Philippines Canyoning: 13 Trips Worth Booking

1.Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

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

Start before dawn for Oslob’s whale sharks, then head to Badian for lunch and three hours of Kawasan Falls canyoneering. Local guides such as Ray, Ronaldo, Jo, and Marcelo help with jumps, photos, and footing. Expect a 16-hour day, possible whale shark waits of two to three hours, and a long drive from Cebu City.

“This activity was amazing!! Even though it was only a short time viewing the whale sharks, the tour guides took full advantage of the time we had and became our personal photographer/videographer with the GoPro we rented (which was very affordable!). It was a shame that Kawasan falls was unavailable due to natural circumstances and we ordered the zip line which we couldn't do, but the alternative falls we went to (Inambakan Falls) was just as beautiful! The climb up was steep but our allocated tour guides were so helpful and patient! Could not recommend this activity enough and would happily go back and relive the experience again! Hopefully this…”

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2.Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch

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

Spend about six hours moving down the Matutinao River by swimming, climbing, sliding, and jumping into Kawasan Falls. English-speaking guides such as Jerry, Sam, Anderson, and JM handle safety and photos, while a local Filipino mom prepares lunch. Pickup covers Moalboal, Badian, and nearby roads.

“A fantastic day of adventure! Would highly recommend. As a pair, we had our own guide taking us through the canyon. Patrick was brilliant as our guide - he was fun, looked after my phone, took lots of photos/videos & took us around at our own speed & level of confidence. Lunch was great too! Would definitely do it again 😇”

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3.Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch

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

Follow the Matutinao River toward Kawasan Falls for 3 to 4 hours of swimming, scrambling, cliff jumps, slides, and a Tarzan swing. Guides such as Sanjet, Brian, Owen, and Destiny help with each obstacle and take photos. Lunch, safety gear, shoes, and private transfers from Moalboal, Badian, or Alegria are included.

“We had the most amazing time with Sanjet and the team today canyoneering! We have never done this type of activity before but we felt very safe with the guides who were so kind and helpful every step of the way. Shout out to Sanjet who was pretty much our private photographer, thank you!! 😁 We didn’t realise there was a zip line at the start which we loved for only 600 php each. There were plenty of stops for food and drinks along the way which you could pay for at the end which is a great idea so make sure you bring plenty of cash for that plus…”

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4.Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

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

Start with a 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. pickup, reach Oslob for a supervised whale shark swim, then head to Badian for three to four hours of canyoneering. Local guides handle safety and often take photos. Lunch, gear, fees, and hotel transport are included.

“If you are on a time limit then this activity is a must - although it’s a lot to do in a single day, so if you are more flexible then definitely break them up. The transport was great, guides all great and the Whale sharks amazing!”

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5.Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch

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

Start with a jungle zipline, then follow local guides through Kawasan Falls by swimming, sliding, walking, and optional cliff jumping. Guides such as Marlon, Christobal, and Jim are known for handling phones and capturing photos and videos. Lunch at Ambak Base Camp comes with a sea view, hotel transfers, and safety gear.

“wow what an amazing fun experience. guides were so much fun really made you enjoy yourself to the max , looked after you made sure you were safe while having the best fun . this is about 4 hours of immense fun and didn't I feel it the next couple of days think every muscle in my body was aching 😅 but totally worth it ,they provide you with life jackets, helmets and water shoes ,energy bar and water ,amazing bunch of lads”

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6.Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour

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

You’ll travel from your Cebu hotel to Badian for a guided canyoneering route through creeks, caves, pools, and waterfalls, then relax at Kawasan Falls. Guides such as Jerome, James, Dave, Mac, and Ford have helped guests feel secure, take photos, and manage the jumps. Lunch and gear are included, while breakfast and the optional zipline cost extra.

“The Guides were really friendly and funny and took a lot of pictures!”

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

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

Start before dawn for Oslob whale shark watching, then cool off at Tumalog Falls before a four-hour canyoneering run through Badian’s river gorge to Kawasan Falls. A private air-conditioned vehicle, breakfast, lunch, safety gear, and entrance fees are included. Expect a long day, early pickup, wet adventure, and plenty of driving.

“Thank you to Bobby, our driver who took exceptionally good care of us. We requested to be dropped off at Moalboal after the tour, and he kindly accommodated and sent us to our hotel. He also showed us baby sharks along the way to canyoneering. Thanks so much Bobby!! Also want to say thank you to our canyoneering guides, Shyra and Jamela. They made the adventure so much more fun with their enthusiasm, singing and just positive energy. They took the most amazing photos of us, knew all the angles etc. We were pretty tired after whale sharks but their energy hyped us up. Thank you so much guys! You…”

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8.Cebu: Kawasan Canyoneering & Sardines Run and Turtle Chase

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

Start early from Cebu City, ride to Moalboal for a one-hour sardine and turtle snorkel, then enjoy home-cooked Filipino lunch before a three-hour Kawasan Falls canyoneering course. English-speaking local guides provide gear, safety help, photos, and encouragement. Expect a long day, thrilling jumps, river slides, and a late return.

“Fabulous..this why the highlight of our holiday to Cebu. Our driver, Emenem was so efficient, careful and aware of our needs. The PH kawasan canyoneering team were outstanding. They looked after my 9 year old so well, encouraged us on the jumps and made our experience so fun. The snorkel guide at moalboal was so great getting GoPro vids for us and playing with the sardines and bubbles. Highly recommend.”

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9.Cebu: Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering

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

Spend a full day in Cebu with a guided Moalboal snorkel, where millions of sardines gather near shore, followed by Kawasan canyoneering. Guides such as Jerome, Benji, Roy, and Victor are praised for careful instruction and great photos. Lunch, entry fees, equipment, and selected hotel transfers are included.

“absolutely loved the experience. joshua our guide ensured we are taken care off very well.”

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10.Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

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

Start before dawn with a shared boat ride beside Oslob’s whale sharks, then continue to Badian for three hours of guided canyoneering at Kawasan Falls. Guides such as Arnel, Jeremiah, Mandu, and Raynz are praised for safety and photos. Hotel transfers, lunch, gear, and a private vehicle option are included.

“Hotel pickup is extremely early (2am). Swimming right next to a whale shark! Pay for the goPro, it's better and your phone is safe. Canyoneering is amazing, so beautiful. Moderate fitness level is best. Each person has a guide. Very friendly, knoRead more”

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

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

Take a 10-hour guided canyoneering trip from Cebu City or Mactan through Badian River to Kawasan Falls. You will hike, swim, slide, and jump through the canyon with a helmet, life vest, shoes, snacks, lunch, and an English-speaking guide. Ivan and Ben are among the guides praised for calm, friendly help.

“The canyoneering itself is incomparable to anything else, it was so beautiful and so much fun. The guides on the tour are incredible and fun. The drive wasn’t too bad although the driver was constantly texting and not paying attention to the road which felt pretty unsafe, had a couple of near misses”

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12.Cebu: Kawasan Canyoneering with Ziplining Adventure

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

Meet in Moalboal for a guided Kawasan adventure with cliff jumps, turquoise streams, waterfalls, a short zipline, swimming, snorkeling, and lunch. Guides such as Ron, Keith, Ian, and Dexter are praised for safety and for taking photos. The trek is active and may last about four hours for some groups.

“Probably the best experience yet of my trip. The guide took my phone for the full duration of the trip taking all the photos and videos. This is the trip you want as it’s one to one with guides not like the rest that have to manage big groups . Excellent solo traveler Ireland”

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

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

Start at 5:00 a.m. with private pickup from Cebu City or Mactan. Snorkel Pescador Island’s coral, sardines, and turtle sites, then take on four hours of Badian canyoneering with jumps, slides, swims, and a finish at Kawasan Falls. Guides such as Loed have earned praise for safety and photos. Lunch is included.

“Very friendly driver, you can customize the travel to your liking. They picked us up in a hotel in Oslob and dropped us off in Cebu city so it was the best way to see the island. The snorkeling was slightly deceiving as there is nothing much to see in the first spot they take us and you are not provided with fins.”

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