Whale Sharks & Sumilon Island & kawasan Falls Canyoneering
“6 nights in Cebu, Philippines — Land in Cebu, settle into the Uptown base, and ease in with a walkable heritage tour of the old city.”
6 nights in Cebu, Philippines, mapped out day by day through Uptown, Oslob, Kawasan, Moalboal and Mactan — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 6 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 6 nights
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Harbour apartment, Uptown
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 6 days
- Budget
- €936
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Cebu City Heritage Tour
Check in to the Harbour apartment in UptownVisit Magellan's Cross and Basilica del Santo NiñoExplore Fort San PedroWalk the Colon Street & Heritage of Cebu MonumentSunset dinner of Cebu lechon at a local eatery - 2
Whale Sharks & Sumilon Island
Early 3:30am pickup for the drive to OslobWhale-shark snorkel briefing and swim at dawnBoat transfer to Sumilon Island sandbarSnorkel the Sumilon marine sanctuaryLunch on the island, then return drive to Cebu City - 3
Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Early transfer to Badian, south-west coastGuided canyoneering: jumps, swims and natural slidesReach the turquoise tiers of Kawasan FallsLunch by the riverReturn to Cebu City to rest - 4
Sardine Run Snorkel & Turtles
Drive to Moalboal / Panagsama BeachShore snorkel into the sardine run bait ballSnorkel with resident sea turtlesOptional free-dive at Pescador Island edgeBeachside seafood lunch before returning - 5
Island-Hopping Day
Morning boat departure from MactanSnorkel Nalusuan marine sanctuaryVisit Hilutungan Island reefRelax on Pandanon Island sandbarFresh seafood lunch grilled on the boatReturn by late afternoon - 6
Markets & Departure
Leisurely breakfast near the apartmentSouvenir shopping (dried mangoes, otap, guitars)Coffee at a Cebu specialty caféCheck out and transfer to Mactan-Cebu airportDepart for Amsterdam
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Arrival & Cebu City Heritage Tour
Land in Cebu, settle into the Uptown base, and ease in with a walkable heritage tour of the old city. Check in to the Harbour apartment in Uptown and Visit Magellan's Cross and Basilica del Santo Niño.
- Flights
- €294
- Stay
- €642
- Per night
- €156
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Whale Sharks & Sumilon Island
Pre-dawn drive south for a whale-shark snorkel at Oslob, then a Sumilon Island sandbar day. Early 3:30am pickup for the drive to Oslob and Whale-shark snorkel briefing and swim at dawn.
Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Adrenaline day of cliff jumps, swims and slides through the Kawasan gorge to the turquoise falls. Early transfer to Badian, south-west coast and Guided canyoneering: jumps, swims and natural slides.
Sardine Run Snorkel & Turtles
Snorkel the famous Moalboal sardine run swirling just off the shore, with sea turtles nearby. Drive to Moalboal / Panagsama Beach and Shore snorkel into the sardine run bait ball.
Island-Hopping Day
Full-day island-hopping around Mactan's reefs and sandbars by outrigger boat. Morning boat departure from Mactan and Snorkel Nalusuan marine sanctuary.
Markets & Departure
Relaxed final morning for souvenirs and coffee before heading to the airport. Leisurely breakfast near the apartment and Souvenir shopping (dried mangoes, otap, guitars).
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