Bohol | Day Trip | Countryside Tour

​How to get to Bohol: There are several flights from Manila to Bohol via Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia. The airport has been recently transferred from Tagbilaran to Panglao Island. Click on this link this link for more information about the new airport --> ​New Panglao Airport
Countryside Tour Cost: P3,500 for van (good for 12 pax max)
Entrance Fees: P190 per person but will depend on the number of spots that you will be visiting
Lunch in Loboc Floating Restaurant: P550 per person
Tour Guide/Driver: Kuya John +639161765683
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Yearly, I go to Bohol to visit my family and almost every year, we will go touring the countryside. Here is a list of the most updated entrance fees for the tourist spots that we visited in May 2017:

• Chocolate Hills - P50 per person
• Baclayon Church Museum - P50 per person
• Butterfly Garden - P30 per person
• Loboc Tarsier Conversation Center - P50 per person
• Hanging Bridge - P10 per person
• Premium Lunch in Loboc Floating Restaurant - P550 per head

​Here are the list of sites that you will be visiting (in no proper order):

#1 ​baclayon church

During our visit in May 2017, Baclayon Church is still under renovation from the 2012 earthquake. The photo below was taken during our visit to the church a year before the big earthquake. The staff said it is going to reopen this year but there is no specific date yet.

Inside Baclayon Church in September 2012

​#2 blood compact site

The Blood Compact Site was sculpted by the National Artist Napoleon Abueva, who is also a Boholano. It was made in honor of the First Treaty of Friendship between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi of Spain and Rajah Sikatuna of Bohol. It is still located within Tagbilaran City, a few minutes drive from the city proper.

​#3 loboc floating restaurant

The Loboc Floating Restaurant is one of the unique experiences offered in Bohol. The dock is located in Loboc town proper which is an hour ride from Tagbilaran City by public transport and around 45 minutes by private transportation.  During the boat trip, guests are entertained by live music and a spectacular view -- turquoise-coloured river slowly running downstream (or wherever it may be going) against a backdrop of green trees and blue sky, which looks just like a desktop wallpaper. Please visit my blog entry about Loboc Floating Restaurant here.

​#4 bilar man-made forest

This is yet another unique experience that Bohol has to offer. Although not a natural wonder, the view of the man-made forest from the main road of Bilar leaves travellers in awe. Mahogany trees light up along the sloping land, so many that noontime makes you feel like it's already sundown and breeze becomes much cooler. Please visit my blog entry about Bilar Man-Made Forest here.

​#5 tarsier conservation area

Your Bohol experience will not be complete if you don’t visit the tarsier sanctuaries in Bohol. Tarsiers are one of the smallest primates found in several areas in Southeast Asia, most of which are in Bohol. There are two sanctuaries that you can visit – one in Corella and one in Loboc. I’ve read online that the one in Corella is the official sanctuary and the only one successful in restoring tarsier population. There are only a few tarsiers left in the world and most sanctuaries have never had any success in breeding them in captivity. Please visit my blog entry about Tarsier Conservation Area.

​#6 chocolate hills

The Chocolate Hills, the icon of the Bohol province, dot the lands of Carmen, Batuan and Sagbayan. The view deck however, is located in Carmen and included as part of the Countryside Tour offered by several travel agencies and van rentals. The tour can be completed in one whole day and you can spend around 30 minutes in the Chocolate Hills view deck.
​ Please visit my blog entry about the Chocolate Hills here.

​#7 hanging bridge

Possibly the scariest bridge I've ever been on in my life! LOL! The bridge is mostly made of bamboo but reinforced with steel to make it stronger. This, however, didn't made me any less scared. It kept swaying back and forth as we crossed the darn thing. When we were finally able to cross to the other side, I felt total relief only to learn that we had to walk back because there was no exit on the side we were on. Brilliant!

My knees shaking while I cross the bridge. Had to look back as more people hopped on the bridge. Was kind of worried if it will be able to hold.

#8 ​butterfly garden

One of the most beautiful butterfly sanctuaries I've been. It is located in the town of Bilar just a few minutes drive from the Man-Made Forest. It is owned and operated by the Simply Butterflies Conservation Center.

​To book your countryside tour, you may call/text Kuya John at +639161765683. He is able to offer a car for smaller groups (4 people max) or a van for bigger groups (12 people max).

To book a hotel in Tagbilaran City, click here.

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OTHER USEFUL LINKS

• 8 Places to Visit During Countryside Tour
• 6 Tips on How to Maximize your Bohol Day Trip
• 7 Things to Do in Panglao
• Budget Hotels/Inns in Tagbilaran City
• Panglao: Resorts and Accommodation
• How to go to Bohol from Cebu

WHERE TO STAY IN PANGLAO

• Alona Vida Beach Resort
• Isis Bungalows
• Aquatica Beach Resort
• Alona Hidden Dream Resort
• Dumaluan Beach Resort
• Alona Tropical Beach Resort
• More...

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OTHER DESTINATIONS IN BOHOL

• Chocolate Hills
• Loboc Floating Restaurant
• Baclayon Church
• Blood Compact Site
• Tarsier Conservation Center
• Bilar Man-Made Forest

KEY CONTACTS

To book your countryside tour, you may call/text Kuya John at +639161765683. He is able to offer a car for smaller groups (4 people max) or a van for bigger groups (12 people max).

To book a hotel in Tagbilaran City, click here.

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