- List your property
- Support
- Trips
- Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in





Cebu: Whale Shark Swimming and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 12h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
Overview
- Swim with Oslob's gentle whale sharks on a guided morning session
- Canyoneer through Badian's turquoise canyons with cliff jumps up to ~30 ft
- Helmet, life vest, and aqua shoes provided — guide-led safety throughout
- Round-trip hotel transfers from Cebu City, Mactan, and Lapu-Lapu
- Small shared group with a professional English-speaking guide
Activity location
- Cebu City
- Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Cebu City
- Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines
Check availability
Cebu: Whale Shark Swimming and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour
- 12h
Activity duration is 12 hours 12h - English
What's included, what's not
Inclusions Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off (Cebu City, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu)Inclusions Oslob whale shark watching entrance and swimming feeInclusions Badian canyoneering entrance feeInclusions LunchInclusions Snorkeling mask and life jacketInclusions Canyoneering safety gear (helmet, life vest, aqua shoes)Exclusions BreakfastExclusions InsuranceExclusions Gratuities or tips
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
- Not suitable for: Children under 4 years, People with back problems, Pregnant women
What you can expect
Experience two of South Cebu's most famous adventures in a single day, with round-trip transfers from Cebu and a professional guide throughout.
Your day starts very early — pickup is around 2:00 AM for the roughly 3-hour drive to Oslob, timed so you're there for the morning whale shark viewing. In Oslob you'll get a safety orientation, then enter the water to see whale sharks up close. Please note: Oslob is a busy, well-known site where local boats keep the sharks near shore, and there is usually a wait in line for your boat slot before your ~30-minute in-water session. It's an unforgettable close encounter, but it is a managed, popular attraction rather than a remote wild swim.
After Oslob, drive to Badian for lunch and your canyoneering adventure: trek, swim, and leap through turquoise canyon pools with cliff jumps up to around 30 feet (skippable — your guide will show lower options), all with a helmet, life vest, and aqua shoes provided. Finish with a refreshing swim before the return drive to your hotel.
Ideal for adventurous, reasonably fit travelers who are comfortable with an early start and a full, active day. Not recommended for young children, pregnant travelers, or anyone with back problems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What time does the tour start and how long is it?
Pickup is very early, around 2:00–2:30 AM, and the full day runs approximately 12–15 hours. The early start is needed for the 3-hour drive to Oslob and the morning whale shark viewing.Will there be a wait at Oslob?
Usually, yes. Oslob is one of the Philippines' most popular attractions, so there's often a queue for your boat slot before your roughly 30-minute in-water session. We'd rather set this expectation honestly than surprise you.What is the whale shark experience actually like?
You'll see whale sharks very close from a small boat and in the water. Local boats keep the sharks near shore, and the site can be crowded. It's a remarkable close encounter, but it is a managed, popular attraction rather than a remote wild swim.Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is not included however you can buy one when you arrive in Oslob for around 200-300 php per person.How fit do I need to be, and is it safe?
Canyoneering involves trekking, swimming, and optional cliff jumps up to about 30 feet. All jumps are optional with lower alternatives, and you're provided a helmet, life vest, and aqua shoes with a guide throughout. It's not suitable for young children, pregnant travelers, or those with back problems.What should I bring?
A change of clothes, towel, water shoes, reef-safe sunscreen, a waterproof dry bag, and cash for breakfast, tips, and optional extras like GoPro rental.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Cebu City
- Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Cebu City
- Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines