Whale Shark Watching + Sumilon Island Sandbar
- Tan-awan, Oslob, Cebu
- Bangcogon, Oslob, Cebu
- 12 hours
- English
- Hotel Pick up
- Private Group Tour
- 24 hours Free Cancellation
- Available vehicles ➜
Overview
Experience a full day of adventures in Oslob with whale sharks and Sumilon island’s public sand bar.
Sumilon Island is one of the famous attractions of Oslob before whale sharks do. The island is the first marine protected area in the Philippines and has been protected as a marine sanctuary since 1974. Just a 10 minutes boat ride from Bangcogon Oslob mainland, is a beautiful yet small island surrounded by a reef with crystal clear waters, different species of marine life, and just one private resort manage by Bluewater Sumilon island resort.
What's Included
- Exclusive Airconditioned Transportation
- Pick up and drop off in any hotel of selected pick-up location upon booking. Bohol and Dumaguete guest must arrange own transportation going to Oslob port and Liloan port. Different drop off point location after tour may subject to surcharge.
- Local facilitator and guide
- Light breakfast upon arrival in Oslob
- Lunch at Cocina En Acantilado
- Boat ride and life vest
- Mask only (no snorkel tube due to COVID-19, you can bring or rent onsite)
- Snorkeling with the whale sharks for 30 minutes
- Cool down at Tumalog Falls (closed every 2nd Wednesday of the month)
- All entrance fees & snorkeling fees
- Outrigger boat transportation to and from Sumilon island
- Relaxing and snorkeling in Sumilon island sandbar
Not Included
- Motorbike down to and from Tumalog falls
- Tip to the driver and guide (It's customary to leave a tip for the driver and guide service)
Estimated Itinerary
The final pick-up time may change during peak and monsoon seasons on which early pick-up time is required.
- 4:00 AM - Pick up hotel
- 7:00 AM - Arrival in Oslob, light breakfast
- 7:30 AM - Whale shark watching or snorkeling
- 8:30 AM - Cool down at Tumalog Falls (closed every 2nd Wednesday of the month)
- 9:30 AM - Sumilon island sand bar
- 11:00 PM - Back to mainland
- 12:00 PM - Lunch
- 1:00 PM - Depart back to hotel
- 4:00 PM - Estimated return to hotel
What to Expect
Ride a paddle boat
Swim with the gentle giants
Ride an outrigger boat to Sumilon island
Relaxing and snorkeling in a beach
Do sunbathe and take instagrammable photos
Tour Tips
- The best time to experience the shifting sandbar is during low tide, please check the tide forecast when you make a booking.
- Avoid crowds on weekdays and Philippines Holidays
- Bring extra clothes for change and any sun protection
Activity Policy
Unavailable Dates
Sumilon island sandbar is closed every Wednesday of the month which is scheduled for clean up.
Child Rate
- 2 years old below – Free of charge
- 3 years old – Less Php 500 per child
Whale Shark No Sighting Policy
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure time, otherwise will be based on our Terms and Conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can book and pay online by selecting pick up the location first, reservation date, and lastly, the number of persons, then press the book now button to continue in checkout.
We clearly stated that the price per person varies on group size; the displayed price is the cheapest offer for large groups (ex. 12 persons).
Yes, but you must select the farthest pick-up or drop-off location upon booking. Surcharge may be collected depending on the distance or detour. Contact us before booking if you need to clarify surcharge fees.
Clothes for change (optional), comfortable swimwear attire, snorkel tube (optional), and underwater camera (if available).
Yes, but you need to note during the reservation to check if fitted on the car.
Yes, there are underwater cameras for rent onsite for Php 500 on average. We recommend bringing your own memory card or USB for faster transfer of photos and videos.
Yes, you can update us later on your hotel for your pick-up location.
It means we have received your order, and it is already confirmed.
Yes, kindly ask your driver if you need any stopovers on the way to your hotel.
We recommend visiting Oslob during the dry season, the best months are March to May when the sea is very calm.
As much as possible, we do not recommend booking this tour during super peak seasons due to the long queues for whale shark watching that take 2-3 hours of waiting time unless you have a lot of patience. The following seasons are Chinese New Year, Holy Week, All Souls Day, All Saints Day, and Christmas Week to New Year.
Reviews from our previous customers
price per person varies by group size