Bohol Countryside Tour In 8 Hours!

If I were to describe Bohol in one word it would have to breathtaking! It's everything they say it is and so much more. Considering that we only went around for just eight hours via van rental with driver/tour guide (worth Php 2500), we were still able to see 10 of Bohol's most popular sights.

Allow me to share with you the standard attractions included in the Bohol Countryside Tour.

1. Chocolate Hills

Some 1,268 hills in the region resemble the world's most popular chocolates, Hershey's Kisses even in the absence of their signature brown hue on certain months. Feel the cool breeze while taking snapshots of these natural wonders from the observation deck.  

 

Chocolate Hills

Entrance: Php 50/head

2.  Ship Haus


Ever since this house was first featured in the top rating TV program Balitang K, tour guides have included a stop-over to this uniquely conceptualized residence owned by Capt. Gaudencio Dumapias. Here, tourists can take some interesting snapshots of the house to their hearts' content.

3.  Simply Butterflies Conservation Center


This place features a plethora of more than 60 species of butterflies where tourists can take photos of. Tour guides also explain their metamorphosis much to the enjoyment of everyone listening.  

                                                     Beautiful Butterflies on Display

                        Butterfly Enclosure: Where butterflies play, feed and breed

                                             Metamorphosis: Where It All Begins

Simply Butterflies Conservation Center

Entrance: Php 50

4.  Mahogany Man-Made Forest 

Mahogany trees planted side by side create an arc-shaped effect along a two-kilometer expanse of forest land. Tourists are usually captivated by the romantic, whimsical and eclectic combination of this one-of-a kind attraction. 

5. Tarsier Conservation Area 


Tiny and super evasive, the tarsiers of Loboc have drawn audiences not only from the Philippines but also from around the world. One's visit to Bohol won't be complete without a glimpse of the world's smallest primates.

                                              Tarsier Conservation Area in Loboc

                                                     The World's Smallest Primate

                                                                         Photo-op 

Tarsier Conservation Area

Entrance Fees: 

Php 50 (adults)

Php 40 (senior citizens/students)

Free: 12 years & below

6.  Hanging Bridge


Tourists have always been fascinated by this bamboo bridge spanning around 40 meters across the emerald green Sipatan river. If you're looking for some sort of adventure, you can pass through it for just Php 20. At the other end, you will find a shop selling the cheapest souvenirs plus some refreshments too.

7. Loboc River Cruise

A romantic buffet/cruise along the famed Loboc River. What it lacks in topnotch cuisine, the tour package compensates with a pretty amazing cruise.

Loboc River Cruise

Lunch/River Cruise:

 Php 400 (adults)

Php 150 (kids)

8. Python Sighting

What is Bohol without a sighting of one of its poster pythons, right? If you're the adventurous kind, you can even put the python around you while projecting a "born to be wild" persona.

Entrance: Php 20/ head

9.  Baclayon Church


Considered to be one of the oldest Catholic churches in the Philippines, Baclayon has become a permanent fixture in any itinerary primarily for its significance in Philippine history.

10.  Blood Compact Shrine


A historical monument conveying the treaty of friendship between Bohol Chieftain Rajah Sikatuna and Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi on March 16, 1565. This Sandugo sculpture was made by National Artist Napoleon Abueva, a Boholano himself.

Just beside the shrine is a shop selling cheap souvenir items like shirts, key chains and ref magnets among others.

Our Ferry of Choice: Ocean Jet

Since we came from Cebu, we took the Ocean Jet Ferry which according to its website has the most number of day trips. We also found out that their fares were really affordable. 


To give you an idea, here's the fares list of their Cebu-Tagbilaran route: 

• Tourist class: Php 800
• Business class: Php 1000.00 
• Libre Balik Promo (Cebu-Tagbilaran/Tagbilaran-Cebu): 

Before Departure Date	Rate of Ticket (Round trip)
1 day	Php 400.00 (only for open accommodation)
2 days	Php 500.00 (tourist class accommodation)
1 week	Php 400.00 (tourist class accommodation)

Below are Ocean Jet's regular schedules:   

Trip Nr.	Frequency	From	Departure	To	Arrival
1	Daily	Cebu (Pier 1)	06:00	Tagbilaran	07:40
2	Daily	Cebu (Pier 1)	09:30	Tagbilaran	11:20
3	Daily	Cebu (Pier 1)	13:50	Tagbilaran	15:30
4	Daily	Cebu (Pier 1)	15:35	Tagbilaran	17:30
5	Daily	Cebu (Pier 1)	18:00	Tagbilaran	19:40
1	Daily	Tagbilaran	07:05	Cebu	08:30
2	Daily	Tagbilaran	09:30	Cebu	11:10
3	Daily	Tagbilaran	11:35	Cebu	13:10
4	Daily	Tagbilaran	16:10	Cebu	17:50
5	Daily	Tagbilaran	18:00	Cebu	19:20
1	Daily	Tagbilaran	08:00	Dumaguete	09:40
2	Daily	Tagbilaran	17:45	Dumaguete	19:25
Ocean Jet Website  Ocean Fast Ferries, Pier 1, Cebu Pier Area Cebu City.  Telephone Cebu: +63 32 255 7560; +63 32 255 0115.  E-mail: marketing@oceanjet.net; customerservice@oceanjet.net

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