Oslob whale sharks day trip from Cebu (driver waits)
Private day trip Oslob whale sharks day trip from Cebu (driver waits): $185 sedan, $200 7-seater, $225 van, $320 Premium — per car, the driver waits all day. 270 km, about 12 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
Cebu City or Mactan to Oslob and back in one long day: leave around 4–5 am to reach the whale-shark site in the morning, then Tumalog Falls or Sumilon sandbar, and back in the evening. About 12 hours, 270 km.
- Distance270 km
- Drive time12 h
- Pricefrom $185
Oslob whale sharks day trip from Cebu (driver waits): price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Vios / Honda City or similar | $185 ≈ ₱11,290 | ≈ 93 | ≈ 62 | — | — |
| 7-seat SUV / MPV up to 5 Toyota Innova / Fortuner or similar | $200 ≈ ₱12,200 | ≈ 100 | ≈ 67 | ≈ 50 | — |
| Van (up to 10) up to 10 Toyota HiAce GL Grandia or similar | $225 ≈ ₱13,730 | ≈ 113 | ≈ 75 | ≈ 56 | ≈ 38 |
| Premium van up to 6 Toyota HiAce Super Grandia or similar, up to 6 | $320 ≈ ₱19,520 | ≈ 160 | ≈ 107 | ≈ 80 | ≈ 53 |
no night or weekend surcharge · entrance tickets and boat fees not included.
The road
Coastal highway along the east coast both ways.
Worth stopping
- Oslob whale-shark watching (tickets on site, morning only)
- Tumalog Falls
- Simala church on the way back (optional)
Good to know
- All tickets are paid on site.
- A very early start; the driver waits all day.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls (NLEX, SLEX, CALAX, CCLEX where used), parking
- English-speaking driver
- Meet & greet with a name sign at the airport, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for food or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
PhpRide: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (English is an official language of the Philippines); a Russian-speaking driver is rarely available — ask, and we confirm before you pay
Oslob whale sharks day trip from Cebu (driver waits): questions
How much is an Oslob day trip by private car from Cebu?
$185 for a sedan, $200 for a 7-seater, $225 for a van up to 10 — car and driver for about 12 hours.
Is the whale-shark ticket included?
No, it is paid on site to the local operator.