One fine day, me and my friends decided to go to Osmeña Peak. Without further ado, we packed our stuffs and prepped everything that we need to bring for an overnight journey without planning on where we are gonna stay or spend the night.
Early in the morning, me and my friends met at the Cebu South Bus Terminal. We thought that we can ride on the bus around 3 in the morning hoping to see the sunrise at Osmeña Peak but in our surprise, a numerous people lining for the bus heading to Oslob or somewhere going to the south of Cebu. We were able to get on the bus after almost 2 hours of waiting.
Tell the driver or conductor of the bus to drop you off to Dalaguete Junction to Osmeña Peak. The landmarks would be 7/11 and a bakeshop just across it. You'll also see many habal-habal/motorcycle in one corner waiting for passengers. The ride will take you for about 30-40 minutes and the motorcycle can accommodate 2 passengers at a time with a fare of 100 pesos each.
You'll be dropped off at the tourism office and you'll pay 30 pesos for the entrance fee. You may opt to get or hire a tour guide going to the peak. But for us, we didn't get one.
(not the summit yet)
You'll reach the summit for about 20-30 minutes only. Seems easy, right?
There is a camping site in Osmeña Peak if you plan to stay overnight but you need to bring your own tent. There will be a charge of 50 pesos per person.
The view was really amazing and breathtaking when you reach the summit. You'll see some neighbouring islands and beautiful seas. Time to inhale the fresh air!!!
Spend a lot of time taking pictures and maximising our time before starting our traverse to Kawasan Falls. We talked to a local and asked some advice on how to get to Kawasan Falls. We almost decided to get him as our tour guide for our traverse but in the end, we were so determined to try our best and be independent. So as you all know, we traversed by ourselves.
The calm before the muscle breaking journey
Still fine after an hour
We lost our way several times but we were so lucky to see some locals or passerby and ask if the way that we are taking is still correct or not. In this journey, we were not able to rely on google maps because the signal was not stable.
Finally! After 5 hours, we were able to reach the highway as what the locals instructed us. It means, we are almost done with our traverse.
The first waterfalls in Kawasan.
The second waterfalls.
The instagrammable dam in Kawasan Falls.
We took a tricycle from Kawasan going to Lambug Beach. It took as about 30-40 minutes to get there. We spend the night there by renting a tent that is good for 4 persons. Facilities there were good and locals are so helpful that you'll never be intimidated.
You can also check the video (below) that I made for this journey on YouTube. Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe.
4:30 AM Departed Cebu City
6:30 AM Arrived in Dalaguete (Drop off area to Osmeña Peak)
7:00 AM Osmena Peak Tourism Center
7:30 AM Touchdown Osmeña Peak
9:00 AM Started the Traverse going to Kawasan
2:30 PM Touchdown Kawasan Falls
6:30 PM Lambug Beach
CEBU never disappoints me. I’ve been to Oslob and Moalboal before but it seems my first time to be here again. This time, we tried to have a package tour with friends and it was a fantastic experience. Despite the rainy weather this week, it didn’t stop us from going out and explore the beautiful side of Cebu.
After that we went to the whale shark briefing center and waited for our turn to see the whales. Tourists may only be allowed to swim and watch the whales for 30 minutes just an exact time to take pictures and see them closely.
Boatman feeding the giant whale shark
My friend Kaize nailing it to get a nice shot!
The pool brought by the falls was bluish and not so clear. I almost had a teary eye As I stand facing the falls. It was magical and fascinating. I feel like the water was in slow motion as it flows through the stones beneath it. Some people describes it like a transparent curtain.
The scenery you can see upon entering the magical place
Last glance before leaving this amazing Tumalog Falls
They served us various kinds of dishes like grilled fish and pork, chicken adobo, spicy chicken soup, lumpia and softdrinks. The foods taste good and it satisfied our hungry stomach. Around 11am, it was gloomy and started to rain but it didn’t stop us from going to Moalboal. We know that the water won’t be clear enough to see the sardines and turtles if the weather is bad but we didn’t lose hope.
School of fishes swimming with the waves as they run for their lives
Poor old sea turtle eating algae
Around 3pm, we are done with the things listed in our itinerary. We headed back to Cebu City and dropped off at Ayala Center Cebu to eat dinner.
I am so thankful to Arlei Travel and Tours for making this trip successful despite the bad weather. I am looking forward to seeing you again and avail your affordable package tours. You can book through their website or visit their Facebook Page.
I am so thankful to Arlei Travel and Tours for making this trip successful despite the bad weather. I am looking forward to seeing you again and avail your affordable package tours. You can book through their website or visit their Facebook Page.
