Most visitors meet the Chocolate Hills from a viewing deck on a day tour, but Bohol Chocolate Hills Adventure Park lets you do something more active beside them. The park sits on Loay Interior Road in Carmen, Bohol, next to the famous mounds, and its admission ticket covers entry and use of the park's facilities. The rides and attractions are not part of that ticket. They are paid for separately, and the park's activities include the Bike Zip, the Wave Runner, rope courses and ziplines. That structure suits people who would rather choose their own mix than buy a bundled package: some visitors simply walk in, enjoy the setting and take photographs, while others spend most of the visit on the high-energy rides. Because Bohol is a ferry ride from Cebu, it is best treated as part of a Bohol day or an overnight stay rather than a stop you can squeeze into a quick city trip.
How it works
The ticket is an admission ticket only. The ticket is for entry and free facility use, that rides and attractions are bought separately, and that the ticket is nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled, so pick your day with care and check the weather first. Opening hours and typical visit length are not given on the ticket page, so confirm them with the park before you travel.
The park is in Carmen, in the interior of Bohol, which is a long drive from the ports and from Panglao, so plan the transport as part of the day.
What to expect
This is an outdoor attraction, so heat, sun and rain all matter. Wear closed shoes for the rides that require them, bring water and sun protection, and carry small cash for the separate ride fees. The Chocolate Hills themselves are a landscape of more than a thousand grass-covered mounds that turn brown in the dry season, and the park's setting is part of the appeal. Expect queues at the headline rides on weekends and holidays, and check each ride's age and weight rules at the counter, since they vary by activity.
Making the most of it
If you are coming from Cebu, the countryside day tour in our attractions covers the Chocolate Hills viewpoint, the tarsiers and the Loboc River in one long day, and it does not substitute for time at the park. The better approach is to base yourself on Bohol for at least a night, visit the park in the morning when it is cooler and then continue to the river or to Panglao in the afternoon.
Families with older children and groups of friends who want something more energetic than a viewpoint will get the most from it. Visitors who prefer a calm day can simply enjoy the grounds and skip the rides.
Practical notes
Because rides are paid separately, decide in advance how many you want to try and bring cash or a card for the counters. Weather matters more here than at an indoor attraction, so check the forecast the evening before, wear a hat and keep a light rain jacket in your bag. The park's address, Loay Interior Road in Carmen, is the detail to give a driver, since the road runs through the interior of the island rather than along the coast.
What to expect
The experience
An admission ticket to the park beside the Chocolate Hills, with rides such as the Bike Zip, Wave Runner, rope courses and ziplines paid for separately.
Best time
Mornings are cooler and calmer; weekends and holidays bring queues at the main rides.
How long
Not stated on the ticket page, so confirm with the park; allow a few hours if you plan to try several rides.
Tips
The ticket is nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled; carry small cash for ride fees and check age and weight rules at the counter.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Active travellers and families with older children who want more than a viewpoint at the Chocolate Hills.
- Families
- Check each ride's age and weight rules; younger children can enjoy the grounds without the rides.
- Couples
- Good for a playful half day, or just a scenic stroll without the rides.
- Pair with
- The Loboc River cruise, the tarsiers or a stay on Panglao.
- Time needed
- Several hours, plus transport from your base.
Good questions
Does the ticket include the rides?+
No, it covers admission and free facility use only; rides and attractions are paid separately.
Where is the park?+
On Loay Interior Road in Carmen, Bohol, beside the Chocolate Hills.
Can I get a refund or change the date?+
The ticket is nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled, so confirm your plans and the weather first.
Which activities are available?+
The Bike Zip, Wave Runner, rope courses and ziplines are among those with separate fees.
Can I do it as a day trip from Cebu?+
It is possible in principle with the fast ferry, but the park is inland and the day would be very long, so an overnight on Bohol is more comfortable.
