Up in the hills above Jagna on the island of Bohol in the Philippines, the Lonoy Cold Spring sits under the forest canopy.
Fed by multiple cold water spring sources, the Lonoy Cold Spring is the perfect place to refresh after a day of adventuring around Bohol.
In this article, we’ll detail everything you need to know about Lonoy Cold Spring, including how to get there and what to expect.
Lonoy Cold Spring Details
- Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM daily
- Entrance Fee: 20 pesos per person
- Cottage Rental: 200 pesos
- Concrete Table Rental with 8 chairs: 100 pesos
- Plastic Table Rental with 4 chairs: 50 pesos
Lonoy Cold Spring and Kinahugan Waterfall are near one another, so you can visit both spots within the same day. The cold spring is best enjoyed after a long day of adventuring when you need a quick refresh to clean yourself off.
Lonoy Cold Spring left us with the most sensational clean feeling we experienced while on Bohol. The entire drive home we just kept saying how clean we felt!
How to Get to Lonoy Cold Spring
Location: Lonoy Cold Spring – Google Maps
Lonoy Cold Spring is located near Jagna on the island of Bohol in the Philippines. It’s best visited as a day trip from the town of Anda in east Bohol.
Lonoy Cold Spring is best accessed by motorbike. The drive to the cold spring is narrow and steep so a motorbike is the easiest to navigate these roads. The cold spring is a 1-hour motorbike ride from Anda or a 2-hour ride from Panglao.
When we drove to the Lonoy Cold Spring we were captivated by the beautiful drive. It’s surrounded by rice fields. I questioned if the cold spring would be busy as the drive leading up to the spring was so peaceful.
When we arrived at the cold spring we got our answer. We pulled up to a large parking lot stacked with motorbikes and a couple of tricycles. At that point, we knew we were in for a party.
Lonoy Cold Spring: Our Experience
We learned a neat trick during our time in Bohol. After a long day of exploring and getting dirty, jumping in a cold spring is the best way to get clean!
So after exploring the Kinahugan waterfall, we decided to check out Lonoy Cold Spring nearby.
We found Lonoy Cold Spring nearby and it looked pretty cool. Not too eye-catching, just a functional cold spring pool in the forest. It was exactly what we needed.
To give you a bit of backstory, we visited the Lonoy Cold Spring during the hottest month of the year – May. The island hadn’t seen solid rain in almost 5 months, so cold springs are a popular place for locals to cool off.
Schools in the Philippines finish their year in May, so all the local kids are playing all summer. If you want to avoid the crowds, the best time to come is on a weekday during the school year.
At the cold spring’s entrance, there is a stand selling snacks and drinks – including the Philippines’s famous Tanduay rum that we’d seen all over the place.
The entrance to the cold springs is a small stand where you pay the entrance fee – 20 pesos per person. We paid our entrance fee and went inside.
When we got inside, we saw that the cold spring was quite busy. All the tables and chairs were taken. Locals were BBQing, drinking, and having a good time.
We found a log to put our stuff down on and got in the pool.
The pool is shallow and rocky at the bottom. The top pool is the shallowest, and as you step down into the pools below, each one gets a bit deeper. We hung out in the middle pool. It’s the perfect place to wade in the water.
The water was cold and refreshing but not too cold. But it’s definitely one of the coldest springs we’ve been to in the Philippines.
The main pool at Lonoy Cold Spring is quite large. Even though it had a lot of people in it, it was less congested than Canawa Cold Spring. There was plenty of space to swim and enjoy the fresh spring water without bumping into people.
After a few moments of swimming around, we got the attention of some locals. I guess we stood out as the only foreigners in the entire place. The locals were a group of friends sitting down on the side of the pool hanging out and having a good time. They called out to us so we went up and introduced ourselves.
After exchanging introductions, one of the guys, Jim, offered me a shot of Tanduay.
A drink from a local? Who can say no?
We’ve seen Tanduay ads everywhere so I was excited to finally have a chance to try it.
I don’t drink much anymore but the Tanduay went down as smooth as any other drink. It was the perfect way to ease up and hang out with the locals in their cold spring.
One of the reasons I love the Philippines is that you’ll make friends in all sorts of places. The people in the Philippines are the kindest people we’ve met in our adventures. It’s not hard to have a conversation and form a genuine connection with anyone you meet in the Philippines.
Where to Stay in Bohol
Depending on how long you stay in Bohol we recommend splitting your stays between Panglao and Anda. If you are in Bohol for less than 4 days we recommend basing yourself out of Panglao, but if you are staying longer I recommend staying at least 2 nights in Anda. Here are recommendations on places to stay:
- Luxury: Amorita Resort (Panglao)
- Mid-range: Casa Amihan (Anda)
- Budget: Bluewaves Apartment (Panglao)
If you prefer to find your own place to stay, you can visit Booking.com to explore all your accommodation options in Bohol.
What to Pack for Bohol
Here are some of our must-have items you might not have thought of when packing for a trip to Bohol.
- Crocs: During our time in Bohol, I was so glad to have Crocs to protect my feet when exploring rocky terrain and chasing waterfalls. They are the ultimate shoe in the Philippines for a reason – many Filipinos wear them too!
- Snorkel: With all the amazing snorkeling spots in Bohol, it helps to have your own snorkel set like this one if you plan to do some underwater activities! Plus, you won’t need to worry about renting a snorkel, which may be of… questionable quality.
- Sunscreen: For some reason, sunscreen is expensive in the Philippines and I’ve even encountered places selling fake sunscreen that doesn’t work! So I recommend bringing your own sunscreen to Bohol.
- Dry Bag: With all the sand, salt, and water flying everywhere during our adventures, I was so glad to have a dry bag to keep all my things safe from the elements!
- Travel Towel: In my opinion, a travel towel like this one is super necessary for a trip to Bohol! It packs down nicely and was there for me anytime I went swimming, or just needed to brush sand or dirt off.
Ready to explore Bohol like we did?
During our 11-day adventure in Bohol, we found some of the island’s most stunning natural wonders—epic waterfalls, caves, and incredible snorkeling spots. To help fellow adventurers, we’ve put together guides to the best places we found. You can check them out by clicking the links below.
- Start planning your trip here: Bohol Travel Guide
- Our Bohol accomodation/area guide: Where to Stay in Bohol
- Our Ultimate Guide to Bohol: 24 Awesome Things to Do in Bohol
- How to plan your Bohol vacation: Bohol 3 Day Itinerary
- Interested in chasing waterfalls?: 5 Best Waterfalls in Bohol During Dry Season
- Our favorite hike in Bohol: Alicia Panoramic Park Hike
- Our favorite day tour in Bohol: Balicasag Island Snorkeling
- Our favorite waterfall in Bohol: Dimiao Twin Falls (Pahangog Falls)
- Our favorite place to swim in Bohol: Cabagnow Cave Pool
- How to rent a motorbike in the Philippines
I hope you enjoyed our guide to Lonoy Cold Spring in Bohol!
