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The 15 Waterfall Tours in Cebu That Earn Their Price

42 tours  ·  from $53 a head

The 15 best waterfall tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much of it is on foot. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Oslob whale sharks: impressive, crowded, and carefully managed
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Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

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

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

Start before dawn for a whale shark encounter in Oslob, then continue to Badian for lunch and three hours of canyoneering at Kawasan Falls. Expect cliff jumps, natural slides, swimming, trekking, and attentive local guides such as Ray, Marcelo, Ronaldo, and Jovert. Private trips can offer a better ride for groups of four or more.

“Amazing! Long drive from Cebu City and a bit of a hectic wait for the whale sharks but all in all really great the whale sharks were phenomenal and Kasawan Falls was such a fun adventure. Our Kasawan Falls guide was really great and captured amazing videos!”

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Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch - The optional zip line and the walk to the water
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Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch

2.Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch

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

Spend 3 to 4 hours moving through the Matutinao River toward Kawasan Falls with guides such as Sanjet, Brian, or Destiny. Expect jumps, swimming, rock scrambling, a Tarzan swing, optional ziplining, safety gear, hotel transfers, and a generous homemade Filipino lunch.

“One of the best experience in my life! Kawasan falls are very beautiful! But the experience of diving and swimming makes this activity truly unique. All guides are very friendly and helpful. They keep You safe and also takes photos for You. Lunch was delicious! 10/10”

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling - The 2:00 AM start and the drive south
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

3.Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 343 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Start around 2:00 AM for Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run. Expect breakfast, lunch, gear, hotel transfers, and local guides. Drivers such as Rudeal, Noel, Rudy, and Jerome have been praised for patient, helpful service. Book private if four or more people are joining.

“A great day out! Absolutely worth the early morning wake up”

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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour - The 2 a.m. pickup and southbound drive
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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

4.Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

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

Start with an early hotel pickup and a supervised whale shark swim in Oslob, then head to Badian for river trekking, natural slides, swimming, and optional jumps to Kawasan Falls. Licensed guides provide safety gear and often take photos with your phone. Lunch follows at a seaside campsite.

“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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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch - Flying over the jungle on the opening zipline
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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch

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

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

Start with a 1,000-meter zipline, then follow local guides through Kawasan Falls by swimming, sliding, climbing, and jumping. Guides such as Marlon, Cristobal, and Jason have helped visitors feel safe while filming photos and videos. Finish with Filipino food at Ambak Base Camp, facing the sea.

“INCREDIBLE AWSOME day! We booked a private tour. Best thing ever. it started with our chauffeur BEN who was on time at our hotel, he new the long drive like the back of his hand. He drove us safely and professionally thru the crazy traffic, avoiding every bump or pothole along the way. We felt very safe with him driving our family. Thanks BEN!!. From the base camp we drove up the mountain where we started with the 1000m zipline, what a awesome flight over the valley. From there the canyoneering tour with our 1 on 1 guides Jim,Ruben,Nash,… started. Best thing we ever did as a activity, the guides…”

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Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines - Tumalog Falls, a short stop with a pretty payoff
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Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines

6.Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · from $164

Start before dawn for Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Sumilon Sandbar, then head to Moalboal for Pescador Island snorkeling, sardines, and sea turtles. Private transport, meals, towels, and local guides are included. Guides such as Lindy, Paula, Wilson, and Melchor have earned special praise for patient, helpful service.

“This private tour is really amazing for small groups/solo travellers. Although it was a long drive, my driver was amazing. It is definitely a packed day.”

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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls - Tumalog Falls: a short stop near Oslob
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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

7.Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

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

Start around 4 a.m. for a private Cebu road trip to Oslob, where you get 30 minutes with whale sharks. Continue to Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, and Kawasan Falls, with breakfast, lunch, towels, transport, entrance fees, and local guides included.

“I was not able to swim with the whale sharks do to weather. However, Josef was an amazing driver / guide and he did everything possible to make the best of the rest of the trip. He is a fantastic driver and made sure I was comfortable/ happy all day.”

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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour - The long ride to Badian
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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour

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

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

You’ll trek, swim, scramble, rappel, and jump through Badian’s river canyons with a private guide, then relax at Kawasan Falls. Guides such as Jerome, James, Dave, and Marisa are praised for safety and excellent photos. Hotel pickup, gear, entrance fees, lunch, and drop-off are included.

“We can only highly recommend this trip, it was one of the best experience of our life! You will see amazing corals, beautiful turtles swimming just around you. Kawasan falls was the best part of this trip, thanks to our lovely guides who made this trip better and funnier. And oh! How professional they are with shooting photos and taking videos of you! 😀❤️”

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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Tumalog Falls brings a cool pause
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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 for Oslob whale shark swimming, then visit Tumalog Falls and tackle a four-hour Badian canyoneering route ending at Kawasan Falls. Private air-conditioned transport, meals, guides, gear, and entrance fees are included. Expect a long day, early pickup, and plenty of driving.

“Everything went very well. Both tour guides and our driver were top notch. The tour guides were very friendly and went above and beyond to ensure we had a safe and exciting experience.”

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Cebu: Kawasan Canyoneering & Sardines Run and Turtle Chase - Moalboal’s sardines and possible turtle sightings
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Cebu: Kawasan Canyoneering & Sardines Run and Turtle Chase

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

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

Spend a long but action-packed day traveling from Cebu to Moalboal for a sardine swim and possible turtle sightings, then continue to Badian for lunch and guided Kawasan Falls canyoneering. English-speaking guides such as Bryan, Melvin, Sam, and Ivan help with jumps, photos, and safety.

“Great experience, could see the sardines run and sea turtles ! Amazing ! Lunch was good and canyoneering incredible (first time for us), even if it could be scary at some points, the guides helped us A LOT to be at ease and safe”

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Cebu: Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls - Pickup before sunrise and the three-hour ride south
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Cebu: Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls

11.Cebu: Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 77 reviews · 14 hours · from $108

Spend a long Cebu day with an English-speaking guide, swimming near Oslob whale sharks, riding to Tumalog Falls, and visiting Sumilon Island’s sandbar. Air-conditioned transport, boat service, snorkeling gear, entry fees, and water are covered. Confirm lunch details before booking.

“Oh my god, Dona was amazing during this tour, the experience was amazing, she treated us like royalty, everything was perfect during this tour. She is a local and she know everything and everyone on the Island. We didn’t have any delays as she was well prepared for us. Do not even hesitate to book this tour with her, she is the best tour guide. She is amazing. The breakfast and lunch was excellent. timing was perfect.”

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - From Oslob to Badian and Kawasan Falls
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

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

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

Start before dawn for a 30-minute whale shark swim in Oslob, then trek, scramble, jump, and swim through Kawasan Falls near Badian. You get hotel transfers, guides, lunch, safety gear, and a shared Oslob boat. Guides such as Arnel, Jeremiah, and Mandu have earned praise for safety and photos.

“The whole experience was outstanding! Our driver, Orwen, arrived to pick us up before our scheduled time. His attention to our every need was fantastic. The employees at Oslob were waiting for us and had everything extremely well coordinated. They were very attentive and even was very well organized. Couldn't be happier with the Oslob experience! On the other hand. The Kawasan Falls and canyoneering experience was absolutely freaking fantastic. Our guides, Mandu and Raynz were extraordinary people and amazing guides. They took such good care of us it was a very memorable experience. I cannot recommend this experience any more than I already have. Absolutely outstanding!”

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Cebu Pick-up: Full Course Kawasan Canyoneering with Lunch - Meeting your van 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

Take a guided three-hour route through Badian River, jumping, swimming, and sliding toward Kawasan Falls. Ivan and Ben are among the guides, with helmets, shoes, lunch, and Cebu or Mactan pickup included. Expect a long drive, strong currents, and a small group of up to 11.

“Wspaniała przygoda i niezapomniane wrażenia.Organizacja na wysokim poziomie , przewodnicy zabawni i mili .Jedyne do czego mogę się przyczepić to kierowca , który się spóźnił nas odebrać , ale nadrobił to podczas długiej drogi.”

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Pescador Island with Sardines & Turtle and Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls - What the Badian canyoneering route is really like
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Pescador Island with Sardines & Turtle and Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

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

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

Start at 5:00 am with private pickup from Cebu City or Mactan, then snorkel at Pescador Island and Talisay Point before four hours of Badian canyoneering. Guides such as Loed are praised for photos and care. Lunch, equipment, boat, and round-trip transport are included.

“Nous avons passé une merveilleuse journée ! Lever de soleil sur le bateau direction Pescador Island, nous avons ensuite pu nager avec des millions de sardines et voir 1 tortue. Notre guide a pris de superbes photos pour qu’on ait de beaux souvenirs. Ensuite direction le Canyoneering - guide exceptionnel le meilleur de notre séjour, il nous a fait vivre une expérience mémorable ! Nous recommandons à 1000% ce tour. Seul bémol, le conducteur, nous avons pris l’habitude de la conduite aux Philippines mais notre chauffeur conduisait particulièrement vite et prenait de nombreux risques. On avait l’impression qu’il faisait une course… et on remettait parfois en question son état d’éveil…”

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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar - The 3 a.m. pickup and ride to Oslob
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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar

15.Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $115

Leave Cebu or Mactan around 3 a.m. for Oslob’s whale-shark encounter, Tumalog Falls, and Sumilon Sandbar. A small group of up to 12 includes hotel transfers, gear, life jackets, water, towels, and an optional GoPro. Guide and driver Reggie is named for this experience, though assignments may vary.

“Overall we had a great experience. All three activities were fantastic and we really enjoyed them all. Our guide and driver Reggie was very helpful and all staff were friendly. We particularly enjoyed Sumilon island and was better than we expected.”

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