Bohol Insider - A 2 Day Adventure
Overview
This trip offers the best land and water-based activities in Bohol. You'll get to experience the main attractions in Bohol like the tarsiers, Chocolate Hill, and Loboc River, as well as exotic places, like Lamanok Island in Anda, rice terraces, Can-Umantad Falls, cave pools, and more. A two-day tour, packed with adventures on and off the beaten path.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hostel Accommodation in Anda (Dormitory Room)
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- 1x Breakfast
- Entry/Admission - Tarsier Conservation Area
- Entry/Admission - Loboc River
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1
Stop At: Loboc River, Philippines
Loboc river is a famous tourist spot in Bohol, known for its clean water and lush jungles. Loboc Town served as an inland market village where people brought their agricultural products to trade for seafood, but it’s now a quiet touristy town. A cruise on the river will allow you to experience the tropical inland of Bohol with all its majesty.
There are many ways to experience Loboc River, and though most tourists prefer to do it via a river cruise we find it too touristy. Therefore we’ll take you on a private bangka boat (a local outrigger boat) while we’ll enjoy a cold or hot local ginger tea. You’ll also have the option to upgrade the experience and tour the river on a Stand Up Paddle Board.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tarsier Conservation Area, Loay Interior Rd, Loboc 6316 Philippines
The Tarsier Conservation Area was built to protect and preserve the tarsiers which are native to Bohol. It also gives you the chance to observe the second smallest primate in the world - the Tarsiers. A short easy walk is all it’ll take to get up close and personal with them.
The Tarsiers are nocturnal which means that they sleep during the day so you’ll need to be quiet, but hey, feel free to take pictures as long as you turn off the flash. They are easily stressed and scared and therefore you’ll need to match your gentleness level to theirs.
The Tarsier Conservation Area is one of the only ethic places to meet these animals and you’ll be lucky to do so. It’s a cute little stop we do along the way to Chocolate Hills as part of our countryside tour in Bohol.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chocolate Hills Natural Monument, Carmen Philippines
The Chocolate Hills are a natural monument that are recognized as the 3rd national geological monument in the Philippines. These are uniformly cone-shaped hills compared to hershey kisses due to its “chocolate” color during the summer and the hills are filled with lush greenery of vegetation during the rainy season.
Hear several popular legends about how the Chocolate hills were created, as well as a scientific explanation of it and learn more about this cool place. There are 1, 776 hills and we’ll climb one of them for the best view of these hills as possible. We’ll also give you an option to go on an ATV ride if you’d like to experience the Chocolate Hills in a slightly more exciting manner.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cabagnow Cave Pool, Anda Philippines
Cabagnow Cave Pool is the deepest cave pool in Anda, and it’s made of limestone. Water from the mountains seeps into the cave through the soft, porous limestone before pouring back into the sea. Depending on the weather, the water around it may appear “emerald green” or “deep blue”. No matter how it looks, the water is safe for you to cliff jump and swim in!
This is perhaps one of the best spots in the Philippines for taking a memorable picture or video clip for your social media! It’s breathtakingly beautiful, exciting, tropical - all of what the Philippines is in a single spot. Cabagnow Cave Pool is definitely the most beautiful cave pool in Bohol and perhaps in the Philippines.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Anda Hostel (dormitory room; optional upgrade to a private room)
Day 2: Day 2
Stop At: Lamanok Caves, Badiang, Anda Philippines
The Lamanoc Mystic Island Tour, which is accessible via Anda Town, offers guests views of limestone rock formations, caverns, and remote white beaches. The uninhabited island of Lamanoc was regarded as the "cradle of civilization" in the area. Locals hold this place sacred and believe it’s inhabited by many ancient spirits. Our local guides will tell you all about them while exploring this mysterious island. Unexpectedly, this island is filled with so much history and mythology to chill you to the bone.
What to expect in Lamanok Island? A short 15 minute paddle boat ride from Anda’s shoreline to the island, and about 2 hours of hiking around. You’ll visit many caves and caverns which were used for burials and paganic religious ceremonies. Even though the local people are mostly Christian now they still hold many old beliefs regarding the spirits, communicating with them, and keeping the world order at bay through pacifying them.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cadapdapan, Bohol, Philippines
Cadapdapan Rice Terraces are very picturesque and are a great example of the importance of this style of rice farming in the Philippines. It showcases the dominant color of verdant green and golden yellow (during the harvest season) which is mostly appreciated when the sun is up. These rice terraces were carved out of the mountains and are quite breathtaking to walk through or see from above.
There are two main spots for the perfect view of the terraces. The main one is the stairs going down from the local restaurant that eventually lead to the majestic Can-umantad falls. About 30-40 steps down and you’ll be able to break away from the stairs and start walking on the rice terraces’ walls. Great pictures can be taken in any direction. Our guides will also lead you on a 15-20 minute hike to the top of one of the overlooking hills for a scenic view of the rice terraces.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Can-umantad Falls, Cadapdapan, Candijay Philippines
Can-umantad Falls is the tallest waterfall in Bohol and by far the most impressive one. In old Bisayan terms "Can-uman"means "sixty" and "tad" means "fathom", are combined to form its name "can-umantad." The falls are claimed to be 60 meters tall, making them the tallest in Bohol. You’ll be awestruck when you reach the bottom of the stairs leading to Can-Umantad but once there you could wash your shock away in its cold water.
Though the vertical distance is only 60 meters, you’ll need to climb a few thousand steps down, and a few thousand steps back up. Our guides could also assist you in catching a ride with a local motorcycle shuttle as the paved road leading to Can-umantad falls is just too steep for most vehicles to drive.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Day 1
Stop At: Loboc River, Philippines
Loboc river is a famous tourist spot in Bohol, known for its clean water and lush jungles. Loboc Town served as an inland market village where people brought their agricultural products to trade for seafood, but it’s now a quiet touristy town. A cruise on the river will allow you to experience the tropical inland of Bohol with all its majesty.
There are many ways to experience Loboc River, and though most tourists prefer to do it via a river cruise we find it too touristy. Therefore we’ll take you on a private bangka boat (a local outrigger boat) while we’ll enjoy a cold or hot local ginger tea. You’ll also have the option to upgrade the experience and tour the river on a Stand Up Paddle Board.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tarsier Conservation Area, Loay Interior Rd, Loboc 6316 Philippines
The Tarsier Conservation Area was built to protect and preserve the tarsiers which are native to Bohol. It also gives you the chance to observe the second smallest primate in the world - the Tarsiers. A short easy walk is all it’ll take to get up close and personal with them.
The Tarsiers are nocturnal which means that they sleep during the day so you’ll need to be quiet, but hey, feel free to take pictures as long as you turn off the flash. They are easily stressed and scared and therefore you’ll need to match your gentleness level to theirs.
The Tarsier Conservation Area is one of the only ethic places to meet these animals and you’ll be lucky to do so. It’s a cute little stop we do along the way to Chocolate Hills as part of our countryside tour in Bohol.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chocolate Hills Natural Monument, Carmen Philippines
The Chocolate Hills are a natural monument that are recognized as the 3rd national geological monument in the Philippines. These are uniformly cone-shaped hills compared to hershey kisses due to its “chocolate” color during the summer and the hills are filled with lush greenery of vegetation during the rainy season.
Hear several popular legends about how the Chocolate hills were created, as well as a scientific explanation of it and learn more about this cool place. There are 1, 776 hills and we’ll climb one of them for the best view of these hills as possible. We’ll also give you an option to go on an ATV ride if you’d like to experience the Chocolate Hills in a slightly more exciting manner.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cabagnow Cave Pool, Anda Philippines
Cabagnow Cave Pool is the deepest cave pool in Anda, and it’s made of limestone. Water from the mountains seeps into the cave through the soft, porous limestone before pouring back into the sea. Depending on the weather, the water around it may appear “emerald green” or “deep blue”. No matter how it looks, the water is safe for you to cliff jump and swim in!
This is perhaps one of the best spots in the Philippines for taking a memorable picture or video clip for your social media! It’s breathtakingly beautiful, exciting, tropical - all of what the Philippines is in a single spot. Cabagnow Cave Pool is definitely the most beautiful cave pool in Bohol and perhaps in the Philippines.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Overnight at Anda Hostel (dormitory room; optional upgrade to a private room)
Day 2: Day 2
Stop At: Lamanok Caves, Badiang, Anda Philippines
The Lamanoc Mystic Island Tour, which is accessible via Anda Town, offers guests views of limestone rock formations, caverns, and remote white beaches. The uninhabited island of Lamanoc was regarded as the "cradle of civilization" in the area. Locals hold this place sacred and believe it’s inhabited by many ancient spirits. Our local guides will tell you all about them while exploring this mysterious island. Unexpectedly, this island is filled with so much history and mythology to chill you to the bone.
What to expect in Lamanok Island? A short 15 minute paddle boat ride from Anda’s shoreline to the island, and about 2 hours of hiking around. You’ll visit many caves and caverns which were used for burials and paganic religious ceremonies. Even though the local people are mostly Christian now they still hold many old beliefs regarding the spirits, communicating with them, and keeping the world order at bay through pacifying them.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cadapdapan, Bohol, Philippines
Cadapdapan Rice Terraces are very picturesque and are a great example of the importance of this style of rice farming in the Philippines. It showcases the dominant color of verdant green and golden yellow (during the harvest season) which is mostly appreciated when the sun is up. These rice terraces were carved out of the mountains and are quite breathtaking to walk through or see from above.
There are two main spots for the perfect view of the terraces. The main one is the stairs going down from the local restaurant that eventually lead to the majestic Can-umantad falls. About 30-40 steps down and you’ll be able to break away from the stairs and start walking on the rice terraces’ walls. Great pictures can be taken in any direction. Our guides will also lead you on a 15-20 minute hike to the top of one of the overlooking hills for a scenic view of the rice terraces.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Can-umantad Falls, Cadapdapan, Candijay Philippines
Can-umantad Falls is the tallest waterfall in Bohol and by far the most impressive one. In old Bisayan terms "Can-uman"means "sixty" and "tad" means "fathom", are combined to form its name "can-umantad." The falls are claimed to be 60 meters tall, making them the tallest in Bohol. You’ll be awestruck when you reach the bottom of the stairs leading to Can-Umantad but once there you could wash your shock away in its cold water.
Though the vertical distance is only 60 meters, you’ll need to climb a few thousand steps down, and a few thousand steps back up. Our guides could also assist you in catching a ride with a local motorcycle shuttle as the paved road leading to Can-umantad falls is just too steep for most vehicles to drive.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
•
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.