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Diving, Surfing & Adventure in the Philippines

Dive sites, surf breaks, treks and canyoneering — with seasons, prices and skill levels.

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Dive sites, surf breaks, treks and canyoneering — with seasons, prices and skill levels. Every guide below is written and fact-checked by the PANA.PH Philippines travel team — prices, schedules and fees are re-checked before publishing.

Anilao or Puerto Galera: Which Batangas-Side Dive Base Actually Suits You

Anilao or Puerto Galera: Which Batangas-Side Dive Base Actually Suits You

Both are a few hours from Manila and they are not competing for the same diver. Anilao is a macro and blackwater destina…

Jul 30, 2026
Apo Island's Sanctuary Rules: Why the Guide Is Mandatory and the Turtles Are Not Tame

Apo Island's Sanctuary Rules: Why the Guide Is Mandatory and the Turtles Are Not Tame

A fishing community closed part of its own reef in the early 1980s and the recovery became the reference case for commun…

Jul 30, 2026
Moalboal's Sardine Run Is Not a Run: Five Things Travellers Get Wrong About Cebu's Baitball

Moalboal's Sardine Run Is Not a Run: Five Things Travellers Get Wrong About Cebu's Baitball

The sardines are resident year-round and about twenty metres from the shore - no season, no boat needed. Five errors tha…

Jul 30, 2026
Malapascua's Thresher Sharks Moved: Kimud Shoal, Dawn Dives and the Rules Since December 2025

Malapascua's Thresher Sharks Moved: Kimud Shoal, Dawn Dives and the Rules Since December 2025

The sharks that made Monad Shoal famous now show at Kimud, which became a protected area in December 2025 with its own a…

Jul 30, 2026
Oslob, Donsol or Southern Leyte: Where to Swim With Whale Sharks and What Each One Costs Them

Oslob, Donsol or Southern Leyte: Where to Swim With Whale Sharks and What Each One Costs Them

One of these sites feeds the animals to keep them there. The other two wait for them. The difference decides your odds, …

Jul 30, 2026
Coron Wreck Diving: Which of the 1944 Wrecks Your Certification Actually Allows

Coron Wreck Diving: Which of the 1944 Wrecks Your Certification Actually Allows

Okikawa Maru sits shallow enough for an Open Water diver. Irako does not, and no amount of enthusiasm changes that. A wr…

Jul 30, 2026
Philippines Liveaboard Diving 2026: Tubbataha Planning Guide

Philippines Liveaboard Diving 2026: Tubbataha Planning Guide

Plan a 2026 Philippines liveaboard: Tubbataha Reefs season and costs, park fees, Apo Reef and Coron wreck routes, Visaya…

Jul 19, 2026
Bohol Private Waterfall Hopping Tour - Guide

Bohol Private Waterfall Hopping Tour - Guide

Join our Bohol Waterfall Hopping Tour to explore the island's most stunning waterfalls. Experience nature's beauty and e…

Jul 2, 2026
Bohol Discover Scuba Diving - No Experience Needed - Guide

Bohol Discover Scuba Diving - No Experience Needed - Guide

Try scuba diving for the first time in Bohol’s clear tropical waters. Learn the basics, practice in shallow water then e…

Jul 2, 2026
Cebu 3D2N South Cebu Adventure - Guide

Cebu 3D2N South Cebu Adventure - Guide

Swim with whale sharks, dive into the sardine run, conquer Kawasan canyoneering, and explore Cebu’s historic and highlan…

Jul 2, 2026
Cebu Adventure Escape (4 Days 3 Nights All-In) - Guide

Cebu Adventure Escape (4 Days 3 Nights All-In) - Guide

Discover Cebu in 4 days with whale sharks, Moalboal’s marine life, stunning waterfalls, and key city sites. A worry-free…

Jul 2, 2026
Panglao Intro Freediving Class with Pool & Line Training - Guide

Panglao Intro Freediving Class with Pool & Line Training - Guide

A beginner freediving introduction. Start with a breathwork & safety session, practice basic techniques in a pool, then …

Jul 1, 2026
Cebu Whale Sharks, Sumilon & Pescador Island Tour - Guide

Cebu Whale Sharks, Sumilon & Pescador Island Tour - Guide

Discover the best of South Cebu on a full-day adventure with hotel transfers. Swim with whale sharks, enjoy a free visit…

Jul 1, 2026
Cebu Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour - Guide

Cebu Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour - Guide

Swim with whale sharks in Oslob, then enjoy thrilling Kawasan Falls canyoneering with cliff jumps, river trekking, and t…

Jul 1, 2026
Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering - Guide

Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering - Guide

Experience an incredibly unique once in a lifetime experience to swim with whale sharks and go canyoneering in the cliff…

Jul 1, 2026
Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Day Tour w/ Zipline & Lunch - Guide

Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Day Tour w/ Zipline & Lunch - Guide

Rappel, slide, swim and jump through three kilometres of turquoise canyon to the base of Kawasan’s legendary three-tier …

Jul 1, 2026
Badian Kawasan Canyoneering with Ziplining Adventure - Guide

Badian Kawasan Canyoneering with Ziplining Adventure - Guide

Embark on a thrilling adventure in Cebu with a canyoneering and ziplining experience. Traverse narrow gorges, leap from …

Jul 1, 2026
Badian Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch - Guide

Badian Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch - Guide

Kawasan canyoneering from Dumaguete is an action-packed day tour that takes you from Dumaguete City to the famous canyon…

Jul 1, 2026
Badian Kawasan Falls Full Course Canyoneering - Guide

Badian Kawasan Falls Full Course Canyoneering - Guide

Experience canyoneering w/ thrilling cliff jumps, natural slides, and swims through turquoise waters. Trek lush trails, …

Jul 1, 2026
Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise - Guide

Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise - Guide

Have an amazing encounter with majestic whale sharks on a cruise from Puerto Princesa. With an expert guide to lead you,…

Jul 1, 2026
Dao, Inambakan, Kawasan and Mantayupan Waterfalls Trip - Guide

Dao, Inambakan, Kawasan and Mantayupan Waterfalls Trip - Guide

Chasing waterfalls in cebu offers a diverse range of experiences. Cebu boast a variety of stunning waterfalls, each with…

Jul 1, 2026
Cebu Private Whale Shark and Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure - Guide

Cebu Private Whale Shark and Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure - Guide

Experience the ULTIMATE CEBU ADVENTURE! Swim with majestic whale sharks in Oslob, conquer Kawasan Falls with an exciting…

Jul 1, 2026
Kawasan Falls Canyoneering with Ziplining Tour - Guide

Kawasan Falls Canyoneering with Ziplining Tour - Guide

This tour combines the classic Kawasan Falls canyoneering route with an added jungle zipline, giving you both the close-…

Jul 1, 2026
Badian Canyoneering Adventure Private Tour - Guide

Badian Canyoneering Adventure Private Tour - Guide

Badian's Kawasan gorge is the Philippines' most famous canyoneering route, and this private tour lets you experience its…

Jul 1, 2026
Best Waterfalls in the Philippines: Turquoise Pools and Jungle Cascades

Best Waterfalls in the Philippines: Turquoise Pools and Jungle Cascades

Beyond its beaches, the Philippines hides a wealth of spectacular waterfalls - milky-blue cascades tumbling through jung…

Jul 1, 2026
Swimming with Whale Sharks in the Philippines: A Responsible Guide

Swimming with Whale Sharks in the Philippines: A Responsible Guide

Swimming beside a whale shark - the largest fish in the sea, yet a harmless filter feeder - is one of the Philippines' m…

Jul 1, 2026
Oslob Kawasan Canyoneering Join-In Tour with Zipline - Guide

Oslob Kawasan Canyoneering Join-In Tour with Zipline - Guide

If the classic Kawasan canyoneering route is on your list but you want an extra hit of adrenaline, this join-in tour add…

Jun 30, 2026
Oslob Whale Shark and Kawasan Canyoneering Group Tour - Guide

Oslob Whale Shark and Kawasan Canyoneering Group Tour - Guide

This is the classic southern Cebu combo: a dawn swim alongside the gentle giants of Oslob, then an afternoon of cliff ju…

Jun 30, 2026
Tagaytay Private Taal Volcano Adventure with Breakfast - Guide

Tagaytay Private Taal Volcano Adventure with Breakfast - Guide

Take in Taal Volcano up close on a private Tagaytay adventure with a boat ride across the lake and breakfast - one of th…

Jun 30, 2026
Osmena Peak Sunrise and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Guide

Osmena Peak Sunrise and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Guide

Watch sunrise over Cebu's highest peak then plunge down the Kawasan gorge - a two-in-one Osmena Peak and canyoneering ad…

Jun 30, 2026
Badian Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure - Guide

Badian Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure - Guide

Leap, slide and swim down the turquoise gorge of Kawasan Falls on a guided Badian canyoneering adventure - the Philippin…

Jun 30, 2026
Kawasan Falls Canyoneering and Swimming Day Tour - Guide

Kawasan Falls Canyoneering and Swimming Day Tour - Guide

Rappel, jump, and swim three kilometres of electric-blue canyon in Badian to reach Kawasan Falls - one of the Philippine…

Jun 30, 2026
Osmena Peak and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour - Guide

Osmena Peak and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour - Guide

Hike to Cebu's highest peak at sunrise, then plunge into turquoise canyons at Kawasan Falls - two of the island's greate…

Jun 30, 2026
Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Heavy Meal - Guide

Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Heavy Meal - Guide

Scramble, jump, and wade through the wild limestone canyon of Badian, Cebu, to reach the legendary emerald pools of Kawa…

Jun 30, 2026
Oslob Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls and Moalboal Sardines Tour - Guide

Oslob Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls and Moalboal Sardines Tour - Guide

One unforgettable day in south Cebu: swim with whale sharks in Oslob, wade Kawasan's emerald falls, and snorkel a living…

Jun 30, 2026
Oslob Whale Sharks and Tumalog Falls Shared Day Tour - Guide

Oslob Whale Sharks and Tumalog Falls Shared Day Tour - Guide

Swim face-to-face with gentle whale sharks in Oslob then cool off under the misty cascade of Tumalog Falls on Cebu's leg…

Jun 30, 2026
Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch - Guide

Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch - Guide

Leap into turquoise pools, slide down natural rock chutes, and hike to Kawasan Falls on Cebu's most exhilarating canyone…

Jun 30, 2026
Oslob Whale Shark & Alegria Canyoneering - Guide

Oslob Whale Shark & Alegria Canyoneering - Guide

Two of Cebu's Wildest Mornings, Stitched Into One Day Few day trips in the Philippines pack the raw, wide-eyed wonder of…

Jun 29, 2026
Kawasan Canyoneering, Sardine Run & Turtle Chase - Guide

Kawasan Canyoneering, Sardine Run & Turtle Chase - Guide

Some mornings in southern Cebu start with the smell of wet limestone and the sound of water that has been falling for lo…

Jun 29, 2026
Kawasan Canyoneering with Ziplining Adventure - Guide

Kawasan Canyoneering with Ziplining Adventure - Guide

Picture this: you are standing on a mossy boulder deep in a Cebu jungle, the air thick and warm, when someone counts you…

Jun 29, 2026
Chasing South Cebu Waterfalls Day Tour - Guide

Chasing South Cebu Waterfalls Day Tour - Guide

There is a moment on the road south of Cebu City when the traffic thins, the sea opens up on your right, and the air sta…

Jun 29, 2026
Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch - Guide

Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch - Guide

There is a moment, somewhere on the trail down into the Badian gorge, when the ordinary world drops away and the river t…

Jun 29, 2026
Kawasan Falls Canyoneering with Exclusive Lunch - Guide

Kawasan Falls Canyoneering with Exclusive Lunch - Guide

There is a moment, somewhere along the Matutinao River, when the water changes from forest-shadow green to a blue so unr…

Jun 29, 2026
Kawasan Full-Course Downstream Canyoneering - Guide

Kawasan Full-Course Downstream Canyoneering - Guide

There is a moment, somewhere deep in the Matutinao gorge, when you stand on a slab of warm limestone with turquoise wate…

Jun 29, 2026
Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch - Guide

Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch - Guide

Experience the ultimate Cebu adventure! Soar over the jungle on a zipline, cliff-jump into turquoise pools, and enjoy a …

Jun 28, 2026
Banaue Rice Terraces - Guide

Banaue Rice Terraces - Guide

There is a moment, somewhere along the winding road past Nueva Vizcaya, when the lowland heat falls away and the bus sta…

Jun 28, 2026
Philippines Surfing Seasons: Where & When to Surf

Philippines Surfing Seasons: Where & When to Surf

A practical surf-season guide to the Philippines: when Siargao, La Union, Baler, Zambales, and Calicoan fire, plus begin…

Jun 28, 2026
Puerto Galera Diving Guide: Sites, Seasons & What to Expect

Puerto Galera Diving Guide: Sites, Seasons & What to Expect

A complete guide to diving Puerto Galera: top sites like Verde Island and the Canyons, macro vs wall diving, costs, seas…

Jun 28, 2026
Oslob Travel Guide: Stay Overnight and the Whale Sharks Cost PHP 1,000

Oslob Travel Guide: Stay Overnight and the Whale Sharks Cost PHP 1,000

Oslob has the highest median trip price we index - PHP 5,443 - and the cheapest headline attraction in the country at PH…

Jun 21, 2026
Oslob Whale Sharks: What 23 Bookable Trips Show About the Real Price

Oslob Whale Sharks: What 23 Bookable Trips Show About the Real Price

The Oslob whale-shark encounter costs PHP 1,000. Packaged day trips selling that same encounter run to PHP 8,425. We ind…

Jun 21, 2026
Moalboal Travel Guide: Stay Here Instead of Day-Tripping From Cebu City

Moalboal Travel Guide: Stay Here Instead of Day-Tripping From Cebu City

The sardine run is a shore swim from Panagsama Beach, and Kawasan is under an hour away. Basing in Moalboal turns Cebu's…

Jun 21, 2026
What Moalboal Tours Actually Cost: A Price Index Built From 28 Bookable Trips

What Moalboal Tours Actually Cost: A Price Index Built From 28 Bookable Trips

We indexed every Moalboal tour bookable through PANA.PH - 28 trips, PHP 800 to 14,500 - to show where the sardine run si…

Jun 21, 2026
Malapascua vs Oslob: The Wild Shark Dive and the Fed One, Priced Side by Side

Malapascua vs Oslob: The Wild Shark Dive and the Fed One, Priced Side by Side

Malapascua is one of the few places on earth with reliable daily thresher shark dives, and they are wild. Oslob's whale …

Jun 21, 2026
Coron Tour Prices, Indexed: What 41 Bookable Trips Say About Wrecks and Lagoons

Coron Tour Prices, Indexed: What 41 Bookable Trips Say About Wrecks and Lagoons

Coron's median bookable trip is PHP 3,500 - the highest of any major Philippine destination we index - yet its entry pri…

Jun 21, 2026
Cebu Activity Prices, Indexed: What 85 Bookable Trips Reveal About the Province

Cebu Activity Prices, Indexed: What 85 Bookable Trips Reveal About the Province

Cebu has the deepest activity inventory in the Philippines - 85 bookable trips from PHP 300 to 72,540 across 23 categori…

Jun 21, 2026
Badian Travel Guide: Sleep Here and Kawasan Canyoneering Costs a Third

Badian Travel Guide: Sleep Here and Kawasan Canyoneering Costs a Third

Fifteen of Badian's 16 bookable trips are the same canyoneering route, and the only five-hour one - at PHP 1,500 - assum…

Jun 21, 2026
Kawasan Canyoneering Costs PHP 1,500 to 10,425 for the Same Gorge - Here Is Why

Kawasan Canyoneering Costs PHP 1,500 to 10,425 for the Same Gorge - Here Is Why

All 16 bookable Badian trips are the same activity: canyoneering to Kawasan Falls. The price varies sevenfold. We indexe…

Jun 21, 2026
Donsol, Sorsogon: Ethical Whale Shark Watching in the Philippines (The Better Alternative)

Donsol, Sorsogon: Ethical Whale Shark Watching in the Philippines (The Better Alternative)

Unlike Oslob's fed whale sharks, Donsol's butanding are entirely wild. No feeding, no guarantees — just the real experie…

Jun 21, 2026
Oslob Whale Shark Watching: Complete Guide (Is It Ethical? What to Expect)

Oslob Whale Shark Watching: Complete Guide (Is It Ethical? What to Expect)

Every day at Tan-awan in Oslob, Cebu, whale sharks gather because local fishermen feed them. You can swim with them for …

Jun 21, 2026
Liveaboard Diving in the Philippines: The British Diver's Guide to Tubbataha & Beyond

Liveaboard Diving in the Philippines: The British Diver's Guide to Tubbataha & Beyond

Tubbataha Reef. Verde Island. The WWII wrecks of Coron. For British divers, the Philippines offers some of the best live…

Jun 21, 2026

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