Loay Firefly Watching — Attraction in Bohol

Went here for Firefly watching at around 7:30pm. Just drove from our hotel in Baclayon with a car, they had lots of space for parking. Coming from Tagbilaran, it is just on the left side of the bridge down a little road which can be found by following the big green "Enchanting Fireflies" sign (which can only be seen coming from the other way). The boat takes you along the river and you can see whole trees of fireflies light up. The guide will also give you lots of information about fireflies and answer questions. However, they make everyone clap to light the fireflies...don't know if that is harmful to them or disturbs anything along the river. Be sure to not use any flash on cameras because it can harm or kill them...but the boat handlers also used a large flashlight around the trees to direct the driver.

500 pesos each. Can just show up, no reservation required, they had lots of...

In my opinion, firefly watching activities should be stopped by the local authorities to protect the dwindling firefly population in Bohol.

Noise from the boat engine used to bring tourists to firefly habitat is far too laud. The noise will stress the precious insects.

I believe the fireflies will disappear soon if no action taken to protect them. I hope the local authorities will...

the staff were very hectic and didn't listen to us. We had booked a private tour through our hotel, the staff there acted as if they didn't know anything about it, because in the meantime someone else came who had paid more for the private boat. The tour itself lasted 45 minutes and was very nice, the two guides have a lot about the fireflys. It looks a...