How long does the Moalboal-only sardine run tour take?
About 7 to 9 hours door to door, including hotel pickup, the drive south to Panagsama Beach, 30 to 45 minutes in the water with the sardine school and turtles, and the return transfer.
Is this different from the Moalboal + Kawasan tour?
Yes. This is the standalone snorkel-only version with no canyoneering and a later, more relaxed pickup. Guests who want to add Kawasan Falls canyoneering on the same day should ask about the combined tour instead.
Do I need to know how to dive?
No. The sardine run and turtle snorkeling are done at the surface with mask and snorkel. Weak swimmers should mention this when requesting the quote.
Is pickup earlier than the whale shark tour?
No, this is one of the later, more relaxed pickups in the catalog, since there is no Oslob queue to beat. Exact time is confirmed with your written quote.
What can I add to Moalboal Sardines and Turtles Private Tour and what does it cost?
Choose add-ons on the booking page and the total updates as you pick. Oslob whale shark PHP 1,000 per person, Pescador Island snorkeling PHP 3,500 per person, Kawasan Falls canyoneering PHP 2,850 per person, Kawasan Falls zipline PHP 650 per person, Kawasan Falls swimming PHP 950 per person, Moalboal White Beach PHP 500 per person, Mantayupan Falls PHP 800 per person, Aguinid Falls PHP 800 per person. Up to 2 extra stops fit one day (about 14 hours in all). Stops that do not fit together in one day are blocked on the form, and we can plan a second day for them.
What time is pickup for the Moalboal tour and is lunch included?
Pickup is at 5:00 AM. Lunch is not included. You choose a Moalboal restaurant, and some accept cards, so bring cash to be safe. Lunch is included only if you add Kawasan canyoneering.
Can I combine Moalboal with Oslob whale sharks on the same day?
Yes, when you choose the shorter Kawasan Falls swimming option: whale sharks run in the morning, followed by about 2 hours swimming at Kawasan and a shorter Moalboal sardine-and-turtle stop. Kawasan canyoneering is longer and should be planned on a separate day from Moalboal.
How active is Moalboal Sardines and Turtles Private Tour, and what should I wear or bring?
Activity level: easy water activity. Bring swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, towel, cash for lunch and extras, underwater camera if you have one. Wear clothes you do not mind getting wet. Tell us the ages of children and any health condition, and we confirm the day suits everyone before you pay.
Will the places on Moalboal Sardines and Turtles Private Tour be open on my date?
Almost always. The scheduled closures are: Kawasan Falls is closed on the third Wednesday of each month. We check your date before we confirm it. If a place on your route is closed, we agree a different date or route with you before you pay anything, and we recheck two days before the tour.
How long is Moalboal Sardines and Turtles Private Tour?
Moalboal Sardines and Turtles Private Tour takes approximately 11 to 13 hours, including hotel pickup and drop-off from Cebu City, Mandaue, Mactan. Exact timing depends on your date, group size, and selected add-ons, the confirmed schedule is sent in your written quote.
Where does Moalboal Sardines and Turtles Private Tour depart from?
Hotel or accommodation pickup is arranged from Cebu City, Mandaue, Mactan. Enter your hotel name or meeting point in the booking form and the team confirms the exact pickup time after availability is checked.
Is this tour private?
Yes. Your vehicle, driver and guide are for your group only, all day, with no other passengers. Ferries, river cruises and public activity sites are shared with other visitors.
When do I pay?
Nothing is paid until we confirm your date, pickup time and final total in writing. Then you pay the reservation fee (PHP 500 per guest per tour day, maximum PHP 5,000). It is part of the price, not extra. You pay the balance in cash on tour day. For example, 4 guests on one tour day pay PHP 2,000 to reserve, and the rest on the day. Payment options: GoTyme, BPI transfer or PayPal (PayPal adds 5%).
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Free cancellation and free rescheduling are available up to 24 hours before the activity. Late cancellations and no-shows keep the reservation fee and any supplier costs already paid for your group. If we cancel for weather, safety or a government order, you choose a full refund or a free reschedule. If only one activity cannot run, we offer a replacement activity or a refund of that part, and our team sends you the final refund amount in writing before anything is settled.
How fast will I receive confirmation?
Most requests receive a staff reply within the same day. Urgent and same-week bookings are handled fastest through WhatsApp or LINE, usually within a few hours. We reply in writing with availability, pickup time and the final total. Only after that do you pay the reservation fee, and we confirm the booking again in writing.
Is a hotel included in the price?
Hotels are not part of our tour prices. You book your own hotel, and we recommend, assist and coordinate it. We can also book a hotel on your behalf when the hotel payment is sent together with your tour reservation payment.
What is the pickup arrangement?
Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off are included. The pickup time depends on the tour and on where you stay, and the first tour day time is stated in the written reply. Please be in the lobby 10 minutes early. If you change hotel, tell us at least one day before.
How much does Moalboal Sardines and Turtles Private Tour cost?
Moalboal Sardines and Turtles Private Tour starts from PHP 4,350.00/pax (based on 4 guests) per person. The price drops as your group grows. The written quote we send is the final price. Transport, guide, entrance and environmental fees, equipment and any lunch listed are all in the price. You pay extra only for optional add-ons you choose, meals not listed, tips and personal purchases.
Is there an age or fitness requirement?
Many Cebu tours can be adapted, but no activity is suitable for every age or ability. Staff check current operator rules, ages, swimming confidence, mobility, relevant health information, and conditions before confirming a recommendation.
What should I bring?
Sun protection, comfortable clothes, a change of clothes if swimming, reef-safe sunscreen for water activities, cash in pesos for meals not listed, tips and souvenirs, and any personal medications. Each guest gets 1 free bottled water per day. Full packing details are sent in your confirmation.
What happens if the weather is bad on our tour day?
If weather makes the tour unsafe or the destination inaccessible, the tour is rescheduled at no charge or fully refunded. Staff monitor conditions and notify you the evening before if there is any concern. Whale shark and island hopping tours are the most weather-dependent.
Do you have guides who speak Japanese or Korean?
A Japanese, Korean or Chinese-speaking guide is available as an add-on at PHP 2,000 per guide per tour day, subject to guide availability. Tick it on the booking form or mention it on WhatsApp or LINE when checking availability. English-speaking guides are standard.
Which hotels and areas do you pick up from in Cebu?
Hotel or accommodation pickup is included from Cebu City, Mactan Island (Lapu-Lapu), Mandaue, Talisay and most resort areas, at no extra charge. Enter your hotel name in the booking form. Pickup from farther areas starts earlier, and we tell you the exact time in writing.
Can I request a custom itinerary or combine two tours?
Yes. Add stops from the add-on list on the booking page, or message the team on WhatsApp or LINE with your preferred destinations and dates for a custom route. The shorter Kawasan Falls swimming visit (about 2 hours) can share an Oslob whale-shark day with Moalboal sardine snorkeling; Kawasan canyoneering is longer and should be planned separately from Moalboal.
