the Philippines · 1 April 2024

Canyoneering at Kawasan Falls

Canyoneering in Cebu through jungle, turquoise pools and slippery rocks past waterfall after waterfall, finishing with a swim at Kawasan Falls.

Canyoneering at Kawasan Falls turned out to be one of the best things we’d done so far. The route starts on the Kanlaob River in Alegria and follows the water down through the canyon to Kawasan Falls in Badian.

It took us through thick jungle, following turquoise water over slippery rocks and past waterfall after waterfall. It finished at Kawasan Falls itself, where we celebrated with a swim under the pounding water.

Good to know

  • How it works: the route starts on the Kanlaob River in Alegria and finishes at Kawasan Falls in Badian. You must go with a licensed guide, and it usually takes three to four and a half hours. Canyoneering Cebu
  • What to bring: water shoes and a waterproof case for your phone.

We checked these details in October 2026. Times, prices and rules do change, so it’s worth a quick look at the official sites before you go.

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