7 Philippines River Cruises to Build a Day Around

1.Puerto Princesa: Underground River, Zipline, Paddleboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 10 hours · from $77Our pick

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang for a 45-minute audio-guided river cave tour, an 800-meter coastal zipline, a mangrove paddleboat ride, and a Filipino buffet lunch. English and Tagalog guides lead small groups of up to 13 people. Expect a long day, plenty of walking, and PHP 150 in cash for the environmental fee.

“Jeff our tour guide was amazing. Activities really nice. Not a big fan of the mangrove boat tour, its just me….”

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

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

Travel from Cebu to Bohol by ferry, then tour the island by air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll see the Chocolate Hills, Bilar Mahogany Forest, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, and the Blood Compact Monument, with lunch, music, and dancing on the Loboc River. Guides such as Dolly, Jojo, Janis, and Raiza add local stories and humor.

“Great day tour! Loboc river cruise was the highlight, had a stunning scenery! Our guide (Genesis) was amazing!”

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3.Bohol: Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 132 reviews · 8 hours · from $68

Spend a full day seeing Bohol’s top sights by air-conditioned van, from the Blood Compact Monument and Baclayon Church to the Tarsier Conservation Area, Man-Made Forest, Chocolate Hills, and a Loboc River buffet cruise. Driver-guides such as Jason, Julius, and Andrew have helped make the day personal, but this is a free-and-easy tour without a dedicated guide.

“interresting places to visit excep the river cruise which was a tourist trap.”

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4.Shared Firefly Watching Cruise on Bohol’s Scenic Loboc River

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $32Best value

Ride from Panglao or Tagbilaran to Loboc River, then board a shared evening boat for about 27 to 30 minutes of firefly watching. An English or Tagalog guide explains the river and helps with photos, while round-trip van transfers, entrance fees, and environmental charges are included. Expect a lovely natural sight, but a lot of the three-hour outing is spent on the road.

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5.Beyond Boracay River Fun & Sunset Cruise by Haqqy Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $37

Spend seven social hours beyond Boracay with an English or Tagalog-speaking host, a countryside jeepney ride, a swim at Nabaoy River, boodle-fight lunch, games, four drinks, and a DJ sunset boat party. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, and cash for the 50 PHP river fee.

“We had a lot of fun. The crew is really great and brings so much joy”

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6.Bohol: Chocolate Hills, Loboc River Cruise, and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 day · from $68Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Bohol by private air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup in Tagbilaran or Panglao. Guide Jehu brings a friendly spirit to the day, while the route covers the Chocolate Hills, Bilar Man-Made Forest, tarsier conservation area, Baclayon Church, and a buffet cruise on the Loboc River. Optional stops are available.

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7.Cebu: Bohol Countryside and Loboc River Cruise Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 14 hours · from $139

You’ll leave Cebu early for a private Bohol tour with round-trip ferry tickets, a driver-guide, and lunch on the Loboc River. Visit the Blood Compact Shrine, Baclayon Church, a giant python, tarsiers, St. Peter’s Ruins, the mahogany forest, Butterfly Garden, and Chocolate Hills. Driver Danillo is noted for making the most of a full day.

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