Philippines · KAWASAN FALLS CANYONEERING

Kawasan Falls Canyoneering: The 15 Best Tours

70 tours  ·  from $47

You come down the canyon by jumping, so the operator matters more than the price. These 15 compare jump heights, group sizes, what gear and lunch are included, and which ones pair the run with Oslob in one day.

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Lunch and the move to Badian
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Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

1.Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 665 reviews · 16 hours · from $124Our pick

Swim beside whale sharks in Oslob, then tackle Badian’s waterfalls, jumps, slides, and river passages with guides such as Ray, Ronaldo, Jovert, or Marcello. The 16-hour trip costs $124, includes transport, lunch, gear, and hotel pickup, but expect a very early start and possible two-to-three-hour wait.

“Whale sharks were beautiful. Yes it’s an early pickup at 2am and the drive is horribly long, and yes the whale sharks are fed to keep them in the area as long as possible, but it was a lovely experience to do once in a lifetime. The canyoneering was honestly better than the whale sharks. Our guides Jo and Marcello were amazing and took just the two of us through the course. They used our phone to photograph/video everything and really made it an entertaining and fun experience. Absolutely book the zip line at the start when you book the tour, otherwise it’s 600php/pp when you get there (and it’s…”

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Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch - Getting ready at the equipment base
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Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch

2.Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 630 reviews · 6 hours · from $47Best value

Follow the Matutinao River through Kawasan Falls with jumps, rock slides, swims, and a Tarzan swing. English-speaking guides such as JM, Sam, and Patrick help with safety and photos. Hotel pickup, canyoning shoes, gear, and a Filipino lunch are included for $47.

“the tour guides are were friendly,especially Den and the scenery was astounding 3 hours felt like an hour and u actually have some smaller cliff jumps if u are into that”

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Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch - Guides Who Keep the Adventure Moving
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Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch

3.Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · from $55Top rated

Follow the Matutinao River through Badian on a 3 to 4-hour canyoneering route with jumps, swims, rock scrambles, and a Tarzan swing. Guides such as Sanjet, Brian, and Destiny help with safety and photos. Lunch, transfers, helmets, life jackets, and canyoning shoes are included.

“Everything about this experience was amazing! Our guides Brian and Dwins took us out in the morning and we avoided most of the crowds which was a plus. They took so many photos and videos for us and the water and hike was beautiful! There’s a little rest stop halfway through where you can get snacks and drinks from a local family and the lunch at the end provided by the tour was phenomenal! Highly recommend, we’re so glad we did this adventure :)”

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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour - The 2 a.m. pickup and the long ride south
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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

4.Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 318 reviews · 1 day · from $106

Start with a pre-dawn hotel pickup and a supervised whale shark swim in Oslob, then head to Badian for river trekking, slides, jumps, and Kawasan Falls. Guides such as Arnel, Norbert, and Oslan help with safety and photos. Lunch and transport are included.

“The whale sharks were a bucket list item. The canyoneering was challenging but fun. Recommend the zip line at the beginning.”

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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch - The early pickup and the long road to Badian
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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch

5.Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 259 reviews · 1 day · from $97

Spend a long day at Kawasan Falls with a jungle zipline, guided swims, rock slides, and optional cliff jumps. Local guides such as Marlon and Christobal are known for handling phones and filming the route. Lunch follows at Ambak Base Camp, with a sea view and basic changing facilities.

“Departure around 5:00 AM from Cebu City. Drive approximately 4 hours. Canyoning approximately 3 hours. Lunch. Return approximately 4-5 hours. You can speed up the return by crossing the bridge. The fee is 107 pesos per small car. Ask the driver. I would take my own wather shoes case the one they give you may be faulty with no grip.”

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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls - Tumalog Falls, a short stop with a practical catch
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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

6.Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · from $200

Start around 4 a.m. for a private drive to Oslob, a 30-minute whale shark encounter, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, and Kawasan Falls. Breakfast, lunch, towels, fees, and local guides are included. Guides such as Glaiza, Paula, and Wilson have earned praise for careful timing and friendly help.

“It is too much in one day starting at 3:30am, mainly because the roads and logistics are not good. The whale shark and sumilon activity is very busy and the catarats are too far away from there. But the worse was that there is not a decent toilet with running water in any of the locations, really disgusting.”

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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour - The early Cebu pickup and long ride south
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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour

7.Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $132

You’ll scramble, swim, rappel, and jump through Badian’s river canyons before reaching Kawasan Falls. Guides such as Jerome, James, Dave, and Mac help with safety and photos, while private hotel transport makes the long Cebu day easier. Breakfast and zipline cost extra.

“Perfection. Private guide thru everything. Pickup on time, breakfeast at McDonalds and food served after all the activities! Superb activite an must to do!!!”

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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling - Kawasan Falls: a cool change of pace
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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling

8.Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 114 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Start before dawn for Oslob whale sharks, then swim at Kawasan Falls and snorkel with sardines and sea turtles in Moalboal. An English-speaking driver such as Raul or Jave handles the long transfers, while local guides assist at each stop. Expect a memorable but tiring day.

“Overall, it was a wonderful and unique experience. The day started early, specifically at 0200, but it was worth it. Our driver wanted to ensure we got to the whale shark site early enough to get our tickets and begin early. Our driver, all the guides, were terrific, very kind, and experts in their craft when it came to driving us across Cebu, getting us to each locations on time, and connecting us with the next person to kindly help us get to the falls and the ocean to swim with the turtles and sardines. Highly recommend. Once in a lifetime opportunity to do all that in one day. Also,…”

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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - What the Oslob whale shark swim is really like
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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

9.Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $197

Start before dawn with a private ride to Oslob for a 30-minute whale shark swim, then visit Tumalog Falls and tackle four hours of canyoneering to Kawasan Falls. Guides such as Jayson, Sam2x, Ramel, and Toni add energy and help with photos, while breakfast, lunch, gear, and entrance fees are included.

“I booked a private tour via TripAdvisor. It was an exceptional experience and I would like to thank all the guides. Unfortunately I do not remember all their names. They took care of me like of their own children :). My first guide was a laRead more”

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Cebu: Kawasan Canyoneering & Sardines Run and Turtle Chase - The early ride from Cebu to Moalboal
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Cebu: Kawasan Canyoneering & Sardines Run and Turtle Chase

10.Kawasan Canyoneering & Sardines Run and Turtle Chase

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 12 hours · from $90

Join PH Kawasan Canyoneering for a 12-hour Cebu adventure: snorkel with sardines and turtles in Moalboal, eat a home-cooked Filipino lunch, then slide, swim, and jump through Kawasan Falls with licensed local guides. Small groups, gear, fees, and selected Cebu pickups are included.

“I like the canyoneering the most. Very supportive guide throughout this Kasawan Cayoneering. The Sardines Run and the Turtle Chase were very nice as well. Good experience!”

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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering - The transfer from Cebu shapes the whole day
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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering

11.Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · 1 day · from $142

Travel from Cebu to Moalboal for a guided sardine-run snorkel and a chance to see sea turtles, then tackle Kawasan’s waterfalls, jumps, slides, and pools. English-speaking guides such as Jerome, Joel, Benji, and Victor may assist, with lunch, gear, entry fees, and hotel transfers included.

“From start to finish it’s worth every penny. It may seem expensive upfront, but for a driver in a spacey air conditioned car, private driver for the whole day, lunch, the activity entrance fees, the tour guides salary for the snorkelling and canyoneering - it is well worth it. Just google pictures of the Kawasan falls, so you’ll see how beautiful it is, but what really makes the trip were the tour guides. Special shoutout to Mac and Clifford at McRich travel and tours who organised the canyoneering. They were both very friendly, chatty, and had lots of experience - helping us navigate the queues, taking photos so we didn’t…”

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - What to expect between the two stops
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

12.Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $119

Start before dawn for a guaranteed whale shark swim in Oslob, then trek, climb, swim, and jump through Kawasan Falls near Badian. You get hotel transfers, guides, lunch, and safety gear. Private transport is available, but the Oslob boat is shared.

“This was a great experience. The staff was super friendly. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone.”

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Cebu Pick-up: Full Course Kawasan Canyoneering with Lunch - Starting in Cebu or Mactan
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Cebu Pick-up: Full Course Kawasan Canyoneering with Lunch

13.Cebu Pick-up: Full Course Kawasan Canyoneering with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 10 hours · from $81

Follow a licensed guide through Badian River’s turquoise pools, rock channels, jumps, swims, and slides, then finish at Kawasan Falls. Ivan and Ben are among the guides praised for calm, funny help. Your $81 includes Cebu or Mactan pickup, gear, snacks, and homemade Filipino lunch.

“We had great guides at the canyon. Ivan and Ben were amazing. It was me and my partner and each person had their own guide which was very much appreciated as the currents were strong but it was also very reassuring we had a guide each to watch us and guide us through everything! They were funny and very helpful. 10/10 would recommend this! The only downside is the drive from Cebu city was LONG. Make sure to bring your headphones, neck pillow and a book or your tablet as it’s a long journey to and from Cebu city.”

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Cebu: Kawasan Canyoneering with Ziplining Adventure - The zipline is a short ride with a useful purpose
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Cebu: Kawasan Canyoneering with Ziplining Adventure

14.Kawasan Canyoneering with Ziplining Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 45 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

You’ll hike through Kawasan’s gorges, swim turquoise pools, jump from several cliff heights, and ride a zipline before lunch. English-speaking guides such as Ron, Keith, Ian, and Dexter provide safety help and often take photos. Bring strapped trekking sandals or closed-toe shoes.

“We had an awesome guid (kuya Ian) really funny, entertaining and informative. Not only a guid but also a singer and photographer.”

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Pescador Island with Sardines & Turtle and Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls - Badian canyoneering is where the day gets serious
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Pescador Island with Sardines & Turtle and Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

15.Pescador Island with Sardines & Turtle and Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $150

Start at 5 a.m. with private transport from Cebu City or Mactan, snorkel at Pescador Island and Talisay Point, then spend about four hours canyoneering in Badian. Guides such as Loed handle the canyon, while lunch, gear, boat crew, and hotel transfers are included.

“Worth every penny. Lots of adventure. Lunch was delicious and the canyoneering was amazing. Guides were professional and friendly”

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