The 15 Best Loboc River Cruises in Bohol

1.Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 14 hours · from $144Our pick

Travel from Cebu to Bohol by fast ferry, then tour the island by air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, the Blood Compact Monument, Mahogany Forest, and enjoy a Filipino buffet aboard the Loboc River Cruise.

“We loved how much background information our tour guide gave us. She had such great energy and helped made the tour fun and memorable. Our driver was prompt and helpful. Highly recommend this trip!!”

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2.Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · from $145

Travel from Cebu to Bohol by ferry, then tour the island by air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Dolly, Jojo, Janis, or Genesis. See the Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, mahogany forest, Baclayon Church, and Blood Compact Monument, with a buffet lunch and music on the Loboc River.

“The guide was very very knowledgeable he deserves a 5 star. The tour was a 2 star, a 2 hour boat ride each way from Cebu and the only stop that was actually very good was the river boating the rest of the tour was not worth the money. Read more”

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3.Chocolate hills tour with Tarsier & Loboc river Buffet Lunch (half-day tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $79Top rated

See Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, visit an ethical tarsier sanctuary, ride the Loboc River with a buffet lunch and live entertainment, and stop at Baclayon Church and the Blood Compact Monument. Private guides such as Silo, Harvey, and Randy add flexible local insight.

“We had an incredible and wonderful time with our kids. Our driver/ tour guide " Silo" was incredible!”

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4.Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers and Loboc River Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 146 reviews · 7 hours · from $38

This seven-hour Bohol tour combines the Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Sanctuary, Bilar Man-Made Forest, Blood Compact Shrine, Baclayon Church, and optional Loboc River lunch cruise. Guides such as Kaye, Jane, and Jeff handle timing, tickets, and photos while you ride between stops in a spacious air-conditioned van.

“It was really nice ! First, the driver and the guide arrived early so we had plenty of time to discover Bohol. Kaye the guide explained everything super clearly. She was always willing to give us the best advice and recommendations. She also had the best tips to take the pictures haha. She showed us amazing places she knows like her palm. She even gave us historical references. I also loved the experience and the activities we made. They were significant, meaningful and helped us understand the culture and the history. It’s a wonderful opportunity to grasp the culture and do interesting activities that represent a lot for Bohol’s inhabitants.…”

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5.Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 132 reviews · 8 hours · from $68

Spend eight hours crossing Bohol’s countryside, from the Blood Compact Monument and Baclayon Church to the tarsier sanctuary, Man-Made Forest, Chocolate Hills, and a buffet cruise on the Loboc River. You’ll travel by air-conditioned van with an English-speaking driver, not a dedicated guide.

“Was a great way to explore a lot of things in one day. The River Cruise was a highlight. You only get 30 minutes at the Chocolate Hills though which is not a lot of time to enjoy the views with the amount of tourists visiting.”

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6.Bohol Private Tour: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 85 reviews · 8 - 14 hours · from $58

Spend 8 to 14 hours touring Bohol in a private air-conditioned van with an English or Tagalog driver-guide. See the Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, National Museum, and Loboc River, then add a cruise, ATV ride, zipline, or other activities.

“We had a wonderful experience! Our driver Rhene was very kind, attentive, punctual and made the whole day easy and comfortable. Clean car, smooth ride, and he really took care of us. We also joined the ATV tour, which was absolutely phenomenal, fun, well-organized, and with stunning views. The guide there was energetic and made the adventure even better. Important tip: bring a change of clothes and old flip-flops or shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. You will get dusty and muddy, but in the best possible way! Overall, highly recommended, great service, great adventure, great memories.”

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7.Bohol Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Lunch Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 51 reviews · 8 hours · from $58

Meet at McDonald’s Panglao for an eight-hour English-language tour through Bohol’s countryside. You’ll see the Blood Compact Monument, Baclayon Church, animal sanctuary, Man-Made Forest, tarsiers, and Chocolate Hills, then eat a buffet lunch aboard the Loboc River Cruise.

“I read other people comments of similar tours and knew what to expect, good experience. I went with group (11) to Chocolate Hill viewing platform while my 2 friends did the ATV activity. They had a blast and their photos showed this. Lunch on river cruise was delicious and entertainment excellent”

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8.Bohol Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $38

This 6 to 8-hour shared tour from Panglao covers Bohol’s top countryside sights, from tiny tarsiers and the Chocolate Hills to Baclayon Church and a Loboc River lunch cruise. Local drivers such as Rene and Jeston handle the route, with pickup, an air-conditioned van, and selected entrance fees included.

“It was a great day, especially liked the Loboc River cruise! The van ride was a bit rough but nothing can be done about that.”

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9.Shared Firefly Watching Cruise on Bohol’s Scenic Loboc River

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $32Best value

Ride from Panglao or Tagbilaran to the Loboc River, then board a shared night boat for about 27 to 30 minutes of firefly watching. A local English or Tagalog-speaking guide explains the river and mangroves. Transfers, entrance fees, boat fees, and environmental fees are included.

“Pretty expensive for only a short Boat ride. The Firefly’s were nice.”

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10.Private Bohol and Chocolate Hills with Loboc River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $107

Spend about eight hours touring Bohol with your private party and guide. Visit the Philippine Tarsier Foundation, Chocolate Hills, Bilar’s mahogany forest, Baclayon Church, and the Loboc River. Lunch is served aboard a floating restaurant, with pickup and drop-off available at selected hotels.

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11.Bohol Highlights Tour: Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Spotting and Loboc River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $45

Spend about eight hours touring Bohol by air-conditioned coach, with stops at the Chocolate Hills, Blood Compact Monument, Baclayon Church, a butterfly sanctuary, and a tarsier area. Your English-speaking guide leads the day, while lunch and a 50-minute Loboc River cruise are included.

“Tour conductor was fantastic with wonderful knowledge and a good sense of humor. The tour was interesting. Especially enjoyed the Loboc River cruise with buffet lunch. It was clean, well run and the lunch had a great selection of American and Phillipino food including crab. The duet on board was a nice touch. Overall it was a fantastic day...well worth the price and highly recommended....fz”

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12.Chocolate Hills, Tarsier, and Loboc River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $72

Spend eight hours exploring Bohol with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 10. Visit the Chocolate Hills viewing decks, Tarsier Sanctuary, and Loboc River floating restaurant. Guides Govie and Brian are known for careful driving, flexible plans, and taking excellent photos. Budget extra for lunch and entrance costs.

“Our tour guide and driver were both wonderful from start to finish including taking us to nice spots for spectacular views of the attractions. We felt safe throughout, a 5 star treatment”

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13.Full Day Countryside Tour w Loboc River Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $103

Travel by air-conditioned van from Panglao or Tagbilaran to Bohol’s top sights with a licensed English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Chocolate Hills, Philippine tarsiers, Man-Made Forest, Baclayon Church, and Blood Compact Monument, then eat lunch on the Loboc River. Ramel is noted for helpful photo stops.

“Sehr viele schöne Spots. Kleine „Food“-Stops bei der Heimfahrt um philippinische Snacks probieren zu können. Tour-Guides mega Stimmung und top Fotografen. Vieles gelernt.”

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14.Bohol Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $64

Travel from Panglao with a private air-conditioned vehicle and local driver-guide to Bohol’s top sights, including the Chocolate Hills, Philippine tarsiers, Baclayon Church, and Loboc River. Museum and tarsier guides are included. Lunch, zipline, and ATV rides cost extra.

“Very well organized, with a very attentive driver/guide. The information provided prior starting the tour were very well detailed and useful”

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15.Private Day Trip Cebu to Bohol w/ Chocolate Hills & Loboc Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $285

Travel from Cebu to Bohol with a private vehicle, ferry arrangements, and a guide such as Rio. See the Chocolate Hills, meet tiny tarsiers, visit Baclayon Church, and eat lunch on a Loboc River boat. Optional ATV rides and other stops can extend the day and cost extra.

“Amazing!! My Guide Rio was a one of a kind! Bohol, Chocolate Hills and the Loboc River Cruise were breath taking. I was able to do the ATV one hour tour to get up close with breath taking views of the Chocolate Hills! The river cruise had greRead more”

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