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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar

4.7(42)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 42 reviews15 hFree cancellationBy Fun Group Cebu
Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar

About this activity

Snorkel with whale sharks in Oslob, land on Sumilon Island and cool off at Tumalog Falls, all in one day with a licensed local guide by your side.

Learn Cebu from the locals

All of our guides are from Cebu and licensed by the Philippine Department of Tourism. Your guide travels with you all day, separate from your driver, sharing stories of Cebu’s history and local life in English or Japanese. They also handle your Oslob registration.

Never snorkeled before? No problem

Life jackets are provided, and professional instructors stay with you in the water. They film you with a free GoPro and send the videos to your phone the same day.

Easy and good value

The boat to Sumilon Island, the motorbike ride to Tumalog Falls and all entrance fees are included. Solo travelers are welcome, with bookings from 1 person.

What's included

  • ✓Motorbike ride to Tumalog Falls
  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cebu City, Mactan)
  • ✓Access to shower and bathroom
  • ✓Bottled water
  • ✓Oslob whale shark watching, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Island
  • ✓Free GoPro rental (request when booking, limited availability)
  • ✓Travel accident insurance
  • ✓Paid waiting facility (BCD’s Place) fee
  • ✓Life jackets, Snorkel mask (Oslob)
  • ✓Bangka boat to Sumilon Island
  • ✓Towel rental
  • ✓Driver and air-conditioned van
  • ✓Licensed English/Japanese-speaking guide

Not included

  • ✕convenience store stop on the way
  • ✕paid on site, approx. ₱400–500
  • ✕Optional: Underwater filming tip at Oslob
  • ✕Optional: Snorkel tube rental at Oslob
  • ✕Optional: Fin rental

Good to know

  • 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
  • Minimum age 7 for safety.
  • Non-swimmers welcome: wear a life jacket and an instructor stays by your side.
  • No sunscreen in the water at Oslob; wear a rash guard instead.
  • The order of Tumalog Falls and Sumilon Island may change on the day.
  • Full names and dates of birth of all guests are required for insurance. Guests aged 76+ are not covered but may join with their own insurance.
  • If Oslob is closed due to weather or sea conditions, you receive a partial refund for that part.
  • If Sumilon Island is closed due to sea conditions, we offer an alternative activity, or a partial refund if none is available.
  • The Oslob whale shark activity is run by the local government; all procedures, including feeding, are beyond our control.
  • The road south is long and bumpy; we recommend motion sickness medicine.

Cancellation policy

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

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