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.

This is a must stop when you're in this beautiful city of Cebu…read more It is what it says it is: Ferdinand Magellan of Spain planted a cross in Sugbu (now better known as Cebu) on April 1521 marking the beginning of Christianity in the Philippines. (Well... that's the short story version of it.) But keep in mind this is a replica. There's a rumor that the original has been encased to protect it from people chipping away from it believing it has miraculous powers. Others say the original has been completely destroyed. Either way, it's still a historical site to visit. And if you've come this far, might as well make a stop at the Basilica del Santo Nino which is a few feet away. This site is not open 24 hours a day. They do close the gates at 6pm. Parking can also be a challenge. Plan accordingly.

Religious Landmark [CEBU CITY Philippines]…read more A landmark not very big but is a big part of the Philippine history. The cross is housed in a small octagon-shaped pavilion which locals called the "kiosk" and is located across the Cebu City Hall. The cross is actually a replica of the original that was destroyed a long time ago and no longer exist. Brief history: Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese sailor, landed in the Island of Cebu in the Philippines in 1521. He worked for the King of Spain. Upon landing in Cebu he befriended the then chieftain of Cebu and was able to persuade the chief and his wife to accept Christianity. To celebrate this historic occasion of the spreading of the Roman Catholic faith in the Philippines Magellan planted a wooden cross on Cebu's shores and ever since then the cross has been known as Magellan's Cross. It was a quick visit because finding parking in this area is challenging so our driver just circled the block until we were done with our visit. There is no admission fee. Go anytime. Magellan's Cross is open to the public everyday from 8:00a to 6:00p. The cross stood on a pedestal with a mural in the ceiling of the chapel. There were several women vendors in yellow blouse and red skirt selling candles and will randomly approach visitors. The candles were placed on the foot of the pedestal of the cross. Review #3338

The Yap-SanDeigo is one of the oldest houses to survive many natural disasters in the Philippine…read moreIslands. The oldest house to our surprise, the "1930 Jesuit House" is also located in Cebu City. We took the private tour and he did a fantastic job sharing the history of the home. Our guide shared that the Yap family have owned this home since the 1760's during the Spanish era. I am amaze how much history Cebu has. The house still stands today, much remains original including the stairs and the wood planks on the second floor. I suggest you take this tour if you are planning on visiting Cebu City. Truly a landmark for Cebu City. Cheers!

The tour guide is exceptionally helpful and will take a ton of family pics. Fun, educational, and a…read moremust for tourists. Bring some change for the guitarists inside.

Great architecture! [CEBU CITY Philippines]…read more It was a rainy day in Cebu when we visited this heritage monument. We hired a driver for a few hours to take me and my Mom to a few sightseeing places and highlights around the town. This was our first time in Cebu. The Cebu Heritage Monument was a recommended must see. Entrance is free to the public but donations were accepted. The monument is a famous sculpture and tourist attraction that portrays notable events and personalities in the history of Cebu. The detail of the sculptures were amazing and the warriors look impressively fierce. It was raining lightly, no crowds, which was nice. We had the monument to ourselves. The monument is located in the heart of the city and easily accessible. It is a tourist spot so expect street vendors after you. They are everywhere especially where there is a lot of tourist foot traffic. Here we encountered a lot of vendors selling handmade jewelry. Review #3344

It's a brilliant idea, really…read more A sculpture depicting important historical events that occurred in Cebu, from the time of Rajah Humabon to most recently, the beatification of Pedro Calungsod. In between those eras include a depiction of battle of Mactan and the inauguration of Sergio Osmena Jr. And then tons more! There is a lot to look at and learn from this structure. It took about three years from beginning of construction to completion. There's a lot of passion put in this structure. It truly is a sight to see. It doesn't cost anything to see it, but donations are welcome. Parking is an issue since it's located in the middle of the street. Tons of vendors as well, so prep for that. One of those things to see when in Cebu. If you're gonna be around, might as well make a stop and add it on to the "things to see" list.

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.

I can't say anything about the adventure part, but I was able to dine in for some merienda with…read moretheir special suman and tsocolate with mango. It was a great pick-me-up during a long drive from Bantayan with its sweet sticky rice and hot piping chocolate which is placed in a little pouring jar. The mango shake was a little bit too sweet for my liking, but the guyabano shake definitely is a mild but refreshing drink for the hot humid weather. Service was excellent and fast. Next time I'll try the zip lining through the mountains of Cebu, just you wait!!! CR available downstairs. Zipline available and cafe with full menu. Senior discount available. Unfortunately uses plastic straw! Mangaon ta!

I was here twice this year! The first time this past summer I got nervous and the guys assisting…read morewith the ziplining cheered me on, and again the next day when I finally ziplined. It is such a fun place up in the mountainous area of Cebu. The price is very reasonable, I believe we only paid 250 pesos per person to zipline (you could never pay that low in the USA). The experience and scenery is incomparable - it will always be such a peaceful memory to me. The menu in the cafe is also pretty tasty - I forgot to take photos as it was so hot out, I couldn't really focus. That is the only downfall is there is no A/C in the cafe but if you are familiar with the area - that is already a commonality. I hope more visitors review so this spot can get the attention it deserves however they did seem to keep a pretty steady flow of customers. The friendly staff made it an even better experience - even photographing and videotaping our experience with our phones!

A popular and historic church located downtown close the the more prominent and famous church santo…read morenino. During christmas it is well decorated.

This is one of the 3 major tourist gardens in Cebu located up in the mountain area and in terms of…read moreflowers and landscaping, and the size, I think it's the best one. That are many paths to take a rows upon rows of flowers, terraces and different color leaf vegetation to create patterns of color. You start off my walking a over head bridge with a rainbow colored walkway that goes around the whole garden. It is an OK place and worth the visit it you already plan to do a mountain tour in order to make a a full afternoon of site seeing, There a small snack shop, tables and a outdoor sit down restaurant too if you get hungry from the garden walks.