Moalboal Islands & Kawasan Falls tour: Swim with turtles

Swim through schools of sardines and cool turquoise waterfalls in one day

A full-day small-group tour from Cebu combines a 15–20 minute trek to Kawasan Falls for swimming in turquoise water, a 20-minute boat ride to Pescador Island for snorkeling with colorful fish and turtles, and a chance to witness massive schools of sardines. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, snacks, bottled water and an English-speaking guide are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kawasan Falls and Moalboal Islands

• Nature trek to Kawasan Falls
• Swim in turquoise waters
• Boat ride to Pescador Island
• Snorkel at Pescador Island
• See huge sardine school

The experience

You start with hotel pickup in Cebu, then head to Kawasan Falls for a short nature walk through rivers and trees before the water comes into view. The trek takes 15–20 minutes, and once you reach the falls, you swim in the cool turquoise pools surrounded by the rush of the cascade. The water is the centerpiece here, not a photo stop, but time to move through it.

After Kawasan, a 20-minute boat ride takes you to Pescador Island, where you enter the water to snorkel among colorful reef fish and sea turtles. The tour also positions you to witness the massive schools of sardines that move through these waters. Lunch and snacks are provided during the day, and the guide stays with the group throughout, speaking English and handling all logistics so you focus on the water and the marine life.

The full day runs 12 hours from pickup to drop-off. Groups stay small, and the itinerary is built for swimmers and snorkelers of any fitness level. The trek is short, the boat ride is brief, and the water time is the main event.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cebu.
• an English-speaking guide for the full day.
• lunch and snacks.
• bottled water.
• transport by private vehicle.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (4 to 90 years) · Child (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Cebu Trip Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're comfortable swimming. You'll spend significant time in the water at both Kawasan Falls and Moalboal Islands rather than observing from shore.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 4): free.

How long is the trek to Kawasan Falls?

The nature trek to Kawasan Falls takes 15–20 minutes, passing through rivers and trees before you reach the waterfall and enter the water.

What will I see when snorkeling at Pescador Island?

Pescador Island is home to colorful reef fish, sea turtles, and massive schools of sardines that move through the waters. You'll snorkel among all of them during the 20-minute boat ride there and your time in the water.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cebu, lunch, snacks, bottled water, transport by private vehicle, an English-speaking guide, and all taxes and fees are included.

How many hours is the full day?

The tour runs 12 hours total from hotel pickup to drop-off, including travel time, the trek, snorkeling, and meals.