🌴 Day Trip from Cebu to Bohol: How to See Chocolate Hills in One Day
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.
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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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