🌴 Day Trip from Cebu to Bohol: How to See Chocolate Hills in One Day (2025-2026)
Short on time but big on sights? Experience Bohol’s essentials in a single day from Cebu—Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Sanctuary, Loboc River cruise with lunch, and heritage stops like Baclayon Church and the Blood Compact Monument.
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📍 What You’ll See in One Day
- Chocolate Hills – Bohol’s iconic landscape of hundreds of conical hills.
- Tarsier Sanctuary – Meet the world’s smallest primates (no flash, keep voices low).
- Loboc River Cruise (with lunch) – Scenic buffet cruise with live music and folk performances.
- Baclayon Church & Museum – Spanish-colonial heritage.
- Blood Compact Monument – Historic landmark.
- Bilar Man-Made Forest – A photogenic mahogany corridor.
🕓 Sample One-Day Schedule (Approx.)
- 6:00 AM – Pick-up (Mactan hotels)
- 6:45 AM – Pick-up (Cebu City hotels)
- 8:20 AM – Fast ferry Cebu → Tagbilaran
- 10:20 AM – Arrive Bohol / start countryside tour
- 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM – Tarsier, Loboc cruise with lunch, heritage stops, Chocolate Hills viewdeck
- 4:30–5:00 PM – Drop-off Tagbilaran Port
- 5:40 PM – Fast ferry Tagbilaran → Cebu
- 7:40 PM – Arrive Cebu / hotel drop-off
Note: Expect 200+ steps to the Chocolate Hills viewdeck—pace yourself and bring water. Schedules may vary depending on port or traffic conditions.
🎒 What to Bring
- Valid Philippine government-issued ID
- Comfortable clothing & walking shoes
- Hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sunscreen
- Small daypack / water bottle
- Camera / phone (power bank recommended)
💡 Practical Tips
- Arrival: Be at the pier 60 minutes before ferry departure.
- Tarsier etiquette: No touching, no flash, keep voices low.
- Chocolate Hills stairs: Take breaks; eat light before climbing.
- Cash: Some souvenir areas prefer cash.
✅ What’s Typically Included
- Roundtrip hotel ↔ Cebu pier transfers
- Roundtrip fast ferry tickets (Tourist Class)
- Private tour vehicle in Bohol
- DOT-accredited professional tour guide
- Loboc River cruise with lunch
- All standard entrance fees
❌ Not Included
- Tips / gratuities (optional ₱100–₱200 per person)
- Port terminal fees: Cebu ₱25 / pax; Bohol ₱30 / pax (may change)
🌿 ILINK.PH Travel Tip
If stairs are a concern at Chocolate Hills, enjoy the view from lower platforms and spend more time at the Loboc River cruise or Tarsier Sanctuary. Families love the river cruise—shaded, relaxing, and scenic.
Related Cebu Tours and Activities
- Cebu Whale Shark, Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar
- Parasailing and Watersports
- Aloguinsan Nature Escape
- Historic Cebu City Tours (Half-Day & Full-Day Options)
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🗺️ Summary
- Route: Cebu ⇄ Bohol (Tagbilaran)
- Top Sights: Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Sanctuary, Loboc River Cruise, Baclayon Church
- Ideal For: First-timers, families, culture & nature lovers
- Duration: Full day (morning to night)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can you do Bohol as a day trip from Cebu?
- Yes—take a morning fast ferry to Tagbilaran, explore Chocolate Hills, the Tarsier Sanctuary, Loboc River cruise, and return to Cebu by evening.
How many steps are at the Chocolate Hills viewdeck?
- There are over 200 steps to the main viewdeck. Pace yourself, bring water, and rest between sections.
What’s included in a typical Bohol Day Tour from Cebu?
- Roundtrip hotel↔pier transfers, ferry tickets, private tour vehicle, DOT guide, Loboc cruise with lunch, and entrance fees.
Are port terminal fees included?
- Usually not. Expect Cebu ₱25/pax and Bohol ₱30/pax, subject to change.
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