Cebu Ocean Park + City & Uphill Tour
Private Tour · Cebu
Cebu Ocean Park +
City & Uphill Tour
Tour Highlights Gallery
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Cebu Heritage Sites
Cebu Heritage Sites
Cebu Heritage Sites
Itinerary
All times are estimates — subject to traffic, sea conditions, and your hotel location.
06:00 AM
Hotel Pick-up & drive up to Busay mountain range
07:00 AM
Sirao Flower Garden ("Little Amsterdam of Cebu")
celosia flower fields, windmill structures & terraced gardens
08:30 AM
Tops Lookout
360° panoramic view of Cebu City, Mactan Island & sea
09:30 AM
Temple of Leah ("Taj Mahal of Cebu")
Roman-style marble temple with sweeping city views
11:00 AM
Taoist Temple
hilltop temple reflecting Chinese heritage & dragon stairway
12:30 PM
Buffet Lunch with drinks at city restaurant (Filipino & international favorites)
01:30 PM
Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño & Magellan's Cross historic site tour
03:00 PM
Cebu Ocean Park
70m underwater tunnel, sharks, rays, turtles & interactive exhibits
06:00 PM
Estimated drop-off at hotel or preferred Cebu/Mactan location
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes (lots of walking, uphill slopes, paved paths)
Light, breathable clothes + modest cover-up (shawl/scarf) for Sto. Niño Church
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses for open-air hill sites
Reusable water bottle
Camera / smartphone (no flash near animals or inside churches/exhibits)
Small backpack
Cash (for souvenirs, extra snacks, optional Ocean Park add-ons)
Light jacket (cooler up in Busay)
Umbrella or raincoat (sudden mountain rain possible)
Important Notes
Special Notice Sto. Niño Church dress code strictly enforced: shoulders & knees must be covered. Cebu Ocean Park entry closes earlier than park closing time.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
7+ Days Before Tour
Full refund or free reschedule
3–6 Days Before Tour
50% refund or free reschedule
Less than 3 Days / No‑show
No refund
Weather & Sea Conditions — The tour proceeds rain or shine. If suspended due to safety/coast guard warnings, you may reschedule or receive a full refund.
Rescheduling — Changes are allowed at least 24 hours in advance, subject to vehicle and guide availability.
Group Size Changes — Adjustments to the number of guests must be notified 48 hours prior to confirm transport and meals.
• Reservation: Secure your slot with a 50% downpayment upon booking; settle the remaining 50% balance upon pick-up or anytime during the tour.
• Confirmation: Bookings are only confirmed once we receive and verify proof of payment.
• Accepted Methods & Fees:
• 📲 GCash, Maya, Alipay, WeChat Pay — +2% service fee
• 🧾 PayPal — fees follow live PayPal transfer rates
• Western Union
• 🏦 BDO, Metrobank deposit/transfer — no extra fees (sender pays inter-bank charges if applicable)
• Verification: Send proof of payment to 📩 jpotravel21@gmail.com / Viber / WhatsApp. We will issue your official Travel Voucher + Booking Confirmation within 24 hours.
• Confirmation: Bookings are only confirmed once we receive and verify proof of payment.
• Accepted Methods & Fees:
• 📲 GCash, Maya, Alipay, WeChat Pay — +2% service fee
• 🧾 PayPal — fees follow live PayPal transfer rates
• Western Union
• 🏦 BDO, Metrobank deposit/transfer — no extra fees (sender pays inter-bank charges if applicable)
• Verification: Send proof of payment to 📩 jpotravel21@gmail.com / Viber / WhatsApp. We will issue your official Travel Voucher + Booking Confirmation within 24 hours.
• Under 3 years old: Free of charge; not counted in official headcount or seat allocation.
• 3 years old: Php 500 less than the regular adult rate per child.
• 4 years old & above: Full adult rate applies.
• 3 years old: Php 500 less than the regular adult rate per child.
• 4 years old & above: Full adult rate applies.
Whale sharks are wild, free-roaming animals — sightings are never guaranteed. Tours may also be delayed, rerouted, or suspended due to rough seas, bad weather, or safety orders from the coast guard/authorities beyond our control.
If no whale sharks are sighted or the activity is cancelled for these reasons:
• Rescheduling: We offer free rescheduling or an alternative activity of similar value when available.
• Non-refundable costs: No refund applies for already incurred costs such as land/boat transport, fuel, permits, and guide fees.
• Unused portion: Partial refund or travel credit may be arranged only for fully unused portions of the tour.
If no whale sharks are sighted or the activity is cancelled for these reasons:
• Rescheduling: We offer free rescheduling or an alternative activity of similar value when available.
• Non-refundable costs: No refund applies for already incurred costs such as land/boat transport, fuel, permits, and guide fees.
• Unused portion: Partial refund or travel credit may be arranged only for fully unused portions of the tour.
• Tour Type: Fully private; pace and order are adjustable with guide agreement.
• Weather Safety: Light rain proceeds; unsafe seas or storms will trigger reschedule or full refund. No partial refund applies mid-tour.
• Liability: The operator is not liable for delays from weather, road/ferry closures, personal injury, or lost items. A safety waiver must be signed before Badian canyoneering.
• Weather Safety: Light rain proceeds; unsafe seas or storms will trigger reschedule or full refund. No partial refund applies mid-tour.
• Liability: The operator is not liable for delays from weather, road/ferry closures, personal injury, or lost items. A safety waiver must be signed before Badian canyoneering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — buffet lunch with drinks included. Serves Filipino favorites plus some international options. Vegetarian/allergy diets can be arranged if told in advance.
~2.5–3 hours — enough to walk all zones, see shows, and take photos.
Yes — fully private tour; tell your guide your preference.
General admission is fully included. Animal interactions, feeding, rides or special exhibits are optional and paid separately.
Yes — mostly flat walking, no climbing required.
Yes — within Cebu/Mactan area only; inform us in advance.
Waiting time over 15 minutes may be charged; please be ready at lobby on time.
Yes — but no flash inside Ocean Park, churches or temples.
No — everything listed in inclusions is fully covered. Only personal purchases are extra.
