Philippines · Cebu, Philippines
Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
A zipline into the jungle, a canyon you swim through, and cliff jumps into water so blue it doesn't look real.
Duration
1 day (6h)
Difficulty
Moderate to hard — genuine fitness required, must be able to swim
Group Size
Max 8
Best Season
Dec — May
Why We Picked This
Swim, scramble, and jump through a turquoise canyon with two personal guides. Ends at the famous Kawasan Falls. Not for the faint-hearted.
Highlights
Two personal guides per person
Swim through turquoise canyon pools
Optional cliff jumps up to 10+ metres
Finish at Kawasan Falls
Homecooked Filipino meal included
Day by Day
Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Early pickup from your accommodation. Drive through Cebu's countryside to the national park. Collect helmet, swim vest, water and snack. Motorbike ride through the jungle to the start point. Optional zipline or hike into the canyon. Several hours of canyoneering: hiking, swimming, scrambling, and cliff jumping through turquoise pools surrounded by towering canyon walls. Two personal guides per person throughout. Finish at Kawasan Falls. Homecooked meal, then drive back to accommodation by late afternoon.
What’s Included
✓ Accommodation pickup and drop-off
✓ Motorbike transfer to start point
✓ National park entry
✓ Helmet and swim vest
✓ 2 personal guides per person
✓ Water and snack bar
✓ Homecooked meal after the experience
Not Included
✗ Zipline (optional add-on, otherwise you hike to the start)
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Personal expenses
✗ Flights
Practical Information
Genuine fitness required — several hours of physical activity
Must be able to swim
Water shoes strongly recommended — sandals work but rocks are slippery
Wear swimwear you can hike in
UV swim shirt is better than sunscreen — it won't wash off in the water
Apply sunscreen before you leave your accommodation
Waterproof phone case, or use the lockers at the base and go phone-free
Mosquito spray
Bring a change of dry clothes for the drive home
Meeting point: Accommodation pickup (confirmed after booking)
Your Operator
TBC
We did this through a local operator in April 2025. Two guides per person made the whole experience feel safe without taking away the thrill. They knew the canyon inside out, kept the energy up, and doubled as photographers who somehow got incredible shots while scrambling over wet rocks. The homecooked meal at the end was a genuine highlight.
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Next availability
December 2026
We’ll notify you the moment this experience reopens. You’ll be first in line.
