The 4 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 $90Best value

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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