Excursion Chocolate hills & taste tour at Tagbilaran

Chocolate Hills

Chocolate Hills is the famous natural attraction on the island province of Bohol and is a mystery to many. The geological explanation about the hills, which is composed of limestone were formed by underwater currents some thousands of years ago. There are at least 1,260 hills but there may be as many as 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square km (20 square mi). They have been declared the country's third Geological Monument and proposed for inclusion in the UNESCO National World Heritage List. The Chocolate Hills form a rolling terrain of haycock-shaped hills - mounds of a generally conical and almost symmetrical shape. The cone shaped or dome shaped hills are actually made of grass covered limestone. The domes vary in size from 30-50 metres (98-164ft) high with the largest being 120 metres (390ft) in height. These unique mound shaped hills are scattered by the hundreds throughout various towns. However, these hills are located at the center of the island. It got its name from the famed "hershey's chocolate kisses" since the grass that grows on these hills turns brown during the dry season.

Acacia Park

From Chocolate Hills, re-board the coach for a 10-minute drive to Acacia Park to see the process of making the popular 'sikwate' a favorite chocolate drink paired with a local snack. The "sikwate" is the closest you will get to drinking pure, raw chocolate. It starts with tablets of cacao made from cacao beans that are dried, roasted, milled, and then hand formed into tablets.  The tablets are then boiled with water in a special jug, and then "frothed" using a wooden instrument that's rolled between the hands to release the cocoa butter (and produce froth). Finally sugar and milk are added resulting in a very sweet smooth hot chocolate drink.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Chocolate Hills, Chocolate Demonstration and Tasting

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking with 220 steps up to chocolate hill's viewing deck (optional) and a few to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight comfortable clothing, and flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended.