Oslob Whaleshark and Kawasan Falls Tour from Cebu

Swim with whale sharks, then cool off under a waterfall

A full-day private tour from Cebu takes you south to Oslob to board a banca and encounter whale sharks up close (you choose whether to swim or stay on the boat), then continues to Badian for a 15–20 minute nature trek to Kawasan Falls, where you swim in turquoise water before returning with lunch and all fees covered. The tour runs 12 hours with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and room for children from age 1 when accompanied by an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Whaleshark encounter and Kawasan Falls

• Board banca for whaleshark encounter
• Swim with or observe whalesharks
• Take short nature trek to Kawasan Falls
• Swim in Kawasan Falls
• Have lunch at local restaurant
• Drive back to hotel

The experience

You start with a drive south through Cebu to Oslob, where you board a traditional banca for a close encounter with whale sharks. These gentle giants gather in the waters here year-round, and you decide in the moment whether to slip into the water alongside them or watch from the boat: touching is not permitted. The guide stays with you throughout, and the banca keeps you stable and safe as you observe them.

After the whale sharks, the tour moves to Badian and the Kawasan Falls. A short trek of 15 to 20 minutes takes you through rivers and trees until the sound of falling water grows louder. You emerge at a pool of turquoise water fed by the cascade, and you swim here before heading to lunch at a local restaurant. The whole experience (water, forest, the sound of the falls) sits inside a single afternoon stop.

Lunch is included, along with snacks during the day, all entrance fees, and the ride back to your hotel. The tour coordinator travels with you to handle logistics and answer questions as they come up. If you have dietary needs, let the operator know when you book.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• an English-speaking guide for the full day.
• lunch at a local restaurant and snacks.
• all entrance fees and taxes.
• a tour coordinator to manage the logistics.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 03:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (4 to 90 years) · Child (1 to 3 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cebu Trip Tours

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so the guide and the banca are yours alone: no sharing the boat with other groups or waiting for a larger group to assemble. It suits anyone with a free day in Cebu and a moderate level of fitness for the short trek to the falls. The whale shark encounter itself requires only that you're comfortable in water, since you can stay on the boat if you prefer.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 3 years): free.

Can I swim with the whale sharks, or do I have to stay on the boat?

You choose at the moment you arrive. The banca lets you board and decide whether to enter the water or remain on deck to watch them. Either way, you're close enough to see them clearly, and touching is not allowed.

How long is the hike to Kawasan Falls?

The trek takes 15 to 20 minutes and passes through rivers and trees before you reach the falls and the pool where you swim.

What's included in the tour price?

Private transportation, lunch at a local restaurant, snacks, all entrance fees and taxes, and a tour coordinator are included. Hotel pickup is part of the service.

How long is the full tour?

The tour runs 12 hours from pickup at your hotel through the return journey, covering the drive to Oslob, time with the whale sharks, the trek and swim at Kawasan Falls, and lunch.