Things to Do in Bohol
50 curated spots from Bohol itineraries
Activities & Attractions
30 curated experiences
Chocolate Hills Viewpoint
Climb the stairs or take the viewing path to see the famous rounded hills stretching to the horizon; go slowly and take water—it can be hot.
1h · $2-3 (entrance) plus part of tour cost
Hinagdanan Cave
A small cavern with a clear blue-green pool and dramatic rock formations, accessed by a short stairway. You can swim if you like, or just visit for photos; the entrance area has souvenir stalls and coconut vendors.
1h · $2-3 entry plus optional swim fee
Loboc River Cruise
Take the river cruise as a slow scenic centerpiece, ideally with lunch or just as a calm float through the greenery.
1h 30m · $15-30 per person
Alona Beach Sunset Walk
Stroll the length of Alona Beach in the late afternoon, dipping your feet in the water and finding quieter spots away from the central cluster of boats and bars.
1h 30m · Free
Bilar Man-Made Forest
Stop for a quick photo break under the tall trees on the way between Loboc and the Chocolate Hills area.
20m · Free
Blood Compact Shrine
Quick coastal photo stop with a famous monument and sea views.
30m · Free
Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area
Walk a short trail through dense foliage to see tiny tarsiers resting in the branches; move quietly and follow staff guidance to avoid disturbing them.
1h · $3-5
Cabagnow Cave Pool
Visit the cave pool for a short swim and dramatic natural scenery.
1h · $3-$8
Alona Beach
Unpack, swim, and watch the sunset with a simple family beach session; no reservations needed.
1h 30m · Free
Alona Beach Free Explore
Stroll the palm-lined beach, let the kids play in the shallow water, and check out the dive shops and simple beach stalls. This is a good time to speak with boat operators for the next day’s simple island/snorkeling tour if you haven’t pre-booked—ask for a half-day, family-friendly outing.
1h 30m · Free (plus optional snacks or rentals)
Balicasag Island Snorkeling
Take a boat trip for snorkeling over clear water and coral-rich marine life.
4h · $35-$70 per person
Can-umantad Falls
Visit one of Bohol’s most scenic waterfalls for a refreshing nature stop in the eastern side of the island.
1h 30m · $2-$5
Tarsier Sanctuary Visit
Visit an official tarsier sanctuary on a guided Bohol countryside tour; follow the path quietly as a guide points out tarsiers clinging to branches.
45m · $2-4 (often included in tour)
Alicia Panoramic Park
If energy is high, continue to the more dramatic rolling-slope viewpoints and short scenic walks.
1h 30m · $3-$8
Alona Beach Stroll & Swim
Walk the palm-lined shore, swim in clear water, and take photos with boats and greenery framing the beach; use this as a soft landing morning.
1h 30m · Free (optional sunbed rental $3-5)
Alona Beach Sunrise Walk
Stroll the length of Alona Beach around 7–9 AM when it’s quiet, watch boats head out to the reefs, and photograph palms leaning over the sand before the crowds arrive.
1h · Free
Anda Beach
Make the longer east-coast transfer and settle into a quieter, less developed beach area with a more remote feel.
2h · Free
Anda Beach & Coastal Walk
In the afternoon, walk along the shore past palms and rock formations, letting the kids collect shells and enjoy shallow pools; take photos of the wild-looking coast.
2h · Free
Anda Beach Day Trip
Arrange a simple private van day trip to Anda: spend the day on its quieter white-sand beaches, lagoon-like shallows, and surrounding palm-fringed scenery with minimal itinerary beyond swimming and relaxing.
7h · $60-80 per van (transport) plus beach fees
Anda Beach Sunset Walk
End the day with an easy shoreline walk and sunset time by the water.
45m · Free
Baclayon Church and Museum
Stop for a short heritage visit on the return to Panglao, giving the countryside day one more worthwhile cultural anchor.
45m · $1-3 per person
Baclayon Church Museum
Visit the historic church complex and museum for a short, culture-rich stop near the coast.
1h · $2-$5 or Free
Balicasag Island Snorkel
Take a half-day boat trip for clear water, reef scenery, and a classic Bohol marine experience.
3h · $25-$45
Bilar Man-Made Forest Stop
On the way between Chocolate Hills and Loboc, stop briefly to walk under the tall mahogany trees on the roadside and take some moody forest photos.
30m · Free
Bilar Man-made Forest Walk
Stop along the roadside and walk under tall mahogany trees that create a dark green tunnel over the road—great for moody jungle photos.
30m · Free
Bilar Man-Made Mahogany Forest
Drive through a two-kilometer stretch of towering mahogany trees that form a cool, shaded tunnel over the road. Ask your driver for a brief stop to walk and take photos along the roadside paths.
30m · Free
Bohol Bee Farm & Garden Walk
Visit Bohol Bee Farm to stroll through herb gardens and see how they produce honey; the property has a very green, organic feel overlooking the sea.
1h 30m · $2-4 for tour (if available) or free to wander designated areas
Bohol Bee Farm Gardens & Grounds
After lunch, wander the herb gardens, see the bee displays (if available), browse handicraft stalls, and enjoy the cliffside viewing areas. It’s compact and easy to explore even with younger kids.
1h · $3-5 or Free (depending on tour/season)
Bohol Bee Farm Grounds
Walk the gardens, enjoy the sea views, and browse the farm area for a gentle late-morning outing.
1h 30m · Free-$5
Bohol: Chocolate Hills, Tarsier, and Loboc River Tour
Full-day guided tour: visit Chocolate Hills viewing deck, the Tarsier Sanctuary, man-made forest, and ride a Loboc River floating restaurant. Request a private or small-group option with hotel pickup from Panglao.
7h · $45-60 per person (including lunch)Restaurants & Food
20 local favorites
Gerarda's Family Restaurant
Order seafood dishes, grilled fish, and vegetable sides; ask for no pork, no lard, and no alcohol in cooking.
1h 15m · $20-$35 per person
Shaka Café Panglao
Plant-focused open-air café with a surfer-jungle feel. For halal: stick to fully vegetarian and vegan items like smoothie bowls, avocado toast, veggie burgers and grain bowls, and fruit juices; everything is meat-free so there is no pork or alcohol in the food.
1h · $10-18 per person
Bohol Bee Farm Cafe
Choose vegetable dishes, seafood, soups, and rice plates; confirm halal-safe preparation and avoid any pork or wine-based sauces.
1h 15m · $20-$40 per person
Shaka Bohol
Pick smoothie bowls, salads, veggie plates, and seafood options if available; confirm dishes are prepared without pork or alcohol-based dressings.
1h · $8-18 per person
Loboc River Resort Restaurant
Open-air, riverside restaurant surrounded by jungle; order grilled or steamed fish, shrimp dishes, vegetable stir-fries, and rice—ask specifically for no pork, no alcohol, and halal-friendly seafood/veg-only cooking area.
1h · $10-18 per person
Loboc Riverwatch Floating Resto
Choose the buffet only if you can verify halal-safe seafood and vegetable options; otherwise stick to rice, grilled fish, vegetables, and fresh fruit if offered separately.
1h 30m · $15-$25 per person
Mosia Café
Tiny, cozy café tucked near the coast with a wild-garden feel and homemade desserts. Halal-friendly: light meals and sweets—choose vegetarian quiches or sandwiches (no ham), salads, and cakes; confirm no alcohol-based flavorings in your dessert and avoid anything with gelatin unless they confirm it is halal.
1h · $8-15 per person
The Buzzz Cafe
Choose fruit bowls, waffles, eggs, sandwiches without pork, and coffee; ask staff to keep all dishes halal-safe with no bacon or ham.
1h · $6-14 per person
Alona Beach Halal Seafood Grill
Look for grilled fish, prawns, squid, rice, and vegetable sides; confirm no pork, no ham, and no alcohol in marinades or sauces.
1h 15m · $15-30 per person
Anda White Beach Cafe
Ask for grilled fish, shrimp, rice, and vegetable dishes prepared without pork or alcohol.
1h · $15-$30 per person
Bamboo Place
Order halal-safe breakfast items like omelets, pancakes, fruit plates, toast, and coffee; ask for no pork and no alcohol-based sauces.
1h · $5-12 per person
Bohol Bee Farm Café
Repeat-worthy for a light start: fruit, pancakes, vegetable plates, and herbal tea; confirm no pork in any add-ons and stick to vegetarian items if unsure.
1h · $8-$18 per person
Bohol Bee Farm Restaurant
Choose vegetable-focused plates, salads, soups, seafood dishes, and honey-based desserts; ask for no pork, no alcohol-based sauces, and separate cooking for your seafood. The clifftop, garden, and sea views match the jungle-wild aesthetic.
1h 15m · $25-45 per person
Bohol Bee Farm Restaurant (Panglao Cliffside)
Cliffside restaurant surrounded by lush gardens overlooking the sea, serving organic, mostly farm-to-table Filipino and Western dishes. For halal: stick to grilled or baked fish dishes, garden salads, vegetable pastas without meat, and their homemade bread and spreads—ask for no pork, lard, or alcohol in preparation, and staff are accustomed to dietary requests.
1h · $10-15 per person
Bohol Bee Farm Restaurant (Veg & Seafood Picks)
Choose vegetable-based pasta, salads, and clear seafood dishes, asking staff to confirm no pork or alcohol are used in preparation; their homemade breads and spreads are also a good halal-friendly choice.
1h 15m · $8-14 per person
Buzz Café by Bohol Bee Farm (Alona Branch)
Garden-style café with rustic wood and plants; go for vegetable pizzas (no pork), fresh salads, and seafood mains—request no alcohol, no pork, and ask staff to confirm halal-friendly seafood/vegetarian prep.
1h 15m · $10-15 per person
Buzzz Café Alona (Bohol Bee Farm)
Garden-style café with lots of plants and wood; order vegetable omelet, fresh fruit platters, pancakes (ask to exclude alcohol/rum if any), and seafood or vegetarian options prepared without pork. Confirm halal handling and no pork cross-cooking for your dishes.
1h · $8-12 per person
Buzzz Café by Bohol Bee Farm (Alona Beach Branch)
Garden-style café with lots of wood, plants, and bee-farm products a few minutes off the sand. Halal-friendly picks: order vegetarian options like the garden salad, veggie omelet (no ham or bacon), vegetable pasta, and fresh breads with honey and spreads; confirm no pork or alcohol is used in your specific dishes.
1h · $8-15 per person
Buzzz Café Panglao (by Bohol Bee Farm)
Garden-style café with greenery and sea views. For halal: order vegetarian and seafood options such as garden salad, veggie omelette without meat, seafood pasta, and fresh mango or coconut shakes; confirm no pork or alcohol in sauces and request food cooked separately from pork items.
1h · $8-15 per person
Caffeine Garden Cafe
Order vegetarian pasta, soups, salads, or seafood dishes if available; verify all sauces and stocks are pork-free.
1h 10m · $20-$35 per person