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An exclusive countryside day with hotel transfers: the Chocolate Hills, an hour on an ATV trail, the Loboc River lunch buffet, the tarsier sanctuary and the Bilar man-made forest. Pick it if you want the classic loop with some adventure in the middle and every admission paid in advance.
The listing calls this an exclusive tour, and guests describe a driver collecting them from their hotel in a private car. Pickup is in Panglao or Tagbilaran. The Chocolate Hills come first, with about an hour at the complex and the climb to the viewing deck. Then the ATV: one hour and about 12 km of rough trails, with mud and puddles for much of the year. After that the pace drops, with lunch on the Loboc River, the tarsier sanctuary and a drive under the mahogany of the Bilar man-made forest. Allow about eight hours.
Nearly everything is in the price, per the listing: the ATV admission, the Chocolate Hills and tarsier sanctuary entry, the Loboc River lunch buffet, the driver, fuel and the hotel transfers. You pay on the day only if you extend the ride by 30 minutes, for a fee on site, plus tips and anything you buy. Travel insurance is your own.
Pack a change of clothes. The ride leaves you dusty or muddy, and lunch on the river is a lot nicer in a dry shirt. The listing says the tour is not suitable for pregnant women, people with pre-existing medical conditions or people with high blood pressure.
Your driver collects you in Panglao or Tagbilaran. Tell the operator your pickup and drop-off points after booking.
The viewing deck at the complex in Carmen, with the legends and the geology of the 1,776 hills named in the 1997 proclamation.
About 12 km on rough trails near the hills with the ATV crew. You can extend by 30 minutes for a fee on site.
A buffet of Filipino dishes on a floating restaurant, with local musicians and dancers on board.
A quiet walk to see the Philippine tarsier, asleep in the branches through the day.
A photo stop in the 2 km stretch of mahogany, then back to your hotel.
★★★★★The ATV adventure is a Real Adventure! Get ready to get dirty! It was super fun!!!! Chocolate hills are stunning and, finally, the Lomboc River Lunch was a nice way to end the adventure! Aticvity really recommended!
★★★★★Our driver, Kuya Tata was very friendly, patient, and had a comfortable car. He ensured that we had everything we needed for the day, including a change of clothes after the ATVs, and modest clothes for Baclayon Church. The ATVs were the highlight of the day, though everything we experienced was incredible.
★★★★★This experience exceeded my expectations! It was such a fun time. [...] The bug car (ATV), sanctuary, and floating restaurant experiences each added a unique element to the tour. [...] The best part was that the guide drove safely and responsibly. Thank you!
★★★★★For a fast-paced and full day with great discoveries, both in terms of people and things to do and in terms of the scenery, this activity is perfect. Very good value for the money.
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One hour and about 12 km, per the listing. You can add 30 minutes for a fee paid on site.
The ATV ride, Chocolate Hills and tarsier sanctuary entry, the Loboc River lunch buffet, a driver, fuel and round-trip hotel transfers.
The listing says it is not suitable for pregnant women, people with pre-existing medical conditions or people with high blood pressure.
The listing calls it an exclusive tour with round-trip hotel transfers, and guests describe their own driver and car for the day.
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An hour on an ATV trail near the hills, then lunch on the Loboc River.
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