Canyoneering to Kawasan Falls In Badian, Cebu
Canyoneering to Kawasan Falls is definitely a must when in Cebu, Philippines. It is located in the southern part of the island. This adrenalin pumping tour is around 3 - 5 hours. It will start in the town of Alegria and end in Badian.
In Alegria, it is easy to look for a guide on the spot but I recommend booking in advance to save time.
Our tour operator provided life vest, helmet and even rubber shoes. After the necessary preparations and orientation, we started the adventure with a 30 minute habal-habal ride to the mountain. Then we walked 15 to 30 minutes down the river. Surrounded by dense vegetation, the turquoise blue river revealed itself. Seeing how inviting the water was, made me very thrilled to jump in.
From here, the grouped followed the river downstream. The trail will require you to slide from rocks, float with the river current and jump from several cliffs ranging from 10 to 50 ft.
Curious about the 50ft jump? Then, close your eyes and picture this: You are standing on roots protruding on the side of a 50 foot cliff, trying to keep your balance. Steady! On your left is a majestic falls, water gushing down, and mist coming back up. Feeling its power by the vibrations in the ground and the thundering sound. An amazing view of a turquoise blue basin beneath the drop. From the distance, there are people watching, waiting for the jump. Your heart is pounding, knees trembling and your mind is chaotic. You take a deep breath to muster all the courage to take the leap… 1, 2, and… Would you do it? Would you jump?
After the 3rd major jump, we trekked downstream until we reached Kawasan falls. A massive horsetail falls with a 60ft drop into a wide basin. The tour lasted for about 5 hours.
Don’t worry. You won’t feel tired with all the adrenalin pumping and those magical scenes but for sure you’ll be hungry. Good thing there’s a restaurant beside the falls and Lunch is already included in the tour package.
We ended our action-packed adventure with a Kawasan Falls massage before heading back to Dumaguete for the swimming with turtles experience in Apo Island.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT KAWASAN FALLS
The best time to visit Kawasan Falls and do canyoneering is early morning and mid of weekdays around Tuesday to Thursday to avoid the crowd. Kawasan Falls is open all year round and is expected to be busy especially on weekends and holidays.
You can still visit Kawasan Falls during rainy season, from June to November. But ensure to schedule on a day without typhoon or rain. This is to experience the turquoise blue water of Kawasan Falls.
WHAT ARE THE THINGS TO PACK TO KAWASAN FALLS
Tumbler
Energy Bar / Snack
Dry bag
Extra clothes
Trash bag
Extra Battery
Extra Memory Card
Cash – There’s an Ihaw-ihaw in the middle of the trail before the 2nd major jump
HOW TO GET TO KAWASAN FALLS FROM DUMAGUETE
The fastest way to get to Kawasan Falls jump off point from Dumaguete, is via RORO. From Dumaguete City, go to Sibulan Port and take a RORO to Liloan Port in Santander, Cebu. RORO Travel time is around 30 minutes. From Santander Cebu, drive to the town of Alegia. Travel time is roughly 1 hour.
See: Dumaguete | Detailed Travel Guide
KAWASAN FALLS BUDGET AND ITINERARY
The estimated budget for the Canyoneering to Kawasan Falls coming from Dumaguete is around Php2,500.00 per pax. Breakdown is shown below:
RORO Sibulan port to Liloan port
Passenger - Php70.00/pax
4 wheeler vehicles - Php1,086.00/round trip
Tour Fee – Php1,500.00/pax
NOTE: Rates indicated above may change
IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN VISITING KAWASAN FALLS
Allocate half day for this activity.
Book in advance.
Cash Basis.
Signal is weak in some areas.
Check the weather before going to Kawasan Falls.
For your own safety, always follow the instructions of the guide.
Wear appropriate clothing.
Tour package includes lunch.
Best to wear hiking or rubber shoes. You can borrow shoes from your tour provider.
CANYONEERING TO KAWASAN FALLS TRAVEL TIPS
Schedule your trip on a clear sunny day to see the turquois blue water.
Bring extra cash during the canyoneering activity.
Do not bring other gadgets during the canyoneering activity. Only use action cam.
Bring extra batteries since the cold temperature may drain the battery charge.
Use Floaty, bobber or floating stick for your action cam.
Do not leave trash behind.
If you are not into jumping off cliffs, then you can go directly to Kawasan Falls. It is only a 10 minute walk from the highway.
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This is a DIY Travel Guide to Cebu City. The oldest city of the Philippines. Did a walking tour and explored old Cebu. Visited famous destinations like the Magellan's Cross, Basilica Del Sto. Nino, Casa Gorordo Museum, etc. Also did a food exploration and tried local restaurants and cafes in the city.