Top 15 Canyoneering Tours in Moalboal

1.Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 630 reviews · 6 hours · from $47Our pick

Follow the Matutinao River through Kawasan Falls by swimming, scrambling, sliding, and jumping from rock ledges. Guides such as JM, Sam, Patrick, and Anderson keep a close eye on you and take photos along the way. Hotel pickup, gear, shoes, and a homemade lunch are included, with an optional zipline available for an extra fee.

“The whole day was awesome and we had a great guide, Dale you were awesome and we had so much fun Jason & Jordan”

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2.Kawasan Canyoneering & Sardines Run and Turtle Chase

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 12 hours · from $90

Start with a one-hour snorkel among Moalboal’s sardines and possible sea turtles, then enjoy a Filipino lunch before a guided Kawasan Falls canyon trip. The 12-hour outing includes gear, fees, transport, and a small group of up to 11. Expect a long Cebu road day, late lunch, jumps, slides, and strong guide support.

“Best tour in Philippines I've had (travelled for 4 weeks). Only annoying part was having to take a 3 hour bus from and back to Cebu.”

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3.Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · 1 day · from $142

Travel from your Cebu hotel to Moalboal for a guided sardine snorkel and a chance to see sea turtles, then continue to Kawasan Falls for jumps, slides, pools, and waterfalls. English-speaking guides such as Jerome, Benji, Roy, and Victor handle safety and photos, while lunch, gear, entry fees, and hotel transfers are included.

“Highly recommend!!! We could not have been happier with our experience. Our guides helped all of our family of 5 the whole way through. They were so courteous, fun, made sure we were safe and had the best day!!! Lunch at the end was very good!”

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4.Pescador Island with Sardines & Turtle and Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $150

Start at 5 a.m. with private pickup from Cebu City or Mactan. Snorkel around Pescador Island, Talisay Point, and a marine sanctuary, then tackle four hours of Badian canyoneering with local guides before reaching Kawasan Falls. Lunch, equipment, boat, and transfers are included.

“Sardine run and canyoneering were amazing. We weren’t able to do the other snorkel site due to weather which was disappointing. There was a very long day with driving times, due to the crazy traffic on the way back through. So if you’re not someone that enjoys being in a car for long periods or get motion sick, that is worth considering.”

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5.Whale Shark, Canyoneering, Sardines Run and Turtles with Transpo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $180

Start at 3:00 am from SM City Cebu for whale sharks in Oslob, four hours of Kawasan canyoneering, and sardines and turtles at Panagsama Beach. Private air-conditioned transport, lunch, equipment, and guides are included. Expect a demanding but action-packed 10 to 12 hours.

“I don't normally do reviews, but this was so good I had too. This company did an excellent job, picked up on time, friendly driver and patient. Then the handoff to each of the respective excursions went great. It was nice watching the walk up pRead more”

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6.Moalboal Sardine Run & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $105

Pair Moalboal’s sardine run and turtle snorkeling with a guided Kawasan Falls canyoneering trip. You get hotel transport, gear, lunch, and local guides such as Christobal, who helps with jumps, river crossings, and photos. It is a long, active day with early pickup and traffic on the return.

“Incroyable le canyon et les quelques sauts de plusieurs mètres ! Sardinerun impressionnant aussi ! Le transporteur était à l’heure à l’hôtel !”

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7.Moalboal Sardines & Turtle Snorkeling and Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 17 reviews · 13 - 14 hours · from $150

You’ll snorkel near Panagsama Beach with huge sardine schools and wild sea turtles, then head to Badian for a guided Kawasan Falls route of river swims, scrambles, rappels, and optional jumps up to 30 feet. McRich Travel provides gear, lunch, transfers, and English-speaking guides. Expect a long, active day.

“It was so much fun! Everything was very organized from start to finish- McRich travel is a top notch Tour agency! The guides were all very professional and went above and beyond to show us everything there was to see. The canyoneering is definitely challenging- wear very good shoes with a hard bottom-your feet and ankles will thank you! On our private tour, we had 7 guides for 7 people- we felt very safe!”

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8.Kawasan Canyoning, Moalboal Snorkeling, & Turtles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 12 hours · from $142

Leave Cebu before dawn for a one-day mix of easy Moalboal snorkeling and active Kawasan Falls canyoning. You can swim with turtles and sardines, slide through the river, jump into pools, and enjoy lunch near the falls. Guides such as Jes, Lisa, Cedric, and Noel have led past departures, with small groups limited to 10. Request the free GoPro when booking.

“Perfect all round tour - we got pickend up by Jes in a clean and comfortable car. He was providing us with water and snacks all day. The snorkelling with sardines as well as ether canyoning was perfectly organised. The guides Cedric and Noel were perfectly informed about the canyon and brought us back safely! No queue and always just the two of us even though be booked a shared tour. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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9.Moalboal with Canyoneering Tour (Shared Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 10 hours · from $117

You’ll leave Cebu before dawn for Moalboal’s sardine run, turtle snorkeling, coral viewing, seafood lunch, and a guided Kawasan Falls canyoneering course. Transport, entrance fees, lunch, guides, and canyoning gear are included. This shared tour suits active visitors who want Cebu’s best water activities in one day, but the schedule can feel rushed.

“Its a great one-day trip. Canyoneering was amazing experience and guides were great and super helpful.”

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10.Kawasan Canyoneering with Lunch & Free Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $81

Spend a full day canyoning through Kawasan Falls with English-speaking local guides, safety gear, lunch, and transport from Moalboal or Badian. You will trek beside the river, swim through clear pools, slide over smooth rock, and choose your comfort level for the jumps. Ziplining is optional for 600 PHP.

“This tour was amazing! We were worried it would be a bit busy with so many tours in one place, but the guides know how to move it along pretty well. All of the elements were super fun, though you definitely need a little bit of physical ability to do some of the features. Our guide Marlon was awesome, and we had a great time. Lunch was delicious and a nice way to relax at the end (for us it was the end of our morning tour). One of the best things we’ve done on our entire trip!”

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11.Group Tour of Moalboal Sardines Run & Kawasan Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $159

Start at 3:00 am for a full-day Cebu outing that pairs Kawasan Canyoneering with Moalboal’s famous sardine school. You’ll hike, swim, jump, and float through turquoise canyon pools, then snorkel near Panagsama Beach. Guides such as Arnado and John Clifford may lead the canyon section. Pickup is offered, but return is to SM City Cebu only.

“The partners they have are great and provide all the services as described. However the company / provider who drove us not so much. The driver was 1 hour late and had a bottle of urine in a plastic water bottle rolling around in the truck up Read more”

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12.Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $139Top rated

Start before sunrise for Moalboal’s sardine run and turtle snorkeling, then head to Badian for three hours of Kawasan canyoneering. Your private group gets transport, lunch, snorkeling equipment, safety gear, and local guides. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and extra clothes.

“it was a private tour which was actually such a good way to experience everything and take your time exploring the areas 😍 there is other tour groups around ofcourse but having your own guide and time to explore was so much better Read more”

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13.Sardine Run Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $89

Start with a 1 to 1.5-hour Sardine Run swim in Moalboal, then spend 3 to 4 hours sliding, jumping, and swimming through Kawasan’s canyons. Your guides handle safety and photos, with names such as Willy and Marlin assigned on recent trips. Pickup, gear, fees, lunch, and optional GoPro or zipline extras are covered.

“I did this tour the other day (29.03.25) and had a great time. Got picked up directly from my hotel bang on time which is nice, the driver was very friendly/ nice which is good particularly when it's a long journey. Both the sardine run and the canyoneering where a good time. sardine run was very impressive to see. The canyoneering was also a very pretty setting, and a fun time. Both guides where fantastic, friendly people who went above and beyond with getting photos etc. Fully recommend this trip :) I had a great day”

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14.Cebu Moalboal Beach, Sardine Run, Sea Turtle Viewing + Canyoneering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $113

Leave Cebu at 5 am for Moalboal, where you snorkel with sea turtles and millions of sardines, then swim at the beach. Add Kawasan Falls canyoneering if you want more action. Your private group travels by air-conditioned vehicle with gear, fees, a driver, and local guides included.

“This trip was amazing!! My husband and I are not swimmers and everything was so accommodating, even the snorkeling. You won’t regret it! The staff at the canyooneering tour, especially Steve and J-R, helped out tremendously and everyone was just so nice! I definiteRead more”

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15.Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour from Moalboal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $62

Start at 7:00 am in Moalboal for a guided Kawasan Falls canyoneering trip. You’ll collect safety gear in Badian, follow waterfalls and river trails, and eat lunch at a local family house. Transport, entrance fees, helmet, and life jacket are included. The optional zipline costs 600 PHP in cash.

“Awesome time! Lemuel was a great guide, took lots of pictures and showed all the cool jumping/photo points.”

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