't believe at the end of the day we were given a basket of goodies, which keep us going on the rest of our trip to Cebu.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the review. it is indeed a very nice trip if you did the ATV and other activity that will awaken your nerve. Thank you for coming in Bohol and more travel!

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AnsonF1966
February 7, 2020
underwhelmed

still very green only turning chocolate in very dry season. But still nice to visit it was worth the trip

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Operator response

Thank you for the review.. hope we could meet your expectations next time of visit.. wish for more travel with you.. bless you..

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fsc1555
February 5, 2020
One Day Bohol Trip

Was picked up at the hotel on time by Alex - taxi driver and dropped at the port. Alex was very prompt and honest and he was the one who picked me up on my return at the port in Cebu. My guide was very knowledgeable about Bohol. Professional and very attentive. Driver was very nice and professional too. The lunch/cruise was good and very nice even we started early which avoided the long line. Butterfly sanctuary was very limited and very small. The Phyton sanctuary was so so. Tarsier Sanctuary was interesting. The Tour itself was a little pricey since I was by myself.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the honest review.. we appreciate your good comment and being a nice tourist too. We loved to served you soon and more tours.. bless you...

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Gail_P
January 9, 2020
Very expensive and advertise inclusions that aren't included

We were very disappointed when we found out the ATV tour was an additional P1000. I had been online and the "live chat" told me that the ATV was included. They even advertise the ATVs in the pictures. Bohol was an interesting island but I would prefer to do water activities in Philippines

Operator response

Thank you for the review.. there is an options with ATV but sadly you avail the one with no atv. Prices are in packages way, meaning all in except with other options of activity. But I will open an options for joins and DIY no need agency.( back packer) Just hire a car and drive that thing it is less expensive. but you line in a long entrances or tickets. Surely you will get a late tickets and stressful travel. If you travel thinking about money and lapses then you will not enjoy... but if you travel thinking about the help you've given to the locals, then you will enjoy the tour and ended with a smile. Wish you more travel! and good health!

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James_H
December 15, 2019
One of the best tours I've been on

This tour was everything i was expecting and more. I highly recommend the ATV around the Chocolate Hills. The tour guides were fantastic and very knowledgeable.

Operator response

Thank you so much... Bless you and more travel to come... Your comment makes us to do the best and served more tourist.. :-)

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980philr
April 11, 2019
Great company to tour with

Rio Travel and Tour was definition of a professional tour company. I've used tour companies in Egypt, Thailand, Greece, Philippines and Central America and this company ranks with the best. I had a 6:00 am pick up at the hotel and they were in the lobby waiting for me when I arrived at 5:55. They got me to the ferry terminal early enough to catch an earlier ferry to Bohol. When I got to Bohol an hour earlier than scheduled, they had easy contact information to talk with someone to tell them that I was early and they had my guide, Jenny and my driver there within 10 minutes. Great customer service! I had a private tour and could adjust, within reason, the schedule. Nothing was ever rushed. The tarsier sanctuary was awesome. Rode an ATV for an hour at the Chocolate hills. Saw the Chocolate Hills. Did the Lombac river tour and buffet. (Try to get on boat #2. The female singer has an unbelievably great voice.) Also saw the largest snake in captivity in the Philippines (had my picture taken with her. You can get pictures with the snakes and they can make them magnets as well), and the Baclyon Church. The guides were native from Bohol so they could answer questions about the island. I saw everything that was promised and more. The pick up on the return was flawless. All of the vehicles looked new and in great shape. All had excellent A/C. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company. Some tips. Bring cash, in pesos. You can buy souvenir photos and magnets in some places. It is a long l, active day so get good rest before you go. A camera is a must. Bring extra batteries or a way to charge your phone. Also, remember to tip the guides. Overall, a spectacular day. I would definitely use Rio Travel and Tour again.

2 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you so much sir.. we are happy to have you here.. you are a good traveler and a very positive person.. we served little things that comparerable enough to other countries but you appreciate everything we have not even comparing it to other places you experience... we salute you for this good comment.. More travel and more power! :-)

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Emily A
April 11, 2018
Amazing!! My Guide Rio was a one of...

<p>Amazing!! My Guide Rio was a one of a kind! Bohol, Chocolate Hills and the Loboc River Cruise were breath taking. I was able to do the ATV one hour tour to get up close with breath taking views of the Chocolate Hills! The river cruise had great entertainment, views, and the food was very good. It was the perfect day and I couldn't have had a better experience thanks to Rio. He enlightened with me with so much history, very friendly and easy going, he let me make more stops along the way. Thank You! This a must see and do trip</p>

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