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Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

1. Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime swimming experience with whale sharks. Your private guide will take you on a scenic journey from Cebu's East Coast to the town of Oslob to capture a sight of this magnificent fish. Snorkel and swim alongside these gentle giants in their natural habitat. After swimming alongside your new fish friends, you'll arrive at Badian for lunch before your canyoneering adventure. You'll travel to the jump-off point and swim, climb, rappel, and more all over Badian's picturesque cliffs—don't miss an opportunity to jump off cliffs as high as thirty feet.  Come down from your heart-pounding jumps with a relaxing swim in the beautiful waters of the beautiful and serene Kawasan Falls. You'll be brought back to your hotel carrying priceless memories and the thrill of adventure in your heart. *Effective June 2, 2023, the provincial government of Cebu has issued a temporary closure of Kawasan Falls in Badian to facilitate essential cleanup efforts. We will do the canyoneering Tour in Kabutongan Falls and you can still anticipate an exhilarating experience with jumps, treks, and refreshing swimming.

Oslob: Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Monkeys Private Tour

2. Oslob: Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Monkeys Private Tour

Discover the beautiful town of Oslob on a private day trip from Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, or Cebu City. Join an unforgettable adventure that combines the wonders of nature with an up-close encounter with gentle giants, exhilarating waterfalls, charming monkeys, and a traditional local treat. Your journey toward the beautiful town of Oslob, located in the southeastern part of Cebu, begins with hotel pickup. Arriving at Oslob, you'll be welcomed by the sight of the azure sea. Experience growing excitement as you prepare for the highlight of the tour: swimming with whale sharks. Oslob is renowned for its sustainable whale shark tourism, where you can experience snorkeling alongside these gentle giants in their natural environment. The tour includes a briefing by certified guides on responsible whale shark interaction, ensuring the well-being of these majestic creatures. After your whale shark encounter, continue the adventure with a visit to Tumalog Falls. Nestled amidst lush greenery, Tumalog Falls captivates visitors with its curtain-like cascade that creates a mesmerizing effect. Cool off in its refreshing turquoise waters and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Next on the itinerary is a visit to a local monkey sanctuary, where you can interact with playful primates. The sanctuary is dedicated to the conservation and rehabilitation of monkeys, and your guide will share insightful information about these intelligent creatures and their importance in the ecosystem. As the day draws to a close, you'll be treated to an authentic Filipino chicharron (traditional crispy pork snack). After seeing the best of Oslob, get driven back to your pickup location for drop-off.

Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Tumalog Falls Tour

3. Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Tumalog Falls Tour

Discover the majesty of the whale shark, on this tour with a local guide. Enjoy the convenience of private pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Cebu City, Mactan, or Mandaue City. Use the provided snorkeling equipment to see these creatures in their natural habitat.  Start your day with an early morning pickup from your hotel. Relax on the drive in an airconditioned car with coastal and scenic mountain views on the way to Oslob. Upon arrival in Oslob, a light breakfast will be served with a short orientation by the local guide.  Take a small boat out to where the whale sharks are active. Jump into the water with the snorkel and swim alongside these gentle giants in their natural habitat. These whale sharks are locally called as "butanding" and they are the largest fish in the world. After swimming with the whale sharks, take a trip to the scenic Tumalog waterfalls where you can go for a swim or snap some pictures before being brought back to your hotel. 

From Cebu: Whale Shark Tour and Tumalog Falls Private Tour

4. From Cebu: Whale Shark Tour and Tumalog Falls Private Tour

Travel via private car charter to Oslob where you'll get up close to the friendly whale sharks on your trip to Cebu. This slow-moving filter-feeding carpet shark is one of the largest known fish species - and a true sight to behold. On the trip, get to snorkel and swim with the whale sharks. To begin your adventure, wake up bright and where you will be picked up in your hotel lobby at 3 AM. Take a scenic drive along the Southern Cebu coastline. Once you arrive in Oslob, get your snorkeling gear and hop in the water for your whale shark encounter. After a briefing regarding what to look for and basic safety rules, enjoy your time in the beautiful ocean filled with amazing sea creatures. Take your time to get used to the water and snorkeling gears and have a truly unique experience of making friends with Oslob's famous whale sharks. At the end of the experience, enjoy a local lunch to recharge your energy.  Return back to your accommodation in Cebu by around 1-2 PM with a convenient private transfer. Upgrade your tour to include a 1-hour full body relaxing massage. Choose from the signature Swedish, Shiatsu, or Thai Massage. Soothe your mind and energize your body after a long day of traveling. Alternatively, after your Whale Shark experience, upgrade your tour to visit Tumalog Falls. Your tour guide will take you for a hike and motorcycle ride to see unique rock formations and clear water falling from the top. Return to Cebu City/Mactan by 4 PM.

Cebu: Private Sumilon Island & Optional Whale Shark Swim

5. Cebu: Private Sumilon Island & Optional Whale Shark Swim

Discover the pristine beaches and crystal clear blue water of Sumilon Island on this private full-day tour from Cebu. Rise early, meet your driver at your hotel lobby in Cebu City, Mactan, or Lapu-Lapu City, and then head to Oslob city. From there, take a boat from a small port to arrive near Sumilon Island, then enjoy the island and its surroundings for approximately 4-5 hours. Explore the island's natural lagoon protected by mangroves and watch for local wildlife. Sunbathe on clean beaches and swim in the clear blue water. If you're lucky, you might spot a turtle or wild whale shark. Once your time around the island is up, head back to your accommodation in Cebu City, Mactan, or Lapu-Lapu City. If you're seeking an adventure, extend your trip by swimming with whale sharks before the trip to Sumilon Island. After a briefing about what to look for and basic safety rules, embark on a once-in-a-lifetime swimming experience with amazing whale sharks. Snorkel and swim alongside these gentle giants in their beautiful natural habitat. For a relaxing day trip, select the option with whale shark swimming and Sumilon Island beach resort access. After swimming with the whale sharks, enter the one and only resort on Sumilon Island where you can enjoy a lunch buffet, water activity gear rental, and the facilities within the resort. Freely use the lagoon swimming pool, the beach, the kiddie park, and sunbeds.

From Cebu City: Scuba Diving with Whale Sharks Trip in Oslob

6. From Cebu City: Scuba Diving with Whale Sharks Trip in Oslob

Travel via private car charter to Oslob where you'll get up close to the friendly whale sharks on your trip to Cebu. This slow-moving filter-feeding carpet shark is one of the largest known fish species - and a true sight to behold. On the trip, get to scuba dive and swim with the whale sharks. To begin your adventure, wake up bright and where you will be picked up in your hotel lobby at 5:00 AM. Take a scenic drive along the Southern Cebu coastline. Once you arrive in Oslob, you'll have an orientation with diving master on how to's and gearing up then hop in the water for your whale shark encounter. After a briefing regarding what to look for and basic safety rules, enjoy your time in the beautiful ocean filled with amazing sea creatures. Take your time to get used to the water and snorkeling gears and have a truly unique experience of making friends with Oslob's famous whale sharks.

Oslob: Sumilon Sand Bar, Whale Sharks & Snorkeling Day Trip

7. Oslob: Sumilon Sand Bar, Whale Sharks & Snorkeling Day Trip

Take a scenic drive along the Southern Cebu coastline, spot some turtles and whale sharks, and lounge in the sun on this day trip. Begin your adventure bright and early, and be picked up from your hotel lobby at 3 AM. Hear a short briefing on basic safety and what to look for, kit yourself out in snorkeling gear, and hop in the water for a whale shark encounter. Have a truly unique experience with Oslob's famous whale sharks. Next, visit the gorgeous Sumilon Island with its stunning beaches and cerulean blue water. See the famous and beautiful white sand bar of Sumilon Island up close. Lastly, gear up with your snorkel and mask. Stop at a world-class diving and snorkeling location in Moalboal and see protected coral and native marine species. Swim among the fish, and even feed them. Catch a glimpse of sea turtles at Turtle Bay or find yourself surrounded by huge schools of Cebu's famous sardines.

From Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling and Canyoning Tour

8. From Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling and Canyoning Tour

This full-day trip starts from Cebu. After a 3-hour drive, you will arrive at Oslob to try whale shark snorkeling that can only be experienced here. You don't have to be a great swimmer to get close to them as you'll have a full life jacket. The whale sharks are very tame and harmless. You will have an unforgettable experience! After snorkeling, you will go to Kawasan Falls, the largest waterfall in Cebu, for canyoning. Go down the river, traverse the rocks, slide down natural chutes and then jump into the deep pool! You will be accompanied by a professional instructor along the way. Since these two locations are 2.5 to 3 hours away from Cebu by car, joining our round-trip tour ensures you have a productive and fun day out. We will send you back to the city in the evening at the end of the tour. After that, you can go to a spa for some rest and relaxation or enjoy a wonderful dinner at the various restaurants and bars. We can also arrange GoPro action cameras to snap great photos - you'll take home some amazing memories with you.

Cebu: Boat Day Trip with Whale Shark Swimming and Lunch

9. Cebu: Boat Day Trip with Whale Shark Swimming and Lunch

Snorkel with majestic whale sharks on this boat day tour from Cebu. Admire the sand bar and turquoise waters of Sumilon island. Keep your energy up with a delectable lunch. Travel to Kawasan falls to swim in the natural pools and lagoons. Be picked up early in the morning from the comfort of your accommodation in Cebu. Sit back and relax on the scenic transfer along the southern coastline in an air-conditioned car. Stop in Oslob and hop aboard a boat. Listen to a safety briefing. Put on your snorkeling gear and hop into the water. Marvel at massive whale sharks as you swim. Continue to discover the pristine beaches of Sumilon Island. Walk on the famous white sand bar of Sumilon Island. Sit down to a packed lunch of chicken, pork, fresh fruits, and rice. Finally, make your way to Kawasan Falls. Capture pictures of the how the deep blue water contrasts with the green jungle. Take a refreshing dip in this 3-layered waterfall before returning to your accommodation in Cebu.

Malapascua: Advance Divers Shark Dive & Optional Transfer

10. Malapascua: Advance Divers Shark Dive & Optional Transfer

With their big eyes and long tails, thresher sharks are some of the planet’s most attractive sharks — and Malapascua Island is the only place where you can see them every day. Choose this shark dive to watch these spectacular creatures at Monad or Kimud Shoal. There has never been a better time to come for thresher sharks. Sightings have been amazing, the best in our 20 years here! Thresher sharks have always historically been seen at nearby Monad Shoal and in recent years in great numbers almost every day. But recently they are not as reliable at Monad, we think it may be because there are now tigers sharks and bull sharks at Monad which we do occasionally see! It seems the thresher sharks have "moved' to Kimud Shoal, a site similar to Monad, but shallower and further away. So we often schedule our shark dives here, P500 fuel surcharge applies. And they are almost always incredible sightings! Kimud used to be known for hammerhead sharks, and they are still around, but only very occasionally spotted. We do still dive Monad and there we do a "swimming" dive in an area away from most of the other divers. Most divers stay in one particular spot kneeling, waiting for sharks to come along. We generally swim around various cleaning stations, looking for them. We have spectacular, often close-up sightings almost every day, in a much more private setting. It is also more interesting as you're moving and have the chance to see many other creatures like seahorses, frogfish and ghost pipefish as well as other pelagics like rays and other sharks! Threshers always used to be most common at dawn, but we are now getting sightings throughout the morning. So we usually offer double shark dives, and our new three-shark-dive trips are proving very popular. We also offer 3-dive day trips for sharks followed by a double dive at Gato, our best-known dive site other than the sharks. We finalise the exact schedule for the shark dive a day in advance, so we cannot tell you for any particular day in the future what schedule will be diving. So just be aware if you're coming for a short time that there are several options for this dive. We may also offer more than one option on some days. it will usually be a 2 or 3 dive trip, maybe including some other sites. Both Monad Shoal and Kimud are more challenging dive sites. It's possible to go if you are an Open Water diver, but for your safety and comfort, you need to do it with an Instructor for an extra fee. After meeting at the dive centre, hop on a spacious banca boat out to the dive site. Once there, dive to depths of between 16–30 meters (52.5–98.4 feet) at Monad, or to 12 meters at Kimud. An experienced PADI Divemaster will take you to spot thresher sharks. Enjoy the chance to also see other exotic marine life, such as whitetip reef sharks, grey sharks, devil rays, blue-ringed octopus, ornate ghost pipefish, frogfish, and a huge variety of nudibranchs and shrimps. You will return to the dive shop after the dive(s). Please note that diving equipment is an add-on.

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started early morning at 3a.m. with our private tour, the weather was not really friendly to us but everything went smoothly and fantastic, thanks to our SUPER DRIVER ,our private guide" Guille" he made perfect our day a very kind person and very attentive. We enjoyed and satisfied with our whale sharks and waterfalls day tour, was a fantastic experience

Swimming with the whale sharks was better than my already high expectations! Due to flooding the days before we were unable to do the canyoneering but we’re taken to snorkel and see the sardines and turtles instead. Our driver Jave was the best, super friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend if visiting Cebu

Tour was organized and covered the main highlights we were hoping to see. Our guide Donna was very helpful and patient, we didn’t feel rushed at the falls and were able to enjoy the day at our own pace. Good value for money compared to other options we looked up.

Amazing day from start to finish. We were picked up at our hotel and driven to the whale sharks, then to the mountains for canyoneering. It’s a long day, but worth it.

I think it's a fun tour where you can enjoy an extraordinary experience!