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A whale shark gliding past snorkellers in the shallow waters off Oslob
PHILIPPINES TOUR PACKAGE

6 Days / 5 Nights Manila, Cebu & Oslob Whale Shark Tour

One night longer than the standard Manila-Cebu-Oslob pairing, this version gives Cebu three nights instead of two, so the half-day city tour is no longer squeezed into the same afternoon as the flight in — useful for agents whose clients prefer to arrive, settle, and sightsee the next day.

Duration6 days / 5 nights
RouteManila 2N – Cebu 3N
Best forWildlife and nature travelers who prefer a less rushed arrival day in Cebu
DepartureDaily, private or SIC basis

Package overview

The Manila portion follows the same pattern as other tours in this range: a full day of city sightseeing before the domestic flight to Cebu. What sets this itinerary apart is the extra Cebu night — the half-day Cebu city tour gets its own day rather than being tacked onto the arrival afternoon, and the Oslob whale shark watching and Kawasan Falls excursion follows on a separate day after that.

It's a better fit than the shorter version for clients who don't want a same-day flight-plus-sightseeing schedule, or for groups arriving on a later flight where a rushed city tour on arrival day isn't practical.

Trip highlights

  • Full-day Manila sightseeing from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • Domestic flight from Manila to Cebu
  • A standalone half-day Cebu city tour, not combined with the arrival day
  • Oslob whale shark watching, snorkelling alongside whale sharks in shallow coastal waters
  • Kawasan Falls, visited on the same day as the Oslob excursion
  • Three nights in Cebu rather than the usual two

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Manila

Arrival in Manila and transfer to the hotel, with the rest of the day free before the city sightseeing begins.

Day 2: Full-day Manila sightseeing (9:00 am to 7:00 pm)

A full day of Manila sightseeing from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, covering the capital's main city and heritage landmarks ahead of the flight to Cebu the next morning.

Day 3: Domestic flight to Cebu

A domestic flight to Cebu, with the rest of the day free to settle into the hotel ahead of the city tour.

Day 4: Cebu half-day city tour

A half-day tour of Cebu, taking in the city's Spanish-era core and historic landmarks — set as its own day rather than combined with the arrival, so there's no rush after the flight in.

Day 5: Oslob whale shark watching and Kawasan Falls

A full-day excursion combining Oslob's whale shark watching, where clients snorkel alongside whale sharks in shallow water close to shore, with a visit to Kawasan Falls. It's the trip's headline day and the reason most clients choose this route.

Day 6: Departure from Cebu

Free time until transfer to the airport for departure from Cebu.

What's included

  • 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Manila
  • 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Cebu
  • Daily Hotel Breakfast
  • All Tour & Transfer Pvt Basis
  • Local Tours and Activities: As Per Itinerary
  • Applicable Entrance Fees As Per Itinerary

Not included

  • Airfare from the country of origin
  • Domestic Airfare (if any)
  • All personal incidental expenses
  • Other services not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Tipping’s (Driver/Guide/Boatmen)
  • Others Entry Fees Paid By Guest
  • Terminal
  • Travel Insurance with Covid-19 Coverage (if required)
  • HOME
  • PROFILE
  • THAILAND
  • VIETNAM
  • INDONESIA
  • CAMBODIA
  • LAOS
  • PHILIPPINES
  • Bangkok
  • Phuket
  • Pattaya
  • Hua Hin
  • Krabi
  • Chiang Mai
  • Koh Samui
  • Ha Noi
  • Ho Chi Minh City
  • Da Nang
  • Ha Long Bay
  • Sa Pa
  • Mui Ne
  • Nha Trang
  • Phu Quoc
  • Da Lat
  • Hoi An
  • Hue
  • INDONESIA
  • Phnom Penh
  • Siem Reap
  • LAOS
  • INDIA
  • BLOG
  • SERVICES
  • REACH US

Hotels used

Destination3 Star Hotel4 Star Hotel5 Star Hotel
ManilaSt. Giles / similarCoro Hotel / similarThe Manila Hotel / similar
CebuOne Central / similarBAI Hotel / similarJPark Island Resort & Waterpark Mactan / similar

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Visa requirements, payment terms and cancellation rules for this destination are set out on our [Philippines travel information page](philippines/travel-information).

Rates are quoted on request for your dates, party size and hotel category. Send us the itinerary reference and we will come back with a net B2B quotation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does this tour end in Cebu or fly back to Manila first?
The tour ends with departure directly from Cebu, so onward or international flights should be booked out of Cebu rather than Manila.
Are the Manila-Cebu domestic flight and return not included?
Domestic flights are quoted separately and should be added to the package price when confirming with clients.
How is this different from the shorter five-day Manila-Cebu-Oslob tour?
This version adds one extra Cebu night, so the half-day city tour has its own day instead of being combined with the arrival afternoon.
Is whale shark watching guaranteed at Oslob?
Sightings are very likely year-round given how the Oslob feeding area operates, but wildlife encounters can't be promised on any specific date.
What's the best season to book this tour?
Oslob operates year-round, but the November-to-May dry season generally offers calmer seas and easier snorkelling conditions for both Oslob and Kawasan Falls.

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