Top places to visit in Badian

• Kawasan Falls Main Pool Badian

  waterfall · 4.8 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Kawasan Falls in Badian is the most beautiful waterfall in Cebu — a three-tiered cascade fed by a freshwater spring that maintains a vivid blue-green colour year-round. The main pool at the base is extraordinary.

• Kawasan Canyoneering Full Day Adventure

  adventure · 4.7 rating · about 7 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Kawasan Falls canyoneering is the premier adventure activity in south-west Cebu — cliff jumps from 3 to 15 metres, natural water slides, rope descents, and a 5-7 hour journey down the Matutinao River gorge to Badian town.

• Kawasan Falls Bamboo Raft Experience

  cruise · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The traditional bamboo raft ride at Kawasan Falls takes visitors from the falls downstream on a bamboo pole raft through the clear blue river — a tranquil complement to the more energetic canyoneering activity.

• Kawasan Upper Tier Swimming Pool

  waterfall · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The second and third tiers of Kawasan Falls above the main pool are accessible by a short rocky trail — the upper tiers have smaller but more intimate pool areas with fewer visitors than the crowded main base pool.

• Kawasan Falls Raft Local Lunch Stop

  cafe · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The bamboo restaurants and lunch stalls along the river below Kawasan Falls serve simple Filipino meals — grilled fish, adobo, and the local cold sugar cane juice that is the traditional post-swim refreshment at Kawasan.

• Badian Island Wellness Resort Beach

  beach · 4.5 rating · about 5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Badian Island Wellness Resort is a private island resort opposite Badian town with a beautiful beach and day-visit options for non-guests. The island has its own coral reef and a pristine white beach.

• Kawasan Falls Photography Golden Hour

  viewpoint · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Kawasan Falls at the first light of morning before the tour groups arrive — the turquoise water, the light shafts through the canyon, and the complete silence create the most beautiful photography conditions at the falls.

• Lambug Beach Badian White Sand Day

  beach · 4.5 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Lambug Beach on the Badian coast is a long white sand beach with excellent swimming conditions and a very local atmosphere — one of the finest and least-visited beaches on the south-west Cebu coast.

• Badian Coast Sunset View Tanon Strait

  viewpoint · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Badian coast at sunset looking west across the Tanon Strait to Negros Island — the mountains of Negros silhouetted against the orange sky from the beach at Matutinao or Lambug is one of the finest sunset views in south Cebu.

• Canyoneering to Kawasan Transport Route

  district · 4.2 rating · about 6 h · check the fee at the gate

  The logistics of getting from Cebu City to Badian for the canyoneering — the 3-hour bus journey, the habal-habal connection, and the best strategy for combining Oslob whale sharks and Badian canyoneering in a single overnight trip.

• Badian Canyoneering Weather and Season

  adventure · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Kawasan canyoneering is best in the dry season (January-May) when water levels are lower, cliff jumps are safer, and the turquoise colour of the water is at its most vivid. The falls itself is more dramatic in the wet season.

• Matutinao Beach End of Canyoneering

  beach · 4.3 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Matutinao Beach at the end of the Kawasan canyoneering route is where the river meets the sea — a dark sand beach backed by coconut palms at the base of the Badian cliffs, accessible also by road for a quiet beach day.

Things to do

• Kawasan Falls Trekking and Waterfall Picnic Nature · 3 h · from PHP 370 per person
• Tañon Strait Whale Shark and Dolphin Boat Trip Boat · 4 h · from PHP 740 per person
• Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Adventure · 6 h · from PHP 920 per person
• Kawasan Falls Swimming & Bamboo Raft Nature · 2 h · from PHP 180 per person
• Badian Island Beach & Snorkeling Water Sports · 4 h · from PHP 310 per person

Where to stay in Badian

• Kawasan / Matutinao

  Riverside base by the Kawasan Falls canyoneering jump-off on Cebu's west coast.

Hotels

• Badian Island Wellness Resort Spa 5-star · PHP 12,000 to PHP 28,000 per night
• Badian Heritage and Nature Resort Luxury 4.5-star · PHP 8,000 to PHP 18,000 per night
• Kawasan Falls Glamping Luxury Natural 4-star · PHP 4,500 to PHP 9,000 per night
• Kawasan Falls Ecolodge Badian 3.5-star · PHP 3,500 to PHP 7,000 per night
• Kawasan Canyoneering Resort Badian 3.5-star · PHP 3,000 to PHP 6,000 per night
• Badian Eco Lodge Nature Retreat 3-star · PHP 2,500 to PHP 4,800 per night

Where to eat

• Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Post-Lunch Filipino, Nature, Adventure · about PHP 400 per person
• Kawasan Falls Bamboo Resto Filipino, Nature, Traditional · about PHP 450 per person
• Canyoneering Adventure Merienda Stop Filipino, Street Food, Adventure · about PHP 150 per person
• Kawasan Falls Buko at Merienda Filipino, Drinks, Snacks · about PHP 120 per person
• Kawasan Falls Post-Canyon Recovery Food Filipino, Nature, Recovery · about PHP 500 per person
• Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Guide Canteen Filipino, Canteen, Adventure · about PHP 350 per person
• Kawasan Falls Resort Restaurant Filipino, Resort, Nature · about PHP 700 per person
• Badian Canyoneering Registration Cafe Filipino, Cafe, Adventure · about PHP 300 per person

Getting to Badian

Nearest airport: Tagbilaran (TAG), about 53 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

How visitors arrive in Badian

• Ceres bus on the Bato via Barili route By road from Cebu City (South Bus Terminal) · common · unconfirmed

  Buses on the west-coast Bato via Barili route from the Cebu South Bus Terminal pass through the Moalboal area toward Badian; confirm drop-off. Source: moalboalcebu.gov.ph

Getting around

• Scooter Rental
• Tricycle
• Walking

Best time to visit Badian

• Jan 29°C
• Feb 30°C
• Mar 31°C
• Apr 32°C
• May 31°C
• Jun 30°C
• Jul 30°C
• Aug 30°C
• Sep 30°C
• Oct 29°C
• Nov 29°C
• Dec 29°C

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Frequently asked questions about Badian

How many days do you need in Badian?

A typical trip to Badian is 1 day.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Badian?

The highest-rated places in our Badian guide are Kawasan Falls Main Pool Badian, Kawasan Falls Photography Golden Hour, Kawasan Canyoneering Full Day Adventure, Badian Coast Sunset View Tanon Strait, Kawasan Upper Tier Swimming Pool.

Where should I stay in Badian?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Badian: Kawasan / Matutinao.

How do I get around Badian?

Ways to get around Badian covered in our guide: Scooter rental, Tricycle, Walking.

What is the weather like in Badian?

Average daytime highs in Badian run from 29°C in Jan to 32°C in Apr.