Canyoneering in Kawasan Badian: Cliff jumping & swimming

Jump, slide and swim through a canyon in one morning

Canyoneering in Kawasan Badian is a full-day activity from Cebu City where you trek, swim, water slide and jump off cliffs in a freshwater canyon, ending at Kawasan falls. A professional guide leads the group through the canyon, and lunch is included. Hotel pickup and round-trip transportation from Cebu City or Mactan are part of the booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Canyoneering and Kawasan Falls visit

• Start canyoneering in Badian
• Swim, trek, and cliff jump
• End canyoneering at Kawasan Falls
• Take pictures at Kawasan Falls

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Cebu City or Mactan, then a motorbike ride to the jump-off point in Badian. Once there, the canyoneering begins: you trek through the canyon, swim in pools of fresh water, slide down natural water chutes, and jump off cliffs, though the jumps are optional if you'd rather stick to swimming and sliding. A professional guide leads the group and a photographer documents the activity. The pace is set by the group, so you move through the canyon at a speed that works for everyone.

After the canyoneering, the route ends at Kawasan falls, where you can spend time taking photos if you still have energy left. Snacks are brought along during the activity, and lunch is provided once you're done. The whole experience runs about 12 hours from pickup to drop-off, so plan for a full day away from the city.

What’s included

• Motorbike transport to the jump-off point.
• professional guide and photographer.
• snacks during the activity.
• lunch.
• round-trip hotel pickup and private transportation from Cebu City or Mactan.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 05:00 and 06:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (6 to 59 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Cebu Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want an English-speaking guide leading a private group through cliff jumps, water slides, and canyon swimming, rather than joining a shared tour.

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Top questions

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.

What exactly is canyoneering and what do I actually do in the water?

Canyoneering in Kawasan Badian involves trekking through a canyon, swimming in freshwater pools, sliding down natural water formations, and jumping off cliffs, though cliff jumps are optional. You move through the canyon with a guide, using the water and rock formations as your path.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer to do this activity?

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to handle the trekking, swimming and climbing involved. The activity is not recommended for people with poor cardiovascular health or spinal injuries, and pregnant travelers should not participate.

What's included in the price and what do I need to bring?

The price includes hotel pickup and round-trip transportation from Cebu City or Mactan, a motorbike ride to the starting point, a professional guide, snacks during the activity, lunch, and a photographer. You'll need to bring swimwear, water shoes or sandals, and a towel. Camera rental (GoPro Hero7 and up) is available separately for 1000 pesos.

Can children do this activity?

The minimum age is 6 years old, but children must have parental consent and a signed waiver. Parents should assess whether their child has the physical fitness and comfort level for swimming, climbing and optional cliff jumping in a canyon.

How long does the whole experience take from hotel to hotel?

The full day is about 12 hours from pickup at your hotel through the canyoneering, Kawasan falls and drop-off back at your hotel in Cebu City or Mactan.