Cebu Tours

Cebu Tours is a tour agency and transport operator accredited by the Department of Tourism who are based in Cebu. Cebu Tours started the business running on November 2014 and managed by our dynamic owners who love to travel. Together with our dedicated staffs, we extend our services to all our clients’ needs for traveling at a best value. Because traveling is our passion, we want to share to our clients how wonderful it is to visit another place without spending too much. We value what you deserve.

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Badian Kawasan Falls is a Paradise to all Tourists

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.

Once your bus stop at Matutinao Badian Church, you have to walk for 20 to 30mins to get to Kawasan falls. The surroundings are so nice to look at so you will enjoy the walk. Entrance fee 10 peso

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Whale Shark Watching in the Small and Quiet Town of Oslob

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

• Only staff from accredited organizations may guide visitors.

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Mactan Island Hopping Tips

This article is perfect for your Island Hopping in Mactan. It has all the necessary things you will need to plan your adventure in Mactan Island.

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Awesome Beaches in Cebu City That You Shouldn’t Miss!

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.

These are just some of the beautiful beaches to visit in Cebu City, there’s tons of beautiful beaches that has gained so much popularity and some of them aren’t that famous (as of now) but still has its own beauty and will surely be popular as time goes by.

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The Historic Resort City + The Queen City of the South Adventure!

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.

Sirao Flower Farm – Sirao Flower Farm or also known as “Mini-Amsterdam” of Cebu is situated in a mountain barangay of Cebu City. A huge part of the farm is filled mostly with brightly colored Celosia flowers which gives an incredible floral display along with the various flowering plants in the area.

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Experience the Extreme Adventure in Kawasan

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.

DON’T bring unnecessary gadgets and also cards such as ATMs, credit and debit cards. You won’t get to use it in the area anyways.

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City Tour Guide 2019 – Cebu and Lapu-Lapu City Adventure

Cebu and Lapu-Lapu City is a very well-known destination for every traveler who visit Philippines. With almost 7 million visited Cebu last year 2017, Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City were visited by lots of tourists each year because of the beautiful places it has. If you wish to experience the amazing twin city tour, you came to the right place.

Cebu City:

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.

Magellan’s Cross – An octagonal building decorated with murals containing a large wooden cross that commemorates the Portuguese conquistador Ferdinand Magellan who planted a wooden cross upon converting the original inhabitants to Christianity.

Sirao Flower Farm – Sirao Flower Farm or also known as “Mini-Amsterdam” of Cebu is situated in a mountain barangay of Cebu City. A huge part of the farm is filled mostly with brightly colored Celosia flowers which gives an incredible floral display along with the various flowering plants in the area.  

Sky Experience Adventure (Crown Regency) – Adventure seekers may head to the top floor to experience a breathtaking view of this modern city. You may also opt to join in the extreme rides that literally puts you on the edge of the city, or you may walk around the edge of the building (don't worry, safety cables are attached) to experience this once in a lifetime experience. All of these you can enjoy for a small fee.

Taoist Temple – is a Taoist temple located in Beverly Hills Subdivision of Cebu City, Philippines. The temple is built by Cebu's substantial Chinese community in 1972.  

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 Lookout – 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.

Basilica del Santo Niño – The Basílica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebú commonly known as the Santo Niño Basilica, is a minor basilica in Cebu City in the Philippines that was founded in the 1565.

Lapu-Lapu City:

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.

10 Thousand Roses and Café – It is located at the end of Cordova Tourism Center, just right next to Lantaw Floating Restaurant. It is owned by Miguel Cho, an interior designer. His intention in putting up the cafe is to create a romantic ambience that would be perfect for couples, a place precise for a beginning of a happily ever after.

Guitar Factory – One of the remarkable guitar-makers in Cebu is the Alegre Guitar Factory. The shop is owned and managed by Fernando M. Alegre. It is by far the most impressive-looking guitar factory in Abuno, Lapu-Lapu City. Its world-class guitars never cease to impress seasoned guitarists and musicians.

Lantaw Floating Native Restaurant – is conveniently located at Day-as Cordova, Mactan Cebu, Philippines. Perfect place to eat for those who loves swimming and the smell of the sea breeze with the seaside ambiance it has.

Cebu Happy World Museum – The Cebu Happy World Museum in Cordova is not your typical run-of-the-mill museum since it displays optical illusions that allow visitors to interact with the exhibits. The museum aims to let Cebuanos and Filipinos, in general, experience something out of the ordinary without having to go through the hassle of travelling to a place far, far away.

Your twin city tour experience will never be complete if you can’t get to visit all of these amazing places both in Cebu and Lapu-Lapu City. Make sure you are able to visit them and have fun in the process of learning the culture and tradition of Cebuanos (people of Cebu).

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Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - A Must Do Activity in Badian

Canyoneering is one of the famous activities you can do in the small and quiet town of Matutinao, Badian just south of Cebu City. You may find that there are several canyoneering adventure tour operators just like Cebu Tours which are based in Lapu-Lapu City and booking for a private tour with them would totally help you with your tour.

The start-off or meeting place for nearly all these canyoneering adventure tours is at Badian, Cebu. But the jump-off of the actual canyoneering is at the town of Algeria, Cebu of which your tour guides will take you there. It is also where registrations are done. The 4 to 5 hours activity will then be a downstream canyoneering that will end at Kawasan Falls, Badian Cebu.

Travel Tips:

Don’t jump anywhere just because you feel like jumping, ask your guide first if it's safe to jump on such area.

Wear proper and comfortable footwear, the trail isn’t easy to walk and there’s a lot of slippery stones.

Always listen to your guide, your guide is familiar with the trail and the area so it’s better to follow your guide.

Badian canyoneering activity is popular locally and internationally so better start your canyoning activity early.

Bring lots of bottled water or a huge one. Stay hydrated.

Pack your things on a dry bag and you can let your tour guide hold it for you.

You can ask your tour guide to take photos of you and your group, don’t hesitate to ask for help.

And lastly, please don’t throw your trashes anywhere. Keep it inside your bag or pocket and throw it once you saw a trash can in the area. A simple act like that is a big thing in keeping the area clean and neat.

How to get to Badian?

From Cebu City, take any public transportation or taxi to take you to South Bus Terminal, just a few blocks from Elizabeth Mall (EMall). Inside the South Bus Terminal, ask someone where is the bus that is bound to Bato. The people in there will surely lead you to the right bus with a warm smile.

Make sure you took the bus that is bound to Bato via Barili NOT Bato via Oslob since Bato  via Oslob buses won’t pass Kawasan falls at all.

QUICK TIP: Take the yellow buses (Ceres), they are air-conditioned buses and the bus fare is around 120 to 150 PHP ($2 to $3). The bus ride will be around 3 hours.

Remind the conductor or the driver to stop at Kawasan Canyoneering Headquarters at Matutinao Beach Resort, just across a roman catholic church.

Going back to the City

After having fun at Badian canyoneering, and you want to go back to the City immediately, you can ride a bus to take you back to the City. You just have to cross the street from Matutinao Beach Resort and ride a Ceres Bus back to the South Bus Terminal.

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2019 Guide to Popular Beaches in Cebu City and its Provinces

There are a lot of famous beaches just within Cebu City and also on its provinces that has a lot of tourists each year visiting the site to relax, have fun, and to ease their minds from the problems they are facing.

Yes, going to beaches or other tourist spots or destinations will help ease and calm your mind from all the frustration and problems you have. Seeing a beautiful and lovely beach will totally make you forget all the troubles you are in.

Cebu is a well-known city and it’s not just because of Sinulog Festival, it's also because of the beautiful beaches it has. A lot of tourist is traveling to Cebu to enjoy and relax at the beautiful beaches in Cebu and its provinces. Here’s a list of beaches to visit in Cebu;

Kota Beach Resort – It is located at the heart of Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island and has gained popularity because of its long white powdery sands and pristine blue waters.

Tepanee Beach Resort - located in Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu, offers a fantastic view of the sea and a stretch of white-sand beach.  

Blue Orchid Resort – is in Moalboal, Cebu is a good place to stay and dive. The resort also has a 30-meter long private beach and has its own swimming pool.

Eden Resort - located on a beautiful coral reef in Liloan, southernmost town of Santander, is at the middle of popular dive sites like Pescador Island, Apo Island and Balicasag Island, among others.

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.

Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort - An easy escape off the coast of Bancogon, Oslob, Cebu, the Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort provides refuge and immediate relaxation to its traveling visitors. Surrounded by hues of blue, the resort provides ultimate relaxation away from the busy metropolis. Things you can do here: dive, Butanding Whale watching, and relax.

Tingko Beach – Alcoy’s Tingko Beach 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.

If you want to have fun and relax with these beaches in Cebu City and you don’t have any solid plans about your adventure, you could just contact Cebu Tours from their website or Facebook page and ask for a tour about these beautiful beaches to visit in Cebu.

They will absolutely answer all of your questions. Don’t hesitate to contact them, they exist to help tourists and travelers to have a hassle-free and smooth tour experience in Cebu.

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Drone shot of the awesome and stunning look of the path that was made in front of a resort in Moalboal.

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Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Activity – A Popular Adventure for Tourists this 2019

Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls has been gaining a lot of attention from tourists all over the world, and a lot of tourists are traveling to Badian, both local and international, to experience Canyoning in Badian by those people who love extreme adventures alike.

Canyoning in Kawasan is really fun, you get to jump to a lot of waterfalls and sadly enough the last falls which is the main falls is not open anymore to jump off due to some regulations that was placed in the area.

Aside from the beautiful turquoise water on the pool of Kawasan falls, there’s this Canyoning activity just upstream Kawasan Falls. You get to jump to a lot of waterfall and the trail isn’t easy which makes it challenging and not suitable for everyone, only to those who are physically fit and has a very strong stamina to endure the trail and the excitement of jumping multiple falls.

Is Kawasan Canyoneering really for everyone?

YES, although you have to jump some cliff or falls that is 40 meters high, it is still safe to do it as long as you follow what your guide told you to do and always listen to the tour guide since they have more knowledge about the area than you.

Wear safety gears at all times and you will be perfectly safe (as long as you don’t stray from your group and you will always listen and pays attention to your tour guide). There will be safety gears available to rent in the area so you don’t have to worry about getting one.

Remember:

DON’T forget to wear safety gears such as helmet, life vest and aqua shoes or any shoes that you are comfortable to wear (since the trail won’t be easy to walk with all the slippery rocks there is).

DON’T just jump whenever you like or feel to jump. Ask your guide’s permission first before doing anything. It’s for your own safety.

PACK light things and store them on a dry bag.

TIP: Start early to avoid the crowd since there’s a lot of tourist lately who wants to try the canyoneering in Kawasan falls. The activity will take for 3 to 4 hours and the Kawasan falls will be closing before sundown (5pm).

So, if you arrive at the area around 2pm and you want to do the canyoneering, well tough luck but they won’t allow it since it will be dangerous when it gets dark so make sure to start early.

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2019 Travel Guide  – Getting to the Kawasan Falls in Badian

Every traveler/tourist visiting Cebu would totally love to visit Kawasan Falls to unwind and relax with the beautiful waterfall there. Kawasan falls would be the perfect place for you to relax and relieve all the stress you have.

Here’s a guide on how to get to Kawasan falls from various places within Cebu City and other neighboring provinces.

From Cebu City

You can take a bus from South Bus Terminal, make sure you ride the bus that goes to Bato via Barili since the other bus runs via Oslob and does not stop at Kawasan Falls. If you are having a hard time on looking for which one to ride, you can always ask the people there, they will absolutely help you. Buses from South Bus Terminal going to Kawasan Falls runs daily, so you don’t have to worry about going there during weekends or weekdays. It will be a 3-hours ride so make sure you sit on a comfortable spot. The bus fare for Ceres bus is 150 PHP, it’s an air-conditioned bus.

From Oslob

If you are traveling from Oslob to Kawasan Falls, you must take the bus first that is going to Bato and then later on change bus to Badia, Cebu City (via Barili). The bus fare costs 100 PHP and it will take almost 1 and a half hour to reach Kawasan Falls.

From Moalboal  

Go to the large market in Moalboal first and take the yellow bus to get to Kawasan Falls. If you are uncertain on which bus to ride, you can ask the locals on how to get to Kawasan Falls. The bus fare is just 20 PHP and it will only take 45 minutes to reach Kawasan Falls.

When you finally reach Badian

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 fine, you won't get lost.

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Badian and Oslob Adventure in Just One Day - 2019 Guide

Cebu City is very famous of its beautiful beaches and pre-historic establishments with rich history and tradition. Aside from these, Cebu City is very famous of these two you can see South of Cebu – Canyoneering and Whale Shark.

Badian

Kawasan Canyoneering - you could do the canyoning activity and it is so worth the money and time you spend on doing the Kawasan Canyoneering especially for those who loves adventures and something like extreme adventure like this Canyoneering in Badian. After a long adventuring in the Canyoneering site, you can go to Kawasan Falls to relax and savor the beautiful and relaxing turquoise waters in the area. You can even rent a raft to get you around the falls.

Oslob

Whale Shark Watching - you should start early to avoid a lot of crowd since it is so famous and a lot of tourists are visiting Oslob each single day to experience the amazing Whale Sharks Watching. There’s a waterfall also in Oslob, namely Tumalog Falls. It is famous too and the beauty it radiates isn’t the same with the radiance of the beauty of Kawasan Falls but it is still beautiful to watch. Oslob is known both of its tourist attraction, Whale Sharks and Tumalog Falls.

TRAVEL REMINDERS FOR CANYONEERING AND WHALE SHARK WATCHING

(for Whale Shark Watching)

DON’T touch or ride on the whale sharks.

DON’T use flash when taking a picture.

DON’T put sunblock lotion on any part of your body. Some of its contents maybe harmful to the whale-sharks. If you had put your sunblock on, you must remove it at the shower stations near the briefing area.

DON’T throw any kind of trash in the water. The whale shark may accidentally swallow it and will harm them.

NO feeding from tourist boats.

YOU can swim with the whale sharks but do not get closer or block their path to keep them safe from any danger. A minimum of 4 meters away from the whale sharks are allowed.

A maximum of 6 swimmers per whale shark is allowed and only 1 boat per whale shark.

(for Canyoneering in Kawasan)

DON’T forget to wear safety gears such as helmet, life vest and aqua shoes or any shoes that you are comfortable to wear (since the trail won’t be easy to walk with all the slippery rocks there is).

DON’T just jump whenever you like or feel to jump. Ask your guide’s permission first before doing anything. It’s for your own safety.

PACK light things and store them on a dry bag.

WEEKENDS can be chaotic with all the tourist both local and foreign will be there to enjoy canyoneering too so avoid weekend if you want to explore and enjoy your canyoneering adventure.

YOU will need to jump into water from a high place ranging from 15 to 30 feet high.

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Cebu City Adventure: Every Tourist Should Try!

Cebu City or also known as the Queen City of the South is the second largest air hub in the Philippines and also one of the cities that has a huge tourism in the country due to its wonderful and marvelous tourist destinations and attractions that can be seen in within the City and on its provinces.

Places you should visit for your Cebu City tour:

Heritage of Cebu Monument

Fort San Pedro

Magellan’s Cross

Casa Gorordo

Malacañang sa Sugbo

Mountain View Nature’s Park

Plaza Humabon/Hamabar

Sirao Flower Farm

Sky Experience Adventure (Crown Regency)

Taoist Temple

Temple of Leah

TOPs

Terrazas de Flores Botanical Garden

Yap-San Diego Ancestral House

And some amazing places just in Lapu-Lapu City to visit!

Guitar Factory,

10,000 Roses and Café,

Lantaw Native Restaurant

Mactan Shrine

And the most important part of visiting Cebu City is the Sinulog Festival which takes place every 3rd week of January. Doing a Cebu City Tour during this month is reeking of fun and adventure, but it also reeks a sense of paranoia since during this month a lot of establishments is crowded wherever you go.

A lot of tourists will be seen during this month since a lot of people, both local and foreign, loves to witness the grandest festival in the Philippines. Make sure to book 3 to 4 months before the Sinulog festival to be able to have a room since every hotel in Cebu, even in Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu, is getting booked so fast due to the upcoming Sinulog Festival each January.

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Cebu to Bohol Adventure Guide

Aside from the Queen City of the South (Cebu), Bohol is also one of the famous destinations in Visayas. Bohol has so many beautiful places to visit too, and some of its destinations are internationally known and has a very good reputation both locally and internationally. Having your Bohol tour from Cebu well-organized will make your experience worthy.

How to get to Bohol from Cebu?

Getting to Bohol from Cebu is very easy. Bohol is just a short ferry ride from Cebu City and you could book a ticket online or right in the Pier. Several fast crafts travel daily between Cebu City and Tagbilaran and Cebu City and Tubigon.

Places to visit in Bohol

Chocolates Hills in Carmen – A world class landmark of Bohol. The hills are considered as National Geologic Movement which was formed centuries ago due to tidal movements. During hot seasons, the hills covered with grass dries up and turns brown, which would look like a lot of chocolate kisses.

Man-made Forest in Bilar – A 2km densely planted Mahogany trees which were planted by the students of Holy Name University several years ago. Once you are there, you will feel like you are in a different planet due to its fresh air. A place worth taking photo for your instagram!

Tarsier Conservation Area in Loboc – Another popular place to visit for your bohol tour from cebu. Please be guided that you are not allowed to touch them and you should turn off the flash of your camera when taking a photo with the Philippine tarsiers.

And a lot more places to visit such as the Blood Compact Shrine in Tagbilaran City where the blood compact between Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Sikatuna happened, the Loboc River where you can enjoy river cruising, the Baclayon Church which is considered as one of the oldest stone churches in the country, the Bamboo Hanging Bridge in Loboc good for those who loves adventure, Alona Beach in Panglao Island is the perfect place for beach lovers, and another place that is reeking of fun and adventure is the Danao Adventure Park in Danao, the best place to include for your Bohol tour from Cebu package. Actually, there’s even a lot more places to visit in Bohol and these are just a few of them.

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Canyoneering at the Amazin Kawasan Falls of Badian, Cebu

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.

Getting to Kawasan falls from Cebu City?

Get a taxi or any public transportation that can take you to Cebu South Bus Terminal (a few blocks from E-Mall and Colon).

At the Cebu South Bus Terminal, you can then take a bus ride to Bato via Barili and jump off at Kawasan Falls in Badian which usually costs around PHP120 (around $2). Travel time is about 2-3 hours depending on traffic and the speed of the bus.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure you took the bus that goes to Bato via Barili since the other bus that goes to Bato via Oslob will never pass Badian.

Inform the driver or bus conductor to drop you off at the Matutinao Church in Badian. Ask he locals there where you can possibly take the canyoneering activity, they will absolutely lead you to the right area.

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!

Things to remember 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.

DON’T bring unnecessary gadgets and also cards such as ATMs, credit and debit cards. You won’t get to use it in the area anyways.