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Kawasan canyoning) - one of the most popular active entertainment on the island of Cebu, not counting, of course, all sorts of underwater adventures. Canyoning is the passage of a riverbed, usually rocky and with waterfalls, to make it more interesting. You will have to overcome small rapids of waterfalls and water slides, ascents and descents along stone walls on a rope, and even jump from a height of almost 10 meters. In general, the action is breathtaking and very interesting, especially considering that it will take place in the rainforest.
Canyoning atKawasan Falls takes place only under the supervision of instructors who have equipped the route for the passage, and you can not independently complete the route. The adventure ends at the largest waterfall Kawasan (there are several of them), where tourists usually rest. There you can relax, swim, sunbathe or eat in a restaurant. A modest lunch can be included in the price of your tour, but you can (and better) refuse, it will be cheaper.
To pass the route will have to use some equipment to ensure safety. But do not worry, even without climbing experience, you will easily overcome the route with the help of instructors who will pre-instruct. You can take something to eat with you, be sure to have a towel, a bathing suit, a moisture-proof camera. All the way you will pass in the water, so be prepared to freeze a little. And in order to dry faster, it is desirable to have quick-drying synthetic clothing, and appropriate shoes: coral slippers for bathing are perfect, Strictly in size, so as not to fall off.
🕐 Working hours
Canyoning usually starts in the morning at 8-9 O'clock, but at your request can be carried out individually and later.
💵Entrance fee / ticket price
Depending on the place of purchase, the price of the excursion starts from 1500 pesos (24.3 USD, see currency and money of the Philippines).
🚶 How to get there
Canyoning is held in the vicinity of Moalboal in several places, but the most popular is along the bed of the Matutinao River, on which the Kawasan waterfall is located. The start of the route is a little higher up the river (start on the map) and end at the waterfall. The easiest way to get here is with a tour from Moalboal, Cebu City, Mactan Island, they are offered in all travel agencies and hotels. The tour includes delivery from the hotel to the place, equipment, accompanied by an instructor guide, sometimes a simple lunch at a stop along the way. Costs from 2500 pesos from Moalboal, from 3500 from Cebu City and Mactan.
If you want to save money, you can get to the starting point of excursions yourself by bus or rented motorbike, and already on the spot to buy a tour for 1500. It is advisable to arrive early in order to go on the route in 8-9 hours. You need to go in the same way as to the Kawasan waterfall:
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From Moalboal you first need to get from the beaches on a tricycle for 50 pesos to the main street in the village, where buses pass. There you need to take any bus south towards Bato (Bato), run every 20 minutes, the journey is 20 minutes, from 15 pesos. You need to get off in the village of Badian (Badian) next to the Church Matutinao Church. If you tell the driver that you need to get to the waterfall, he will remind you when to get out. There are always barkers on duty who offer tours for 1500 pesos. Also, touts offer tours and earlier on the approach to the village of Badian, and already at the waterfall itself.
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From Cebu or you need to take a bus from the Cebu South Bus terminal to Moalboal (run during the day from 5 AM every 30 minutes, cost from 116 pesos, 3-4 hours on the way). Then you get to the waterfall as written above from Moalboal. You can also take a bus from the South Bus Station directly to Badian (Badian), and get off near the church.
- From Oslob you will have to transfer via Bato. The bus runs often, every 20-30 minutes, the entire route will take a little more than 100 pesos and 2-3 hours in time.
If you go here by rented transport, be guided by the Matutinao Church in the village of Badian (Badian).
See for details, how to get to Cebu and where the bus stations are, and how to get to Moalboal.
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