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The 15 Best Sumilon Island Day Trips in Cebu

27 tours  ·  from $81

A sandbar that moves with the season off the southern tip of Cebu, usually bolted onto an Oslob morning. These 15 compare the boat, the island fee and how much time you actually get on the sand.

Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines - Tumalog Falls, a short and refreshing stop
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Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines

1.Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · from $164Our pick

Start before dawn with a whale shark swim in Oslob, then visit Tumalog Falls and Sumilon Sandbar before snorkeling near Pescador Island, Moalboal’s sardines, and sea turtles. Private transport, guides, meals, towels, boats, and entrance fees are included. Expect a packed day with several hours on the road.

“The excursions were well planned and organised. We travelled as a group of 10 including 1 younger child and several teens. Everyone one of us had an amazing time, the Whale Shark experience was unreal. Everyone we met was lovely and helpful, from our driver, to the boat drivers, the catering assistants but especially our tour guide Ruby who was so lovely, giving us the info we needed but also guarding our belongings throughout the day. Every aspect was brilliant, Whale Sharks, sardine run and snorkelling with the turtles. Can cannot recommend this excursion enough.”

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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls - Tumalog Falls, a short stop with a practical catch
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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

2.Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · from $200

Start around 4 a.m. for a private drive to Oslob, a 30-minute whale shark encounter, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, and Kawasan Falls. Breakfast, lunch, towels, fees, and local guides are included. Guides such as Glaiza, Paula, and Wilson have earned praise for careful timing and friendly help.

“It is too much in one day starting at 3:30am, mainly because the roads and logistics are not good. The whale shark and sumilon activity is very busy and the catarats are too far away from there. But the worse was that there is not a decent toilet with running water in any of the locations, really disgusting.”

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Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort and Lunch - Entering the water with Oslob’s whale sharks
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Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort and Lunch

3.Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $124Top rated

Start before sunrise from Marigondon for an Oslob whale shark encounter, then visit Sumilon Island’s white sand beach and clear water. Your small group, capped at 12, gets a Japanese-speaking guide, breakfast, snorkeling gear, water, and photos. Lunch at the beach resort costs about 500 to 600 PHP extra.

“I am satisfied with my travel because it was a lot of fun. I believe that it is an unforgettable experience for me.”

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Cebu: Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls - The three-hour ride south to Oslob
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Cebu: Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls

4.Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 77 reviews · 14 hours · from $108

Spend 14 hours exploring southern Cebu by air-conditioned van, with a whale shark encounter in Oslob, Tumalog Falls, and Sumilon Island’s sandbar. English-speaking guides, boat transport, snorkel gear, entry fees, and water are included. Lunch is not included, so bring cash.

“nobody turned up so at 4am I was left stranded”

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Oslob: Whaleshark Watching, Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Island - The 2:00 AM departure from Cebu
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Oslob: Whaleshark Watching, Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Island

5.Whaleshark Watching, Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 61 reviews · 1 day · from $103

Start before dawn for a whale shark encounter in Oslob, then visit Tumalog Falls and Sumilon Island. Your private air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver, boat rides, gear, entrance fees, and environmental fees are included. Guides such as Clinton, Romel, and Weng Weng are praised for smooth timing and helpful local advice.

“It was amazing seeing the whale sharks. Tumalog Falls was amazing to see & swim in with the fishpond. Sumilon Island had plenty of wonderful colorful fishes to see. Our guide, Weng Weng, was attentive & was able to get us good pictorial views. He also went far & beyond helping us in time of need! Thank you Weng! We enjoyed your company & conversations😄”

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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar - Swimming Near Oslob’s Whale Sharks
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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar

6.Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $115

Leave Cebu or Mactan at 3 a.m. for Oslob’s whale shark encounter, Tumalog Falls, and Sumilon Sandbar. Your small group, capped at 12, gets transport, gear, towels, water, insurance, and a guide such as Reggie. Expect a full 15-hour day with a very early start.

“Overall we had a great experience. All three activities were fantastic and we really enjoyed them all. Our guide and driver Reggie was very helpful and all staff were friendly. We particularly enjoyed Sumilon island and was better than we expected.”

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Whale Shark Encounter & Sumilon Sandbar & Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls - The 3:30 a.m. ride south from Cebu
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Whale Shark Encounter & Sumilon Sandbar & Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

7.Whale Shark Encounter & Sumilon Sandbar & Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $200

Start at 3:30 a.m. for a private southern Cebu adventure with whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, and Kawasan Falls. Guides such as Jayr, Noel, Cheryl, and Albert are known for careful help. Breakfast, lunch, transport, towels, and canyoneering gear are included.

“Absolutely worth every single cent and more; Obet and Edna were absolutely amazing and made sure to make our experience great. It's a really early pick up time at 3.30am with another 3 hour drive but the experiences that follow are absolutely worth it. Swimming with the whale sharks is a once in a lifetime kind of experience and my partner and I still think back in disbelief that we got to do that! The following activities at the falls and Canyoneering were also absolutely breathtaking. Had one of the best days we've had in terms of activities and the team really made it stood out! Highly recommend.”

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Oslob: Whaleshark Watching, Sumilon Island & Monkey Viewing - Whale sharks at Oslob: thrilling, crowded, and not fully natural
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Oslob: Whaleshark Watching, Sumilon Island & Monkey Viewing

8.Whaleshark Watching, Sumilon Island & Monkey Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 27 reviews · 1 day · from $81Best value

Start early from Cebu with an English-speaking driver such as Rey, then swim or watch from a boat near Oslob whale sharks, visit Tumalog Falls, relax at Sumilon Island, and finish with monkeys and Oslob Cuartel. Expect a long day, possible waits, and extra costs for some activities.

“⸻ Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this tour provider. We booked four tickets for the whale shark activity in Oslob, Cebu. We did not see any whale sharks, and while the provider refunded 1,000 PHP per ticket, he only refunded three tickets instead of four. The remaining 1,000 PHP was not returned, even though I had informed him in advance that one of the participants became sick. This feels unfair and unprofessional. I did not cancel the tour, and since the main activity (seeing the whale sharks) did not happen, keeping part of the money is not justified. Transparency and fairness are essential in tourism, especially when guests rely on the…”

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Cebu: Whaleshark Encounter, Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar - The early ride to Oslob
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Cebu: Whaleshark Encounter, Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar

9.Whaleshark Encounter, Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $126

Start early with a shared whale shark swim in Oslob, then continue by boat to Sumilon Island for swimming and snorkeling before visiting Tumalog Falls. Your private vehicle, local guide, entrance fees, and hotel pickup are included. Guides such as Jave, Raul, and Gabriel are praised for careful, friendly service.

“All activities were so cool and so worth it. Our guides were really funny and helpful. Everyone makes sure you are safe and having a good time :) Our driver Guille was so accommodating and is a really good driver. He is really friendly to the other guides since they’ve known each other for so long. This experience was super worth it!”

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Whale Shark Watching and Sumilon Sandbar Private Tour Package - Sumilon Sandbar: the calm finish
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Whale Shark Watching and Sumilon Sandbar Private Tour Package

10.Whale Shark Watching and Sumilon Sandbar Private Tour Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $133

Start at 3:30 a.m. for Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Sumilon Sandbar. Your private vehicle, guide, breakfast, lunch, towel, life jacket, and boat transfer are covered. Guides such as Ruby, Robbie, and Paula have earned praise for keeping the long day calm and well organized.

“We had a blast , the whole experience was excellent , my first time using viator tour services highly recommended”

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Oslob Whale Shark Private Tour with Sumilon & Tumalog Falls - Meeting the whale sharks off Oslob
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Oslob Whale Shark Private Tour with Sumilon & Tumalog Falls

11.Oslob Whale Shark Private Tour with Sumilon & Tumalog Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $198

Start at 3:00 am for a private Cebu tour covering Oslob whale sharks, Sumilon Island, Tumalog Falls, and the Ruins of Oslob. Your guide handles transport, entry fees, and snorkeling gear, while you should prepare for a long day, early start, and possible pickup delays.

“Review We waited 50 minutes to get picked up. We should have a more of precise time when this will occur (previous tours give exact time even with multiple pick up times). Van is extremely cramped and barely any space for legs unless yRead more”

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Cebu: Sumilon Sand Bar, Whale Sharks & Sardines Snorkeling - The pre-dawn road to Oslob
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Cebu: Sumilon Sand Bar, Whale Sharks & Sardines Snorkeling

12.Sumilon Sand Bar, Whale Sharks & Sardines Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 14 hours · from $126

Start before dawn for Oslob whale sharks, then visit Sumilon Sand Bar and finish with sardines and possible turtle sightings in Moalboal. This private 14-hour tour includes hotel transfers, guides, boats, entrance fees, and Moalboal snorkeling gear. Breakfast, lunch, fins, and Sumilon gear cost extra.

“Na filipínské poměry velmi dobře zorganizované, zejména plavání se žraloky, opravdu je zde velké množství turistů a opravdu je dobré stsrtovat co nejdříve ( my jsme jeli ve 2 hod ráno). Díky tomu jsme vše stihli a užlili jsme si i ostatní aktivity. Všichni organizátoři a průvodci jsou velmi milí a dělají svoji práci výborně”

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour - Meeting Oslob’s whale sharks
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour

13.Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 11 hours · from $94

Start between 2 and 3 AM for an English-guided Cebu day trip to swim with Oslob whale sharks, visit Sumilon Sandbar, Tumalog Falls, Simala Church, Cuartel ruins, and Carcar. Hotel pickup, fees, boats, and the final drop-off at SM City Cebu are included, but food is not.

“Discreta, non eravamo in mare aperto ma attaccati alla costa , tutti ammassati con delle barchette e che richiamavano con de cibo gli squali balena. Come essere ad uno zoo e partecipare allo spettacolo costruito”

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Cebu: Oslob Whaleshark Scuba Diving & Sumilon Sanctuary - Breakfast and the short boat transfer
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Cebu: Oslob Whaleshark Scuba Diving & Sumilon Sanctuary

14.Oslob Whaleshark Scuba Diving & Sumilon Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $251

Spend about eight hours with hotel pickup, a one-hour whale shark scuba session in Oslob, breakfast, and a second underwater session at Sumilon Sanctuary. An English-speaking team handles transport and equipment. Driver Jave has earned special praise for safe bag storage and helpful local advice.

“Did this tour yesterday, got picked up from my hotel which was helpful. everyone organising the tour/driving and the dive shops used where very friendly. definitely recommend. Saw whale sharks, turtles and a couple of smaller reef sharks and marine life. Thanks guys :)”

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Oslob: Whale Shark Tour with Sumilon & Moalboal Snorkeling - The 2:00 AM pickup and ride to Oslob
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Oslob: Whale Shark Tour with Sumilon & Moalboal Snorkeling

15.Whale Shark Tour with Sumilon & Moalboal Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $81

Start with a 2:00 to 3:00 AM hotel pickup, then swim near Oslob whale sharks, visit Sumilon Island, and snorkel with sardines and possible sea turtles in Moalboal. Private transport, lunch, boat transfers, entrance fees, and gear are included, but long waits and crowds can shape the day.

“Merci beaucoup pour cette superbe journée, on s'est vraiment amusées et passé un moment inoubliable !! Sans aucune hésitation je recommande cette activité 👌 Certes une journée intense mais ça vaut tellement le coup, n'hésitez pas vous en aurez plein les yeux 🙃”

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