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Cebu OK Travel
Private Philippine Tours

Water Adventure
A private early-morning trip from Cebu or Mactan to Oslob for whale shark snorkeling, with flexible side trips and hotel pickup.
Oslob Whale Shark Private Tour from Cebu is a 10 to 12 hours private tour with hotel pickup from Cebu City, Mandaue, Mactan, starting from PHP 5,250/person (based on 4 paying guests). Activity level: Easy water activity. Your group travels exclusively — no shared vehicle, no shared guide.
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Tour packages
Private Cebu or Mactan pickup, Oslob registration assistance, whale shark viewing or snorkeling, breakfast stop, and return transfer.
From PHP 5,250 per person for 4 guestsBest for guests who want the classic whale shark experience with a simpler schedule.
Add-ons
Start from the base tour and add what you want. Prices are per person unless marked flat, and the total updates as you pick. 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 booking page.
Quick viewing stop at Tumalog Falls near Oslob when the falls are open. The falls are closed on the third Wednesday of each month. Entrance is PHP 200 per person.
PHP 200 per personShared (joiner) boat to the Sumilon sandbar and sanctuary snorkeling after Oslob, when sea conditions and local rules allow. Sumilon Island is closed on the third Wednesday of each month.
PHP 850 per personSame Sumilon visit on a private boat for your group only. Sumilon Island is closed on the third Wednesday of each month.
PHP 1,800 per personCanyoneering through the Kawasan gorge after the whale sharks, with guide and safety gear. Adds a long day, so the pickup stays early. Kawasan Falls is closed on the third Wednesday of each month. Cannot be combined with the Moalboal stop on the same day.
PHP 2,200 per personOptional zipline at Kawasan, added to the canyoneering. Only available together with Kawasan Falls canyoneering. Kawasan Falls is closed on the third Wednesday of each month.
PHP 650 per personSwim at the Kawasan Falls pools after the whale sharks, without the canyoneering. Kawasan Falls is closed on the third Wednesday of each month. Cannot be combined with the Moalboal stop on the same day.
PHP 600 per personSnorkel the Moalboal sardine school and sea turtles on the way back. Cannot be combined with a Kawasan stop on the same day.
PHP 600 per personStop at Mantayupan Falls in Barili on the way back to Cebu. Only available when a Moalboal or Kawasan activity is also in your day.
PHP 800 per personShort sightseeing stop at Aguinid Falls in southern Cebu on the route. Only available when a Moalboal or Kawasan activity is also in your day.
PHP 800 per personShort sightseeing stop at Da-o Falls in southern Cebu on the route. Only available when a Moalboal or Kawasan activity is also in your day.
PHP 800 per personShort sightseeing stop at Inambakan Falls in southern Cebu on the route. Only available when a Moalboal or Kawasan activity is also in your day.
PHP 800 per personSunrise-to-morning viewpoint hike at Osmeña Peak after the whale sharks. Only available on days with Oslob activities only, because it is on the route back to the city. Not combined with Kawasan or Moalboal stops.
PHP 1,500 per personVisit Simala Shrine on the way back. Only available on days with Oslob activities only, because it is on the route back to the city. Not combined with Kawasan or Moalboal stops.
PHP 1,000 per personTry scuba for the first time with a certified instructor, arranged with the local dive operator. No experience needed. Price is per person and covers the guided dive and equipment.
PHP 2,500 per personGear and photos: GoPro rental or photo assistance PHP 650 flat, Professional underwater photography Custom quote, Fins rental PHP 200 per person, Water shoes rental PHP 200 per person, Extra towels PHP 100 per person.
Itinerary
This 10 to 12 hours private tour departs from Cebu City, Mandaue, Mactan. Times below are samples — the exact schedule is confirmed in your written quote before tour day.
Pickup from your hotel or agreed pickup location. We confirm your exact pickup time once we have your location. Hotel breakfast is usually 6 AM, after this pickup, so ask for a packed breakfast the night before and eat it in the car or on arrival.
Arrive in Oslob, registration, briefing, and queue assistance.
Whale shark snorkeling on the shared Oslob boat. The session is usually about 30 minutes.
Breakfast stop at your own cost.
Optional add-ons by your final route: Tumalog Falls viewing (closed on the third Wednesday of each month), Sumilon sandbar and sanctuary snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, or Moalboal snorkeling. Osmeña Peak and Simala Church are available only on days with Oslob activities only.
Estimated drop-off at your hotel or agreed location.
The following is included in the standard Oslob Whale Shark Private Tour from Cebu package. Final inclusions and any add-ons are confirmed in your written quote before payment.
Traveler reviews
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A big thank you to Kendi for his kindness, valuable advice, and thoughtful gestures. We wholeheartedly recommend this guide for a customized tour of Cebu Island (snorkeling, City tour...) He'll know just how to guide you!
Custom Cebu TourWe had such a wonderful experience! Our guide was so much fun, very friendly, and an excellent storyteller. He made us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole trip, and we felt like we were in good hands. There were quite a few bumpy roads along the way, but our driver was very skilled and drove safely and smoothly. We also really appreciated all the thoughtful touches, such as having water available for us.
JIRA, the tour guide, and the driver were very nice.
We booked a private tour of Bohol, and it was a wonderful day. Our guide, Mayan, was very kind and adjusted to my elderly mother's pace. She was also attentive to our photography needs, allowing us to take many great pictures.
Bohol CountrysideKendi and his partner were great. They took care of us and we didn't have to worry about a single thing.
Booking questions
Choose add-ons on the booking page and the total updates as you pick. Tumalog Falls Viewing PHP 200 per person, Sumilon Sandbar and Sanctuary Snorkeling PHP 850 per person, Sumilon Sandbar and Sanctuary Snorkeling (private boat) PHP 1,800 per person, Kawasan Falls canyoneering PHP 2,200 per person, Kawasan Falls zipline PHP 650 per person, Kawasan Falls swimming PHP 600 per person, Moalboal sardine run and turtles PHP 600 per person, Mantayupan 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.
No. The Oslob local government manages the whale shark boats and does not allow private boats, so the boat is shared with other guests. This is the same for every operator. Your vehicle, driver and guide are private to your group.
Pickup is 3:00 AM in Cebu City and 2:30 AM from outside the city, such as Mactan or Mandaue. The early start gets you to the whale sharks in the morning.
You can add one of them, not both, because the day would run too long. Kawasan Falls swimming or canyoneering, or Moalboal sardines and turtles, fit after the whale sharks. If you want Moalboal first, the whale sharks move to another morning or into a plan with an overnight stay near Oslob.
Oslob Whale Shark Private Tour from Cebu takes approximately 10 to 12 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.
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.
Oslob Whale Shark Private Tour from Cebu is arranged as a private tour with your own vehicle and guide. Boat or activity queues may be shared only where local operators require it — never your transport.
Nothing is paid until availability is confirmed in writing. A reservation fee of PHP 500 per guest per tour day (up to PHP 5,000 per booking) then secures the booking and is deducted from the final tour payment. The balance is settled on activity day.
Free cancellation and free rescheduling are available up to 24 hours before the activity. Late cancellations or no-shows may incur supplier costs already reserved for your group.
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.
Hotel or accommodation pickup is included. Enter your hotel name or meeting point in the booking form. The exact pickup time is confirmed by staff after availability is checked.
Oslob Whale Shark Private Tour from Cebu starts from PHP 5,250/person (based on 4 paying guests) per person. Final price depends on your exact date, guest count, pickup area, local fees, and any optional add-ons. A written quote is sent before any payment.
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.
Sun protection, comfortable clothes, a change of clothes if swimming, reef-safe sunscreen for water activities, and any personal medications. Full packing details are sent in your confirmation.
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.
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.
Hotel or accommodation pickup is arranged from Cebu City, Mactan Island (Lapu-Lapu), Mandaue, and most resort areas. Enter your hotel name in the booking form and pickup time is confirmed in the written quote. Remote areas may have an adjusted pickup time.
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. Some stops cannot share one day, for example Kawasan and Moalboal on an Oslob day, and we plan a second day for them.