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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Loboc
Spend a half‑day on the Loboc River Cruise and stay one night in a budget guesthouse; you can see the main sights in a single day.
Loboc is a small riverside town on Bohol known for its river cruise, tarsier sanctuary and nearby Chocolate Hills. Most visitors do the cruise and a quick town walk in a day, then stay the night before heading to Tagbilaran or other Bohol sites.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PHP
- Money
- Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₱600–900 excl. bed · Mid ₱900–1,300 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire and ambulance 117
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
- Toilets
- Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ₱30–50 |
| Burger (Angel's Burgers) | ₱29–50 |
| Scooter rental (per day) | ₱500 |
| Loboc River Cruise | ₱850–1,000 |
| Cable car & zipline | ₱350 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TAG · Tagbilaran Airport
- Domestic flights to Bohol; shuttle or jeepney to Loboc (~45 min).
Typical fares
- Jeepney Tagbilaran ↔ Loboc
- ≈ ₱120, 45 min
- Scooter rental (per day)
- ₱500
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the town centre; rent a scooter for ₱500 / day to reach Chocolate Hills or remote eateries.
See and do
Known for
- Loboc River Cruise
- Tarsier sanctuary
- Chocolate Hills access
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Hills | Jeepney to Carmen (≈30 km (19 mi)) then local bus, total ≈1 hJeepney to Carmen (≈19 mi (30 km)) then local bus, total ≈1 h | ≈1 h 30 min |
| Tagbilaran | Jeepney directly, 27 km (17 mi), about 45 minJeepney directly, 17 mi (27 km), about 45 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Loboc Backpackers Inn
- Fan dorm, two beds per room, ₱350 per person, shared bathroom
- Fox & The Firefly Cottages
- Dorm beds and rooms, from ₱450
- Twilight N
- Rooms from ₱550
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pasensya na popasensya na po |
| Thank you | Salamatsalamat |
| How much is this? | Magkano ito?magkano ito? |
| Can I pay by card? | Pwede ba mag‑card?pwede ba mag‑card? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Nasaan ang banyo?nasaan ang banyo? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
- Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
- Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
- Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass
Scams and watch-outs
- Scooter traffic can be busy; wear a helmet.
- River cruise includes a tip for dancers; budget extra.
- Photographer scam on the cruise: agree on price before the photo.
Loboc is generally safe; watch belongings on crowded jeepneys and be cautious of the cruise photographer scam.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Loboc yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Loboc River Cruise
- Tarsier sanctuary
- Chocolate Hills access
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Loboc, revision 5216942 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5216942
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/loboc). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.