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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar

By Fun Group Cebu
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$205 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 15h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This is a fantastic day tour for both family and friends where you can swim with whale sharks and experience the natural beauty of the region and for those holidaying in Cebu who want to experience something out of the ordinary.

Oslob is the only place where feeding of wild whale shark is possible in the world, don't miss the great experience with whale sharks.
After encountering the gentle giant, refresh yourself at the Tumalog Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Philippines.

Visiting the Sumilon Sandbar is one of the highlights in Cebu. The contrast between the bright blue sea and white sandy beaches is unforgettable.

Experienced guides certified by the Philippines Department of Tourism will take you around, so you don't need to worry about anything. Insurance is also included, so please experience a fulfilling tour!
(Insurance coverage requires names and dates of birth of participants for age verification.)

Activity location

  • BCD's Place
    • 6025, Oslob, Central Visayas, Philippines

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • BCD's Place
    • 6025, Oslob, Central Visayas, Philippines

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Swimming with Whale Sharks and Island-Hopping to Sumilon Island
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 3:00 am
Price details
NZ$205.06 x 1 AdultNZ$205.06
Total
Price is NZ$205.06
Until Wed, 2 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick up and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's includedLife jackets
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedGoPro rental (Please request upon booking)
  • What's includedWhat's includedUse of Snorkelling equipment
  • What's includedWhat's includedTowel rental
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBreakfast
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch break will be provided after your activity. You are free to choose a restaurant based on your preference, and the lunch fee will be paid directly at the location. (approx. 300-400 pesos)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOptional: Underwater photography fee taken by boatmen (150PHP)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOptional: Fin rentals (150PHP)

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The schedule for the day may be subject to change due to weather conditions. In the event of inclement weather, changes will be at the discretion of the guide on the day of the tour.
  • Whale sharks are wild animals and may not be seen during the tour.
  • For insurance purposes, we will require the names and dates of birth of all participants in order to verify the age. Failure to provide this information will result in your ineligibility for insurance.
  • For safety reasons, children under 7 years old are not allowed on the tour.
  • Insurance cannot be provided for those who are 76 years and older; however, you may participate if you purchase own insurance.
  • Effective March 21, 2025, the Philippine government has announced a change in the snorkelling fee for whale sharks in the Oslob area, increasing from 500 pesos to 1,000 pesos. In response to this price change, we will be adjusting our tour prices starting April 1, 2025.
  • - For customers who confirmed their reservations before April 1, 2025, an additional fee of 500 pesos will be collected on-site on the day of the tour.
  • - For customers who confirm their reservations on or after April 1, 2025, the increased fee will already be included in the tour price, so no additional charges will be required.

Activity itinerary

Mactan Island (Pass by)
We pick up from hotels in Cebu City and Mactan Island. Pick up starts 3:00 a.m.
Cebu City (Pass by)
Departure from Cebu City at 4:00 a.m. There is about 3 hours drive and on the way, we stop to grab breakfast.
BCD's Place
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Arrive in Oslob at 7:15 a.m. After completing the registration procedures, you can wait comfortably in the dedicated waiting area (BCD'S PLACE) while waiting for your turn to snorkel in Oslob (waiting time is about 30 minutes to 1 hour).
Oslob
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Snorkelling with Whale Sharks for a lifetime memory! The encounter rate is 99%! Snorkelling with whale sharks in the wild is rare in the world, a precious activity that you must experience in Cebu. The sight of whale sharks over 10 metres in length swimming gracefully and feeding with their large mouths is so powerful that you can hardly contain your excitement. Snorkel masks and life jackets are included, so anyone can enjoy!
Tumalog Falls
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy swimming and refresh yourself at the Tumalog Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Philippines.
Sumilon Island
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
One of the clearest islands in the Philippines. The contrast between the bright blue sea and white sandy beaches attracts many troutists. The sea of Sumilon is like a heavenly beauty, with colourful fish and shining coral reefs. The mysterious white sandbar, which appears only at low tide, depending on the weather, time of year and time of day, is one of the highlights of Sumilon Island. Although Sumilon is a desert island, its abundance of trees makes this place a resort island. The island is just 15 minutes away from Oslob by a traditional small boat called bunker boat.
Cebu City (Pass by)
After leaving Oslob, we drive about 3 hours to return to Cebu City. Arrival time is around 5:00 p.m. We drop you off at the pick up location.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBCD's Place
    • 6025, Oslob, Central Visayas, Philippines

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBCD's Place
    • 6025, Oslob, Central Visayas, Philippines

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