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Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Corella

Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary

5
4.8/5
5 reviews

This animal sanctuary is home to many adorable tarsiers, where people can learn about them and have the opportunity to observe them up close.

Corella · 12.2km from Loay
Loboc River
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Sevilla

Loboc River

4.7
4.1/5
155 reviews

The green Loboc River flows quietly through Bohol Island, with dense vegetation covering both banks. Deep in the riverside jungles lies the habitat of various mysterious animals. Such pristine tropical scenery inevitably brings the Amazon River to mind, which is perhaps why it has earned the title of the "Amazon of the East." Cruising the river is widely considered the best way to experience the charm of the Loboc River. Drifting along the quiet waters, you can enjoy the tropical rainforest scenery while observing the unique traditional houses on both banks and feeling the authentic local culture. Perhaps as you pass by, beautiful local girls are playing guitars, singing, and dancing on bamboo platforms by the river, while a mischievous child sits in a tall coconut tree on the bank, waving at you. The end of the boat trip is an indigenous village, where you can go ashore to watch performances like archery, jumping through fire hoops, and fire-eating. Most people who come here participate in a Loboc River cruise, which lasts about 1 hour. The boat departs from Loay Bridge in the southwest of Bohol Island and travels upstream to Busay Falls in the center of the island; this sightseeing route is particularly popular with tourists. The boat offers a hearty and authentic Filipino meal, where you can taste local delicacies such as fresh grouper, squid, and shrimp. During the cruise, local singers will play guitars and sing classic English songs on board, which is quite relaxing.

Sevilla · 13.5km from Loay
Alona Beach
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Philippines

Alona Beach

6.4
4.3/5
306 reviews

Alona Beach is a stretch of white sand beach extending nearly 1 km, flanked by low rocky cliffs at both ends and curving along the coast. The sand is white and fine, and the water near the shore is clear. With coral reefs distributed underwater, it is a popular spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, where marine life such as corals, schools of tropical fish, and sea turtles can be observed. Departing from the beach by boat, you can head to nearby marine sanctuaries like Balicasag Island and Pamilacan Island for island hopping and scuba diving, or take a dolphin-watching tour. Daytime is suitable for walking on the beach and swimming, while the evening is a great time to watch the sunset. After dark, the restaurants and bars along the coast gradually become lively.

Bohol Island · 26.9km from Loay
Pamilacan Island

Pamilacan Island

4.1
3.5/5
20 reviews

Pamilacan Island's marine sanctuary is home to manta rays, and you can also spot wild whale sharks. The seabed features a large slope covered in coral. Follow it down to about 30m to see schools of barracuda and jack fish over 1m long.

Baclayon · 15.7km from Loay
Chocolate Hills
No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Philippines

Chocolate Hills

6.1
4.6/5
516 reviews

Chocolate Hills is located in the center of Bohol Island in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines and is one of the island's iconic natural views. This area features thousands of cone-shaped hills of similar form spread across a vast area; they vary in height and size, creating a unique, rolling view. It is primarily composed of ancient marine limestone, which has gradually formed the current karst landscape through long-term weathering, erosion, and dissolution. The surface of the hills is mostly covered with herbaceous vegetation, which appears a vibrant green during the rainy season; in the dry season, the grass gradually turns brown, and the hills take on a brownish hue, resembling chocolate scattered across the land, which is how it got its name.

Bohol Island · 29.1km from Loay
Panglao Island
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Dauis

Panglao Island

5.1
4.7/5
106 reviews

Panglao Island is located in the southwest of Bohol Province, Central Visayas region, Philippines, separated from the main Bohol Island by a narrow body of water and connected by bridges and land routes. It is a well-known beach resort and diving destination in the Philippines. The island is characterized by its white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, tropical vegetation, and rich marine ecology, with various beaches, resort hotels, restaurants, and diving centers distributed along its coast. Its surrounding waters feature coral reefs, seagrass beds, and a variety of tropical fish, making it suitable for snorkeling, scuba diving, and island-hopping boat tours.

Dauis · 22.7km from Loay
Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area

Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area

3.5
4.5/5
12 reviews

Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area is an area dedicated to the conservation of tarsiers, with the primary goal of protecting their habitat and population. Visitors can learn about the habits and habitat of tarsiers within the conservation area, and also spot and observe these adorable animals.

Bohol Island · 12km from Loay
Bilar Man-Made Forest

Bilar Man-Made Forest

3.1
4.5/5
33 reviews

The mahogany forest is located near the Chocolate Hills, a sheep intestine path in Bohol Province, Bohol Island. The path is full of mahogany trees. This is a man-made forest. During the Second World War, in order to avoid the war, a large number of local people fled into the forest, which made the deforestation of the Luobo River Basin quite serious. The local government established the Luobo River Basin Afforestation Project (LWRP) in 1947. Promote greening and planting artificial forests. After decades of hard work, this dense forest is lined with trees, the air is fresh, and there are tree-lined paths in the middle of the forest. It should be very pleasant to walk around here.

Loboc · 10.8km from Loay
Sikatuna Mirror of The World

Sikatuna Mirror of The World

3
5.0/5
1 reviews

Sikatuna Mirror of The World is known for its magnificent natural scenery and charming views. Sikatuna Mirror of The World attracts visitors with its beautiful lake and surrounding mountains. Visitors can enjoy spectacular natural scenery here, stroll along lakeside paths, and take in the tranquility and beauty of nature. Visitors can also take a boat ride or row on the lake to admire the views. Sikatuna Mirror of The World also has several viewpoints and leisure facilities, such as observation decks, campsites, and barbecue areas, so visitors can better enjoy the natural surroundings and outdoor activities.

Sikatuna · 9km from Loay
Baclayon Church

Baclayon Church

3.2
4.1/5
103 reviews

It is generally believed that this Baccaron Church, which worships the Virgin Mary, is a very old church in the Philippines. Although in the 19th century, the Augustinian church added a modern gate in front of the Baccaron church and added some stone buildings around it, making his appearance slightly different from that of the year, in this area, it is still a Jesuit priest The built churches are well preserved. As early as 1595, Baccaron was a stronghold of the Spanish Jesuit missionaries, but was soon forced to move inland to the Ropa area. It was not until 1717 that Baccaron became a parish and a new church was built. At that time, about 200 local migrant workers were forced to build the church with coral stones. They obtained coral from the sea, cut cubes as bricks, and used bamboo to move these "bricks", and used millions of eggs as adhesives. . The present building was completed in 1727. There is also a museum in the church, which collects many religious relics, including vestments made of gold thread, and Latin church music lyrics written on sheepskin. The church is proud of the peculiar ceiling frescoes and the intricately carved ancient confessional room. Choose a sunny time to enter, and the ground will reflect beautiful colored glaze light and shadow, which is very charming.

Bohol Island · 11.4km from Loay

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Bohol Island Small Group/Private Tour | Chocolate Hills, Tarsier, Loboc River, Butterfly Valley, Churches & More
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Bohol Island Small Group/Private Tour | Chocolate Hills, Tarsier, Loboc River, Butterfly Valley, Churches & More

5.0/5
· 1 review· 23 booked
Duration: 5.3 hrs
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FromIDR 972,973
Bohol Countryside Day Tour: Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, Tarsier, Baclayon Church & Mahogany Forest
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Bohol Countryside Day Tour: Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, Tarsier, Baclayon Church & Mahogany Forest

4.7/5
· 52 reviews· 819 booked
Duration: 6.5 hrs
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27 consecutive positive reviews
FromIDR 963,033
Cebu Discovery: Sto. Niño Basilica, Magellan's Cross, Fort San Pedro, Sirao Garden & Temple of Leah Day Tour
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Cebu Discovery: Sto. Niño Basilica, Magellan's Cross, Fort San Pedro, Sirao Garden & Temple of Leah Day Tour

5.0/5
· 11 reviews· 200 booked
Duration: 7.8 hrs
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Bohol Countryside One-Day Tour (Chocolate Hills, Tarsier and Loboc River Cruise)
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Bohol Countryside One-Day Tour (Chocolate Hills, Tarsier and Loboc River Cruise)

5.0/5
· 7 reviews· 74 booked
Duration: 8.2 hrs
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Bohol Island Chocolate Hills + Loboc River + Tarsier + Baclayon Church 1-day tour
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Bohol Island Chocolate Hills + Loboc River + Tarsier + Baclayon Church 1-day tour

3.6/5
· 7 reviews· 53 booked
Duration: 7.7 hrs
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Cebu classic 1-day tour: Minor Basilica of the Holy Child of Cebu (Basilica Minore Del Sto. Niño de Cebu) + Magellan's Cross + Sirao Garden + Temple of Leah
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Cebu classic 1-day tour: Minor Basilica of the Holy Child of Cebu (Basilica Minore Del Sto. Niño de Cebu) + Magellan's Cross + Sirao Garden + Temple of Leah

5.0/5
· 1 review· 35 booked
Duration: 7.6 hrs
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1-day join-in tour in Bohol Island, Philippines: Countryside ~ Chocolate Hills ~ tarsiers ~ Loboc River cruise
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1-day join-in tour in Bohol Island, Philippines: Countryside ~ Chocolate Hills ~ tarsiers ~ Loboc River cruise

4.5/5
· 2 reviews· 37 booked
Duration: 7.1 hrs
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Bohol Island Countryside Tour: Chocolate Hills + Loboc River + Tarsier + Church + Man-made Forest and More
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Bohol Island Countryside Tour: Chocolate Hills + Loboc River + Tarsier + Church + Man-made Forest and More

1.0/5
· 1 review· 30 booked
Duration: 6 hrs
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FromIDR 210,211

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Bohol Island Bohol Bee Farm Cliffside Restaurant Dinner + Firefly Watching Night Tour | Hotel Transfer
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Bohol Island Bohol Bee Farm Cliffside Restaurant Dinner + Firefly Watching Night Tour | Hotel Transfer

4.7/5
· 6 reviews· 46 booked
Duration: 2.6 hrs
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FromIDR 765,766
Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls with Lunch (from Moalboal)
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Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls with Lunch (from Moalboal)

4.9/5
· 421 reviews· 70 booked
Duration: 3 hrs
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Cebu: Olango Island snorkeling + Caohagan Island 1-day tour | Round-trip transfer & BBQ lunch included
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Cebu: Olango Island snorkeling + Caohagan Island 1-day tour | Round-trip transfer & BBQ lunch included

4.7/5
· 14 reviews· 377 booked
Duration: 7 hrs
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From Cebu: Swim with Whale Sharks in Oslob with Tumalog Falls and Canyoneering in Badian
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From Cebu: Swim with Whale Sharks in Oslob with Tumalog Falls and Canyoneering in Badian

4.9/5
· 323 reviews· 112 booked
Duration: 11.5 hrs
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Scuba Diving and Freediving with Sardines in Bohol Island, Philippines|No need to wake up early|Pick-up/drop-off
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Scuba Diving and Freediving with Sardines in Bohol Island, Philippines|No need to wake up early|Pick-up/drop-off

4.8/5
· 9 reviews· 196 booked
Duration: 3.1 hrs
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Oceanica Resort Day Use with South Farm
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Oceanica Resort Day Use with South Farm

4.3/5
· 6 reviews· 123 booked
Duration: 12 hrs
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Cebu: Badian Canyoneering & Kawasan Falls Experience | Includes Lunch + Guide + Equipment
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Cebu: Badian Canyoneering & Kawasan Falls Experience | Includes Lunch + Guide + Equipment

5.0/5
· 1 review· 34 booked
Duration: 4.5 hrs
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Cebu: Orango Snorkeling + Caohagan Island Day Tour|Round-trip transfer & BBQ lunch included
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Cebu: Orango Snorkeling + Caohagan Island Day Tour|Round-trip transfer & BBQ lunch included

5.0/5
· 1 review· 58 booked
Duration: 7.6 hrs
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Bohol Island Classic 1-Day Tour: Chocolate Hills + Tarsier + Loboc River Cruise + Firefly Watching
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Bohol Island Classic 1-Day Tour: Chocolate Hills + Tarsier + Loboc River Cruise + Firefly Watching

5.0/5
· 1 review· 122 booked
Duration: 10.1 hrs
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Loay firefly nightlife tour [bamboo raft firefly watching with complimentary bee farm dinner]
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Loay firefly nightlife tour [bamboo raft firefly watching with complimentary bee farm dinner]

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 3.5 hrs
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Bohol: Bee Farm Sunset Dinner & Firefly Night Tour | Round-trip transfer
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Bohol: Bee Farm Sunset Dinner & Firefly Night Tour | Round-trip transfer

4.5/5
· 10 reviews· 132 booked
Duration: 3.6 hrs
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In-depth Bohol Island tour: Chocolate Hills & tarsier & Loboc River cruise & firefly watching
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In-depth Bohol Island tour: Chocolate Hills & tarsier & Loboc River cruise & firefly watching

Duration: 9.4 hrs
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Bohol: Firefly Watching Night Tour|Round-trip transfer
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Bohol: Firefly Watching Night Tour|Round-trip transfer

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· 2 reviews
Duration: 1 hr
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Bohol island land tour to Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary, bamboo raft lunch, firefly watching and bee farm dinner
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Bohol island land tour to Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary, bamboo raft lunch, firefly watching and bee farm dinner

Duration: 9.5 hrs
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Free things to do in Loay

Loboc River

Loboc River

4.7
4.1/5
155 reviews
Sevilla · 13.5km from Loay
Alona Beach

Alona Beach

6.4
4.3/5
306 reviews
Bohol Island · 26.9km from Loay
Panglao Island

Panglao Island

5.1
4.7/5
106 reviews
Dauis · 22.7km from Loay
Bilar Man-Made Forest

Bilar Man-Made Forest

3.1
4.5/5
33 reviews
Loboc · 10.8km from Loay
Baclayon Church

Baclayon Church

3.2
4.1/5
103 reviews
Bohol Island · 11.4km from Loay
Loboc Ecotourism Adventure Park

Loboc Ecotourism Adventure Park

3
5.0/5
1 reviews
Loboc · 6.4km from Loay
Pungtud Island

Pungtud Island

5.3
4.4/5
291 reviews
Bohol Island · 32.4km from Loay
Blood Compact Shrine

Blood Compact Shrine

3.1
4.0/5
3 reviews
Tagbilaran · 15.1km from Loay
Balicasag Island

Balicasag Island

5.6
4.3/5
248 reviews
Bohol Island · 37.4km from Loay
Sevilla Twin Hanging Bridge

Sevilla Twin Hanging Bridge

2.5
3.2/5
26 reviews
Bohol Island · 9.2km from Loay

What travellers say about Loay

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Success3018 February 2026
5.0
Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary is a serene sanctuary protecting the world’s smallest primates. Clean, lush, and easily accessible, it’s a must-visit for foreign travelers seeking a unique and ethical wildlife experience in Bohol.

Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary

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Workcator Freelance Gal28 August 2022
4.0
Loboc River Cruise is the best river cruise in the philippines. It's a complete package of entertainment, live music and dance and unlimited buffet foods to soothe both local and international tongue. 1000/10 although it got a bit pricey nowadays, I'd still recommend!

Loboc River

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Marieta Du Toit10 February 2025
5.0
This beach is beautiful and has a lot of nice places to eat. It is good for a sunrise and sunset. White sand and the water is clean to swim in.

Alona Beach

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grecir_12 February 2024
3.0
The dolphin watching was good in the morning. No turtles were seen and the water was very turbid. The coral garden was OK. Lunch was 500 pesos per person, more than 60 RMB, more expensive than the hotel. Changing clothes in the toilet and washing with a scoop was charged another 100 pesos. Considering the three hours round trip, it was not worth it.

Pamilacan Island

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Tourmen6 June 2025
5.0
Beautiful views, the opportunity to eat at the top, buy water. Be sure to ride the quad bikes below!Address: Q5X8+GW5, Loay Interior Road, Carmen, Bohol, Philippines Tips: On the main road near the turnoff to the chocolate hills they sell the most delicious caramelized bananas in the world!!!)

Chocolate Hills

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Ally33312 May 2023
5.0
Definitely worth a visit, while still a bit underdeveloped there is still so much to see and do, and the people are so friendly

Panglao Island

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RabsShowtime6 October 2024
5.0
The Tarsier conservation area is really worth a visit. Seeing these beautiful creatures up close really is a treat. The guides show you where to go so as not to disturb them. The lobby has a short video playing with information on tarsiers. The guides will also help take pictures of you with the tarsiers. Its definitely worth a visit. Its also 2minutes away from the man-made forest. Tips: Be quiet so you don't disturb the tasiers.

Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area

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Art Doggo22 March 2022
5.0
I wish this coukd be done in the whole Philippines. I wonder how much impact that would make. Simply amazing!

Bilar Man-Made Forest

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moose gear2 August 2023
5.0
amazing tourist attractions in bohol Philippines.. you can go And take a picture of some tourist spots in the world but only in one place... I love this place I love bohol so much.. very recommended this place... good idea for scenic view with the family and friends.. my son love it so much he enjoyed every country attraction and he wanted to have a picture each attraction.. the entrance fee is worth and so many people there even the weather is not good.. so many people who are enjoying and taking their pictures together with there families..

Sikatuna Mirror of The World

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Lee Young1436 October 2021
5.0
Distinctive Architecture Baclayon Church Bohol #funtasticphilippines

Baclayon Church

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What are the must-do things in Loay?

Don't miss these attractions in Loay: Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary, Loboc River, and Alona Beach. If you like Culture & history, try Bohol Island Small Group/Private Tour | Chocolate Hills, Tarsier, Loboc River, Butterfly Valley, Churches & More. If you enjoy Outdoor & sports, try Bohol Island Bohol Bee Farm Cliffside Restaurant Dinner + Firefly Watching Night Tour | Hotel Transfer.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Bohol Island Classic 1-Day Tour: Chocolate Hills + Tarsier + Loboc River Cruise + Firefly Watching, Loay firefly nightlife tour [bamboo raft firefly watching with complimentary bee farm dinner], and Bohol: Bee Farm Sunset Dinner & Firefly Night Tour | Round-trip transfer. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 8 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Loay is around IDR 480,481 – IDR 1,177,178. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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