Philippines · CEBU TOURS
Almost everything worth doing on Cebu is south of the city and starts in the dark. These 15 cover the whale shark run at Oslob, the Kawasan gorge, the Moalboal sardines and the city days in between, with prices, pickup times and how long you really spend in the van.
Swim with whale sharks in Oslob, then jump, swim, and slide through Kawasan Falls on a demanding 16-hour Cebu adventure.
“We loved it. Swimming with the Whale Sharks was such an amazing experience and the Canyoneering was spectacular scenery coupled with a lot of fun!”
Review of Cebu's Kawasan canyoneering tour, with waterfall jumps, river slides, lunch, hotel transfers, safety tips, and value advice.
“This trip exceeded our expectations. We were picked up slightly delayed in the morning, headed to collected our safety equipment of helmet, life vest and water shoes before we headed to the falls. We had an optional Zipline for 700 peso per person which we did at the start and loved. Then the real fun began. It was roughly one guide per two people meaning you felt super looked after and safe at all times. We had Jerry who was amazing giving us proper princess treatment, having laughs with us, keeping us safe and was a phenomenal photographer (at the place you get your safety equipment you can by a…”
Review of Cebu’s 14-hour Bohol tour, with Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, ferry transfers, and a Loboc River lunch cruise.
“The tour was absolutely amazing! My driver was so friendly and professional, and he went out of his way to make sure I had the best day possible. He even took a detour so I could go snorkelling in Moalboal and try some delicious lechon. The activities were fantastic – I was fast-tracked for the whale watching, which made everything smooth and easy, and I even had a whole tour guide to myself for the canyoning experience. It was a long and tiring day, but every moment was worth it. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience!”
Review of Cebu’s Kawasan Falls canyoneering tour, with river jumps, guides, transfers, homemade lunch, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“It was a very awesome experience. Our tour guides Arun and Terrance both were super helpful and very patient with us. They literally adopted us for four hours. They helped us in every step throughout the entire activity for three to four hours, Read more”
Swim with Oslob whale sharks, visit Tumalog Falls, and snorkel with sardines and turtles in Moalboal on a long Cebu day trip.
“Particularly loved all the activities, food was good, the drive home through Cebu City was very tiring so maybe lunch could be eaten on the go. A very long day for the driver and his fatigue was evident.”
Swim with whale sharks at sunrise, then tackle Kawasan Falls canyoneering in one demanding, memorable Cebu day tour.
“Both whale shark swimming and canyoneering activities were brilliant. Although the transport is very early, the day is fully worth it. The whale shark swimming was breathtaking but the water is very choppy, so we do not recommend little kids participating in that. The canyoneering was extremely fun and both our guides were safe and were also awesome cameramen. Fully recommend to anyone doing this, particularly as they help skip the wait for the whale sharks (arrived and in the water within 20 minutes).”
Swim with Oslob whale sharks, Moalboal turtles, and the famous sardine run on a long but well-organized Cebu day tour.
“It was very nice to have this tour. I was alone and had a great opportunity to communicate with Mr Nino and Misiss Harra. We could exchange a lot of information and experiences. They were so kind, polite and helpful in every situation. I enjoyed the tour and can recommend Ms Harra and Mr Nino to everyone. They provided me a towel, shampoo and soap to wash me after snorkelling. Great service!”
Zipline over Cebu jungle, swim and cliff-jump through Kawasan Falls, then enjoy Filipino lunch with sea views on a full-day tour.
“We had such a fun day. The guides were amazing, filming and taking all the photos for us, and helping us through wet / slippery parts of the route. We felt very safe and were able to enjoy it thoroughly. Lunch was also great! You won’t regret booking this.”
Review of Cebu’s whale shark, Oslob monkey sanctuary, and Moalboal sardine and turtle tour, with costs, timing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We had such an unforgettable experience on our tour swimming with the whale sharks was absolutely magical, snorkelling with the sardines and sea turtles was surreal, we were lucky to spot several peacefully gliding through the water and seeing the turtle up close, we even had the chance to interact with some adorable monkeys they were cute and surprisingly gentle. What really made the tour memorable was our guides Vince who made sure we were safe and had everything we needed with the whale sharks and Rex and John Riel who were really attentive and also made sure we’re safe and comfortable in the water with the turtles and sardines.…”
Review of Cebu’s 16-hour whale shark, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, Pescador Island, sardine, and turtle tour.
“Our tour of Cebu with Edna and Richard was absolutely outstanding. The day was incredibly action-packed yet impressively well organized, even over 16+ hours. From the unforgettable whale shark encounter to the sardine run, TumaRead more”
Review of Cebu’s whale shark, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, and Kawasan Falls tour, with honest advice on crowds, cost, timing, and value.
“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…”
Explore Cebu and Lapu-Lapu’s historic sights, hilltop views, guitar makers, and lechon lunch on a flexible private full-day tour.
“It was a terrible experience. The driver failed to follow the planned itinerary and deliberately skipped 3 out of the 9 listed stops. He also made us wait over 15 minutes at one of the stops and again for another 15 minutes in line to refuel — something he could have easily done during our 1.5-hour lunch break, which we had to take and didn’t even enjoy at all.”
Review of the Bohol countryside day tour from Cebu, with ferry travel, Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, and Loboc River lunch.
“The tour to Bohol from Cebu City was well organized and had very friendly and professional staff that made our experience memorable. Bohol is beautiful and would definitely recommend this tour to anybody that wants to see the beauty of Bohol.”
Review of Cebu’s Oslob whale shark tour, with hotel pickup, a 4 a.m. start, Tumalog Falls, costs, timing, and practical advice.
“Our experience was awesome, we had great tour guide Gene. Gene took care of all of our belongings, made sure we got to the whale sharks briefing and boat loading zone. She was very entertaining helpful and enthusiastic. The tour comRead more”
Review of Cebu's private island-hopping tour to Caohagan, Gilutungan, and Nalusuan, with snorkeling, hotel transfers, lunch, and practical tips.
“The tour started out great! We enjoyed snorkeling and got to see lots of fish. However, We fell pray to a scam. The boat captain allowed a local fish vendor to board the boat and offer to grill small pieces of seafood for us, which turned out to be at extortionate prices. (about 10 times typical cost for the area). This really put a damper on how we felt about the tour and the day. When we choose to book through Viator, our expectation was that we are paying a premium price for what we expect to be a vetted tour company, which would not allow this type of scam…”
