Oslob Itinerary 2025: 2D1N Itinerary and Budget (Whale Shark Watching, Sumilon Island, Tumalog Falls)

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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