A Cebu, Philippines Itinerary You Should Experience

Do you crave an exhilarating adventure? A chance to commune with nature? Or simply in desperate need of "vitamin sea"? Then Cebu is the place that you're looking for ... and more. 

 

Cebu is a province of the Philippines, in the country's Central Visayas region, comprising the main Cebu Island and more than 150 smaller surrounding islands. Its city is a culmination of metropolitan life and natural beauty while its province offers a wide array of thrilling sites and experiences that will surely leave a fond mark in your heart forever. 

 

In this itinerary, we will focus more on Cebu's best appeal-- charming you with natural sites town after town. 

 

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Oslob Whale Shark Watching

2-3 hours away from Cebu Cebu, lies Tan-awan, Oslob where you can observe or swim with the whale sharks. As scary as it may sound, whale sharks are actually very peaceful creatures despite being the largest species of fish in the ocean. You have the chance of observing them from a boat or actually jumping into the water to get a closer look. There is an orientation class before the said watching activity to avoid harming the whale sharks and also applying proper precautions. 

 

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Sumilon Island Sandbar

Just one boat ride away from Oslob, Sumilon Island can be found. Famous for its pristine waters and white sand beach with a sandbar, some might consider it a paradise. This island only has one resort.

 

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Alegria, Badian Canyoneering Adventure

 This is where it becomes thrilling. 2 hours away from Oslob are the towns of Alegria and Badian where the canyoneering adventure follows. After meeting and briefing with your guides, you will ride a motorcycle going to the starting point which is located in a mountainous area then you will be hiking going downstream to the river. You will explore the canyons following the path of the river. Here you will get to experience cliff diving, swimming, trekking, natural water slides until you reach the endpoint which is Kawasan Falls. This adventure usually takes 2-4 hours depending on your adventure package. 

 

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Kawasan Falls

After the exhausting yet beautiful hike, you will arrive in the breathtaking view of Kawasan Falls which is a trio of picturesque waterfalls into natural swimming pools & lagoons. Here, you can eat your lunch in the restaurant beside it and you can also experience the natural water massage from the falls. Kawasan is known for its light blue waters. 

 

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Osmeña Peak Hiking

If you still have the energy, or you might look a mountain hike the following days, you can ride a motorcycle for an hour or two going to the highest mountain in Cebu. Osmeña Peak is its highest point which can be reached after hiking. Cebu's highest point is made up of multiple jagged hills grouped together that overlook and stretch as far as the  Badian shorelines.