Private Tour
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
The Beauty of Cebu strengthens when one municipality in the South captures the interest of one's extraordinary adventure from the wonders of nature, history and an ultimate experience with the Gentle Giants,The Whale Sharks or Butanding what locals called. The town of Oslob, Cebu is 117 Kilometers from the City. The tour will take you to the south countryside for a breathtaking view and a glimpse of its rich culture and heritage. Swim with the whale sharks and take on this exhilarating experience with the gentle giants.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Shared / Seat in Coach Tour
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Bring towels, swimming and extra clothes
Please note that side trip to Tumalog Waterfalls is not available every 4th Wednesday of the month for the falls monthly clean up.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Round-trip shared transfer
Lunch at Local Restaurant
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
04:00 Departure from Mactan Resorts , Cebu City 07:00 Arrival at Oslob Cebu. Whale Shark encounter briefing.Upon arrival, there will be a briefing to be conducted by the tourism representative about the Do's and Dont's during the Whale Shark encounter. 07:30 Whale Shark Encounter - swimming and snorkeling. Guests will have a designated banca that will bring them to the whale shark site. 10:00 Tumalog Falls. Another must-see and recently discovered place in Oslob is the raw beauty of Tumalog Falls. The falls have mini-umbrellas that cascade fine strands of cold, fresh water in a rain-like fashion. Please note that side trip to Tumalog Waterfalls is not available every 4th Wednesday of the month for the falls monthly clean up. 11:00 Lunch. Guests will have their lunch break in one of the local restaurants in Oslob. 12:30 Running Tour - Oslob Cuartel. The cuartel was built to house Spanish troops assigned in Oslob, but when the Americans came to our doorstep, Spain left, and construction was terminated forever. Nevertheless, the unfinished barracks, which is made up of thick coral blocks, remained intact after enduring another war, and, withstanding earthquakes and frequent typhoons. 13:00 Running Tour - Baluarte. Seven fortified watchtowers were installed along the coastline of Oslob as a defensive strategy against Moro attacks. 13:30 Running Tour - Nuestra Señora de Patrocinio Parish, Church of Boljoon. The Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio de Maria Parish Church is a Roman Catholic Church dedicated to the Our Lady of Patrocinio in the municipality of Boljoon, Cebu, Philippines, under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu. It has been declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines and a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. It is also under consideration for the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Philippines as a member of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines (Extension). 14:00 Quick Stop at Carcar Shoe Expo. Guests will have a quick stop at Carcar Shoe expo, known for its high quality leather shoes. 16:00 Arrival at Cebu City.All guests will be dropped off to their respective hotels either Cebu City or Mactan.
Options
PRIVATE TOUR
Pickup included
SHARED TOUR
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Whale Sharks great but the rest was poor
hanan m,
Apr 13, 2024
- Viator
3.00The whale Shark experience itself was amazing. However we discovered when we arrived that the cost of the actual experience was was only PHP500 (US$9.00). The meal was PHP300 (US$6.00) then we were told the waterfall was closed. We paid US$100 per person for this experience and feel we were cheated really. So overall poor value for money
Mustn't missed! Once in a life time event!
YinManAmy C,
Nov 7, 2023
- Viator
5.00It is a value-for-money trip and should be once in the life time event. The sea travel is very well-organized. We have ample time with the whale-shark in a close distance. The boatmen are helpful to have you taking pictures/ videos. There are rental of water-proof camera of pb500. You can also buy water-proof telephone bag for using your own mobile of pb100 to 150. If you want to have a pair of swimming shoes or Tees, there are shops around at reasonable price. The falls are spectacular with a bonus of fish massage. If you worry about the walk to the fall, they provide motor ride for pb50 for a round trip. Though it takes around 3 hours to travel from Cebu to Osbon, it worths!
Its a long bumpy ride, but worth it
Brian J,
Apr 18, 2023
- Viator
5.00The ride to/from Cebu City is a long and bumpy ride and at 6ft tall I had a hard time getting comfortable throughout (I wish the seats had headrests). But in any case getting to swim with whale sharks was amazing, as was the waterfall, which are driver was kind enough to take a ton of great photos. My companion wasn't feeling up to canyoneering so we ended up cutting our tour short but our guides were none the less very understanding and helpful. Recommend using bathrooms before you go.
A must do in Cebu!
Rahim C,
Mar 29, 2023
- Viator
5.00Great time! The tour operators were so friendly and nice! The whale sharks were so big and so close! Tumalog Falls is beautiful! The water is so blue and perfect temp to swim in! Highly recommend this tour!
Amazing
Chloe f,
Dec 27, 2022
- Viator
5.00Jimmy was amazing. He really took care of me and my family and we had a great day. The whale shark swimming was surreal
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