Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Overview
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16 hours
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Departures from Cebu City or Mactan are normally between 3 am and 4 am. The journey covers approximately 120 km and takes around 3 hours. Upon arrival in Oslob, we'll begin our whale shark watching activity, where guests will have a chance to snorkel and swim with these gentle giants (around 30–45 minutes).
Afterward, guests may enjoy breakfast at their own expense — silog meals for smaller groups, or a boodle fight-style meal for groups of 5 or more — before heading to Badian for canyoneering.
We’ll proceed to the Kawasan Falls canyoneering site, where we’ll trek, slide, and cliff-jump through turquoise river pools for approximately 2 to 3 hours. At the starting point, guests may choose to add an optional 850-meter zipline (additional fee), before beginning the descent to the waterfalls.
At the end of the trail, a local lunch will be waiting for us at the base camp.
Once everyone is ready, we’ll begin our drive back to Cebu City or Mactan, with an expected arrival around 7 pm.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Must 4 years old above for the canyoneering activity
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Your journey begins with a hotel pick-up, embarking on a 2-hour and 30-minute drive to Oslob. Upon arrival, we promptly exit the vehicle to secure our priority number from the tourism staff of Oslob's LGU. Afterward, take a leisurely stroll or indulge in the renowned local delights for breakfast while awaiting our turn. When our number is called, revel in 30-45 minutes of enchanting moments with the gentle giants of the sea, the whale sharks. Capture close encounters and playful swims, creating lasting memories. Post this awe-inspiring experience, return promptly to meet our driver for the next leg of our adventure. A scenic 2-hour drive leads us to the breathtaking Kwasan Falls for an adrenaline-pumping canyoneering experience. Welcomed by our skilled guides, a Filipino-style lunch awaits, fueling us for the thrilling 3 to 4-hour canyoneering adventure. In the heart of nature, amid cascading waterfalls, we plunge into the exhilarating canyons, guided by our courageous and skilled companions. As the day concludes, our drivers await, ready to safely escort you back to your hotel, leaving you with memories of a day filled with wonder, excitement, and the beauty of the Philippines.
What‘s Included
Entrance fees to Oslob's whale shark watching and Badian canyoneering
Canyoneering gear (life jacket, treeking shoes, and helmet)Snorkeling mask
Hotel pickup and drop-off in any hotel in Cebu City, Mactan, Mandaue City
Local guide, Lunch in Canyoneering
Fins
Ziplining
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Tour
Pickup included
Group Tour Options
Shared Tour Option: This is a shared option where you may join with other travelers — making it more affordable compared to a private tour. This Pickup included
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience!
iandS3091KT,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sir Nathaniel was an excellent driver for our day's adventure! We had an unforgettable experience seeing the whale shark and enjoyed canyoneering with a personal guide for each of us. Ziplining through to get to the falls is a must and so fun!
Comfortable, fun and memorable!
Passenger35798463074,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fun filled trip with lots of good surprises! Having been to Cebu I didn’t expect much but the trip to the south made a huge difference. I like that we can go on our own pace and the driver was very pro active on suggesting things or making an adjustment for us to maximize our time in many of the spots we visited.
Flawless experience despite waking up at 1:30am
Shune K,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Shoutouts to the driver Nataniel i dont know how he's able to drive us to each place in these long hours. As for the experience, at first I was very worried and wasn't sure what to bring or do but the tour guides were very helpful. To pack up for the day, make sure to leave your passport at your hotel somewhere very secure and safe. Ensure to bring: your phone, power bank, wallet with plenty of cash, sunscreen and towel. Wear: t-shirt with swimming trunks and sandles/flipflops/crocs. For the whale shark experience, leave everything in the car (even your phone and wallet)! If you want to film, just rent a GoPro there its very cheap and you can upload it to your phone and pay later after the experience. For the remaining experience, only bring your phone. The tour guides will 100% make sure NOT to drop your phone in the water by mistake, and will take pictures and videos for you! Highly recommended for those who wants to make this a day trip all the way from Cebu city, and will be willing to wake up at 1:30am. Thank you so much again for this flawless and unforgettable experience.
A perfect experience for...
Ernesto M,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A perfect experience for anyone seeking adventure while taking in the natural beauty of Cebu. From start to finish, everything was well-organized and truly memorable. Our driver and guides were exceptionally patient, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout the trip. During the canyoneering, the guides went above and beyond—carrying our gear, ensuring our safety, and even capturing stunning photos of our experience so we could fully enjoy the moment. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Cebu and looking for an unforgettable adventure!
Great tour to book solo or with mates
Escape33144146724,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a great tour to go on thanks to the guides help and our driver Lepar, who did his best to get us between the tours and even stopped to let us get some snacks on the way. Couldn't recommend him enough for the drive.
Safe, Punctual, and Incredibly Patient Driver for a Long Day Trip
rhgllwkr,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great experience with Nathaniel as our driver for the Oslob and Badian canyoneering trip. He was punctual, drove very safely, and made the whole journey feel smooth and stress free. He was also very kind and patient throughout what was clearly a long and demanding day, from the very early pickup to the evening return. Really appreciated his professionalism and positive attitude. Highly recommended!
Fun packed day
SeanatCarpeNoctis,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fulllll day. Early morning but worth it.
Best trip on cebu
danfisa,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good service from driver, tour guide and woman how made a lunch for us. Is absolutely worth it. Transfer on zip line was incredible and guide made a beautifull video for us
A must do
685tommasop,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Challenging experience to do only if you are perfectly fit. Please note the following feedback is not the tour operator'e fault, but the local attraction organisation's. The whale shark encounter was a bit disappointing, too crowded and 1 poor confined by net shark. From the dock there are 10/12 boat for each trip going there and like 100 people altogether in the water trying (sometimes unsuccessfully because of the crowd) to take a picture or swim around it. Maybe a little less profit it could help the animal and the customer too. By 5 am there were already thousands of people. What changed completely the mood was the kawasan falls tour. The driver (always very kind and professional) takes you to the mountain where an amazing team welcomes you with smile and kindness, gives you the necessary and mandatory gear and breafs you before you start. I don't know where to start but in short: zipline (optional but recommended) with incredible view; a little trekking in the untouched nature; dives, natural water slides on the rocks, caves, Jurassic park scenarios, fresh and cold turquoise water (very appreciated considering the temperature and the quite warm water of the ocean) . And last but not least the team: so gentle and kind, one of them kept my phone for the whole journey (4 hours) and took around 100 between pictures and videos. We had and elder with us and one of them stayed all the time next to him making sure he didn't fall and everything was ok; we also had children and they were so attentive and careful. However, if you really want to enjoy as I said above make sure you are fit or at least in a group where mostly are fitI'll give 8/10 and I definitely recommend to try it at least once in your life. Thanks Geronimo and Marlon (sorry to the other guys if I don't remember your names but you were as great as team). PS through your journey you will smell and find scenic little food and drink mini stand allocated literally on the rocks, and don't worry if you don't bring cash with you (for obvious reasons) ; you can pay later. At the end you will also have a cozy Filipino lunch, overseeing the ocean, which is always nice. Keep it up, I'll see you again.
Good experience
JuwitaDewiF,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Driver help us in the area and drive good, polite, very recomendate.
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