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First off, if you prefer to go for a travel agency to help you with your island-hopping adventure, there’s a great tour agency just within Lapu-Lapu City and they are so professional with their works, just visit Cebu Tours website and look for their available packages also.

Doing you island hopping with the help of a tour agency isn’t bad at all, although there are a lot of scammers lately but all you just have to do is to do some extra effort in looking for a certified, honest, and professional agency so that you can totally enjoy your vacation instead of worrying about getting scammed.

Possible islands to visit:  

Gilutongan Island – A 20 to 30 minutes away from Mactan Island and a perfect place to do scuba diving and snorkeling activities. You should never miss this island for your Mactan Island Hopping since this is the perfect place for every scuba diver alike.

Nalusuan Island - Nalusuan is actually a hectare long manmade island resort located in the Cebu Strait which is one of the islands included amongst the Olango Island Group found between Bohol and Mactan Island (part of Cebu). The area used to be a sandbar which later underwent land reclamation in order to build the Nalusuan Island Resort. Good for diving and snorkeling.

Caohagan Island - Caohagan is a small yet popular island-hopping destination which is also part of the Olango island chain. It is about 30 minutes away from Mactan. The island also boasts of a lush forest, marine life for snorkeling, and a lagoon with crystal clear water for swimming.

Sulpa Island – Is one of the six satellite islands of Olango Island Group. It is a privately-owned island but uninhabited by people. Sulpa Island is just a small island and perfect for family swimming and camping is allowed there. Not suitable for diving.

San Vicente Island - The entire island is an oasis, full of mangrove forests and a bird sanctuary. Perfect destination for snorkeling activity. You can see a lot of different species of fish and beautiful corals too.

A lot of tourist wants to travel to Cebu to enjoy the beaches, festival, historical sites and other places in Cebu City and Cebu provinces. A lot of people are traveling each year to Cebu and most of them are tourists who wished to see and enjoy the most beautiful waterfalls in Cebu City and one of the most popular waterfalls in the Philippines.

A lot of people are visiting Cebu who wants to visit and enjoy Kawasan falls without enough knowledge of the place so they are looking online for guides or tips on how to get to Kawasan falls. On this guide, we will try to help those who knew nothing about how to get to Kawasan Falls.

Getting to Kawasan From Cebu City

A lot of people are traveling to Kawasan Falls in Badian starting from Cebu City so I’m gonna show you how to get to Kawasan Falls from Cebu City.

You can ride any public vehicle or taxi to get you to South Bus Terminal depends on which part of Cebu City you are. From South Bus Terminal, ask someone which is the bus that goes to Bato and they will absolutely lead you to the right bus. There are two buses that goes to Bato from South Bus Terminal, via Barili and via Oslob bus. Make sure you ride on the bus that goes to Bato via Barili since the other bus which goes to Bato via Oslob isn’t gonna stop in Kawasan Falls.

The buses that goes to Bato via Barili runs daily and you don’t have to worry about going there during weekends or weekdays because there will always be a bus to take you to Kawasan Falls. The bus ride will take about 3 hours and the bus fare is 150 for Ceres (yellow bus) buses with air-conditioned. And when you finally reach the bus stop in Kawasan Falls, look for a large tarpaulin with a photo of the Kawasan Falls and has a text that says “This Way to Kawasan Falls”. Just follow the road ahead and everything will be okay.  

The famous Kawasan Falls is situated some four hours from Cebu City in the sleepy little barangay of Matutinao in the town of Badian. Badian is famous for a system of waterfalls which has two major drops, a huge water source squirting thousands of liters of fresh (and very cool) water every day, and an adventure trail which takes you deep into the heart of barangay Matutinao.

Kawasan falls is a very fresh and clean water, there are three waterfalls in Kawasan falls.The first one is the big one, the second one is not so big, the third one is not very easy to get to. It’s off the trail so be careful. If you want to enjoy the water you can always find a hidden place to swim and cool off. Getting away from the crowd and exploring the area and then take a dip in the water, relax and enjoy the beauty of Kawasan Falls.

How To get to Kawasan falls

From Cebu City to Kawasan falls, you can go to south Bus terminal Cebu. The bus fare is about 120 peso per person Always ask the driver if the Bus stop in Matutinao Badian Church Look for the sign on the bus “Bato via Barili” (not Via Oslob since that bus won’t pass Kawasan falls at all).

How Long Is the Bus Ride?

4 to 5 hours so just relax and enjoy the ride until you get to your destination. You will pass many provinces and you will get the opportunity to see what life is like in the smaller and simpler provinces.

Whale sharks in Oslob is very famous not just because of the presence of whale sharks in the sea. It's because you can swim with them and you can get close enough with the gentle giants, but there’s a limit of how close you can get to the whale sharks. A lot of marine biologists are present each day to monitor the safety of the whale sharks and to ensure that nothing bad that could harm the whale sharks will ever occur.

Is it good to swim with the whale sharks in Oslob?

Yes, it is safe to swim together with the whale sharks. There’s a limitation on how close you can get with the whale sharks and there’s a marine environmentalist on the site at all times to check if there’s anything that was done that could probably harm the whale sharks. They are stationed there to keep an eye to ensure the safety of the whale sharks.

There are regulations too that must be observed at all times and the tourists will be briefed about what to do and what are the things you could possible do when you are already in the area for the whale shark watching.

What are the regulations or rules?

• All whale shark watchers must undergo orientation at the Briefing Center on the rules for interaction with whale sharks

• Whale shark watchers are limited to 30 minutes (I think this applies to those in boats)

• Life guards will be on site during whale watching hours

• Dive Centers bringing visitors must be accredited with the Municipality of Oslob (Turtle Bay Dive Resort is accredited)

• No feeding of whale sharks by unauthorized personnel

Cebu City is a very well-known place for every tourist both local and foreigners. It’s because of Cebu’s beautiful places and attractions to visit. Aside from the Sinulog Festival that would attract lots of people, there’s wonderful beaches too that has been known worldwide because of its stunning beauty.

Here’s a list of beaches to visit in Cebu City for every tourist who wants to relax and have fun in the beach.

Beaches in Cebu City

Tingko Beach in Alcoy – is one of the most popular public beaches in Cebu. Located along the South National Road, Tingko is perfect for overnight trips with good friends, weekend adventures with colleagues, or day trips with the whole family.

Malapascua Exotic Island Dive & Beach Resort - it is the first-ever dive shop to open on Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan in 1998. Owners Dutch national Dik de Boer and Filipino wife Cora put up the resort after falling in love with Malapascua.

Logon Beach in Malapascua Island – Located in the northern part of Cebu. The beach has really fine white sand and crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming. You could also do other activities on the island like wreck diving and scuba diving with the thresher sharks. You could also do wakeboarding in Malapascua.

Sta. Fe Beach in Bantayan Island – Bantayan is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The beaches are simply beautiful. You can stroll from the seashore and enjoy the beauty of the crystal-clear waters of the sea.

Tulang Diot in Camotes Island – For just 10 PHP entrance fee, you can enjoy the area with a feeling of owning the island since the place isn’t crowded. The place has crystal-clear waters and beautiful white sands.

Hidden Beach in Aloguinsan – If you want to have fun and relax at the same time, then this is the best place for you. It’s clean, greenery and uncrowded. Literally the hidden beach of Aloguinsan! Perfect for unwinding and for those who wants a peaceful and quiet time in the beach.

The twin city tour would be the perfect adventure you could ever have when you are visiting Cebu City and if you want to know more of the history and culture of the City. Twin city tours are a tour package that composes of a tour with the tourist destination and attractions for both Cebu and Lapu-Lapu City for just a day. Yes! you could have so much fun for just a day with this awesome tour.

All of these can be done with the help of Cebu Tours, a certified and credible tour agency in Lapu-Lapu City. With just one phone call or email, you could have a response from their hard-working staff right away or you could send them a message on their Facebook page!

Places included on your tour:

Lapu-Lapu Shrine – Located at Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, the Lapu-Lapu shrine is a (66 ft) bronze statue built in honor of Lapu-Lapu, a native leader who defeated Spanish soldiers, led by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, in the 1521 Battle of Mactan.

Alegre Guitar Factory – Alegre Guitars is the most famous Guitar Factory in Pajac-Maribago Rd, Lapu-Lapu, and is owned and managed by Fernando M. Alegre.  Alegre’s quality guitars are made of indigenous materials, from the specific type of wood used through to the shell ornaments and inlays, which make each one a unique instrument.

Basilica del Santo Niño – Commonly known as Santo Niño Church, Basilica del Santo Niño is a minor basilica in Cebu City Philippines that was founded in 1565. It is the oldest Roman Catholic Church established in the country, and was built on the spot where the image of the Santo Niño de Cebú, a statue depicting the Child Jesus, was found by Spanish explorers, led by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, in 1655

Magellan’s Cross – Magellan's Cross is a Christian cross erected by Portuguese and Spanish explorers, as direct by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu in the Philippines on April 15 1521.  This cross is housed in a chapel next to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño on Magallanes Street, just in front of the city center of Cebu   City.  The Cross itself, is preserved within a glass case.

Taoist Temple – Built in 1972, the Cebu Taoist Temple is located in the Beverly Hills Subdivision in Cebu City, Philippines. The temple was built by Cebu's substantial Chinese community. With an elevation of 300 metres (980 ft) above sea level, the temple is a towering, multi-tiered, multi-hued attraction accessible by three separate winding routes.

Fort San Pedro – It is a military defense structure built by the Spanish under the command of Miguel López de Legazpi, first governor of the Captaincy General of the Philippines. It is located in the area now called Plaza Indepedencia, in the pier area of the city.

Heritage of Cebu Monument – is a tableau of sculptures made of concrete, bronze, brass and steel showing scenes about events and structures related to the history of Cebu. The construction of the monument began in July 1997 and it was finished in December 2000.

Yap San Diego Ancestral House – The Yap-San Diego Ancestral House in Parian, Cebu City is said to be the first Chinese house built outside of China. It was built during the country’s Spanish colonial era where the Chinese were required to live in the Parians of a city. The ancestral house is constructed out of coral stones and wood. It was built sometime between 1675 and 1700 and was originally owned by a Chinese merchant named Don Juan Yap together with his wife, Doña Maria Florido

Mactan Shrine – The Mactan Shrine is located in Mactan Island. It is dedicated in honor of Lapu-Lapu, Ferdinand Magellan, and the Battle of Mactan that was happened during 1521.

Uphill Destinations:

Temple of Leah – This temple was built in 2012 as a symbol of the undying and unconditional love of Teodorico Soriano Adarna to his wife Leah for 53 years.

TOPs – Located at Brgy. Malubog, Busay, Cebu City which offers a fascinating panoramic view of Cebu City and of its neighboring islands, Mactan and Olango. Perfect time to visit is during night time, the view is so stunning and beautiful.

Kawasan falls canyoneering is a very famous activity for both local and foreign travelers. The whole activity will take around 3 hours but can take 4 hours for a bigger group.

You can choose between downstream canyoneering which is from Kanlaob River in Algeria to Kawasan Falls or upstream canyoneering, Kawasan Falls to Kanlaob River. If you are a beginner, I suggest downstream first since upstream is pretty difficult. In downstream, you'll be jumping, swimming and walking while in upstream, replace that jump with a climb.  

Travel Tips:

Most of the tours will recommend you to a morning start as it takes 3-5 hours to finish the activity. The last possible time to start is around 2 or 3 pm so that you can finish Canyoning before sunset.

Wear trainers, strapped shoes or rent some water booties for 20PHP (prices will vary with different companies) since there will be lots of slippery rocks on the trail.

There’s a BBQ stand and the smell of it will absolute entice you to buy. Chicken, Pork Skewers, Sausages are 50 PHP ($1) and there’s soft drinks too!

Your guide will take a dry bag that you can pop essentials in, but otherwise you are welcome to bring your own.

Take a GoPro with you or you can rent one, just ask where you can possibly rent a GoPro. A lot of epic and stunning views that is worth taking pics for in the area, most of them are instagram-worthy!

Have an extra battery with you on your dry bags, your guide can hold it for you.

When you reach Kawasan Falls, you can eat foods again since there’s a lot of foods for sale in the area. You can chill and relax here after a long trekking, climbing and jumping.

You can rent a bamboo raft that can take you around the turquoise pool and even under the waterfalls!

The DON’Ts for your Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Adventure:

DON’T just jump anywhere you feel, wait for your guide to tell you when to jump and when not to.

DON’T throw your trash anywhere, please! Just put it in your pocket, and throw it afterwards when you see a trash bin. A little act like this will absolutely help the community keep the area clean.