The 9 Waterfall Swimming and Natural Pools in the Philippines That Earn Their Price

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: 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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3.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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4.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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5.Whale Shark Swimming Experience and Aguinid Falls from Cebu

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · from $143

Start with a 4:00 am hotel pickup, ride to Oslob, and spend 30 minutes snorkeling beside whale sharks from a small paddle boat. Then enjoy lunch and visit five-tiered Aguinid Falls. Transport, equipment, entry fees, and a local guide are included.

“My fiance and I had the best time.The driver was kind. The whale shark experience was great.The waterfalls were equally impressive. They are not for the physically challenged though. You must be in decent shape as there are five levels to climb. The bbq was tasty. It was an incredible experience.”

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6.Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Tumalog Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 16 reviews · 8 - 12 hours · from $79Best value

Leave Cebu around 2:00 to 3:00 AM for Oslob, where you receive whale shark registration, a life jacket, and a mask before the water encounter. Then visit Tumalog Falls. Transport, fees, and an English-speaking tour guide are included, but breakfast, lunch, and long waits are extra considerations.

“Ils ne respectent pas la durée d’excursion, on reste 30min à fuire”

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7.Oslob Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $106

Start before dawn for a guided Oslob whale shark swim, then head to Kawasan Falls for 2 to 3 hours of jumps, swims, climbs, and optional ziplining. Guides such as Felix, Arnold, Hon, Jonas, and Briel are praised for safety and photos. Transport, gear, entrance fees, and lunch are included.

“The overall trip was great but spoilt by not being able to go canyoneering and zip wire at kawasan falls the re arranged trips themselves were good but unplanned so disppointed not to do what we planned and expected to do”

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8.Cebu: Whaleshark Swimming & Kawasan falls Canyoneering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 1 day · from $121

Start before sunrise for a 30 to 45-minute whale shark swim in Oslob, then head to Badian for three hours of jumps, river walks, and waterfalls at Kawasan Falls. Guides, gear, transport, entrance fees, and a Filipino lunch are included. Expect a tiring but memorable day.

“EXCELLENT WE ENJOY EVETHING IT WAS WONDERFUL TO BE ABLE TO SWIM WITH THE WHALES, THE KAWASAN FALLS CANYONEERING WAS QUITE ADVENTURE, BUT BE PREPARED, IT'S A FULL-DAY EXCURSION, MY SUGGESTION IS TO DO IT PRIVATE”

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9.Cebu: Whale Shark Swim, Kawasan Falls & Moalboal Sardine Run

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $122Top rated

Start before sunrise with driver pickup, then visit Oslob for whale sharks, Badian for Kawasan Falls and a local meal, and Moalboal for sardines, turtles, and coral reefs. A private air-conditioned vehicle keeps the day flexible, but expect up to 12 hours on the road and possible whale shark waits.

“The experience was good, the driver very nice and polite. I didn’t give 5 stars only because I met people who paid 25 to 45% less for the same experience. So I don’t know if that’s on GYG or on the travel agency.”

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