Oslob is home to the famous whale shark-watching activity in Cebu. Our Oslob Itinerary for 2 Days highlights our recommended schedule of activities and a breakdown of expenses in Oslob.
Oslob is one of the most popular tourist spots in South Cebu for its whale sharks. However, there is more to Oslob than these gentle giants.
Our Oslob Itinerary includes the following tourist spots and things to do:
- Whale shark watching
- Tumalog Falls
- Sumilon Island
- Cuartel Ruins
- Museo Oslob
By the end of this sample itinerary, you will find out the total budget for this Oslob and Sumilon Island itinerary.
Oslob and Sumilon Island Itinerary for 2 Days
| DAY 1 | ACTIVITY | BUDGET | NOTES |
| 2:00 am | Take a bus to Oslob | 270 PHP | |
| 6:00 am | Whale Shark Watching Orientation | 60 PHP | |
| 6:30 am | Oslob Whale Shark Watching | 500 PHP | Book Oslob Whale Shark Watching Joiner Private Tour |
| 7:00 am | Breakfast | 150 PHP | |
| 8:00 am | Take a habal-habal to Island Front – Bangcogon Resort and Restaurant or any hotel | 40 PHP | |
| 8:30 am | Check in or leave bags at Island Front (jump-off point to Sumilon Island) | 1,500 PHP | |
| 9:00 am | Take a habal-habal to Tumalog Falls | 200 PHP for 2-way transfer + 20 PHP entrance | |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch | 150 PHP | |
| 1:00 pm | Boat to Sumilon Island | ||
| 1:10 pm | Sumilon Island | 1,600 PHP | Get the Bluewater Sumilon Day Pass to ensure your visit to the island. Includes boat transfer and other fees. |
| 3:10 pm | Boat to Island Front | ||
| 3:20 pm | Take a habal-habal to Cuartel Ruins | 40 PHP for 1-way transfer | |
| 3:30 pm | Cuartel Ruins/Museo Oslob | Free | |
| 5:00 pm | Back to hotel | ||
| 6:00 pm | Dinner | 150 PHP |
| DAY 2 | ACTIVITY | BUDGET | NOTES |
| 8:00 | Breakfast | 150 PHP | |
| 9:00 | Check out | ||
| 10:00 am | Bus to Cebu South Bus Terminal | 270 PHP | If you’re heading to Dumaguete or Siquijor, proceed to Bato Port or Liloan Santander Port, respectively. Leave as early as possible. |
| 3:00 pm | Taxi to hotel/airport/pier | 100-300 PHP |
Where to Stay in Oslob, Cebu
Island Front – Bangcogon Resort and Restaurant – Best Budget Accommodation in Oslob
Overall Rating: 8.2/10
Wi-Fi Rating: 9.2/10
Location: Bangcogon, Oslob, Cebu
Nearest Beach: Has private beach access
Pobla Hotel
Overall Rating: 9.1/10
Wi-Fi Rating: 7.8/10
Location: Aragones Street, Oslob, Cebu
Nearest Beach: 3 minutes from Quartel Beach
Billy’s Resort Oslob
Overall Rating: 7.6/10
Wi-Fi Rating: Unrated
Location: Looc, Oslob, Cebu
Nearest Beach: Walking distance to Lagunde Beach and Looc Beach
You can find more accommodations in Oslob.
Trip to Oslob Budget for 2 Days
For this Oslob DIY tour, your budget would come out to 5,250 (~94 USD), including meals, a night’s accommodation, transportation, and tours and activity fees.
Note that you can drastically lower your expenses by sharing with other people. For example, you can share accommodation costs with your friends or choose to stay at cheaper hostels.
South Cebu Itinerary
While we understand that some of us don’t have all the time in the world, we highly recommend spending a couple of more days exploring South Cebu, including Moalboal, Badian, Alegria, Samboan, Oslob, and Sumilon Island.
Our 6D5N South Cebu Itinerary guides you on your schedule of activities and a breakdown of expenses for this trip.
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