Canyoneering at the Kawasan waterfalls are one of Cebu’s top attractions.
Canyoneering (or canyoning) is a popular outdoor trek that involves traveling down creeks or streams within a canyon through variety of means including walking, jumping, swimming and climbing.
The trip starts in the mountains of Alegria, from where you will follow the river down to end the trip at the Kawasan waterfalls. Guided in small groups by an expert Kawasan canyoneering guiding company we have been working with for many years. Nicknamed the “Filippino Tarzan” Cecil is without doubt the safest and most fun guide working in the Canyons.
Canyoning is one of the most rewarding and fun excursions offered in the Philippines, rappelling down pristine waterfalls into crystal clear fresh water rivers. A once in a lifetime opportunity and one you will never forget.
Kawasan Canyoneering Frequently Asked Questions
We generally recommend an age group from 11 years old up to a maximum of 60 years old, a reasonable level of fitness is required as some hiking is involved in the canyoneering.
Imagine whitewater rafting but take away the raft and imagine you are the raft. Just kidding, it is a series of jumps into rocks pools, sometimes swimming in sections, sometimes floating through mild rapids all in the aid of traversing down the Matutinao River to get to the ending at Kawasan falls. There are no ropes involved in this type of canyoneering.
This often depends on the group size, generally the group sizes we send are small and you will only be with guests from the resort in your group.
A lot depends on how much you love the canyoneering. Typically it takes 5-6 hours to complete the canyoneering including the transport there and back. Some groups may go through a little quicker than this, some may wish to do the jumps several times and take longer. There is no fixed time limit imposed by the guide so you are free to take things at your own pace.
Some of the jumps into the rock pools on the canyoneering are up to 60ft high which is not everyone’s cup of tea. It is possible to miss all or none of the jumps if you don’t feel comfortable following the path next to the river. The only thing pushing you to make the jumps is your own pride – but they are a lot of fun.
The canyoneering section of the Matutinao river is far and away the most beautiful, the canyons have been sculpted by nature over millions of years. Even if you aren’t going there for the thrill seeking aspect we still strongly recommend you do the canyoneering and avoid the jumps, lay back and enjoy floating down the river through what is arguably one of the most beautiful spots on earth.
Kawasan falls is the final waterfall in the Matutinao river. The canyoneering section of the rivers is much higher upstream and therefore uphill than the Kawasan section of the river. Entrance to the canyoneering section of the river is only with a certified guide, full safety equipment and having paid the entrance fees for the canyoneering activity. The canyoneering finishes at Kawasan falls as Kawasan falls is only a short distance from the point the Matutinao river flows into the sea. Therefore when you do the canyoneering you will also pass through the section known as Kawasan Falls as you float down the river.
All equipment needed for the canyoneering is included in the package, this is: helmet, life jacket, water shoes. Otherwise you need swimming clothes – you will get wet!
As part of the excursion, the guide will prepare a tasty meal for, some specific dietary requirements can be accommodated.
Anytime from 6am is the earliest you can go canyoneering, latest time you can depart the resort for canyoneering is 1pm. We will try to accommodate your canyoneering based on other activities in the resort.
It is your holiday and we want you to enjoy it, our staff will chat to you on arrival about when you would like to do the different activities.
