Water activity

Experience an incredibly unique once in a lifetime experience to swim with whale sharks and go canyoneering in the cliffs of Badian with your professional guide.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 12 - 16 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Tagalog
Pickup included: Pickup is available at any hotel within the Cebu City and Mactan Area.
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Carolina – Portugal

This was so so nice! Pick up in Cebu was exactly as scheduled. Then when we arrived in Oslob, we had to wait 2hours, however they went by fast, as we bought souvenirs and had breakfast. For the whales you only get 30 minutes, but they are packed with action. We had 6 whales swimming that day from 6h-8h:30, and the day before they told us there were 13. The whales went by really close! Then canyoneering was an amazing surprise! Our guide, Jo, was so nice, skilful and always attentive to our every step. He always made sure we had the best photos and videos throughout the whole 4 hours of activity! Truly recommend this tour!

Carolina – Portugal

Stoyan – Bulgaria

We received very special attention from our guide Mack

Stoyan – Bulgaria

Itinerary

9 pickup location options:
Cebu City, Mandaue City, Cordova, Mactan, Apas, Lapu-Lapu City, Talisay, Cebu City, Oslob
Car
(3 hours)
Oslob
Breakfast (30 minutes)
Extra fee
Oslob
Snorkeling, Whale watching (30 minutes)
Badian
Lunch (30 minutes)
Kawasan Falls
Guided tour (3 hours)
Car
(3 hours)
9 drop-off locations:
Oslob, Cebu City, Apas, Cebu City, Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan, Talisay, Cordova

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Swim and snorkel with whale sharks in the Philippines
Scramble, climb, jump and swim through the rugged and scenic cliffs of Badian
Make a splash as you jump off towering cliffs as high as 30 feet

Full description

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime swimming experience with whale sharks. Your guide will take you on a scenic journey from Cebu's East Coast to the town of Oslob to capture a sight of this magnificent fish. Snorkel and swim alongside these gentle giants in their natural habitat. After swimming alongside your new fish friends, you'll arrive at Badian for lunch before your canyoneering adventure. You'll travel to the jump-off point and swim, climb, rappel, and more all over Badian's picturesque cliffs—don't miss an opportunity to jump off cliffs as high as thirty feet. Come down from your heart-pounding jumps with a relaxing swim in the beautiful waters of the beautiful and serene Kawasan Falls. You'll be brought back to your hotel carrying priceless memories and the thrill of adventure in your heart.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in any hotel in Cebu City, Mactan, Lapu-lapu area
Entrance fees to Oslob's whale shark watching and Kawasan canyoneering
Oslob swimming fee
Snorkeling mask
Life jacket
Local guide
Lunch
Canyoneering gear (life jacket, trekking shoes, and helmet)

Insurance
Tips
Fins

Not suitable for

Children under 7 years
Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Change of clothes
Towel

Know before you go

For shared tour option: Hotel pick-up and drop-off is only available within Cebu city, Mactan and Lapu-lapu area
For private tour option: Hotel pickup and drop-off is available within Cebu City, Mactan Island, Lapu-lapu, Moalboal and Oslob area
Estimated return back to your hotel is around 6:00 - 7:00 PM depending on the traffic situations
Please bring your luggages in the car if you have a different drop-off hotel.
Canyoneering is a very extreme sport that includes jumping off cliffs and trekking downstream: all participants of this activity are expected to be in good health before joining the activity.
The minimum age to join the canyoneering activity is 7 years old for safety reasons.
Please note that for the Private Tour option during the whale shark swimming tour, you will have other guests on the boat due to Oslob’s Policy.
Please be informed that due to this peak season, there is an average waiting time for the whale shark swimming for 2-3 hours.

Nearby destinations

Nearby sights

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering