Whale Shark Watching & Kawasan Falls Tour from Cebu

Whale sharks, waterfalls and white sand in a single day south of Cebu

A full-day guided tour from Cebu through the south coast visits whale sharks in Oslob, Tumalog Falls, the white sand of Sumilon Island sandbar, and Kawasan Falls in Badian. Private transport picks you up from your hotel, includes snorkeling gear and meals, and returns you at the end of the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Whale sharks, falls, and sandbar tour

• Watch whale sharks in Oslob
• Visit Tumalog Falls (optional)
• Relax at Sumilon Island sandbar
• Explore Kawasan Falls in Badian

The experience

The tour starts with whale shark watching in Oslob, where you get close to the gentle giants in the water. Tumalog Falls is a side stop nearby: a short optional detour to a waterfall that flows year-round. The real shift comes at Sumilon Island, where you boat out to a white sand sandbar and have time to swim and rest before moving on.

Kawasan Falls in Badian is the final major stop, a multi-tiered waterfall you visit with a tour guide included. The whole route is built around what's reachable in a day without your own vehicle: private transport handles all the driving, a live English-speaking guide leads the stops, and the operator picks you up from any hotel in Cebu or Mactan and drops you back when it's done. Light breakfast and a full lunch are included.

The 16-hour day is long, but it covers four major attractions without the logistics of renting a car or figuring out boat schedules yourself. Sumilon Island closes the third Wednesday of each month for cleanup, and Tumalog Falls closes the second Wednesday, so check your dates before booking.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel in Cebu or Mactan.
• boat transport to Sumilon Island sandbar.
• towel.
• whale shark snorkeling fees and gear.
• light breakfast and full lunch.
• guided visit to Kawasan Falls in Badian.
• guided visit to Tumalog Falls in Oslob.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 03:30

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (3 to 70 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Cebu Tours

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from anywhere in Cebu or Mactan means you don't need a car or have to arrange your own transport between the four sites: the guide and driver handle the whole route and return you to your hotel at the end of the day.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is whale shark watching like in Oslob?

Whale shark watching in Oslob puts you in the water close to the gentle giants. You snorkel near them, and the snorkeling fees and gear are included in the tour price.

How much time do you spend at Sumilon Island sandbar?

Sumilon Island is one of the main highlights of the day. You boat out to the white sand sandbar and have time to swim and relax there before the tour moves to the next stop.

Is Tumalog Falls a required stop on this tour?

Tumalog Falls is an optional side trip during the tour. You can visit it or skip it depending on your preference, though it's a short detour from the whale shark site in Oslob.

What meals are included?

Light breakfast and a full lunch are included in the tour price. Meals are provided throughout the day as you move between stops.

Can you get to Tumalog Falls without a motorbike?

You can walk to Tumalog Falls, though a motorbike ride is available for a small fee (P50 per person round trip) if you prefer not to walk.