Looking for some adventure and extreme activities? South of Cebu has a lot to offer and one of these is the Canyoneering activity at Kawasan Falls located at Barangay Matutinao, Badian, Cebu.
Canyoneering
Canyoneering or also called Canyoning is a sport of exploring a canyon by engaging in such activities as rappelling, rafting, and waterfall jumping.
Kawasan Canyoneering opens your heart for an extreme adventure that involves challenging and unique activities that you may want to experience. Kawasan Canyoneering offers you a safe and exciting land and water activities that will surely satisfy your adventurous desires. A brief orientation and complete reminders for the activity is provided before going on to the first phase. Professionally skilled guides will provide you safety and deeply satisfying canyoneering experience with the best of rappelling, down climbing, trekking, sliding, cliff jumping and swimming. Also, you do not have to worry about bringing foods or drinks along the way because in the middle of the obstacles there are barbecue stores that sells delicious and affordable meals and drinks for the travelers. You just have to bring coins with you if you want to avail the meals there. You will never regret experiencing this wonderful adventure, for you will surely enjoy it until the last phase.
Course
First, you will ride a motorcycle with the guide from the Canyoneering Agency to the Briefing Area where you will be oriented together with the other travelers about what are the do’s and don’t’s of the activity.
After that, you will be trekking for about 30 minutes to the starting point of the activity which is at the Matutinao River.
From there, you will experience rappelling, sliding, cliff jumping, swinging and swimming to the different canyons that you would pass by during the activity.
By that, you can experience the utmost activity for a very affordable price Kawasan Canyoneering has to offer plus the agency will provide you delicious foods when you go back from an extreme Canyoneering Activity.
What to prepare?
For first time travelers or for those who still did not experience canyoneering activities, it is very important to know what should you to prepare for this kind of activity.
First you should prepare the proper attire for this activity, rash guard or any swimming attire that you think are comfortable to wear and properly fit shoes so that it will be easy for you to walk, climb, rappel and swim. Remember to choose shoes that is not very heavy.
Second, waterproof camera or action camera with floater, best example for this is a Go Pro Camera or if you do not have Go Pro camera, you can just use your phone and put it in a waterproof case, anyways, there are stalls on the way that sells waterproof cases.
And lastly, coins, you should bring coins because there were barbecue stalls in the middle and you may want to buy or eat there.
How to get there?
There are several ways on how you can get to the place.
First, if you want a really adventurous experience for your travel, you can ride a bus from Cebu South Bus Terminal near Elizabeth Mall (Emall) in Cebu City. Look for the bus that goes to Bato via Barili not via Oslob because it will not pass by Badian, the Bus Fare Range is from 120-150 pesos per person. Tell the driver to drop you off to Barangay Matutinao, Badian, Cebu. Trips for non-air-conditioned bus starts at 2 A.M. and for the air-conditioned bus trips starts at 4 A.M. Travel time may take 2-3 hours if you travel early morning.
Second, if you want to just relax and have a peaceful travel to the place, you can rent a car or van, there are many car rentals company that you can go to. Travel time may take 2-3 hours if you travel early morning.
Lastly, if you have your own car, you can drive going south of Cebu, travel time may take 2-3 hours if you travel early in the morning.
When you arrive at Barangay Matutinao, Badian, you can see many Canyoneering Agencies that will offer you a safe and challenging canyoneering activities. They will be the one to provide head gears and life jackets to wear for the activity. They will also let you be guided by professional and skilled canyoneering guide that will surely make your extreme adventure safe and enjoyable. Canyoneering rates is from 1,000-1,500 pesos.
Safety Reminders
Wear your safety gears properly, anyways the guide will help you wear your safety gears but always make sure that it is properly locked.
Remove your jewelries.
Always follow the instructions of your guide.
Always remember what has been discussed to the orientation.
If you are done with all the necessary preparations and reminders then you’re good to go. Experience a very exciting and utmost canyoneering at Kawasan Canyoneering, Badian, Cebu.
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