Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls and Moalboal Sardine Run
Overview
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14 hours
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Get ready for a fun-filled day of unforgettable experiences in the south of Cebu! This trip combines close encounters with gentle giants, a refreshing waterfall adventure in Tumalog, and a magical underwater safari with sardines and turtles in Moalboal — all in just one day!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For Shared Tour Option: Hotel pickup or drop-off is available only within Cebu City, Mactan Island and Lapu-lapu area
For Private Tour Option: Hotel pickup or drop-off is available for all hotels within Cebu City, Mactan Island, Lapu-lapu, Moalboal and Oslob area
For the shared tour, we’ll pick you up at your hotel lobby between 2:00–3:00 AM. We’ll email your driver and pickup details the day before your tour.
Estimated return back to your hotel is around 3:00 - 5:00 PM depending on the traffic situations
Bring swimwear, a towel, a change of clothes, and comfortable slippers/shoes for water activities
Please be informed that due to this peak season, there is an average waiting time for the whale shark swimming for 2-3 hours
A refund will be provided if the tour is cancelled due to bad weather.
What To Expect
Tick off three Cebu bucket-list experiences in a single unforgettable day. Swim beside whale sharks — the largest fish in the ocean — in Oslob, cool off beneath the cascading curtain of Tumalog Falls, then snorkel into the world-famous Moalboal sardine run, where millions of silver fish swirl in a living tornado just metres from shore, often alongside wild sea turtles. This fully guided, full-day adventure starts with early hotel pickup in Cebu and a scenic drive down the island's south coast. In Oslob you'll board a traditional paddle boat to snorkel with the gentle giants; a short ride away, Tumalog Falls drops in a misty veil over a turquoise pool. After lunch you'll head to Moalboal for the sardine run and turtle snorkeling — one of the Philippines' most jaw-dropping underwater spectacles. Everything is taken care of: hotel transfers, breakfast, lunch, snorkeling gear, and all entrance and government fees — including the Oslob whale-shark fee — are included, so there are no surprise costs on the day.
Options
Private Tour
Private Car Pickup included
Shared/Join Tour Option
Shared Vehicle Pickup included
What‘s Included
Lunch
Breakfast
Tumalog Falls visit and entrance
Oslob whale sharks swimming experience
Air-conditioned transport for hotel pickup & drop-off (Cebu City, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu)
This is a shared tour, you will have other guests along with your group
Snorkeling gears (life jacket, mask)
Moalboal sardines run and turtle snorkeling experience
All entrance and government fees
Insurance
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
great value for money trip
Grace B,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jhesse was a great driver. Great value for money not like trips we’ve done before where there’s loads on each boat or car etc, whale sharks were amazing. 3/4 of our group got minor jellyfish stings between turtles and sardine run. be careful
Oslob whale shark, falls, island hopping
Paulino P,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Oslob swimming was well organized and quite satisfying. Make sure to bring or rent the video camera. Gets exciting when the whale shark gets close and it’s a picture moment. The falls experience was also a very good one. You go down a very steep road on a motorcycle. Quite scary and astonishing. The island hopping was so-so as the days sea current was a challenge. Not much colorful corals to see, a lot of small fishes were present. Scant sardines and not the thousands they show in pics, personally I did not see any turtles but one in my group tour of 8 saw one. A lot of small fishes in the area same way.
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cheungsoosiww,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00No, unfortunately due to the storm Wilma. The excursion was cancelled. I was disappointed, couldn't reschedule as was leaving the next 2days.
Amazing
franciscorU120BZ,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up on time. The guy was extremely friendly. We started the day by going out to the whale sharks in Oslob, everything was very smooth and enjoyable. We got really close to the whale sharks. Afterwards we went out to the Falls. They gave us plenty of time to go and take pictures. And finally, we went to the sardine and reef snorkeling, and that was really amazing. They also included all our meals.
it was absolutely amazing
P6682LO,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything went well. We were picked up on time. The drive was long, about 3 hours. Then we swam with sharks, they were right near the shore. I took a GoPro camera. The only downside was the crowds of people and boats—everything was near the shore, not in the open sea. But that's nothing. We still managed to swim really close with them. Then they fed us and took us to a magnificent waterfall—it was absolutely amazing. There were no time limits anywhere. Then we went snorkeling and looking at turtles and sardines. We swam a long way from the shore. I was back at the hotel by 5 p.m. So, everything was great!!!
Our amazing planet
mariuszkJ269SS,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was perfect Amazing experience I will recommend to everyone Well prepared with every detail Very friendly staff
Oslob, moalboal snokling trip and waterfall
chrishR3091ZI,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went with these guys for the snokling trip in Oslob and the water fall and moalboal, was great we seen lots of animals was beautiful and well timed, you do leave early but its worth it and a great experience would really recommend!
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