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.

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, …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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…

Badian Kawasan Falls Full Course Canyoneering - Guide
Experience canyoneering w/ thrilling cliff jumps, natural slides, and swims through turquoise waters. Trek lush trails, …

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,…

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…

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…

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-…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

Batanes Trekking Guide: Rolling Hills, Lighthouse Walks & the Islands' Best Trails
Batanes isn't just Marlboro Country viewpoints and stone houses. The island has accessible hiking trails through volcani…

Tinuy-an Falls: The Philippines' Widest Waterfall (And Why It's Better Than Niagara)
Locals call Tinuy-an the 'Niagara Falls of the Philippines.' At 95 metres wide and 55 metres tall, it's the country's wi…

Philippines Surfing Guide: Where to Surf in 2026 (All Levels)
From Cloud 9 in Siargao to La Union's beginner breaks, the Philippines has waves for every level. This guide covers ever…

Subic Bay & Olongapo: Former US Naval Base to Adventure Tourism Hub
Once home to the US Navy's largest overseas base, Subic Bay Freeport is now a duty-free adventure playground with duty-f…

Mount Pulag: Trek Above the Clouds to the Philippines' 3rd Highest Peak
At 2,922 metres, Mount Pulag towers above a sea of clouds that glows golden at sunrise. It's the Philippines' most popul…

Malapascua Island: Dive with Thresher Sharks at Dawn (Complete Guide)
Every morning at Monad Shoal, thresher sharks rise from the deep to be cleaned by smaller fish. Malapascua is the only p…

Kitesurfing in the Philippines: Boracay Bulabog & Beyond (2026 Complete Guide)
Boracay's Bulabog Beach hosts the Asian Kiteboarding Championship. Constant trade winds, warm water, and affordable less…

Kawasan Falls Canyoneering: The Complete Guide (2026 Prices, Tips & What to Expect)
Jumping off 15-metre cliffs into turquoise pools, sliding down natural rock slides, and swimming through underground cav…

Philippines Hiking & Trekking Guide: Best Mountains and Trails for All Levels
The Philippines has 7,641 islands but also 300 mountains. From beginner weekend hikes near Manila to the 3-day Mount Apo…

Freediving in the Philippines: The Complete Guide (Schools, Sites & Whale Sharks)
The Philippines has become one of the world's premier freediving destinations. From Oslob whale sharks to Moalboal sardi…

Philippines Diving Guide: The 10 Best Dive Sites (For All Levels)
The Philippines sits at the heart of the Coral Triangle — the most biodiverse marine ecosystem on Earth. From beginner r…

Cagayan de Oro: White Water Rafting Capital of the Philippines (Complete Guide)
The Cagayan River runs through the City of Golden Friendship with Grade 3-4 rapids that are considered some of the best …

Siargao vs Bali: Which Tropical Paradise for Aussie Travellers in 2026?
Australians love Bali. But Siargao offers everything Bali used to be — uncrowded, authentic, cheap, and with better surf…
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