November 2016 We…read morewere picked up at our hotel in Cebu and brought to Let's Go Trek Tours three hours away in Badian. There we got our canyoneering gear-- a life jacket that had a chocolate snack in the pocket and helmet. One of the tour guys carried a large wet bag for our belongings along with a mini bottled water for each of us. We rode on the back of a motorcycle, holding onto the driver, to Kawasan Falls. When we got to the site we started hiking. The hike was at times muddy, rocky, through the river, inclines and declines.. And throughout the hike you slide, letting the current take you to the next level, there are several jump sites (some are a must jump, some are optional). Along the way, there were also some BBQ vendors. The only vegan food offered looked like it was just tomatoes on a stick. I didn't ask.. just looked. It was a great expedition. The water was colder (not enjoyable) in some parts but overall, a good experience.

OMG, why haven"t I tried Canyoneering before?! What an amazing day at Kawasan falls. If you are…read moreeven slightly adventurous, I highly recommend joining one of the outfitters on a canyonerring adventure to trek through the series of three falls. Canyoneering involves hiking, jumping, scrambling, and diving. Our trip took slightly over four hours. I do not advise doing it alone as the guides not only know the best routes, but they are there to assist you as you go through the series of falls. At one jump I actually lost a shoe and one of them retrieved it. Also, there was a landslide the week before where they rerouted. I think it's best you join an outditter, which will also provide you with safety gear. If you choose to do only some scenic shots, there is an admittance/ ecological fee. The waters, unique color comes from the limestone, which gives it that Gatorade color-effect. Along the route, you will encounter a few barbecue and food stations. Surprisingly, the rocks were not that slippery. Even though this can get crowded with tourists, I am amazed at how clean the forest and water were. One of my most memorable days in the Philippines so far.

Oh you've been warned…read more Adventurous? Check Able to swim? Check Like nature? Check In the best physical health of you life? Are you kidding me? Make sure you are fit enough to zipline, hike, swim, cliff jump, and enjoy what could be one of the most fun and breathtaking (not to say tiring) events you have ever done.

We googled mapped the adventure park and arrived at their parking area. ( free parking ). If you…read moreneed to use the restroom, there are facilities there. Clean and airconditioned restrooms with toilet paper and hand soap at 10 pesos per person, unless you buy a ticket to one of the activities then you show your ticket and the restroom is free to use. So the fee to zipline was 350 pesos each person and 250 for the cable car. We opted to do the zipline, paid our fee and hurried up the hill. (if you take a camera or phone with you they will ask you to sign a waiver indicating they are not liable if you drop your belongings, fair enough!) I tell you its a little ways up, I'm not in shape so I was huffin and puffin all the way up. I ran out of breath by the time we got up to the launching point so we took a few before we got on. We were wearing flip flops so I asked if I had to go bare foot, the attendants said it was no problem as they would just clip your flip flops to the harness and take them with you. So here we go, you get put on a harness and you lay facing down. So visually you'll look like a taco, and your the filling. haha. They push you to get you going and at first I was like, "oh no big deal.." until I got passed the trees and then I was holding on to dear life. The view was spectacular, the wind .. well let's just say I felt like an eagle. I mean wow!! It was amazing. I got to the end and feared that I'd hit my face, but nope they got me. hehe. So now I'm on the otherside. You get off then you go up another set of stairs so you can ride back. I have to admit my legs were shaking from the adrenline rush and honestly I was also afraid. Whew!! breathe in.. breathe out.. So again same steps as before.. and off you go.. I thought that it was gonna be a shorter ride (in height) going back, but nope just as high up, and just as thrilling. When you get back you have the option to purchase a cd with pics they've taken of you. I believe it was 250 pesos. We bought the cd. If I'm in the area again I would most certainly zipline again. Thanks for the awesome time. Tip: Get there early as at times the queue will get longer and may cause an earlier close time for the activity. The second time I went, I brought my brother, and we arrived around 3 to 4 pm. There were a group other people waiting around as well, the zipline activity closed early because only one zipline was operating and the queue was long for the ride back. So it was a no go the second time around. Maybe next time!

This Tilapia farm has been here for years and has been updated frequently. During this recent visit…read moreof mine they have added other activities aside from tilapia fishing. They now have horseback riding, they also offer a pool now, an area for karaoke and cottages for family gatherings and rooms for overnight stays. They have managed to keep the place fairly clean and perfect for a group getaway. I dont know how it is on a weekend but when we came her Monday after lunch, the place was not packed but still had a decent number of people mostly doing fishing or swimming in their separate pool. For now prices are pretty affordable with an entrance fee that starts at 10 pesos. Hoping we can visit again soon when we come back to Cebu and see what else they'd have in store.

Our guides were phenomenal and we basically had a private tour. It was so nice not to be in a…read moremassive group like a herd animal. We loved going behind the waterfalls and doing all the jumps. Would definitely recommend this company.

If you're making the trip out to Badian, Cebu, you're most likely going to want to see Kawasan…read moreFalls. And if you're going to see Kawasan Falls, there's only one way to do it - by canyoneering! We had well planned out the trip to Badian far in advance because this was on our agenda. After doing some search online, we saw that some other competitors had tickets available for online purchase at about $70USD. I've gone to the Philippines before as a tourist, and one of the tricks that I've learned is to purchase all your excursions once you're there and not beforehand. This worked 100% in our favor as the tickets the day of the event and with this company was only $20 for a half day tour plus food and a lifejacket. Talk about a huge savings! Our $20 started off with a motorbike ride up to the start of the hike. Coincidentally, it started pouring like hell, so it really felt like a crazy jungle adventure while walking through the greenery. We had to be extra careful along the rocky pathways so that we didn't slip. After about 20 minutes of walking in pretty much silence, we started to hear people roaring and having a good time - I knew by this point we had reached our destination. It was paradise! People were cliff diving, sliding through the canyons, swinging into the water, and simply enjoying nature. On this tour, you'll continue your trek to many different waterfalls that you can swim in, dive into, etc. Because we did the half tour, we only had one slide. I'm completely content with this company, the tour, and the price, and can't wait to come back to do the full tour one day

Cannoneering is amazing in Cebu but do not go with this company. They charge significantly more…read morethan any other tour company I saw while I was in Cebu. The reason I'm giving such a bad review is because I do not appreciate being lied to. I booked through Highland Adventures because it was recommended to me by a friend. I took tour B which included a stop to Tumalog Falls. We never went to Tumalog Falls and our tour ended 2 hours early. The road was blocked so I completely understand why we could not go. I asked if it was possible to get a refund for that portion of the tour and I was told that I can be refunded 2.57CAD for missing Tumalog Falls. For a tour that costs 130 dollars CAD with 4 destinations in total. I have a really hard time believing that the cost of the private van, driver, and tour guide, equates for 2.57 CAD or 100PHP for 2 hours. At this point it's not about the money it's about principle. If you email this company be ready to wait a few days for a reply. I emailed them the day before to try to confirm pickup and got no response until late in the evening. Considering we had to get up at 4:00 am for the tour and had no confirmed meeting location since the car could not come to our Airbnb this was less than ideal. While on this trip my partner got a severe burn on his leg. When we asked if we could be dropped off at the closest a hospital instead of our Airbnb. Our driver decided that he did not need medical attention. The wound became infected and we have to seek treatment several times throughout our trip. All that being said we thought our guide was amazing and he really deserves to be running his own tour company.

After watching this youtube video ... I knew this is something I wanted to do during my most recent…read morevisit back to PI. https://youtu.be/R_Cux55yVcU Make sure NOT to go during typhoon season like the group of 6 I was with. But luckily the day we scheduled our tour the rain let up for just one day. However it did rain the day before so the current was strong and the trail was super slippery. It was probably one of the most fun and most dangerous thing I've done in a while just because of how strong the current was ... but don't ask the group of girls behind us who were more interested in taking selfies and videos with their go pros. Definitely one of the must-do's when in PI for any adventure seeker. Be prepared to spend the whole day. Read up on the protective gear you'll need. Contact them via email (they're very good at responding) Enjoy the adventure. Tip your tour guides.

The Philippines can get very hot! When we are in Cebu and we want to cool off, we sometimes head…read moreup to Tops Lookout. It has changed over the years. The last time we were there was February 2024. It was super busy the day we went, but we eventually found parking. There was an entrance fee of 100 Philippine Pesos per person. The equivalent of about $2 USD. A fair price. I'm guessing it goes towards all the construction and renovation that they were doing to the place at that time. The views from Tops are still wonderful. Does not matter if you are there during the day or during the evening, you will still be treated with a magnificent view. Pictures do not do it justice. By now, construction must be finished. I believe they were working on adding restaurants and a hotel to Tops Lookout. The observation deck was also to be expanded to a 360 degree view of Cebu City! Look forward to returning in the near future! It is literally a COOL spot in Cebu!!

In our last night in Cebu City - TOPS Lookout was our final destination! It was breathtaking…read more While we weren't able to see much since we came here after dark, the view of Cebu City was the icing on our cake. It reminded me of Twin Peaks in San Francisco when all the lights are lit up, it's magical! There's a couple of places to eat here including a "Tops Cafe" where I had a delicious freshly made Americano, from a lovely and super nice Barista! There are plenty of seating area (all outdoors) around the plaza of Tops Lookout, and on the evening we drove up here, it was truly spectacular. Weather was in the high 60's F (15 Celsius), cool breeze, clear sky, and we were able to see the whole view of Cebu City. If you do make it to Cebu, make sure you come up here to get a Birdseye view of the city day or night! It is truly breathtaking! Cheers!

The underwater views here of all of the fish were absolutely breathtaking. I have never gone…read moresnorkeling before and this is my first experience, but this definitely will not be my last. I had so much fun and discovered so many new things and saw so many things that I have never seen in my life before. it was so surreal to see so many different types of fish and even some turtles and all of the beautiful corals underneath the water. this was one of the most fun things that I did while on my vacation in the Philippines, and I would highly recommend that everybody try it at least once.

Cherry and Matt run the best dive shop in the visayas. Great place to get your PADI open water…read morecertificate.