Chocolate Hills Viewing Deck — Attraction in Bohol

The Chocolate Hills View Deck in Bohol, Philippines, offers a breathtaking vantage point to admire the iconic Chocolate Hills, one of the country's most famous natural wonders. The deck is well-situated, providing panoramic views of the unique landscape, where over a thousand symmetrical mounds stretch out as far as the eye can see. The hills are particularly stunning during the dry season when they take on their characteristic chocolate-brown color.

The facility is well-maintained, with clear pathways and safety rails, making it accessible to visitors of all ages. Informational displays provide context about the geological formation of the hills, adding an educational aspect to the experience. There are also souvenir shops and snack stands available, allowing visitors to enjoy refreshments while taking in the scenery.

However, the area can get crowded during peak tourist seasons, slightly diminishing the tranquility of the experience. Despite this, the Chocolate Hills View Deck remains a must-visit...

Note: Don't forget to stop at the carpark before the right turn up to the viewing deck.. it is on the main road just before Angels Burger. There will be an usher at the bottom of the hill at the right turning point asking for your ticket. Alternatively there is a shuttle in the same car park that will take you up and down if you're not on a motorbike.

Experienced sunset here which was amazing. I drove up around 5:30pm and caught the last remains of daylight in my way up and saw the sun setting turning the sky rays of blue, purple, pink, orange, yellow and red for half an hour as it kept getting darker and darker. You could probably stay longer than 6pm but it starts to get pretty dark and that's when the firey red above the hills shines.

The mounds of the hills themselves are nice though I feel that Osmena Peak in Moalboal rivals it.

The route and spectacle of sunset over the hills made it worth it for me so maybe...

It is main destination for viewing the Chocolate Hills. Private cars need to be parked in a dedicated parking area around 100 meters before the turn towards the viewing deck. The ticket (100 PHP per person) is to be purchased there and includes shuttle bus from parking to the viewing deck and back. From the drop off area there are still 200+ steps up the hill to the actual viewing platform. Everything is well organized. Staff wear pink vests (easy to distinguish them) and also umbrellas are pink (to protect against the sun while climbing up the stairs). I wonder when the hills turn brown/ chocolate. We visited in April (middle of summer and dry season) and they were...