7 Waterfall Tours in the Philippines Worth Booking

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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2.Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch

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

Swim, slide, climb, and jump down the Matutinao River to Kawasan Falls with an English-speaking guide. Expect personal attention, strong photo help, a Filipino lunch, and hotel transfers from Moalboal, Badian, or Alegria. The optional 700-peso zipline gets the fun started early.

“Amazing!!! The whole experience was perfect. My kids keep saying over and over that this was their favorite thing they did in the Philippines. Our guides were fantastic and made sure we had the best time while being safe. Would 1000% do it again.”

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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Oslob: Whaleshark Swimming, Inambakan Falls & Moalboal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 33 reviews · 1 day · from $90

Start at 3:00 AM for Oslob whale sharks, then visit Inambakan Falls and snorkel with Moalboal’s sardines and sea turtles. Private transport, guides, boat fees, entrance tickets, and snorkel gear are included. Guides such as Rey, Romel, Raul, and Val have earned strong praise for their care and organization.

“Fantastic tour! Everything was perfectly organized, and our driver Romel made it truly special so kind, patient, and professional. He went above and beyond all day!”

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