Kawasan & Mantayupan Falls Tour Cebu: Two Waterfalls Day

Two waterfalls, three water levels, and a 2-hour drive through Spanish colonial countryside

A full-day tour from Cebu to Kawasan Falls and Mantayupan Falls includes hotel pickup, a local English-speaking guide, and picnic lunch. The route passes Spanish houses and rice fields before reaching Mantayupan's 98-meter drop and its bluish-green water, then continues to Kawasan Falls, where a 30-minute trek crosses wooden bridges and abandoned huts to reach three cascading levels.

The experience

The day starts with a 2-hour drive southwest from Cebu city through old Spanish houses, rice fields and green countryside. Your guide points out the heritage architecture and landscape as you travel toward Mantayupan Falls. The falls themselves have two water levels (14 and 98 meters), and the water takes on a bluish-green tint where sunlight hits the rock walls. A mini-hydro electric system serves the small town nearby, and the walk to the falls is brief enough to fit the morning pace.

Kawasan Falls, further south, is where the day opens up. Three separate water levels cascade down, and reaching them means a 30-minute trek that crosses wooden bridges and passes through wooden huts. You'll see locals doing laundry and children playing in the water. The falls are a popular weekend spot for people from the region. The route is easy and manageable, moving at a steady pace through the landscape rather than rushing. Picnic lunch is served by the falls themselves, so you eat where you've just arrived.

The tour runs 10 hours total and includes your hotel pickup and drop-off in Cebu city, transportation to both sites, and a local guide who speaks English. A minimum of two people per booking is required. Children from age 3 can join if accompanied by an adult, though the operator asks that you advise any dietary needs when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cebu city.
• transportation to both waterfalls.
• a local guide who speaks English.
• picnic lunch served by the falls.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to14h before

AgesAdult (11 to 60 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by DIVAISHNAVI INTL. INC.

Is this one for you?The 10-hour day and the 30-minute trek to Kawasan Falls call for a moderate level of fitness and an early start, so this suits travelers who are comfortable with a full morning and afternoon of travel and walking rather than a quick city excursion.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

How far is Mantayupan Falls from Cebu city?

Mantayupan Falls is a 2-hour drive southwest of Cebu city, passing through Spanish colonial houses and rice fields along the way.

What are the three water levels at Kawasan Falls like?

Kawasan Falls has three separate cascading levels that you reach on a 30-minute trek through wooden huts and across bridges. The walk is easy and passes through an area locals use as a weekend getaway.

Is swimming included in this tour?

The tour takes you to both waterfalls and includes time at the falls themselves. The operator recommends bringing a swimsuit and a change of clothes if you plan to enter the water.

What does the picnic lunch include?

Picnic lunch is served by Kawasan Falls. Please advise any specific dietary requirements when you book so the operator can arrange accordingly.