The two-and-a-half-hour drive from Cebu City to Moalboal is the first part of this day tour package. You get a boat ride to Moalboal for Pescador Island hopping in the morning. You may discover the amazing beauty of the undersea world via the Pescador island-hopping tour. You get to see the stunning fish and corals in a variety of colors. Also, snorkeling with turtles and sardines is a plus of the Pescador Island hopping trip. Mantayupan Falls offers a tranquil escape, perfect for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a serene retreat in the heart of Cebu’s breathtaking landscapes.

Note: This is just an estimated time and might be changed on the actual tour date. Pick up time will also change during peak season.

The tour begins with a 2.5 hour drive from Cebu City to Moalboal along scenic coastal roads. Upon arrival, board a boat for a morning of island hopping at various spots in Pescador island. Snorkelers can discover the amazing underwater beauty of vibrant coral and colorful fish. An opportunity to glimpse sea turtles and schools of sardines adds to the experience. After enjoying the marine life below, relax at tranquil Mantayupan Falls Barili surrounded by lush nature, providing a serene escape in Cebu’s breathtaking landscapes. This tour offers a fun morning snorkeling island spots for close encounters with marine life followed by a peaceful retreat at Mantayupan Falls, making it a well-rounded day of exploring Moalboal’s coastal highlights from the seas to serene nature escapes.

PESCADOR ISLAND

Pescador Island is a tiny island located close to Moalboal town in southern Cebu. It is less than 100 meters wide. The island sits directly west of Basdiot Point. Pescador Island is known for its beautiful underwater scenery. There are big grey fish called frogfish living there. Also, the island walls are full of colorful soft corals and tunicates.

MOALBOAL TURTLE POINT

Moalboal, in the province of Cebu, is a renowned diving destination. Talisay Wall and Point also known as “The Turtle Point” is one of the municipality’s most attractive dive sites. By boat, it’s only a kilometer to Panagsama Beach. Talisay Wall is also regarded as a turtle refuge.

THE SARDINE RUN

The sardine run in Moalboal is one of the top tourist attractions on Cebu island. It features large schools of sardines that move together in mesmerizing synchronized patterns, almost as if they are dancing underwater. Snorkelers can swim amongst the bubble-like masses of fish, observing their coordinated movements up close. While South Africa has the largest sardine run display, Moalboal offers an unparalleled experience that is second in size globally but tops it for accessibility and proximity to shore.

MANTAYUPAN FALLS BARILI

Mantayupan Falls is notable for being the tallest waterfall in Cebu. Beyond its impressive height, it serves important purposes for the local community. Water from the falls feeds the surrounding rice fields, providing an agricultural lifeline. It also supplies a mini hydroelectric plant, generating power for the region. Yet another way Mantayupan Falls enriches the area is by feeding into a scenic pond downstream that has become a popular tourist spot. Visitors can try fishing, have picnics, or even stay overnight at the pond destination.