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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering

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Overview

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English

10 hours

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The Moalboal Sardines and Turtle Snorkeling + Kawasan Canyoneering Tour is more than just another day trip — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime Cebu adventure that blends marine wonder and adrenaline-pumping fun in one seamless experience!

Swim with wild sea turtles — not in a zoo or aquarium, but in their natural habitat off the shores of Moalboal’s Panagsama Beach.

Experience the world-famous Sardine Run — millions of shimmering sardines move in unison, creating a mesmerizing underwater show just a few meters from the shore.

Conquer the Kawasan Canyons — trek, jump, and slide through turquoise-blue waterfalls and limestone cliffs in Badian, guided by trained local experts.

Enjoy authentic Cebu countryside vibes — from scenic coastal drives to local food stops, you’ll see a side of Cebu that most tourists miss.

Unlike typical tours that focus on one location, this combo gives you the best of South Cebu — both above and below the water — all in a single, perfectly planned adventure.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please bring the following: Swimwear or extra clothes, sunscreen and towels

Go pro is available for rent in Moalboal for 800 pesos. Please ask the assistance of your driver on site

In the event that the tour is cancelled due to bad weather, guests will have an option to reschedule or opt for a refund

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

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Moalboal

Sardine Run in Moalboal – Witness one of the world’s largest sardine runs just a few meters from the shore! Snorkel through shimmering schools of fish in Panagsama Beach — a true bucket-list experience! Swim with Sea Turtles – Glide beside friendly green sea turtles in their natural habitat. Don’t forget your GoPro — these moments are pure magic!

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
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Kawasan Falls

Gear up for an adrenaline-pumping escapade with the Kawasan Falls Canyoneering tour. Traverse through the lush canyons of Badian, Cebu, conquer exhilarating cliff jumps, natural water slides, and scale the rugged terrains. The journey culminates at the awe-inspiring Kawasan Falls, where turquoise waters cascade amidst lush surroundings, providing the perfect finale to your canyoneering adventure.

3 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Local guides

Licensed tour guide for canyoneering

Safety gear (helmet, life jacket, and shoes for canyoneering)

Lunch

Snorkeling gears (Life Jacket & Mask)

Snorkeling in Sardines and Turtles

Round-trip private transportation

Insurance

Tips

Breakfast

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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering

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Reviews

4.90

10 reviews

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  • Trip of a lifetime!

    A1737ZFrachelp,Apr 6, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was a trip of a lifetime and several days later we are still talking about it and buzzing from it. The day was perfectly organised, to say we were well looked after would be an understatement! We had a driver collect us from our hotel in Cebu who delivered us safely to the meeting point, some 2.5 hours away. There, we were welcomed and geared up with our safety gear, life jacket and helmet before being driven to the drop off point. Here we were given a choice of a 45 min hike or a zip line ride lasting 1 min covering the distance of the walk. We chose the Zipline which was the perfect start to this exhilarating experience. From landing safely it was a short walk down to the first jump, which was around 4 metres. Our guide took my phone for the duration of the trip and took in excess of 200 photos and videos. Swimming through canyons, jumping off ledges up to 7 metres high and swinging off rope swings into perfectly clear lagoons was nothing but exhilarating. After all the jumps and swings we enjoyed a 20 mins walk through shade back to the original meeting point where we were geared up. Here, we were presented with a lovely lunch of chicken, rice and mixed vegetables with fresh bottled water. When we had finished lunch we were then driven the 25 mins to Moal Boal to enjoy the snorkelling with sardines and tortoises. This part of the trip was with a different guide who was equally organised and helpful. There is an option to leave your phone behind and pay 700 pesos to have your experience videod by the guide. I totally recommended this as we have beautiful momentous of us swimming with the sardines and tortoises. If you are looking to do a trip whilst in Cebu then make it this one! You will not regret it. Many thanks to our guide and driver for making this trip exceptional.

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  • Exceptional tour!

    Helena G,Mar 5, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was my favourite tour of the whole trip! Our tour guide was called Mac and he was incredible! The activity itself was so much fun and both places were incredible! I would repeat it for sure! Highly recommend!

  • Best tour ever

    Jennifer K,May 8, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    it was a private tour which was actually such a good way to experience everything and take your time exploring the areas 😍 there is other tour groups around ofcourse but having your own guide and time to explore was so much better and would do it again this way every time! The sardine run was the coolest thing I’ve seen and we saw 3 turtles and a baby turtle 🥹 Our tour guides were super helpful and helped get amazing footage of us with our water cam Kawasan falls and canyoneering was the best experience ever, we also did ziplining which was the most beautiful scenery! immersed in a beautiful rainforest with the most beautiful waterfalls and crystal clear water - our guides were super friendly, helpful and hilarious which made the day so much more fun and encouraged me to jump and made sure we feel safe doing so ( you also do not need to jump if you don’t want to ) I would 100% do this tour again with the same guides if we could Thank you Jon and Arnel you guys are the best and hope to see you again when we return ♥️ And our driver Joseph G was very friendly and helped us stop along the way for breakfast and toilet trips and to find disposable towels Overall amazing experience and we couldn’t stop talking about it all day :)

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  • Such a fun filled day with so many memories captured on camera!

    Breanna T,Nov 13, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Canyoneering We had a great time! Gim and John made sure we had the most fun and were so high energy! The guys were so funny and seemed to have just as much fun as us and the footage shows it! John helped my friend with extra assistance to avoid tripping/ slipping whilst Gim captured the whole adventure in my insta 360 camera! He captured better footage than I would have been able to myself and through all the rock slides etc kept the camera safe at all times protecting it with his life! John also brought my phone with us safe in a dry bag and took some awesome photos at Kawasan falls for us too! Snorkeling- turtles/ sardine run The guys made sure we had a great time on our private tour. We weren’t rushed and took things at our own pace and they stayed incredibly patient with us. They did an awesome job helping us get some turtle shots on my camera and pushing my friend under to get some turtle selfies as she was struggling to do so herself. We had the best time! They also captured some incredible sardine footage for us with us swimming through the sardines which looked totally insane! Awesome experience definitely recommended Thanks to Mcrich for making the best day!

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  • Great fun book it & enjoy!

    Dublinreviewer2015,Mar 20, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Lots of fun book it! Communication was excellent too I only booked c. 12 hours in advance. 4.30am start from Cebu our driver Topaz was brilliant he picked us up pronto and was so lovely and helpful throughout the day. The snorkelling trip was first c. 2.5 hours from Cebu and was super with three stops and we saw two turtles. Canyoneering was next c. 30 mins from snorkelling area. The guides were very professional, kind and fun we had one each for the entire duration. Tips are bring good water shoes with decent soles (otherwise you can get at the starting point) and money with you in a waterproof pouch as snacks can be purchased along the way and for guide tips they really deserve it and don’t even expect it. Its c. 3.5 - 4 hours return to Cebu because of traffic.

  • Assessment

    IsabelF1489,Oct 4, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    I really liked this activity. For those who are already in Moalboal and it is a little expensive to buy through Klook. However, the experience is very worth it. We really liked the guide.

  • Best adventure ever!

    Camper00465772004,May 21, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing adventure experiences, totally beyond my expectations. This is an exclusive tour, I booked by myself so the whole drive is only the great driver and me, he came to pick me up at 5 am, and on the way to the destination he passed by Jollibee so I got to get some breakfast (super yummy). The first stop is Scuba Dive, and see the Salatin fish and Sea Turtle, you can rent Go-pro so a tour guide will take pictures and videos for with very reasonable charge. Around 11 am we arrived at the adventure place, and had some lunch before the adventure, my guide was a total of 5 stars called Mac, definitely highly recommend it if you can choose :) He is very caring, and kind and great sense of photography. The canoeing was the best adventure I've had ever, it was scary for the first 2-meter jump, but once you tried you will enjoy it, btw I did my 10-meter jump, so good luck to you! The whole views are very stunning and felt so involved by the natural elements, very satisfying and relaxing. Another 5 stars for the driver Elizer, he is such a kind and humorous person, you won't be bored even for 4 hours driving :) Thank you everyone for offering such a great experience for me in Cebu, hope I'll be back here soon!

  • Best adventure

    chinyuw2023,May 10, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Kawasaki Canyoneering Adventure was super great! Please try this if you love exciting adventures! We really had a good time because of our coach. He is the best monkey coach ever🫶🏼🇹🇼

  • Once in a life time experience! One of the best thing to do in cebu.

    516junb,May 3, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Canyoneering is thrilling! Jumping from a 4-10metres high and exploring the mountains and clear water is a great experience. Whereas for moalboal snorkeling, if you are a beginner like us (novice swimmer), it isn't as fun because most of the time, you will just be drinking sea water. Although we get to see sardine and 2 sea turtles, but it is quite tiring for starters. However, to be able to see the vast deep sea and groups of sardine swimming below us is a spectacular view. Our guide for canyoneering is great, he helped us took many photos and take care of us. Do note to go on a non-public holiday as our waiting line for zipline took more than an hour (zip line is not included in this package) Overall, I would recommend this package as it is well organised and thoroughly planned out.

  • Moalboal one day tour

    Q9433ICemmat,Apr 5, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The Kawasan view is amazing, and our guide Eylo is so nice .He took many funny photos and videos .Also thanks our driver and two island hopping guides ,the sardine running is so cool.

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