Can-umantad Falls hike in Bohol: Tallest waterfall with guide

Walk rice terraces and climb to Bohol's highest waterfall in one morning

A guided hike through Bohol's countryside to Can-umantad Falls, the island's tallest waterfall, with stops at the Cadapdapan Rice Terraces and a finish at Anda beach. The tour includes entrance fee and snacks. A local guide leads the trek, which takes around five hours and involves muddy sections and stream crossings on the way up.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore rice terraces, hike, and beach

• Walk Cadapdapan Rice Terraces
• Hike to Can-umantad Falls
• Relax at Anda white beach

The experience

The hike starts at the Cadapdapan Rice Terraces, where you walk through green fields that slope across the hillsides above Candijay. The guide points out the local farming methods and the landscape itself: the kind of view that fills a phone's camera roll. From there, the trail to Can-umantad Falls climbs for roughly two hours depending on your pace and how the ground feels after rain. You'll cross small streams and pass through more terraced sections as the mountain scenery opens up around you.

The walk continues whether the sky is clear or overcast, so the trail can turn muddy in wet weather. Comfortable shoes with grip matter here. Your local guide walks with you the whole way, sharing stories about the area and making sure the trek stays safe. The payoff is Can-umantad Falls itself, Bohol's tallest waterfall, where you can stand in front of it after the climb.

After the hike, the tour ends at a white sand beach in Anda, where the water is clear enough to swim in and the pace finally slows. You get entrance to the falls and snacks during the day. A guide who speaks English leads the whole route. The five-hour span covers the walk, the waterfall, and the beach time, though the actual hiking takes the middle portion of that window.

What’s included

• Entrance fee to Can-umantad Falls.
• snacks during the tour.
• local guide in English for the full five hours.
• access to the Cadapdapan Rice Terraces and the hike route.
• time at Anda beach to swim and rest.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Manila Experience (V.S Tour Services)

Is this one for you?The hike involves two hours of climbing with muddy sections and stream crossings, so it suits travelers with moderate fitness who are comfortable on uneven terrain and don't mind wet conditions. The five-hour span includes the walk, the waterfall, and beach time, so plan the rest of your day around that window.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How difficult is the hike to Can-umantad Falls?

The trek to Can-umantad Falls takes around two hours and involves muddy sections, stream crossings, and climbing through mountain terrain. Comfortable walking shoes with good grip are essential, and the trail continues in rain, so wet conditions can make footing slippery. A moderate level of physical fitness is needed for the full tour.

What are the Cadapdapan Rice Terraces like?

The Cadapdapan Rice Terraces are green hillside fields above Candijay where you walk through the working landscape. The terraces offer views across the slopes and a chance to see local farming up close before the trail climbs toward Can-umantad Falls.

Is there time to swim at Anda beach?

Yes. After the hike and the waterfall, the tour ends at a white sand beach in Anda where you can relax and swim in clear water. This is the final stop of the day, so you have time to cool off after the trek.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes entrance to Can-umantad Falls and snacks during the day. Your local guide, who speaks English, leads the entire route through the rice terraces, the hike, and the beach finish.