4 Waterfall Swimming and Natural Pools in the Philippines Worth the Detour

1.Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 665 reviews · 16 hours · from $124Our pick

Start before dawn for whale shark swimming in Oslob, then head to Badian for lunch and a three-hour Kawasan Falls canyoneering run. Local guides such as Ray, Ronaldo, Marcello, and Jordan help with jumps, photos, and safety. Expect a 16-hour day, long road time, possible whale shark delays, and an optional zipline.

“Fantastic tour and well worth the early pickup. I had some reservations about how busy it would be, but perfect. So many people make your day up from Francis our excellent driver, looking after us for 14 hours, and the team at the whale watching experience who get you organized and in the water as fast as can be achieved .. for us 6:20am.. superb experience. Definitely go for the go pro option and take your own snorkel if you can as you don't get the tube which makes layout about for longer tricky. Then off to the Canyoneering which was one of the best things we have done for…”

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2.Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $119

Start before dawn for a guaranteed whale shark swim in Oslob, then continue to Badian for three hours of trekking, cliff jumps, river swimming, and Kawasan Falls. Hotel pickup, lunch, guides, and safety gear are included. Private transfers are available, but the Oslob boat is shared.

“Flawless!!! From pickup to returning back o the hotel. Well organized activity. Guides were so amazing!! Great job!!!”

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3.Oslob: Whaleshark Swimming, Inambakan Falls & Moalboal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 33 reviews · 1 day · from $90Best value

Start with a 3:00 AM hotel pickup, then head to Oslob for a guided whale shark swim, Inambakan Falls for a cool freshwater stop, and Moalboal for sardines and possible sea turtles. Private transport, boat fees, entrance fees, and snorkeling gear are included. Guides such as Rey, Romel, Val, and Raul have been praised for careful driving and friendly service.

“Fantastic tour! Everything was perfectly organized, and our driver Romel made it truly special so kind, patient, and professional. He went above and beyond all day!”

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4.Whale Shark Swimming Experience and Aguinid Falls from Cebu

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · from $143

Leave Cebu at 4:00 am for Oslob, where you take a small paddle boat out for a 30-minute whale shark swim. Your private vehicle, guide, snorkel gear, lunch, and hotel transfers are included. Afterward, climb through the five levels of Aguinid Falls. Expect an active day, early start, and weather-dependent plans.

“Fun day. We enjoyed it! Things I would share with first timers: 1.Bring your own toilet paper and soap 2. Towel is provided, bring a second swimsuit. 3 no sunblock allowed around the sharks 4. River shoes for rent at waterfall, free guides available”

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