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)

TimeActivity
8:00 AMDepart Panglao/Tagbilaran
9:30 AMVisit Tarsier Sanctuary
10:30 AMStop and photo op at Bilar Forest
11:00 AMProceed to Chocolate Hills
12:30 PMOptional Loboc River Cruise Lunch
3:00 PMReturn via Butterfly Farm or Eco Park

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