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The 15 Best Countryside Tours in the Philippines

24 tours  ·  from $34

The inland loops move slowly and cover a lot: hills, churches, a river lunch and a sanctuary or two. These 15 compare what gets skipped when the day is short, with prices and start points.

Cebu City: Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch - Baclayon Church and the Blood Compact Monument
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Cebu City: Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

1.Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

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

Spend a full day crossing from Cebu to Bohol for the Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary, Baclayon Church, Blood Compact Monument, and a buffet lunch on the Loboc River. English-speaking guides such as Jirah, David, Genesis, and Dolly add local stories and help with photos. Expect an early start, two ferry rides, and a packed schedule.

“The guide was amazing with a lot of passion and energy to share with us the highlights of Bohol! The transportation was very good (on time, nice van with a/c). The little Tarsiers and the chocolate hills view were memorable.”

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Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - Fruit stalls, pineapple fields, and the taste of Tagaytay
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Discover Tagaytay’s Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

2.Discover Tagaytay’s Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · from $85

Ride from Manila to cool, scenic Tagaytay with a small group of up to 15. You’ll visit People’s Park in the Sky, sample local fruit and treats, see a pineapple field, browse markets, and seek out views of Taal Volcano with guides such as Kenji, Hannah, Criz, or AJ.

“Excellent tour with very good tour guides. I Will recommend this tour. Hannah, Ken and Noi were excellent.”

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From Manila: Tagaytay Countryside Wonders: A Half-Day Tour - Hotel pickup and the five-hour schedule
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From Manila: Tagaytay Countryside Wonders: A Half-Day Tour

3.Tagaytay Countryside Wonders: A Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 187 reviews · 5 hours · from $72

Spend five hours exploring Tagaytay with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, fruit tasting, pineapple fields, scenic overlooks, and People's Park in the Sky. Guides such as Zee, John, Rona, and Ken have been praised for clear cultural stories and personal service. Hotel pickup and drop-off cover selected areas of Manila.

“Beautiful experience, John and Lyn are 2 very knowledgeable and friendly guides, they explained many things to us and were always available and kind. Kyle was our driver and drove very well, I recommend this activity to everyone.”

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Bohol: Chocolate Hills and Countryside Tour - Asin Tibuok, Bohol’s smoky salt tradition
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Bohol: Chocolate Hills and Countryside Tour

4.Chocolate Hills and Countryside Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 175 reviews · 10 hours · from $49

Spend 10 hours touring Bohol by air-conditioned van, with stops at an Asin Tibuok salt workshop, Chocolate Hills, Bilar Forest, a tarsier sanctuary, Loboc River, and Baclayon Church. English-speaking guides such as Jessica, David, Joj, and Jirah lead the day. SUP, transport, and entry fees are included.

“This was the most amazing day! Our guides were brilliant. They were so friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. It was an unforgettable day and would love to go again”

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Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise - The ferry crossing sets the pace
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Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise

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

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

Cross from Cebu to Bohol by ferry, then visit the Chocolate Hills, Bilar’s mahogany forest, the Tarsier Conservation Area, Baclayon Church, and the Blood Compact Monument. Lunch comes with a 90-minute Loboc River cruise, buffet food, music, and dancing. Guides such as Dolly and Jojo are known for lively storytelling.

“Overall the tour was good. The only negative is they told us the driver would pick us up at 6AM and he showed up at 6:45AM. Talking with another guest at the same hotel who also was picked up at the same time, who was told the driver would be there at 7AM. This extra time could have been used to sleep a little longer or get breakfast.”

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Taal Volcano Experience: Scenic Countryside and Volcano Tour - Tagaytay Point gives you the big picture
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Taal Volcano Experience: Scenic Countryside and Volcano Tour

6.Taal Volcano Experience: Scenic Countryside and Volcano Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $140Top rated

Leave Manila for Tagaytay and Talisay on a six-to-eight-hour small-group trip to Taal Volcano. You’ll ride a local bangka across Taal Lake, sample local food, browse a market, and see the volcano from safe viewpoints. Guides such as Mark, John, Bella, and Joannah are praised for friendly, attentive service. Pickup is available from parts of Metro Manila.

“The tour guide had excellent knowledge of the area. He was happy to answer any questions and made the trip enjoyable for all.”

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Bohol Countryside Day Tour from Cebu City or Mactan - Best Seller - Blood Compact Monument and Baclayon Church
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Bohol Countryside Day Tour from Cebu City or Mactan – Best Seller

7.Bohol Countryside Day Tour from Cebu City or Mactan – Best Seller

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · from $155

Leave Cebu at 4:30 am for a private Bohol day trip by air-conditioned ferry and vehicle. Guides such as Manny, Rodel, Danny, and Erik lead visits to the Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary, historic churches, Mahogany Forest, and Loboc River buffet cruise. Hotel pickup, ferry tickets, transport, and lunch are included. Bring cash for the port fee and extras.

“We really enjoyed our Bohol trip. Our guide and driver Danny was lovely and very knowledgeable. The tarsier's were adorable and it was nice to see them so close. We did the optional 1 hour atv ride and were still able to do all of the itinerRead more”

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From Cebu: Bohol Countryside Private Tour with Buffet Lunch - Getting from Cebu to Bohol by ferry
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From Cebu: Bohol Countryside Private Tour with Buffet Lunch

8.Bohol Countryside Private Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 34 reviews · from $148

Travel from Cebu to Bohol by express ferry, then visit the Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Sanctuary, Butterfly Farm, Man-Made Forest, and Sikatuna Mirror of the World. Your private driver handles the route, while a Loboc River buffet cruise provides lunch and live cultural entertainment. Drivers such as Francis and Peds may also serve as your main guide.

“Francis our driver and main guide was brilliant, his knowledge of the island, people and places made the trip exceptional. He even over came a flat Tyre in record time that had no impact to our trip. The ATV is a must as an option, and the guides on route took amazing pics .. Thank you Francis for a brilliant day !”

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Cebu City: Bohol Countryside Tour with River Cruise Lunch - Crossing to Bohol and starting inland
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Cebu City: Bohol Countryside Tour with River Cruise Lunch

9.Bohol Countryside Tour with River Cruise Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 29 reviews · 1 day · from $160

Spend a full day crossing from Cebu to Bohol for the Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Sanctuary, mahogany forest, butterfly farm, Loboc River buffet cruise, and Sikatuna Mirror of the World. Hotel pickup is available in Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu City, and nearby areas. The price includes ferry tickets, entrances, lunch, and transfers, but not a guide tip or ATV ride.

“Poor tour and value for money for price we paid. Bohol driver and assistant spoke hardly any English, we had finished the full day itenary by like 10:30am. Staff continually took photos and videos of us for marketing purposes which we didn’t authorise Lunch on loboc river was fully booked, when we’ve paid for it in our itenary, offered a floating restaurant/ McDonald’s instead which we declined to both Asked to be put on a early ferry Go with another company”

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Bohol Full Day Waterfall & Countryside Scooter Tour - Baclayon Church starts the day with history
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Bohol Full Day Waterfall & Countryside Scooter Tour

10.Bohol Full Day Waterfall & Countryside Scooter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $39

Explore Bohol by scooter with guides such as Dave, Jade, Joshua, Christian, and Abel. Visit Baclayon Church, the tarsier sanctuary, Bilar’s mahogany forest, Panga Falls, and Pahangog Falls. Ride yourself, hire a driver, join a guide for free as a solo rider, or ask about the private car option.

“Had a wonderful experience on a solo tour with Dave in Bohol. This was my first time exploring the island and I wouldn’t change a thing. Scenic motorcycle rides by the countryside and breathtaking waterfalls are a few of the highlights. Lunch was OK to be honest but the adventure of the overall trip more than made up for it. Will absolutely do this again”

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Private Tour of Bohol Countryside | Cultural Tour w/ River Cruise - Baclayon Church shows Bohol’s Spanish colonial past
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Private Tour of Bohol Countryside | Cultural Tour w/ River Cruise

11.Private Tour of Bohol Countryside | Cultural Tour w/ River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $104

Spend 6 to 9 hours touring Bohol in a private vehicle with hotel pickup, a local guide-driver, and lunch included. Visit the Blood Compact Monument, Baclayon Church, Loboc River, Sevilla’s bamboo hanging bridge, a tarsier conservation area, and Chocolate Hills. Guides such as Alex, Charles, Louis, and Wilfredo have led past tours.

“This expensive “tour” was very disappointing and very expensive to say the least. The “tour guide” was only there to drive us around like a maniac with no regard to our safety. He barely spoke to us and did not explain anything through the whole tour. We cut the “tour” shorRead more”

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From Bohol: Full-Day Countryside Tour - Baclayon Church and the 1595 heritage site
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From Bohol: Full-Day Countryside Tour

12.Full-Day Countryside Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $127

Spend eight hours exploring Bohol with an English-speaking guide such as Katya or Dolly. Visit the Blood Compact Monument, Baclayon Church, Chocolate Hills, tarsier habitat, and local craft workshops, then enjoy a buffet lunch on a 50-minute Loboc River cruise. Hotel pickup is available in Tagbilaran City and Panglao.

“Gostei muito da guia katia, excelente. Na explicação, simpatia, muito profissional e sempre atenta.”

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From Cebu: Bohol Countryside & Buffet Lunch Exclusive Tour - Starting in Cebu and crossing to Tubigon
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From Cebu: Bohol Countryside & Buffet Lunch Exclusive Tour

13.Bohol Countryside & Buffet Lunch Exclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $162

You’ll leave your Cebu hotel with a private driver, cross to Tubigon by ferry, then visit Chocolate Hills, a tarsier sanctuary, Bilar Man-Made Forest, Loboc River, and Mirror of the World. Guides such as Jehu and Jessica provide transport, local context, and flexible help during this long 12 to 14-hour day.

“Pick up drop off on time Guide Jehu, was very informative and knowledgable of the attractions visited A really lively excursion Thank you”

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Tagaytay Adventure: Volcano Views, Countryside, Market & Cruise! - Tagaytay Point, local produce, and a quick market stop
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Tagaytay Adventure: Volcano Views, Countryside, Market & Cruise!

14.Tagaytay Adventure: Volcano Views, Countryside, Market & Cruise!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $160

Leave Manila at 7:30 a.m. for a small-group Tagaytay outing capped at 10 people. Ride a jeepney to Peoples Park in the Sky, stop at Tagaytay Point for local produce, then take a boat on Taal Lake. Pickup from many parts of Metro Manila, air-conditioning, and activity fees are included. Lunch and tips are extra.

“This 9 hour tour covers a large distance (up to 3 hours from Manila to reach Taal Island dock) so the visits to the Coconut shop, market and fruit stall were very rushed but there was adequate time at Tagaytay hill to see the view of the Read more”

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Bohol: Full Day Countryside Tour w Loboc River Lunch - Starting from Panglao or Tagbilaran
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Bohol: Full Day Countryside Tour w Loboc River Lunch

15.Full Day Countryside Tour w Loboc River Lunch

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

See Bohol’s top countryside sights by air-conditioned van, with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and lunch on the Loboc River. The day includes the Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Sanctuary, Man-Made Forest, Baclayon Church, and Blood Compact Monument. Driver-guide Ramel is praised for helpful photo stops and a cheerful approach.

“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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