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BEST OF CEBU:Oslob Whaleshark Encounter w Sandbar & Tumalog Falls

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Overview

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This tour is unique due that this is a combination of destination in the Southern part of Cebu. With the encounter with gentle giants of Oslob the Whaleshark it is once in a lifetime experience to see it upclose and after you get to see the Majestic view of Tumalog Falls with turquoise waters and it is one of the hotspot in the south this waterfall is not known for its impressive flow of water, it’s sheer height and width definitely impressed us. It’s definitely worth checking out if you are in Cebu, especially for those staying near Oslob!

Places you will visit:

Whaleshark Close Encounter Experience

Tumalog Falls

Sumilon Island Sandbar

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The remaining hour for total duration is for travel

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Motorized Boat for Sumilon Island Sandbar

Oslob Whaleshark Swimming Fees

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Air-conditioned vehicle

Environmental Fees

Not Mention in the package

Optional

Breakfast

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

Whale shark watching activity in Oslob is an undeniable a popular attraction all over the world . This incredible experience prompts tourist visitors to flock to Oslob shores to encounter these gentle giants. Whale shark watching tours combined with other popular tours in southern Cebu can fill your day with full of fun and adventures.

30 minutes • Admission Included
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Sumilon Island

Sumilon Island is one of the gems of Oslob. Just a short boat ride from Oslob, the town famous for its local Whale Sharks, is a beautiful yet small island with crystal clear water and just one resort. Some might just call it paradise.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Lunch

Lunch: BBQ Set Meal
Pickup included

BEST OF CEBU:Oslob Whaleshark Encounter w Sandbar & Tumalog Falls

Pickup included

Reviews

3.95

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Do not book! They will cancel within few hours of tour.

    Adeyemi A,

    Aug 23, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    1.00

    Wish I could give negative star, they cancel less than 5 hours to pick up time. How will someone pay for a tour without an intention of going after already receiving a confirmation email. Do not book this! Unless you want your plans to get messed up and tour operator canceling tour within few hours even though you as the participant can't cancel a booked tour within 24 hours. This is the worst experience I had with a tour company and I wish I hadn't cancel other plans and even checked out an hotel earlier for this.

  • Amazing experience. Shout out to Donna , our local guide and Gisel , our driver.

    Grace B,

    May 9, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Whale Shark swimming, snorkeling in a fish sanctuary in Sumilong Island and enjoying Tumalog Falls. Wonderful experience!

  • In the water with Whale Sharks

    Nrajherdrapeau,

    Mar 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    It was cool however we went through the hotel we might have overpaid. Lucky my partner is considered a senior and we received priority service so we did not have to wait. It was a once in a life time experience!

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  • OVERCHARGED AND UNDERWHELMED

    adriennegregory1,

    Sep 4, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    2.00

    Swimming with the whale sharks was a fun experience and I highly recommend it! There were people of all ages, some as young as 3 participating. This was the only good part of my tour. I booked one tour that apparently wasn't available. So the company added me to a different tour and didn’t inform me. They simply scheduled me on a tour that had swimming with the whale sharks, and the visit to Sumilon, but nothing else I paid for. I was supposed to go to Tumalog Falls, have pickup and dropoff to my hotel, snorkel gear, breakfast, lunch, and towel. It wasn’t until i asked for my breakfast after a 4hr drive (i was the first to be picked up at 1:30am) that the tour guide told me food wasn’t included in the tour.The other guests on the tour informed me of the new itinerary, which included monkeys,a shrine, and a visit to buy chicharonnes. None of which i could participate. After comparing the tour I booked with the one I was actually on, the tour guide gave me money to eat but it didn’t cover what i had already paid after finding out there was no food.They dropped me off in the middle of Cebu City to find my own way back to my hotel, even though i was supposed to be returned to my hotel. I had to pay an additional 600php for a ride back to Lapu Lapu, which was an hr away. I found out the other guests paid less than half of what I paid and I’m assuming that’s bc of the Viator fees, but the tour company should’ve cancelled my reservation or gave me the option of whether I wanted to continue since the tour i booked was no longer available. They only refunded me $18 usd, which is less than what i spent outside of the $115 i paid for the ticket.

  • Nice time with the sharks

    JuanFelipe F,

    May 30, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Amazing experience! it's very nice to have the possibility to swim with the sharks, the place is very well structured and the people are quite friendly

  • Worth the long trip

    Peter S,

    Feb 2, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The trip is kind of a pain. 3am pickup, 6pm drop-off for 30 min of whale shark swimming, almost all of that time being driving and waiting. That being said, the main attraction makes it more than worth it. You get as close as you can imagine to the whale sharks. Some of the side attractions are nice enough as well - the sand bar and the waterfall.

  • Whale shark encounter

    Greg B,

    Dec 25, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Really enjoyed swimming with wale sharks staff was great took pictures of us with the wale sharks a once in a lifetime experience for sure plenty of food going to the entrance parking is limited waited. About an hour and a half we were out on the water about a half hour with the sharks very Bluewater enjoyed every minute.

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  • One of the best tours I ever took

    Bruno C,

    Oct 7, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The best of waterfall very similar to Kongsi fall at Luang Prabang, Laos. The whale shark was awesome and Sumilon Island was stunning

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  • Whale sharks

    Navigate41374770079,

    Sep 10, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Love the whale sharks and the falls! It is totally worth it, in my opinion, to go with a tour for the whale sharks because it is so busy. The tour company was very organized and took good care of us. The water to see the sardines was cloudy, so not like the photo on the site for us but the boat captain did a good job of getting some good photos for us. The water was better for turtles, and the boat captain was great about finding them. I completely recommend renting a go pro, they will film and take photos for you, and you can just enjoy the experience. Great tour company.

  • Disappointing

    Marietta B,

    Aug 25, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    2.00

    Local operator sucked. Insisted on communicating via WhatsApp, finally used Viator email when I told I didn't have one. Late pick up. Instructed to be in lobby before 3am, no ETA tho I requested one. Driver "forgot" snorkeling gears for Sumilon Island. Driver charged extra 100pesos/pp for hotel drop off. Then sarcastically suggested a tip. Niece almost fainted at the whale watching site so can't review the experience. Tour guide excellent in guiding us to the ambulance & medical personnel. Lastly, why were our fellow passengers charged only 1,700 pesos per person & I was charged $109 per person. Mind boggling difference. I don't think I'll use Viator ever again.

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3.95
19 reviews
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