Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls
4.7
147 Ratings
Oslob
Experience the ultimate adventure in the South of Cebu with our Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar tour. Swim with whale sharks, explore Tumalog falls, visit Sumilon Island, and marvel at the beauty of Kawasan falls. Book now!
Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Oslob Whale Shark Watching - The main attraction of this package which you will visit first in the morning with 30 minutes interaction.
  • Tumalog Falls - After the whale sharks you will be visiting Tumalog falls which is just 5 kilometers away from the whale shark area and you can spend 20 to 30 minutes in the falls.

(Closed every 2nd Wednesday of the month for clean up drive)

  • Sumilon Island - (CLOSED every 3rd Wednesday of the month for clean up) One of the main attraction of this package is the Sumilon island sandbar, this is best if you love beaches, you can spend up to 2 hours here in the beach.
  • Kawasan Falls - Another attraction and famous spot for this package that you will be visiting is the Kawasan falls which is included in the package. You can spend up to 3 hours here. (Closed every 3rd Wednesday for clean up drive)
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Snorkeling or Swimming Fee with the whale sharks
  • Local Tour Guide in all the spots mentioned above
  • Towels
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Breakfast
What's Not Included
  • Camera Rental, you can rent one from us and can be paid on the day of the tour
Additional Information

This package is unique since you will be visiting 4 famous tourist sites in the South of Cebu in just one day. To mention, these are the whale sharks interaction, the Tumalog falls in Oslob, the Sumilon Island tour, and the Kawasan falls. It is also a hassle free tour since this is a guided tour and we can pick up from any hotel in Cebu or Mactan and we can drop you off back to your hotel right after the tour. Worry no more this is the best package for you.

Location
Oslob Whale Shark Watching
Natalio Bacalso Avenue
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.7
(147 Ratings)
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Nicolewp1164rr
Mar 16, 2024
So cool - This was a very cool tour with a very wonderful guide who was fun, nice, knowledgeable and had excellent photography skills lol. I believe her name was Diana. If not, the tour was on March 6 so I hope she does get credit for being great. The pick up time is veryyy early and the drive to the whales is quite long. Our impressive driver Arnold has a second career awaiting him as a race car driver lol but got us there safe and on time. He frequently checked to see if we were ok with the ride and we always were. The other reviews do a good job at describing the mad house that is the whale portion, however, my father is 73 and apparently seniors have priority so we were on the first boat. We rented the go pro and did not regret it. The guys on the boat are happy to take pics for you. The T waterfall was beautiful and Dad thought the fish pedicures were hilarious. We skipped the second waterfall as we thought the 4.5 hour drive back would be too much so opted for 3.5 instead lol. It's a very long ride and a very long day. Still I recommend it.
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H
Feb 6, 2024
A fun experience - The experience was very nice. The driver picked us up from our hotel and drove us to our first destination in Oslob where we met with our tour guide and she was great. Overall it was a nice day and would definitely recommend it
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Joshua_v
Jan 31, 2024
Long day Beautiful Scenery - It started very early in the morning with a 3AM pick-up to get a good number in the long line to see the Whale Sharks but was worth it. My guide was awesome and the 2 different falls they took me to were beautiful. Just be aware that it will be a very long day 3AM to around 6pm
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森川雄基
Jan 24, 2024
Good tour!! - The guide Joy, driver Frank were so nice The experience it’s self was also nice We were not supposed to do canyoning at Kawasan waterfall because it was not included, but the driver was flexible so we booked it on site and the driver waited for us for like 3 hours. Thank you so much! If they include canyoning, I think the tour would be better one ガイドのJoyとドライバーのフランクはとても良かったです。 また、ツアー自体も良かったです。 カワサン滝でキャニオニングをやる予定ではありませんでしたが、ドライバーがとてもフレキシブルだったので、私達はその場で予約して、キャニオニングをやりました。 ドライバーは私達を3時間待ってくださり、本当に感謝しています ありがとうございました! ツアーに元々キャニオニングが含まれてると、より良くなると思います
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Nikolaos
Jan 12, 2024
PERFECT DAY OUT - From the moment we were picked up everything ran so smoothly. Treated like vip’s, no lining up, no haggling over prices, no hidden costs, no stress and everything is included as stated. Led by expert, personal tour guides this company is nothing but professional, friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend.
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Eunhaegrace_c
Dec 29, 2023
Amazing - Our whole trip was amazing. Regina in Oslob really put it over the top. Our driver Roal was also just amazing. From the whale sharks to the falls, everything was beautiful. It’s a long day, so just be prepared for that.
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Cuong_t
Dec 9, 2023
A trek well worth the time and effort - Our driver Frank was great and tour guide James was amazing. Everyone was super happy to take photos that will last a lifetime. It’s a bit of a trek from our resort in Mactan but the destination was well worth it. My wife got great videos of the whale sharks and we took amazing photos at the sandbar and each waterfall. Breakfast was traditional eggs and toast, lunch was a mix of local dishes that were fantastic.
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Keith
Oct 3, 2023
Once in a lifetime experience - Picked up by our driver of the day, Mar, at 3:30am. 3 hour ride to oslob, got our scuba diving tickets and since it was a long wait before it was our turn, we headed for a quick breakfast and then tumalog falls with a 15 minute ride. Afterwards we headed back to the whale shark diving, and it was definitely an experience to remember. The spot wasn't as deep as we thought, can definitely see the bottom. And with multiple whale sharks circling around within touching distance, but definitely DO NOT TOUCH. After that we headed to sumilion sand bar with a quick 5 minute boat ride. Water was crystal clear, sand was soft but had some sharp rocks scattered across the beach. Finally we headed to the canyoneering area with another 10 minute ride, met with an amazing guide called Albert. He lead us through the route safely and kept the atmosphere lively and fun. Met with amazing views and exciting jumps. Last but not least, we headed back to Cebu City, took 3+ hours. But our driver Mar definitely took us back there as soon as possible. Would recommend renting gopros, as the boatman at the whale shark diving, and the guide at the canyoneering will assist in filming and taking photos for the events. Afterwards they will email you the footage. 10/10
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James_c
Feb 25, 2024
Overall a good experience but note the below… - I was picked up from my hotel in Cebu at 3 am for the long drive to Oslob. The driver drove rather recklessly and unfortunately I got very carsick as a result (should have taken tablets beforehand…) The driver apologised and said he was trying to get to Oslob as quickly as possible in order to reduce the wait time for the whale sharks which I acknowledged. After enjoying the sunrise and breakfast by the beach, I started off by going to Tumalog Falls where I had a quick dip and experienced the nibbling fish. I then finally got the chance to swim with the whale sharks. We only had half an hour and it was unfortunately overcrowded but given that it’s hard to swim with whale sharks back home (Australia), it was still memorable. Sumilon Sandbar was next and the main appeal of this place was that it was the least crowded of the four activities. After a nice lunch, I finished off the tour by going to Kawasan Falls. In hindsight I probably should have done the canyoneering option in order to fully enjoy this place but given the high cost of this tour (due to doing it solo), I didn’t end up doing it. Overall it was a memorable tour but will admit that apart from the whale sharks, I’ve done similar activities in other countries which were less crowded and therefore more enjoyable.
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Daytrip03294572373
Feb 14, 2024
My honest review about the tour. - We were thinking a lot whether it deserves to book the tour or not, especially after reading different reviews. Finally made a decision to try. The drive (Adam) picked us up at 3am so we’re on time for whale shark watching. The driver was super nice. When we arrived to Oslob another guide met us. The other guide (Abner) was also super nice, helped to carry our things and took pictures for us. The queue for whale shark was big. I was thinking waiting 3-4 hours is already horrible but we ended up waiting 5.5 hours 🤯 During that time we ate some breakfast, went to Sumilon sandbar (it’s beautiful yeah, but I wouldn’t say too special for this price), just a very small area to take pictures or snorkel. Then we went to see Tumalog falls. The water in February is cold for swimming. After we were hopping we’ll finally swim with whale sharks but nooo, still had to wait quite a long time. Abner tried to do his best so we can get an early number and can go as soon as possible. Decided to have our lunch. After lunch still waited around 40 mins. Our number was 264th, then Abner managed to get 248 and after got us on the boat with the number 217! Thanks to Abner for that. At this time there were not too many whale sharks, only 3-4. The waves were a bit big, so if you’re not a good swimmer like me, you won’t see much, will stick to the boat most of the times. Then it was the time for Kawasan falls. I kinda remembered we had the canyoneering activity but I was wrong, we could only see the falls and swim there. As we didn’t have canyoneering I think the tour is very overpriced!!! Also, mentioned that there are no extra tips but the tour guide at Kawasan falls asked for tips (We don’t mind to give, he deserved, but the tour is already very expensive and it mentions that no tips necessary). The road to Kawasan was 1.5 hours and the road back home 4-4.5 hours. Roads are shaky so if you’re carsick, you’ll feel terrible, like I did. Overall the places are beautiful and it’s worth to see the sharks but this tour is too overpriced! The staff is nice, will take a good care of you. Definitely get a gopro (if you don’t have one rent there, 550 pesos).
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