Tours and Activities
Our School is located in Mactan island, wich is connected to the island of Cebu.
Today, Cebu is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. This is a kind of transit point from which other places attractive for tourists can be reached: the islands of Bohol, Siargao, Barokai, Negros, Malapaskua, Mindanao, etc. So while you are on Mactan, you can combine your learning English with all types of recreational activity. On weekends we can offer you interesting excursions. The Philippine travel company Banca Travels & Tours Inc. helps us to organize excursions for you.
Sightseeing Cebu City and Mactan Island Tour
Cebu is especially known for the famous traveler and explorer Fernand Magellan sailed here in 1521. Near the island of Mactan, he was killed in a battle with the warriors of a local leader Lapu-Lapu. Therefore, the main historical sites in Cebu Cityt and on Mactan island associated with the names of Magellan and his followers.
During the tour, tourists have the opportunity to see a monument to the leader of Lapu-Lapu, who defeated Magellan, the Magellan Cross, with which he baptized Filipino people, the Santo Nino Basilica (1565)– the first Catholic cathedral in the Philippines, Fort San Pedro – a Spanish fortress defending the city from the pirates; and the house of the rich Filipino trader San Diego.
Tour to Bohol and Panglao Islands
Undoubtedly, Chocolate Hills is the hallmark of Bohol Island and the Philippines. They look like giant truffles scattered from a candy box. You can go there to see what it is, when well, sooo much chocolate. And all this is on the world's only island of Bohol!
During the tour, tourists also visit a wildlife sanctuary, where small tarsiers found shelter. They sleep during the day, but are very active at night. In the sanctuary, these cute primates are free. Having long legs, they jump 2-3 meters in height and can easily leave the sanctuary, which does not restrict their freedom, but only ensures safety from voracious cats.
Shark Whales in Oslob
Oslob is located on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the south of Cebu Island. Until 2012, Oslob was an ordinary fishing village until sharks began to steal a fish catch from fishermen. And then the locals decided to arrange an attraction with feeding sharks.
Now this is the only place in the world where you can swim with a flock (up to 20 adults) of real wild whale sharks! They can be seen here every day with a probability of 100%.
These huge animals are very friendly, they feed on plankton and small fish. The length of the whale shark is up to 13 meters, weight is up to 20 tons. Sometimes you can find individuals 15 meters long!
Descend the canyon and waterfalls of Kawasan
Here you will find unexpected adventures in a tropical mountain gorge, with a fast river and a multitude of turquoise waterfalls.
Accompanied by local experienced guides, dressed in special protective equipment, you can go down the canyon through 10 – 15 waterfalls in height from 2 to 7 meters. You will see all the luxury of tropical nature, which cannot be described in words. The descent will take 2 – 3 hours.
This journey ends at the foot of the largest and most famous waterfall, Kawasan. There you can swim in the mountain water, get a massage under the powerful streams of a waterfall, make impressive photos. After such an active time, it is good to have lunch right on the beach: barbecue and coconut juice will seem especially tasty.
Tabléa Chocolate is the sweetness
of the Philippines
Although Central and South America is considered to be the birthplace of cocoa beans, Filipinos have long ago appreciated the value and taste of chocolate, a product made from roasted and ground cocoa beans.
If you are lucky enough to visit the Philippines, be sure to try the hot sipping chocolate in the cafe Tabléa. Its taste does not compare with anything. In Cebu, you can book a tour to the chocolate factory, where special guide will show you the process of making various products from cocoa beans and tell you about the features of Philippine chocolate.