We started at the Man-Made Forest, where tall mahogany trees form a green tunnel. The forest runs for more than two kilometres along the border between Loboc and Bilar, and the trees were planted over half a century ago as part of a reforestation scheme. Next we visited the Tarsier Conservation Area to see these odd little creatures, which are tiny and come out at night.
Then we went on to the famous Chocolate Hills. There are officially 1,776 of them, spread across six towns in Bohol, and the viewing area is at Carmen.
The day ended on the Loboc River Cruise, drifting along with local food and live music.
Good to know
- Chocolate Hills: there are officially 1,776 hills. The viewing area is at Carmen, and foreign adults pay 150 pesos.
- Tarsiers: they’re tiny and nocturnal. The Philippine Tarsier Foundation’s sanctuary at Corella is the one to visit, and touching and flash photography aren’t allowed.
- Loboc River cruise: about an hour with a buffet lunch, out to Busay Falls and back.
We checked these details in October 2026. Times, prices and rules do change, so it’s worth a quick look at the official sites before you go.