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Oslob Whaleshark and Kawasan Falls Tour
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Oslob Whaleshark and Kawasan Falls Tour

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Ages 1-90
Duration: 12h
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Tour Coordinator
  • Entry/Admission - Cebu Island
  • Entry/Admission - Kawasan Falls


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Wait for your guide at the hotel lobby. Inform the concierge that you are a Viator guest waiting for your guide. We will send guide details a day before the tour.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Mactan Intl Airport, Philippines
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19592P16

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
        • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19592P16

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        $183.00
        per adult (price varies by group size)
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        • Cebu Trip Tours
          60
          Cebu City, Philippines
          Joined in February 2017
        • nicosamneil
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Expensive
          Expensive but if you got the money then try the experience, worth it for the extra money you have. Might be crowded on some days
          Written September 8, 2024
        • masayoy221
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Meaningful moment in cebu
          The guide was fluent in our language, Japanese, and his stories and jokes were all good. We were able to learn a lot about the country and the area
          Written August 22, 2024
        • emmanuellM8866XV
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          See the more famous landmarks of Cebu
          Charmel was an amazing guide - aside from her knowledge of the history and venues, she also gave local inputs for tourists when asked. Thank you! Glad to have had a chance to see the famous landmarks in Cebu - Basilica de Sto Nino, Cathedral of Cebu, Cebu Monument, Magellans Cross and the Taoist Temple....just was not too interested in the oldest house - the Yap-San Diego House. It would also have been great to add the Temple of Leah to the itinerary. The weather was just a personal challenge because it was too hot for us (as should be expected during summer months). Suggestion: Maybe provide a free cold water bottle to provide relief?
          Written May 14, 2024
        • J4937EWlucyn
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Absolutely Astonishing
          Hello team, Thank you so much for this tour. I was driven by Chennie and Carlo. They were so good and accomodating to my needs. Kept me entertained all day and drove me exactly where we needed to go swiftly and safely. The Tour it self was absolutely astonishing. It was a last minute decision for me to go on the this tour and I’m 100% do not regret it. Well worth it.
          Written May 2, 2023
        • 00RSN00
          0 contributions
          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          pricey
          The price per person was fifty-something dollars, if you were booking alone. I found it too high given that it only includes three short visits to three locations, They provide hotel pickups from sleeted locations, which is good.
          Written December 22, 2022
        • murfman7
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great!
          The entire private tour was professional the tour guide/driver was knowledgeable and courteous.the tour is a must see.
          Written October 27, 2022
        • Harleyiron883
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Cebu city a must place to see in philliphines
          Cebu is a great city to visit loads to do and see a vibrant big busy city lots shopping malls the best one is ayala mall full of designers chains lots affordable restaurants..
          Written May 5, 2022
        • José Torremadé B
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          I am still waiting for the refund
          OSLOB WHALE SHARK ENCOUNTER SHARED TOUR BOOKING NO: 774491411 I had bought this tour from Cebu Trip Tours, which according to their website was with the possibility of cancellation and on February 13, 2020 I requested the cancellation. They replied that in 20-30 working day they would make the refund, but to date, it has not been made. I have been sending several emails, at first with a response apologizing and begging me to be patient that the refund would be made. More than 6 months have passed, they still do not refund the tour and now they do not even respond to my emails.
          Written August 31, 2020
        • SKBritt
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great attractions but just hire a private car & driver.
          I have no complaints about the trip, I just think that having a guide and a driver was overkill and we probably therefore paid over the odds. The guide, lovely and polite as she was, added little to the experience as she actually slept more of the long journey than we did ourselves and didn't interact that much compared to other guides we have had. The driver on the other hand was an absolute star getting us there and back safely and in not too bad a time considering the distance/conditions/traffic. Unfortunately we couldn't do one of the islands due to rough water but the Sardine run was amazing to see. Wall to wall super shoals of sardines glimmering in the water, topped off with turtles too...and a few jelly fish, nothing too painful though. I do think they should start restricting numbers better as the area is full of boats coming and going with lots of none swimmers being towed around in the water with no control of their own. It felt a little like an accident waiting to happen. Kawasan falls is lovely, if a little underwhelming due to the crowds if I'm honest. Given it's massive build up I was just expecting something else, maybe we should have done the canyoning to get the full experience. The walk along the river to the falls is beautiful, the milky water beautiful too but there are many falls in Phillipines that are as if not more spectacular. Lunch was included and was plentiful and tasty fried chicken rice veg etc.
          Written March 5, 2020
        • VictorM4421
          0 contributions
          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          2 Top Attractions in Cebu
          You can swim with the whale sharks if you wish or stay on the boat for the elderly tourists. Either way it`s well worth a visit if you are in Cebu. It was quite a long trip to Kawasan Falls and we had to walk a long uphill route to get there from the road. But it was worth the effort just to experience the beauty of this place.
          Written February 29, 2020
        • Tom B
          0 contributions
          2.0 of 5 bubbles
          Mactan Statue area
          Not really a interesting place to go. It depicts the battle of Mactan with Magellan. Eateries around there, nothing special. small souvenir market on the square. Slums around that place.AirBnB nearby with nothing special neither.
          Written February 20, 2020
        • gopher7199
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Memorable experience viewing whalesharks
          Wonderful opportunity to see the whalesharks up close. You get approximately 30 minutes in the water with the whalesharks moving back and forth in front of you eating. Expect to get kicked by a few other snorkelers. Kawasan falls are nice but nothing too remarkable. Recommendations for those considering this tour: It's a long day with a departure time of 3 a.m. If you are a solo traveler (like me), you will need to buy two tickets...which is understandable considering I was the only one on the tour...ended up being a private tour. Watershoes and underwater go pro (for those comfortable with free diving) are recommended for Oslob. I suggest keeping the time in Kawasan falls to just 40 min (excluding lunch) and requesting to visit Simala shrine on the way back to Cebu. This shrine looks like something out of Disney world and is worth a visit on your return. I was charged $10 to add this stop to the itinerary. Even with the stop at the Simala shrine, I was back at my hotel in Cebu by 2 p.m.
          Written February 4, 2020
        • emmagC5126FJ
          0 contributions
          2.0 of 5 bubbles
          Three hour trip in cebu coty
          This was a waste of money. The guide didn’t tell us anything about the places we visited. She just dropped us of and then we had to walk around looking for our self while she was sitting in the shadow on a chair. So it was definitely not a guided tour and it would have been a lot cheaper to just take a taxi and read about the places online - like we did anyways.
          Written January 26, 2020
        • Garf39
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience
          I was picked up at 4am by my guide Chenerie and driver for the day Dado. It’s worth pointing out that the trip is solo for your group only. I was traveling solo so bought the minimum of two tickets and had the whole tour to myself. The experience was fantastic and ticked the bucket list delivering what it said and more, 3 turtles, sea snake etc. What really stood out for me was the first class service. Chanerie was an absolutely fantastic guide who made sure all was perfect and is very knowledgeable on the area and her country’s history filling the trip with little pieces of information on language, culture and history. Your very lucky if she is your group guide. As a driver Dado was faultless. A smooth ride except on the bumpy mountain roads and good company too. If your thinking of booking with this company I can’t recommend it highly enough. Ten out of ten.
          Written January 21, 2020
        • Tal C
          0 contributions
          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          Short Visit
          Go to the museum instead! When traveling in Asia, I like to have a guide to show me around and tell me about the history. What I didn't know, is that in most museums in the Philippines there is a local guide (for FREE) that will show you around and will tell you about the history and museum. The driver was nice and the guide was knowledgeable, but they sit and talk among them and drove us to the temple and a museum, where the local guide from the museum showed us around and told us about the museum and the history. You can do this tour by yourself. Most museums are free or very cheap.
          Written January 16, 2020
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        MoDC
        Washington DC, DC124 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2019
        I had one free day in Cebu before work the remainder of the week. I came across this recommended tour and knew I had to go for it, despite intense jet lag and a 3:00 am pickup time! A 3-hour drive to Oslob whale sharks allowed for some catchup on sleep before an amazing experience swimming with the whale sharks for 20 free minutes! It was a great experience, with GoPro rental to allow for underwater photos swimming with the majestic creatures!

        But the highlight was to come after, with 10km hike/swim/jump Canyoneering adventure, which included some high cliff jumps of 10m and 15m! This was a great adventure, beginning with the longest zipline in Asia and continuing with a great mix of hiking, swimming, and rock jumping!

        I got lucky to be the only participant, along with my guide, Leizel. As a result I paid for two people (no solo tours), but it was worth it! And Leizel was so much fun - her enthusiasm for the canyoneering made it even more of a joy! Definitely do it!
        Written November 25, 2019
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Hello MoDC! Thanks for the great review. Glad you had an awesome time. Swimming with the whale sharks + Canyoneering with zipline is definitely a great adventure one must try...And yes, Guide Leizel is super fun to be with!
        Written December 9, 2019
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        Anthony R
        Doha, Qatar28 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2018
        Well worth a visit and so well organised, fabulous experience. Great place to stay nearby is Stay n Save
        Written March 23, 2019
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        *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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