The Bilar Man-Made Forest is a photogenic 2-kilometer stretch of mahogany trees that looks like it came straight from a movie set. It’s cool, shaded, and peaceful—perfect for eco-tourists, photographers, and anyone looking to experience Bohol’s lush side.
👉 Top Pick: Bilar Forest + Tarsier + Chocolate Hills Tour (Klook) – the full nature package.
🌲 Top 7 Forest & Eco Tours in Bohol
1. Bilar Forest & Chocolate Hills Tour (Klook)
🌳 Visit Bilar Forest and head to the iconic hills
- Good for nature photos + sightseeing
✅ Book This Scenic Day Tour
2. Bilar Eco Tour & Tarsier Sanctuary (Viator)
🐒 Includes stops at tarsier area and butterfly center
- Great for kids and wildlife lovers
✅ Reserve a Family-Friendly Forest Trip
3. Countryside Tour with Bilar Forest Stop (Klook)
🚐 Covers Chocolate Hills, Forest, River Cruise
- One of Bohol’s most complete day trips
✅ Best All-in-One Tour
4. Bohol Forest Zipline & Eco Park (Viator)
🏞️ Add adrenaline with a zipline through forest canopy
- Includes lunch and scenic views
✅ Nature + Adventure Combo
5. Bilar & Butterfly Farm Day Trip (Klook)
🦋 Easy-paced eco tour with colorful stops
- Visit the butterfly dome and lush surroundings
✅ Great for Light Travel Days
6. Bilar Forest & River SUP Adventure (Viator)
🛶 Mix nature walk with stand-up paddleboarding
- Less crowded, highly immersive
✅ Unique Eco-Adventure Tour
7. Man-Made Forest & Loboc Eco Tour (Klook)
🌿 Forest drive + river culture cruise
- Combines eco-scenery and local flavor
✅ Reserve a Balanced Bohol Tour
📍 About the Bilar Man-Made Forest
- Located along the road from Loboc to Carmen
- Over 2 km of mahogany trees planted in the mid-20th century
- Part of Bohol’s reforestation project after WWII
- Canopy forms a natural tunnel — cool and shady even at noon
📸 What to Do There
- 📷 Take moody forest shots (early morning or cloudy weather is best)
- 🧘 Stretch and walk along safe roadside spots
- 🚲 Some tours allow forest biking or brief trekking
- 🐦 Bird watchers can spot native species in early hours
🕓 Suggested Itinerary (Eco-Tour)
Time | Activity |
---|---|
8:00 AM | Depart Panglao/Tagbilaran |
9:30 AM | Visit Tarsier Sanctuary |
10:30 AM | Stop and photo op at Bilar Forest |
11:00 AM | Proceed to Chocolate Hills |
12:30 PM | Optional Loboc River Cruise Lunch |
3:00 PM | Return via Butterfly Farm or Eco Park |