BADIAN, CEBU—For many, exploring the historical landmarks of Queen City of the South might seem like the ultimate way to experience the island. However, for those who venture to the southwestern part of Cebu, a whole new dimension of adventure awaits, particularly in the adrenaline-charged world of Kawasan Canyoneering. Tucked away in the charming town of Badian, near the famed scuba-diving hotspot of Moalboal, Kawasan Canyoneering has been an adrenaline junkie’s paradise since it first opened in 2015.
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill outdoor activity—it’s a four-hour, full-throttle experience packed with cliff diving, trekking, and swimming through cool, turquoise waters surrounded by rugged canyon walls. As you navigate this watery maze, every leap, every splash, and every cliff-side vista becomes a pulse-pounding memory. What initially might seem like an exaggeration in terms of duration is actually just the right amount of time to dive deep into the thrill of the experience.
The adventure kicks off with a briefing from the local guides, all of whom are seasoned veterans when it comes to keeping tourists safe and entertained. Helmets are buckled, life vests snugly strapped, and nerves steeled. To handle the growing number of tourists safely, a one-on-one tour guide system has been implemented, operating daily from 7 a.
m. to 5 p.m.
with a maximum two trips for tour guides per day. Our particular tour guide, Junior revealed that the influx of tourism has significant.