get live updates during the festival
We encourage everyone to get a local pre-paid SIM card when you arrive in Cebu to get live updates of the festival through our Cebu Salsa Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/groups/cebusalsa/
Pre-paid SIM cards in Cebu can be found at all convenience shops, retail shops and malls.
Pre-paid SIM cards in Cebu can be found at all convenience shops, retail shops and malls.
Tour Options
Looking for more things to do in the beautiful and exotic Cebu Island in the Philippines? With the festival held at this beautiful island, there are lots of activities to explore after the festival. Why not extend your stay and join us in a week of sight seeing and fun activities!
Please note that your full pass is NOT valid for these tours and you will need to prepare for the additional charges/fees should you choose to extend and take the tours.
Please note that your full pass is NOT valid for these tours and you will need to prepare for the additional charges/fees should you choose to extend and take the tours.
ISLAND TOUR TO NARESUAN ON A BANCA (1 day trip)
Monday, 8th September 2014
Spend the day snorkelling with tropical fish on an island-hopping excursion from Mactan Island near Cebu. You’ll cruise through the islands in a large motorised canoe called a 'banca'. Dive and swim in the beautiful clear waters and enjoy a buffet lunch of grilled meat or fish on a white-sand beach. There’s free time for relaxing on the beach, and spectacular views of the island-dotted waters of the Philippine Sea on your banca ride.
Island Tour Costs: Island Hopping: USD 50 (Cost includes banca ride, breakfast snacks, drinks and entry fees for one person to Naresuan Island) Snorkelling: USD 15 to USD 100 Island Tour Itinerary: 7am: Meet at Mandarin Plaza Hotel. 7:30am: Leave Mandarin Plaza Hotel 9:30am: Arrive at Jetty to board Banca 10am: Breakfast on board the Banca 11am: Arrive at Naresuan Island (Island activities such as swimming, snorkelling, etc) 1pm: Banca ride to another island (Party on the sea) 4pm: Estimated time to reach back to Mandarin Plaza Hotel 6:30pm: Dinner (Venue to be announced on the day) Things you will require: Sunblock, swim wear, change of clothes, towel, waterproof camera, some cash for souvenirs, etc. |
WHALE SHARKS TOUR & TUMALOG FALLS IN OSLOB (1 day trip)
Tuesday, 9th September 2014
Whale Sharks Tour
Get fascinated to watch friendly creatures of the sea as you enjoy watching and swimming with the friendly whale sharks in Oslob Cebu! Watching of whale sharks in Oslob Cebu is 100% guaranteed. Whale sharks can be seen in a small barangay Tan-awan, which is 10km away from the center town of Oslob. An absolute must see during your trip to Cebu! Whale Sharks Tour Costs: Whale Shark Viewing: USD 80 (Cost includes transport and whale shark viewing on boat). Snorkelling: USD 15 to USD 100 Underwater Camera Rental: PHP 500 (includes tip to the boatman to help you take pictures as well). Tumalog Falls TourAnother must-see and recently discovered place in Oslob is the raw beauty of the Tumalog Falls. The falls have mini-umbrellas that cascade fine strands of cold, fresh water in a rain-like fashion. A definite must see since you're already in Oslob area for the whale sharks! Tumalog Falls Tour Costs: Admission Fees: PHP 20 Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls Tour Itinerary: 5am: Meet at Mandarin Plaza Hotel. 5:30am: Leave Mandarin Plaza Hotel 7am: Arrive at Carcar for breakfast. Enjoy the tasty local delicacies! 8am: Leave for Oslob. 10am: Arrive at Oslob (whale shark activities) 12pm: Leave for Tumalog Falls 4pm: Leave for City 6pm: Estimated time to reach back to Mandarin Plaza Hotel 7:30pm: Dinner (Venue to be announced on the day) Things you will require: Sunblock, swim wear, change of clothes, towel, underwater camera, some cash for souvenirs, etc. |
Shangri-La Mactan Resort - A Day in Paradise
Wednesday, 10th September 2014
Relax and unwind at the Shangri-la Resort for a day. You get to lounge around any and all of Shangri-la's 3 huge swimming pools, use their facilities in their Health Club which includes the sauna, steam bath and jacuzzi and best of all, sample their humongous sumptuous buffet! You can also relax and enjoy busking in the sun on their private beach and use the pool as well.
Shangri-La Resort Day Trip Cost: Lunch Buffet: USD 80 (Subjected to price changes by Shangri-La Resort.) Shangri-la Mactan Resort Itinerary: 8am: Meet at Mandarin Plaza Hotel 9am: Arrive at Shangri-la Mactan Resort (enjoy resort facilities) 12pm: Lunch at Shangri-la Mactan Resort's restaurant 2pm: Continue relaxing and enjoying all of Shangri-la's facilities or take a walk outside the resort 4pm: Leave for City 5pm: Estimated time to reach back to the Mandarin Plaza Hotel 6:30pm: Dinner (Venue to be announced on the day) Things you will require: Sunblock, swim wear, change of clothes, towel, camera, some cash for souvenirs, etc. |
NOTE: There may be changes to the itineraries with regards to timings and locations. We will inform you ahead of time should these changes occur.