The Alicia Panoramic Park (TAPP)

Overview

The Alicia Panoramic Park (TAPP), also known as Binabaje Hills, is a rolling grassland ridge in Alicia municipality, northeastern Bohol, roughly 100 km from Tagbilaran City. The main peak rises about 400 metres above sea level, covered in cogon grass, with near-360-degree views across the surrounding terrain.

The park is one of the official Geosites of the Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark. The hills are underlain by the Alicia Schist — the oldest identified rock formation in Bohol, dated to the Jurassic to early Cretaceous period. This geological significance places the site on the geopark’s educational and conservation itinerary.

Location

Barangay Cambaol, Alicia, Bohol. The site is in northeastern Bohol, roughly 100 km overland from Tagbilaran City.

Getting There

• Private vehicle or hired transport: The most practical option given the distance from Tagbilaran City
• Alicia is accessible via the national highway through Carmen and Danao
• [FACT NEEDED: public transport options from Tagbilaran or Carmen to Alicia and onward to the park]
• The main trail to the peak is approximately 2 km, with an additional 1 km “bonus section” available for a roughly 5 km round trip, and requires a local guide

Practical Info

• Guides are available on-site and required — both for navigation and conservation compliance. A published guide fee is around PHP 300 per group of up to 5 people; no advance booking is required, as guides are typically available on arrival, though contacting the park ahead of a visit is possible.
• Park hours are reported as 4 AM to 8 PM, with the site closed on the last Wednesday of each month for trail cleaning. [FACT NEEDED: confirmation these hours are still current]
• Viewing deck and restroom facilities are available at the summit
• Overnight camping is permitted at the peak, reported at around PHP 500 per person; campers must bring food, water, flashlights, warm clothing, and a guide qualified to handle emergencies
• Trekkers are expected to be in good physical health and wear appropriate footwear before ascending; a minimum of 2 litres of water per person is recommended
• Typical hiking time to the summit is reported at 1 to 2.5 hours
• [FACT NEEDED: separate park entrance fee, if any, beyond the guide fee]

What to Expect

The terrain is cogon grassland over rolling ridges, with a challenging but achievable ascent to the main peak. The trail is approximately 2 km and involves varied elevation — rocky sections and steep gradients are part of the route. At the summit, the viewing deck gives panoramic sightlines across northeastern Bohol.

The geological connection to the Alicia Schists — visible in the exposed hillside outcrops along nearby roads in Barangay Cayacay — adds educational context for geology-interested visitors. The geopark designation means interpretation signage and guide briefings typically cover the site’s broader scientific significance.

Options on-site include day trekking, overnight camping, and in conjunction with The Farm at Alicia (also in Barangay Cambaol), ATV rides through creek crossings and rocky terrain.

Notes

• The Alicia Panoramic Park and The Farm at Alicia are co-located in Barangay Cambaol and can be visited together
• The Alicia Schists (Barangay Cayacay) are a separate but related geosite a short distance away
• Princess Manan-aw Cave is also in the Alicia municipality
• Sources: journeyera.com, thefroggyadventures.com, geopark.bohol.gov.ph

Alicia Panoramic Park in Bohol, Philippines: Hiker’s Guide, accessed 2026-07-17 — source for guide fee, hours, trail length, camping fee, and hiking time.