Book this tour for an ultimate adventure with the gentle giants!
Dont be wary and just enjoy, as we have prepared Health & Safety Protocols for a secure and seamless tour.
This tour will take you on a three hour roadtrip to the town of Oslob for a close encounter with the whale sharks. After a briefing of the do's and don'ts of the activity you will board a paddle boat for a 30 minute interaction with the whale sharks. You can either stay on the boat and be amazed watching them feed or really go close and swim with them.
If lucky enough you can visit Tumalog Falls to cool down and be refreshed. This will be subject to season as there are times that the waterfalls does not have ample water as the town gets its water supply from it.
A variety of restaurants are available for lunch such as the locally owned Paul and Mads Resto and Choobi Choobi Seafood restaurant.
On you way back to the city, pass by the scenic baluarte, cuartel, and Boljoon Church.
Quick stop at Carcar town for the shoe expo as well as for a variety of pasalubong and local delicacies.
This tour has an open validty. Book this tour now and decide later when to travel.
TOUR DURATION
Tour Duration:
10 Hours
Pick Up Time:
03:00AM - Cebu City & Mactan Hotels
AVAILABILITY
Available Daily ( Mondays - Sundays ) with an open validity.
INCLUSIONS
-Private Transportation (max of 5 guests per vehicle)
-Pick up & Drop off within Cebu City & Mactan
-Whaleshark Encounter
-Whaleshark Encounter Briefing & Permit
-Whaleshark Viewing Only
-Banca (boat) with steward
EXCLUSIONS
May be booked as add ons:
- Meals
- Tour Buddy
- Snorkeling Fees
FEATURED VIDEO
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
-Whale Sharks Encounter
- Running Tour/Picture Taking: Baluarte, Cartel, Boljoon Church
-Sidetrip to Carcar for pasalubong, local delicacies and Shoe Expo
NOTE:
Rate is EXCLUSIVE for Locals ONLY. Local ID must be presented as proof of residency.
Side trip to Tumalog Falls is not available every 4th Wednesday of the month since the falls will be closed for clean up.
CANCELLATION
This tour has an open validity to give you time to decide on a comfortable travel date. You may inform us of your preferred date at least 3 days before the tour.
FREE Rebooking when rebooked at least 12 hours before the tour. Twenty percent (20%) Surcharge if rebooked less than 12 hours.
FREE Cancellation if cancelled 24 hours prior to the tour.Surcharge of fifty percent (50% ) of the total amount when cancelled 12 hours prior to tour.Surcharge of 100% when cancelled less than 12 hours.
*Refunds will be processed within 14 working days, subject to 5% bank fees.
Tour add on for Oslob whale shark watching and snorkeling. Please book 7 days in advance as slots are limited.
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Whale Sahrk Permit and Fees
Tour add on for swimming and snorkeling with the whale sharks for foreign residents.
You may add this service should you wish for a tour buddy to assist you in your trip.
Services of a Tour Coordinator during the tour.
This add on is a side trip to Kawasan Waterfalls. Kawasan Falls is located at the Municipality of Badian, an hour drive from Oslob. A 15-20 minutes nature trek before you reach the magnificent kawasan waterfalls. Delight in its gushing fresh water , swim and enjoy the view. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant by the waterfalls. Waterfalls entrance fee is included.
No need to add this side trip if booked already for canyoneering.
Sidetrip to Kawasan Waterfalls.Local GuidePermit and Fees
This add on is for Canyoneering Activity in Badian.
The tour will take you to the town of Badian, 110 Kilometers off the southwest of Cebu. After putting on a life vest and trekking sandals / aqua shoes , get on a 15 minute motorcycle ride where the adventure will take off. Get ready for an adrenaline rush! Jump off 20-50 feet high waterfall to enter the canyons, dive and swim in cool and deep lagoons, scramble down under massive boulders, enjoy the natural slide and trek on rivers, boulders and rocky trails. End the adventure with a dive at the majestic Kawasan Waterfalls. Add on includes canyoneering fees, helmet and life vests This tour is not for expectant mothers, persons with heart / blood pressure conditions, back & neck disorders, motion sickness / dizziness
Note: No need to book for Kawasan Waterfalls add on if booked already for Canyoneering. However, accompanying guests who do not wish to join the canyoneering may booked Kawasan Falls only.
Canyoneering Activity permit and feesLocal Guide
After a close encounter with the whale sharks and a dip at Tumalog Falls, complete your day with a side trip to Sumilon Sandbar where pristine white sand and turquoise water awaits after a 15 minute motor boat ride.
Includes boat and marine park fees.
This side trip is not available every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Sandbar will be closed for clean up.
Motorboat to Sumilon SandbarMarine Park Fees
This add on is a side trip to Moalboal for an Island Hopping adventure. After a close encounter with the whalesharks in Oslob, you will proceed to the town of Moalboal, about an hour and a half from Oslob. Snorkel and get ready to see the beautiful underwater view at pescador island. Witness the amazing school of sardines "Sardine Run" and swim with the turtles at Turtle Point.