HIGHLY RECOMMEND: Shoutout to my tour guide, Jerald, & Beltram Canyoneering crew! Kuya Jerald & his team made sure that our whole group is safe and having fun!
Canyoneering is a MUST-DO experience in Cebu, Philippines. This is one of the most popular activities in the country, and this is highly recommended by a few of my swimmer & non swimmer friends. This activity can be intimidating since this can be considered as intermediate to advanced.
Booking: we booked via LAAG TRAVEL & TOURS (FACEBOOK/MESSENGER), also available on WhatsApp. The canyoneering tour was a part of the Laag Tour package of 5 days and 4 nights with an additional fee (roughly $40-50 - a bit on the pricier side since we opted for a private tour).
Fees: It may vary depending on the time of travel, but estimated additional fee of 2000-2500 PHP (est $40-50 at current exchange rate) for canyoneering & 700-1000 PHP (est $12-20 at current exchange rate) for the zip line option (if the weather permits - highly recommended unless you're up for trekking / hiking activity of additional 30-40 minutes depending on pace & weather)
Cash: make sure to have cash on hand for the extra fees, tips, and some sari sari store items in the middle of canyoneering. The area is quite provincial / rural so having cash on hand is highly recommended!
A few notes to consider:
I am a non swimmer, intermediate level hiker, and mildly-moderately physically active. I was able to overcome the jumps with the help of a guide which is an incredible option!
You will get wet so wear comfortable swim wear & bring clothes for changing!
The jumps are not all optional.
The water shoes they provide are grippy and better than the one I had. They will request for you to change to the provided shoes if the sole is too thin.
The whole activity could be 3-4 hours depending on the pace, but it can be longer if you're not physically active. The guides will go at your pace & help you through the process. read more