Oslob Tour

Located at the southern tip of CEBU, this small coastal town has become world famous because of the whaleshark attraction. While this is a controversial tourism activity, in 2014, a report by marine scientists have found  a ”bright spot” in terms of coral reef preservation due to less dependency on fishing as a means of livelihood, allowing marine resources in the area to heal. Working hand-in-hand government units and locals are collaborating to slowly transition the interaction to make it more sustainable.

Fortunately, Oslob is not just  about the whalesharks. It offers many more natural attractions like the most surreal  sandbar, a majestic waterfall, coral reefs, secret caves, heritage sites, and Spanish ruins.

  • Whaleshark Encounter
  • Tumalog Falls
  • Sumilon Sandbar
  • Baluarte
  • Cuartel Ruins
5:00 AM Pick-up at hotel
8:00 AM Breakfast at local restaurant
8:30 AM Whaleshark encounter
9:30 AM Proceed to Sumilon Island
12:00 NN Lunch at local restaurant
1:30 PM Tumalog Falls trekking
3:00 PM Leave for Cebu City
7:00 PM Dropoff at hotel

 

INCLUSIONS:

  1. Private use of DOT accredited transportation including fuel driven by  fully vaccinated driver.
  2. Whaleshark activity : free use of life jacket & masks, eco tour fees, GoPro rental, boatman tips, service towels
    • Option to upgrade to diving with whalesharks, just add PHP 2500.00/pax
    • Beginners will be given a 20-minute intro to diving and will be assisted althrought the underwater observation by a dive master.
  3. Sumilon Sandbar : free use of life jacket, eco tour fees, and round trip boatfare
    • With option for exclusive Sumilon pumpboat transfers to manage time. Just add required additional fee (PHP 500-2,000 depending on group size)
  4. Tumalog Falls : eco tour fees, local guide, round-trip motorbike fare
  5. Guide all throughout the trip to ensure safety and responsiveness to guests needs.
  6. Daily allocation of two (2) 500ml mineral water.

 

EXCLUSIONS:

  1. Breakfast for those booked in 2.5 star resort.
  2. Para-gliding fees
  3. All other items not mentioned in the INCLUSIONS.
Day 1 AM – Pick-up at hotel/airport
PM – Enroute to Oslob with option to drop by :
*Carcar for lechon tasting and chicharon pasalubong shopping
*Argao for the traditional hablon weaving, the famous Jessie’s traditional torta (local muffin), the Guiang’s Tableya(100% pure cocoa)
*Boljoon Church(17th century) & museum (with PHP 50.00 entrance fee for museum)
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00PM – check-in @ resort
Day 2 5:30 AM – Oslob’s sunrise watching (optional)
7:30 AM – Whaleshark interaction
8:30 AM – Breakfast @ local restaurant
9:30 AM – Sumilon sandbar
11:30 NN – Lunch @ Bancogon
1:00 PM  – Tumalog Falls
3:00 PM – Shower
4:00 PM Onwards  – Leave for Cebu City

 

INCLUSIONS:

  1. Private use of DOT accredited transportation including fuel driven by  fully vaccinated driver.
  2. Overnight accommodation @ a clean, safe and hygienic resorts with own bathroom and with free wifi. With a beachfront a stones-throw away.
    • Breakfast for those in 3-star resort
  3. Whaleshark activity : free use of life jacket & masks, eco tour fees, GoPro rental, boatman tips, service towels
    • Option to upgrade to diving with whalesharks, just add PHP 2500.00/pax
    • Beginners will be given a 20-minute intro to diving and will be assisted althrought the underwater observation by a dive master.
  4. Sumilon Sandbar : free use of life jacket, eco tour fees, and round trip boatfare
    • With option for exclusive Sumilon pumpboat transfers to manage time. Just add required additional fee (PHP 500-2,000 depending on group size)
  5. Tumalog Falls : eco tour fees, local guide, round-trip motorbike fare
  6. Guide all throughout the trip to ensure safety and responsiveness to guests needs.
  7. Local snack (e.g. otap, dried mangoes, torta) on day 1 of tour
  8. Daily allocation of two (2) 500ml mineral water.

 

EXCLUSIONS:

  1. Breakfast for those booked in 2.5 star resort.
  2. Para-gliding fees
  3. All other items not mentioned in the INCLUSIONS.

IMPORTANT:

  • Prices may change without prior notice. Please confirm with reservations agents prior to making payment.

 

OTHER NOTES:

  • Children 2 years old and below are free of charge at the eco tour areas.
  • There are no 4-5 star resorts in Oslob.

 

USE OF SUNBLOCK:

  • Use of sunblock is prohibited in the whaleshark encounter as this may alter the water chemistry and affect the health of the whalesharks. They may be used in all other activities.

 

WHALESHARK NO SIGHTING POLICY:

  • There is a possibility that whalesharks may not be seen during the tour or the activity may suspended because of an unforeseen event, bad weather condition, and/or other environmental factors beyond the management’s control. In such event, no refund will be issued on the used transportation charges.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • Full refund is given less minimal agency fees if cancellation is made 48 hours prior activity.
  • No refund will be issued for NO SHOWS.