Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Kawasan Falls Swimming Tour
4.5

Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Kawasan Falls Swimming Tour

By Mcrich Travel
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• Head to Oslob for a once in a lifetime chance to get up close to real whale sharks • Tick off a bucketlist experience: swim and snorkel with whale sharks in the Philippines • Participate in shark feeding and explore surrounding coral reefs • Visit the beautiful blue waters of Kawasan Falls, where you can take a relaxing swim in the beautiful waters.
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Ages 8-60
Duration: 12h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Private tour
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Oslob swimming fee
  • Local guide
  • Lunch
  • Kawasan Falls Swimming Tour
  • Entry/Admission - Kawasan Falls
What's not included
  • Breakfast
  • Tips
  • Insurance


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Any hotel in Cebu City, Mandaue, Talamban, Mactan, Lapu-lapu, Talisay and Oslob Area
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Mactan Intl Airport, Philippines
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101045P12

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • Please note that this is a Kawasan Falls Tour. It is a simple tour visit and swimming in the Kawasan Falls..
        • This is not a canyoneering tour that involves jumping in the waterfalls. If you want to do the canyoneering tour, please visit us at Mcrich Travel in Trip Advisor Tours.
        • Hotel pick-up is available in Cebu City, Mactan, Lapu-lapu, Moalboal and Oslob area.
        • If your pick-up and drop-off is different hotel, please bring your luggages and inform your driver the name of your drop-off.
        • Open for all family members and does not include jumping in the waterfalls.
        • Participants are guaranteed a swim with whale sharks
        • Go pro rental in Oslob is available for ₱600-800. You can bring your own SD card and pay the driver the fee on site
        • In the event that this tour is canceled due to rough weather conditions, customers may opt to reschedule or receive a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101045P12

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        ₱8,306.45
        per adult (price varies by group size)
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        • Mcrich Travel
          81
          Badian, Philippines
          Joined in October 2018
        • Passport30066815677
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Must do!
          The way the whale shark swimming is coordinated is crazy. We got there at about 5AM, and didn’t get into the swimming until about 8AM. It was still a cool experience, though! We weren't able to get pictures because we didn’t have a camera bag, so highly recommend taking one. They have sellers there, but I’m not sure how trustworthy those bags are. The guide was extremely nice. The canyoneering was a wild experience. The guide was really nice as well, and had some crazy skills in taking videos for you! We unfortunately only made it half way through the tour because my partner dislocated his shoulder, and we didn’t get to see the end. We did a private tour, and our driver was incredible. He took us to the hospital 4 hours away from where the canyoneering takes place.
          Written January 31, 2025
        • JoshS2262
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Experience!!!
          Amazing day! If you're staying in Mactan or Cebu City you need to do these 2 activities together as the drive there in back was about 7 hours in total. Doing them separately will result in a LOT more time in a van. We stayed in Mactan, and our pick up time was 2am. The whale shark part was truly magical. However, the wait time after arriving there for our slot was about 2 hours. We wish that had been more clearly communicated, so we could grab breakfast and shop for souvenirs. Instead we just sat by the van on very little sleep trying not to get annoyed. But the wait was definetly worth it. The canyoneering was so much fun. The route is gorgeous. Our guide, Merson, was an absolute joy. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. For both activities there are plenty of opportunities to buy food, drinks, and souvenirs, so bring plenty of cash. I can not describe how great the whole day was, and would recommend this to everyone. 9/10!
          Written January 27, 2025
        • Mobile46721920866
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          An amazing experience
          What an amazing day!! You got to be so so close to the whale sharks and swim with them, the wait time for this is long but so so worth it. Then the canyoneering was brilliant. My guide was amazing 3 people to guide and then assisted and made it brilliant. Would 100% recommend. It is hardcore so would need to be fit to get the most out of it
          Written January 25, 2025
        • Jet647853
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing!!!
          This was such a fantastic experience! From booking until pickup, there was clear communication and excellent service from the team. I was amazed that they would pick us up from our hotel and take us around to each location. The whale sharks were phenomenal and a must do experience when in the Philippines! Canyoneering pushed us beyond our limits and the tour guides were exceptional at taking photos and making it an unforgettable experience. I would highly recommend booking a tour to make your trip smooth and hassle-free. We hope to come again soon!
          Written January 20, 2025
        • 590joshuam
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          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Terrible Staff, Left in middle of busy road
          I wish I could give a higher rating, but unfortunately, one element of the experience overshadowed everything else. It’s disappointing because it’s the company’s responsibility to ensure all their staff represent them well. The activity itself was enjoyable. Although the waterfalls were closed due to a government issue, the alternative—snorkeling with turtles and colorful fish—was incredibly calming and memorable. However, there were several frustrations that tarnished the experience. The GoPro provided by the company malfunctioned, so I ended up with no footage of my once-in-a-lifetime encounter with whale sharks. This was a major letdown, but I still might have rated the experience 4 stars if not for the driver. The driver’s behavior completely soured the day. He wasn’t welcoming, helpful, or approachable from the start, but what really brought it down was how he handled the drop-off. I was the second-last to be picked up, so I logically assumed we’d be dropped off in reverse order. Instead, near the end of the journey, the driver suddenly asked if I wanted to get off at a random shopping mall. He claimed it would take 2-3 hours to reach my hotel because of a company policy requiring him to drop off others first, despite my hotel being just 20 minutes away. It felt like an excuse to avoid extra effort. Tired from a long day of travel, I was left with an unpleasant choice: get off in the middle of a busy road and find my own way, or endure another 2-3 hours of driving unnecessarily. I chose to get off, which completely ruined the experience for me. I cannot recommend this company and strongly advise choosing one with better drivers and more customer-focused policies. While the activities were enjoyable, the lack of professionalism and care from the staff made it an experience I wouldn’t repeat with this company.
          Written January 14, 2025
        • 195leisas
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Unforgettable adventure!
          Swimming with whale sharks was surreal - their size and grace left me in awe. The canyoneering at Kawasan Falls was pure adrenaline, with breathtaking jumps, turquoise waters, and stunning cascades at every turn. This combo is a must-do for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike!
          Written January 1, 2025
        • scottn949
          0 contributions
          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          Know before you go
          Pick up super early, like 2am, a road rally south for three hours, like driving 75mph through small villages before they wake in an effort to get there early. Swimming with whalesharks was fun, then another long drive to canyoneering, which was an awesome three hours walking, swimming, and cliff jumping into a beautiful river, afterwards the terrible starts, you gotta get back home.... we had an absolutely terrible driver, Benji, who wouldn't talk to us, the loisy drive home is a SIX hour traffic jam and Benji spent the whole six hours on the cell phone chatting with his family or friends. He could have shared some local knowledge and had some kind of sense of humor, but nope. Inching forward in a six hour traffic jam was not just a one off, it will happen to you too, this country has poor infrastructure and basically no traffic laws. By the time we got back, 8pm, the fun was gone and it was all stress. I have traveled 91 countries and taken as many tours, and the fact that Benji couldn't advise us on our whereabouts was screwed.
          Written December 14, 2024
        • 983constancel
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fun and memorable experience
          Our driver was punctual to pick us up from our hotel to bring us to Oslob. However, the communication could be clearer when we are waiting to board the boat. We were still able to get a good view of the whale sharks and captured videos and photos for memories. Thereafter, we went to canyoneering at Kawasan Falls. We had 1-to-1 guide for each of us, which we had a great experience and the guides were helpful to take quality photos and videos of us. They have also ensured our safety throughout the whole journey. There was also no communication barrier as the guides have a good command in English. We were able to express our concerns and they are able to provide alternative arrangements. Overall, we would recommend to others for this thrilling experience.
          Written December 12, 2024
        • Breanna T
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Such a fun filled day with so many memories captured on camera!
          Canyoneering We had a great time! Gim and John made sure we had the most fun and were so high energy! The guys were so funny and seemed to have just as much fun as us and the footage shows it! John helped my friend with extra assistance to avoid tripping/ slipping whilst Gim captured the whole adventure in my insta 360 camera! He captured better footage than I would have been able to myself and through all the rock slides etc kept the camera safe at all times protecting it with his life! John also brought my phone with us safe in a dry bag and took some awesome photos at Kawasan falls for us too! Snorkeling- turtles/ sardine run The guys made sure we had a great time on our private tour. We weren’t rushed and took things at our own pace and they stayed incredibly patient with us. They did an awesome job helping us get some turtle shots on my camera and pushing my friend under to get some turtle selfies as she was struggling to do so herself. We had the best time! They also captured some incredible sardine footage for us with us swimming through the sardines which looked totally insane! Awesome experience definitely recommended Thanks to Mcrich for making the best day!
          Written November 13, 2024
        • B3606RN_
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Unforgettable experience indeed
          It was indeed an amazing and unforgettable experience for us. Our 2 guides Jhong and Rino were so caring and thoughtful during the whole experience. Rino captured all detailed adventurous moments in our mobile phones and this will always be remembered fondly. Will love to do it again if our health permit. Thumbs up!
          Written October 14, 2024
        • mint_lntch
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Supercool and fun experience!
          The staffs there are very professional and they take care of you on every step there. It's a memorable and super fun activities! Worth every pesos I paid. The only cons there is the shower afterwards. The number of shower rooms is not sufficient compared to the number of people. And the small waterproof bag to keep your phone and money would be great, they have a retail for food in the middle of canyoneering. Please also prepare some extra money, GoPro to rent at oslob is 550 php and this includes the staff on the boat that will go down to take picture and video for you. And for zipline at canyoneering is 600 php. All of them are optional though. You can bring your own GoPro as well or buy waterproof for phone and take a picture by yourself. At canyoneering you can choose to walk 30 40 mins to the first jumping point instead of taking the zipline with 8 mins walk.
          Written September 26, 2024
        • Passenger57308702614
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Speechless Life Experience 🥹
          Sleep deprivation is for sure worth it! The wait for the whale shark wasn't too bad and too long. People were queuing with discipline. The centre opened at 6am while we managed to get on the boat at 630am, really not bad. Whale shark watching is definitely a life experience. It was absolutely beautiful! Whale sharks were swimming in the shallow coast foraging and being fed only in the early morning, thats why the tour must be crazily early. Our boat tourists were again disciplined keeping distance to appreciate this creature. Moving on to the canyoneering, the two guides were absolutely amazing! Very caring and friendly. They tried their best to show the beauty of the landscape and guide us step by step even it's slippery and bumpy. Whole experience was fun and safe. Every jump was fun and encouraging, it was never be pushy or having any negative feeling. Guides would brief before every jump and demonstrated. With additional php60 per person,you could enjoy a zipline experience, so why not? Local captured every memories of the whole experience with additional surprise, a handmade grasshopper! Just thankful for such an unforgettable memory. Highly recommend!!!
          Written September 19, 2024
        • ahhmannduhhhh
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience!
          Driver Eloy was on time to pick me up from my accommodation at 2am. Thank you for driving us the whole day:) We reached Oslob around 5+am where we queued up to get our queue numbers. We managed to snorkel beside the whale sharks around 7.45am. While waiting there are a few food stores where you could have breakfast. Though it was a half an hour session, it was sufficient and it was physically tiring haha. But so worth it! It was also very worth to rent the go pro because there will be a boat driver who will be attached to you at all times and help you take videos:) Go pro rental was 550 for me. Had a good lunch around noon before we headed into Badian for canyoneering. Decided to pay an additional 600 for the zipline, pretty fun and it reduces the walking in time by around half an hour. We had one tour guide each to ensure our safety and help us take photos throughout. Thank you so much Joel:D Really made sure i was safe especially for all my jumps - 2m, 5m, 7m, 10m. It's optional if you want to do the jumps so don't worry. Overall, had a very enjoyable day. Thank you Mcrich travels and team for this:)
          Written September 4, 2024
        • Dublinreviewer2015
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great fun book it & enjoy!
          Lots of fun book it! Communication was excellent too I only booked c. 12 hours in advance. 4.30am start from Cebu our driver Topaz was brilliant he picked us up pronto and was so lovely and helpful throughout the day. The snorkelling trip was first c. 2.5 hours from Cebu and was super with three stops and we saw two turtles. Canyoneering was next c. 30 mins from snorkelling area. The guides were very professional, kind and fun we had one each for the entire duration. Tips are bring good water shoes with decent soles (otherwise you can get at the starting point) and money with you in a waterproof pouch as snacks can be purchased along the way and for guide tips they really deserve it and don’t even expect it. Its c. 3.5 - 4 hours return to Cebu because of traffic.
          Written March 19, 2024
        • fabiomV6438UB
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfectly organised
          Every step of the tour was greatly organised from beginning to end. Contacted me the day before with pickup time, driver's name/phone number and car registration. People where waiting for us at all attractions and the guides at the cannyoneering were fantastic. Very small group and we were really looked after. Highly recommend the operator.
          Written March 16, 2024
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        Gene T
        9 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Family
        Two rather dichotomous views of the experience. Let’s start with the good.

        The whale shark swim is so special. These creatures are amazing up close. And we were really lucky that day - about 7-8 were in the area. Apparently, on some day in November, they only had one whale shark!
        The swim at Kawasan Falls is also very refreshing! The water was chillingly wonderful! We enjoyed swimming against the current and floating in the cool water on a hot day. Guide her is really helpful and warm. Driver was fast, experienced and safe

        Now the bad.
        The travelling time is long. The waiting time for whale shark is long (in spite of us leaving at 3am from Cebu). The return trip was super long (5 hours including jam from Kawasan to Cebu city). Driver Elizer made it better with his entertaining stories and patient nature.
        It will be better to pair your whale shark visit with a visit to the Tumalog falls because that means you are not stuck in that little “street” waiting indeterminately for your number to be called. We were there at 6. We queued for the number and got the number and briefing by 6.45am. Only at 8.45am were we asked to go and get the life jackets for the outing. Bring your own snorkel if you think a snorkel is useful. They only provide life jackets and masks.

        Overall the two experiences are really nice, but the logistics and unknowns make this either a really enjoyable trip or one that is rather draining.
        Written December 27, 2023
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        Andy
        Bangkok, Thailand2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2023 • Solo
        This trip is really​ great, fun, exciting and new for me...My driver (Mr.Jave) and my​ guide (Mr.Jung Jung), they are very​ helpful, good​ service​ mind and​ very​ professional doing there job....
        Written February 14, 2023
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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