Kawasan Falls
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MelbourneAnglo
Melbourne, Australia101 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We booked this through our accommodation and did the full experience including the zipline which is an extra PHP1000. You start in Kawasan by riding on the back of a 3-person motorbike which is an experience in itself. Then the zipline, which you do lying down. The falls themselves are one of the most beautiful river gorges I've seen - think Jurassic Park meets Indiana Jones. You get one guide per person (this is a gvmt regulation) and they make sure you are completely safe, holding your hand or the back of your lifejacket on any hard parts. You clamber over rocks, jump off waterfalls from 2m - 10m high (if they're too high you can clamber down the side) and you swim through stunning clear river water. There is never any pressure to do anything you don't feel confident doing. Our family ranges from 18 - 54 years old and we all loved it.
You can give the guides your phone and they will take loads of photos for you.
Strongly recommended.
You can give the guides your phone and they will take loads of photos for you.
Strongly recommended.
Written 6 December 2023
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Roger K
2 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Good time!! It's fun. A bit touristy but it's a good experience. Add the Whale Shark tourist trap and it makes for a good time.
Written 30 August 2023
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Liau Yuan Wei
Singapore, Singapore40 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
There are many different tour groups offering canyoneering at Kawasan Falls, for us we booked via the owner of Cuesta Resort (where we were staying). Cost is 1500 pesos + 1000 pesos for Zipline straight to starting point, which we didn’t. Must do with a local tour guide (Don’t go off on your own) because they really know where’s the safe path at through the canyon. We wore the life-vests and helmets provided for by the resort and took a minivan there (Was about 15mins/5km away). We then walked about 20mins in to the starting point (can’t drive in as there’s no gravel road, just a small trekking path), where we saw chickens and goats! We didn’t want to spend so much money on the Zipline so we didn’t take, although the group ahead of us said it was crazily fun!
The canyoneering itself was one of the most exhilarating adventure we had! We trekked through the river, walking on rocks and swimming in the river at certain parts, and we jumped off at 6 different spots during the walk. The jumps ranges from easy 2m jumps to a 15m jump near the end. There was supposedly a 20m jump at the last waterfall but our guide didn’t allow us to jump as the water wasn’t deep enough to cushion our fall. We had a hell of time jumping off, especially at the 15m jump as I keep climbing up the cliff to jump 2x! There was also a swing where u pay 10 pesos to swing your body to the river and let go. Our tour guide was also nice to help us take photos with my phone and he knew the best scenic spots to take pictures at! I paid 150 pesos to buy a waterproof pouch at the resort. Overall, I highly recommend this activity, but please be physically okay because there is a lot of walking. My Apple Watch told me we walked for at least 6km.
Attire: We wore swimming trunks & wet shoes, which on hindsight was abit crazy because we had microcuts on our bodies & legs while climbing through the rocks. What the guide wore make the best sense for protection - Swimsuit + Long swimming pants.
The canyoneering itself was one of the most exhilarating adventure we had! We trekked through the river, walking on rocks and swimming in the river at certain parts, and we jumped off at 6 different spots during the walk. The jumps ranges from easy 2m jumps to a 15m jump near the end. There was supposedly a 20m jump at the last waterfall but our guide didn’t allow us to jump as the water wasn’t deep enough to cushion our fall. We had a hell of time jumping off, especially at the 15m jump as I keep climbing up the cliff to jump 2x! There was also a swing where u pay 10 pesos to swing your body to the river and let go. Our tour guide was also nice to help us take photos with my phone and he knew the best scenic spots to take pictures at! I paid 150 pesos to buy a waterproof pouch at the resort. Overall, I highly recommend this activity, but please be physically okay because there is a lot of walking. My Apple Watch told me we walked for at least 6km.
Attire: We wore swimming trunks & wet shoes, which on hindsight was abit crazy because we had microcuts on our bodies & legs while climbing through the rocks. What the guide wore make the best sense for protection - Swimsuit + Long swimming pants.
Written 4 June 2023
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Christian A
Dumaguete City, Philippines2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
It was an amazing experience. The beauty of the place is overwhelming and the water is so clean and cold. It is one of the best adventure we had.
Written 31 May 2023
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Joyce B
3 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
The adventure experience I've been trough was amazing cant wait to be there again with my special someone. Canyoneering full course was scary and fun when you do the jumping and zipline.
Written 18 May 2023
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Ajortega
4 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
A perfect place for adventure.
a excellent place for swimming and relax. And also perfect place for refreshing with the praise Of water as cold
a excellent place for swimming and relax. And also perfect place for refreshing with the praise Of water as cold
Written 17 May 2023
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Quest53029332308
Philippines5 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
My experience there was amazing. Thank you for your hospitality. The ambiance was good and very relaxing. The staff are approachable . I don't regret that I stayed here. Hopefully I can visit here soon together with my family.
Written 17 May 2023
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Victor jr A
4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
The kawasan falls is beautiful place which you can enjoy bounding with friends and family. Aside from its natural beauty kawasan falls has also become famous one of the most popular activities in Cebu.
Written 17 May 2023
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Ljay V
4 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Sooo nice here the water is cold. It is nice place. I love nature and I love the falls. I wish I could stay longer.
Written 17 May 2023
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Vanvan20
5 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Very nice falls clear water and very nice view you can enjoy the water activities. Highly recommended
Written 16 May 2023
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Hagrass191
Cairo, Egypt353 contributions
Is the falls open and accessible or still closed due to floods ??
Colette
11 contributions
I want to go down the canyon but I'm not great with heights!! I've read that you don't have to do the jumps after the first one - does this mean you can swim all the way down to Kawasan falls, or would you be stuck just walking on a track alongside the water if you don't want to jump in from massive heights?
Soumya Singh
Melbourne, Australia153 contributions
Hi, my partner completed the whole circuit without doing a single jump. The guides will give you an alternate route. Yes, you'll be walking alongside the track for just a couple of minutes. The rest of the time you'll be floating, swimming, scrambling like everyone else.
However, you need to tell the guides in advance about your preferences.
Hope this helps. :)
S A S A
Cebu City, Philippines37 contributions
I dont know how to swim and i can see they have lifejackets around. I wanna try all the jumps i could get. Is it safe? Like do they have enough guides/lifeguards around? 😂
Zsolt K
Budapest, Hungary72 contributions
Yes. There are enough guides, and lifeguards.
Namrata
Mumbai, India
We are with my one year old daughter. Is this place accessible and safe to bring an infant?
pmtravel_10
Sydney, Australia89 contributions
Yes - it's a wide easy level path to the falls. You are near water most of the way so obviously take the usual precautions for a child near water - don't let them out of your sight for 1 second.
.MarleeenB🌸
France319 contributions
Bonjour,
Durant notre trajet Moalboal, Oslob, nous voulons nous arrêter aux Kawasan Falls.
Est il possible de laisser ses affaires sur place (style casier)?
De plus, avez vous peut-être un contact à nous donner où nous pourrions éventuellement nous rapprocher.
Merci d’avance pour votre aide précieuse.
Marlene
bmitch87
Marion, IL2 contributions
I’m bringing my daughter to the Philippines for Spring Break. She’s 9. Is she old enough to go on a guided Canyoneering trip with me?
Wenifer Dawson
Cebu City, Philippines74 contributions
Yes I think they will allow her to join as long as she is not scared of jumping in the waterfalls. It is just safe since one needs to wear a life jacket and head gear for protection.
Do they have lockers and if so, how much?..
Someone mentioned if only viewing the falls you are only allowed level 1 is this true? can you still visit all levels just for photo opportunities?
anna_stariray
Las Pinas, Philippines289 contributions
Yes they hace lockers u have to pay 200 pesos
Greg R
Boulder, CO318 contributions
I read in the reviews that you must rent a life jacket to swim in the falls. Is this true?
Also, it sounds like the canyoneering is basically just moving downriver from above the falls until you get to the main falls at Kawasan. Is it possible to do this on one's one? Is a rope required?
IvanaM2363
147 contributions
Yes, everybody has to wear a life jacket for canyoning. Ideal is if you go through an agent because they know all about safety there. Every agency has a certain plan what they do during the canyoning. It's not just moving from there to here. It's actually very enjoyable. A rope is not required when you hike to the falls. I did the canyoning with Cyan agent and they are honestly the best because they do care about your safety, I wouldn't do it on my own for sure. I don't think it's safe. I met people going for it with different agencies and there were accidents by not following the safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kawasan Falls
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Kawasan Falls:
- Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls (From ₱8,604.90)
- Full-Day Moalboal Islands and Kawasan Falls Small-Group Tour from Cebu (From ₱9,160.05)
- Whale Shark Snorkeling w/ Tumalog Falls & Canyoneering in Kawasan (From ₱10,381.39)
- Canyoneering in Kawasan Badian Tour with Lunch & Transportation (From ₱6,828.40)
- Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch (From ₱3,053.35)
- Hotels near Kawasan Falls:
- (0.27 km) OYO 454 Ging Ging Tourist Inn
- (0.66 km) TGH The Guest House Badian
- (9.73 km) Il Sogno
- (7.44 km) Magic Island Dive Resort
- (2.43 km) Badian Island Wellness Resort
- Restaurants near Kawasan Falls:
- (0.37 km) Payag Restuarant
- (8.98 km) Hungry Monkeys
- (9.50 km) Smooth Cafe Moalboal
- (9.27 km) The Three Bears
- (8.91 km) Kugita Seafood & Charcoal Grill
- Attractions near Kawasan Falls:
- (8.82 km) Cebu Fun Divers
- (9.62 km) Cebu Dive Centre
- (9.58 km) Lion Dive Centre
- (7.57 km) Kawasan Canyoneering
- (9.81 km) Freediving Planet