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Private Tour of Bohol Countryside | Cultural Tour with Cruise and Souvenir
4.6
20 Ratings
Tagbilaran City
Embark on a private tour of Bohol countryside and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of the region. Visit historical sites, enjoy a cruise along Loboc River, cross a bamboo hanging bridge, encounter adorable tarsiers, and witness the breathtaking sunset over the Chocolate Hills.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Blood Compact Monument - Immerse yourself in the local culture by exploring its historical roots. Begin your cultural countryside tour with a visit to the Blood Compact Site in Baclayon, Bohol. This significant landmark commemorates the blood compact, or “sandugo” in the local language, between Rajah Sikatuna of Bohol and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi of Spain.
- Baclayon Church - Next, proceed to Baclayon Church, one of the oldest churches in the nation. Inside, you’ll find a museum housing invaluable artifacts from the Spanish colonial period.
- Loboc River - After delving into Bohol’s history, savor local delicacies during a buffet lunch on a floating restaurant as you cruise along the tranquil Loboc River. Then, challenge your bravery at the Hanging Bridge in Sevilla. This bamboo bridge spans a deep river, so hold on tight!
- Bohol Habitat Conservation Center - Enjoy the cool breeze as you stroll through the Manmade Forest. Capture some photos with the towering trees as your backdrop.
- Tarsier Conservation Area - Next, meet the charming, wide-eyed tarsiers at the Tarsier Conservation Park. These nocturnal primates are usually asleep during the day, but if you’re fortunate, you might see them with their eyes open.
- Chocolate Hills Natural Monument - Conclude your tour by marveling at the breathtaking views of the Chocolate Hills at sunset. You’ll hear a local legend about this natural wonder when you arrive, so don’t miss out!
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All fees and taxes covered
- Lunch provided
Additional Information
Dive into the heart of local culture by embarking on a journey through its past. We commence this cultural rural expedition at the Blood Compact Monument.
Next, we progress to Baclayon Church, a historic and one of the earliest ecclesiastical structures in the nation. Explore the onsite museum, treasuring invaluable relics from the Spanish Imperial epoch.
Post this historical immersion, satiate your taste buds with local cuisine served buffet style aboard a floating restaurant on Loboc River. Enjoy the scenic cruise accompanied by delightful live music. Then comes a challenge at the Sevilla’s bamboo suspension bridge. Grasp firmly!
Advance to feel the gentle wind as you stroll through the Manmade Forest.
Next, encounter the captivating and oversized-eyed beings at the Tarsier Conservation Reserve. These nocturnal primates are usually asleep during your visit. Nevertheless, if fortune favours, you might spot one awake and alert.
In conclusion, absorb Bohol’s beautiful landscapes with the magnificent sight of the Chocolate Hills beneath the setting sun.
Location
Blood Compact Monument
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(20 Ratings)
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Bluegardenia777
Jan 6, 2024
Magical - We had a wonderful time. It was our first visit to Bohol so we did not know what to expect. Our driver Charles was on time and the vehicle was comfortable. This was a lovely time of year because the weather was cool and breezy.
There are 276 stairs at the chocolate hills so be advised it’s a healthy climb, also the hills are not chocolate during this time of year but lovely non the less.
The Tarsiers were amazing little creatures and we loved seeing them with their eyes opened.
The Riverboat cruise was such a treat. The food was excellent and the crew was most accommodating. There was also a show of traditional Filipino dance and a group of singers on board. We would highly recommend it.
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Liga_m
Dec 24, 2023
Nice ,beautiful ,joyfull... - Nice ,beautiful ,joyfull tour. We had a best driver and gide ever we had befor from agency . Funny, intersting with good stories abaut places .Hes name was Alex. Alex salama....,you are the best!
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Lolo1482
Oct 12, 2023
Walk on the Island of Bohol - We really liked the Chocolate Hills, the Tarsiers and the cruise on the Loboc River... Plus the driver was super nice..
A beautiful day
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O7276irbrookec
Apr 26, 2023
Great Tour of Bohol - This was a great tour - we had a wonderful time! Everything exceeded our expectations. The lunch on the boat was wonderful. Shoutout to our guide, Louie, who was extremely accommodating and went above and beyond! Definitely recommend this tour!
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Tore
Jul 10, 2022
Great private tour! - This is a super introduction to Bohol! The guide and driver were very nice and friendly, and made our day great. Thumbs up!
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Wisconsin_l
Dec 2, 2019
Famous cultural Spots - The Driver is courteous and friendly. everything goes well as plan. I highly recommend the company of this tour. rate is also affordable.
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Amanda_y
Apr 11, 2023
Fantastic lunch at floating restaurant - It was really good that the agency provided a private car for the 2 of us with direct pickup at the resort. We toured the monument and church in the morning, and we quite like the butterfly farm.
The lunch on the floating restaurant is actually the highlight of the trip and we absolutely enjoyed the lunch with the fabulous view of the river.
After lunch, we took a few pictures at the Manmade Forest and visited the Tarsier Conservation Area. The tarsiers are mostly sleeping and you may want to tip the staff there to get closeup pictures of them. We went to the Chocolate Hills in the late afternoon which was crowded with people as there was only one viewing platform. The view was quite nice though.
Overall speaking the driver cum tour guide was nice and friendly, and we visited most of the tourist spots on Bohol Island. Would be nice if the tour can include other less-visited spots like Firefly caves.
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Fernandobb6165bv
Jan 21, 2023
Great car to tour the sites - We had this tour through the hotel.
I say great car to tour the site because you are paying for a car with a driver. Although the driver know where the sites are, they are not tour guides. I have to constantly ask questions about the sites to know more about it or Google it or else they'll just drop you off, and you're on your own. Also, be ready to pay all the entrance fees as it is not part of the tour. Other than that, the sites are great to visit. Just make sure to do your research about the sites you're touring to fully appreciate the history or to know about the place you're visiting.
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Sabrina
Nov 23, 2023
Better to discuss and book on site - The day was interesting overall.
The entire description was completely different. We were at the hills right at the beginning. The sunset would have been nice, but what the heck.
The church was unfortunately closed. Nobody can do anything about that when it comes to renovations, but it would have been nice if the organizer had informed us in advance.
We didn't go to Seville or the suspension bridge and it wasn't on the driver's plan.
I wouldn't book through TripAdvisor again. Unfortunately, something like that happened to us on 2 out of 3 excursions this holiday. As nice as the people (guide/driver) are, it's annoying in the end.
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Mathew_f
Dec 29, 2022
Bad! Really bad! - This expensive “tour” was very disappointing and very expensive to say the least. The “tour guide” was only there to drive us around like a maniac with no regard to our safety. He barely spoke to us and did not explain anything through the whole tour. We cut the “tour” short because we were so disappointed with everything that happened in a span of 4 hours. I would not recommend this “tour” at all. I would rather hire a driver, which what he did throughout the experience.
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