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Oslob Whale Shark Encounters: Swim, Snorkel, and Discover Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
4.7
36 Ratings
Oslob
Swim, snorkel, and discover the breathtaking Kawasan Falls Canyoneering in Oslob, Philippines. Get up close to whale sharks, participate in shark feeding, and explore coral reefs.
Swim, snorkel, and discover the breathtaking Kawasan Falls Canyoneering in Oslob, Philippines. Get up close to whale sharks, participate in shark feeding, and explore coral reefs.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Oslob - Experience an up-close encounter with the largest fish species in the world, the whale shark. Be amazed by the view of the gentle giants of the sea as you swim next to them. Take a close look at their beauty, color patterns, and impressive size while keeping a safe distance.
- Kawasan Falls - (CLOSED every 3rd Wednesday of the month due…
- Oslob - Experience an up-close encounter with the largest fish species in the world, the whale shark. Be amazed by the view of the gentle giants of the sea as you swim next to them. Take a close look at their beauty, color patterns, and impressive size while keeping a safe distance.
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Kawasan Falls - (CLOSED every 3rd Wednesday of the month due to government clean-up).
In the afternoon, the exciting canyoneering will begin where you’ll trek, climb, and jump off cliffs, ending at the jaw-dropping Kawasan Falls in Badian. This private tour also includes guides and instructors, free lunch , and all the safety gear you might need for a fun and worry-free day.
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Whale Shark Swimming Experience
- Lunch
- Trained Tour Guide/s
- Private tour or shared tour option available
- Canyoneering gears (life jacket, aqua shoes, and helmet)
- Snorkeling gears (mask & life jacket)
- Oslob swimming fee
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Whale Shark Swimming Experience
- Lunch
- Trained Tour Guide/s
- Private tour or shared tour option available
- Canyoneering gears (life jacket, aqua shoes, and helmet)
- Snorkeling gears (mask & life jacket)
- Oslob swimming fee
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Breakfast
- Insurance
- Breakfast
Additional Information
• Tick off a bucketlist experience: swim and snorkel with whale sharks in the Philippines
• Head to Oslob for a once in a lifetime chance to get up close to real whale sharks
• Participate in shark feeding and explore surrounding coral reefs
• Scramble, climb, jump, rappel and swim through the rugged but scenic cliffs of Badian
• Make a splash as…
• Tick off a bucketlist experience: swim and snorkel with whale sharks in the Philippines
• Head to Oslob for a once in a lifetime chance to get up close to real whale sharks
• Participate in shark feeding and explore surrounding coral reefs
• Scramble, climb, jump, rappel and swim through the rugged but scenic cliffs of Badian
• Make a splash as you brave through jumping off towering cliffs as high as 30 feet!
- If you selected the shared tour option, pick-up time is between 2:00AM-3:00AM
- For private tour option, hotel pickup and drop-off is available within Cebu City, Mactan Island, Lapu-lapu, Moalboal and Oslob area.
- For shared tour option, hotel pick-up and drop-off is only available within Cebu city, Mactan and Lapu-lapu area.
- If your hotel is not available on the list, kindly provide us with the correct name and address of your accommodation on the “notes” section
- Please bring extra swimming clothes, towels and toiletries. There is a changing room when you arrive in Oslob and you can take a shower after your tour in Badian
- Go pro rental in Oslob are available for ₱600-800. You can bring your own SD card and pay the driver the fee on site
- 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
- Zipline is available add on for the canyoneering tour. The additional surcharge for the zipline is 600 pesos per person
- Minimum age to join the canyoneering activity is 7 years old
- Kawasan Canyoneering is CLOSED every 3rd Wednesday of the month due to government clean-up
- In the event that this tour is canceled due to rough weather conditions, customers may opt to reschedule or receive a full refund
Location
Oslob
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(36 Ratings)
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195leisas
Jan 1, 2025
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!
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Paul_t
Dec 14, 2024
Absolutely Freaking Fantastic - The whole experience was outstanding! Our driver, Orwen, arrived to pick us up before our scheduled time. His attention to our every need was fantastic. The employees at Oslob were waiting for us and had everything extremely well coordinated. They were very attentive and even was very well organized. Couldn't be happier with the Oslob experience!
On the other hand. The Kawasan Falls and canyoneering experience was absolutely freaking fantastic. Our guides, Mandu and Raynz were extraordinary people and amazing guides. They took such good care of us it was a very memorable experience. I cannot recommend this experience any more than I already have. Absolutely outstanding!
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983constancel
Dec 13, 2024
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.
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Jenna_p
Nov 24, 2024
Amazing Experience - We had an AMAZING time at Kawasan Canyoneering with Gimuel and Jomar. They took great care of us, made it so much fun, took awesome pictures and videos of us and cheered us on along the way. It was such an incredible experience. I'd definitely be doing this again with those guys.
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Charles_d
Oct 18, 2024
Grand adventure - Supermanning through the zip line was a exciting experience. Experiencing the nature and gorgeous views of kawasan falls was breathtaking made all the better by Tom, a amazing and knowledgeable guide. Swimming with the whale sharks was a magical unforgettable experience
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B3606rn_
Oct 14, 2024
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!
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Nadia_m
Oct 13, 2024
Absolutely one of the best excursions we have done and we travel frequently. - This excursion was absolutely amazing! All guides were helpful and funny! They took time to take pictures for us (30 Gopro videos and 324 photos. Lol! Whale shark swimming and canyoneering well worth the money. Experience was unforgettable!!! I would definitely come back here just to do this again. Something for all here!
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Mint_lntch
Sep 26, 2024
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.
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Scottn949
Dec 14, 2024
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.
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590joshuam
Jan 15, 2025
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.
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