The 13 Best Waterfall Trips in the Philippines

1.Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 343 reviews · 10 hours · from $106Our pick

Leave Cebu around 2:00 to 3:00 AM for Oslob’s whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run and turtles. Breakfast, lunch, transport, entry fees, and snorkeling gear are included. Expect a very long day, possible whale shark queues, and helpful local guides such as Rudy, Noel, or Rudeal, though guide assignments vary.

“This day was absolutely magical! Everything was amazing and it’s for sure a day I will never forget! I highly recommend this trip to everyone! Thank you so much to everyone involved, I’m so thankful and happy for this amazing experience! Much love ❤️”

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2.Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · from $164

Start before dawn with a whale shark swim in Oslob, then visit Tumalog Falls and Sumilon Sandbar before heading to Moalboal for Pescador Island snorkeling, sardines, and sea turtles. Private transport, guides, meals, towels, and fees are included. Guides such as Lindy, Paula, Wilson, and Melchor have earned praise for careful help throughout this packed day.

“The excursions were well planned and organised. We travelled as a group of 10 including 1 younger child and several teens. Everyone one of us had an amazing time, the Whale Shark experience was unreal. Everyone we met was lovely and helpful, from our driver, to the boat drivers, the catering assistants but especially our tour guide Ruby who was so lovely, giving us the info we needed but also guarding our belongings throughout the day. Every aspect was brilliant, Whale Sharks, sardine run and snorkelling with the turtles. Can cannot recommend this excursion enough.”

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3.Waterfall Hopping & Secret Jungle Trails Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 158 reviews · 7 hours · from $42

Spend seven hours exploring two to four jungle waterfalls near Bohol with local guides such as Keneth, Rjay, AJ, and Ryan. Walk rice-field paths, swim in clear pools, and choose between quiet nature time or optional cliff jumps. Hotel pickup from Panglao, transport, photos, and route planning are included.

“Keneth as a Tourguide was amazing and did a great job showing us all three beautiful waterfalls while taking care of us and making pictures.”

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4.Bohol Chocolate hills and Waterfalls Ecotour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $119Top rated

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Bohol with your own group, a guide, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary, Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, Bilar Man-Made Forest, and Panga Falls. Breakfast and lunch are offered, with guides such as Josephus, Jessy, Dolly, Boyee, and others assigned by the operator.

“The trip was very good from pick up to drop off at our hotel, Josephus our guide was knowledgeable and friendly and nothing was rushed a truly worthwhile experience”

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5.Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $197

Spend about 16 hours exploring southern Cebu by private air-conditioned vehicle. Swim with Oslob whale sharks, cool off at Tumalog Falls, then tackle a four-hour canyoneering route ending at Kawasan Falls. Guides such as Jayson, Sam2x, and Ramel are known for keeping the canyoning safe and lively, while early pickup helps beat Cebu traffic.

“Thank you to Bobby, our driver who took exceptionally good care of us. We requested to be dropped off at Moalboal after the tour, and he kindly accommodated and sent us to our hotel. He also showed us baby sharks along the way to canyoneering. Thanks so much Bobby!! Also want to say thank you to our canyoneering guides, Shyra and Jamela. They made the adventure so much more fun with their enthusiasm, singing and just positive energy. They took the most amazing photos of us, knew all the angles etc. We were pretty tired after whale sharks but their energy hyped us up. Thank you so much guys! You…”

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6.Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 77 reviews · 14 hours · from $108

Spend a long day south of Cebu City visiting Oslob’s whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Sumilon Island. Air-conditioned van transport, boat transfers, snorkeling gear, entry fees, water, and English-speaking support are included. Bring extra money for food and drinks, and expect roughly three hours on the road each way.

“All activities are well organized. Best tour is you want to experience the Oslob in one day. Although whalesharks part was so human made and didn’t really enjoy but other activities was great!”

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7.Whaleshark Watching, Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 61 reviews · 1 day · from $103

Start before dawn from Cebu, Mactan, Mandaue, Moalboal, or Oslob for a whale shark encounter, Tumalog Falls, and Sumilon Island. Your private vehicle, English-speaking driver, boat transfers, entrance fees, and snorkeling gear are covered. Guides such as Clinton, Romel, Weng Weng, and Eloy have helped make the day run smoothly.

“The transportation was done smoothly and efficiently. Thanks to Jovanny, he was super professional and kind. And made sure that everything was perfect to our liking. I would 100% recommend and will definitely come back with him. Best driver/encounter ever. -Pj and Lucie”

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8.Taal Volcano Experience & A Hidden Waterfalls: A Dual Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $150

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Taal Volcano and Malagaslas Spring with a small group of up to 10 people. You’ll ride a local boat, walk 20 to 30 minutes through rainforest, visit a little-known Catholic cave church, and learn about local life from guides such as Nona, Kyle, Eddy, Ian, Ate Joannah, and Tito Marlon.

“My family was very impressed with this tour package. Ate Joannah and Tito Marlon were very friendly and helpful as tour guide and driver. The agenda included stops for local food like buko pie and fruit, a Taal viewpoint, the Palace in the Sky, Read more”

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9.Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $115

Start before dawn for Oslob’s whale shark encounter, then cool off at Tumalog Falls and spend two hours at Sumilon Sandbar. Pickup from Cebu City and Mactan, snorkeling gear, water, towels, fees, and insurance are included. A small group of up to 12 and guide-driver Reggie help keep this long day organized.

“Overall we had a great experience. All three activities were fantastic and we really enjoyed them all. Our guide and driver Reggie was very helpful and all staff were friendly. We particularly enjoyed Sumilon island and was better than we expected.”

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10.Dao, Inambakan, Kawasan and Mantayupan Waterfalls Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 35 reviews · 1 day · from $117

You’ll visit four Cebu waterfalls in one private day, from quiet Dao Falls and lush Inambakan to turquoise Kawasan and 98-meter Mantayupan. Your English-speaking guide handles entrances, routes, and hotel transport. Expect early pickup, long road time, hiking, swimming, and a simple lunch stop. Guide Junest has recently accompanied guests, though assignments can vary.

“Geweldig. Prachtige natuur en indrukwekkende watervallen. Een absolute aanrader indien je in Cebu bent. Ook de gelegenheid om te zwemmen is geweldig. Nadeel is dat je heel vroeg moet opstaan omdat het ver rijden is. Wij werden om 04:30 opgehaald.”

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11.Bohol Full Day Waterfall & Countryside Scooter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $39Best value

Ride or ride with a guide through Bohol’s countryside, stopping at Baclayon Church, the tarsier sanctuary, Mahogany Forest, Panga Falls, and Pahangog Falls. Guides including Dave, Jade, Felix, and Abel can help with photos and route changes. Scooters and lunch cost extra, while hotel pickup and a private car option are available.

“Enjoyed the tour exclusively visiting the waterfalls. Kevin was very accommodating in adjusting the tour to focus on the various waterfalls given that I had booked a different tour to see some of the other attractions. I also booked a driver (whRead more”

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12.Whaleshark Encounter, Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $126

Spend a full day in southern Cebu swimming near whale sharks in Oslob, relaxing at Sumilon Island, and visiting Tumalog Falls. Your private vehicle and English-speaking guide handle the long day, while the whale shark boat is shared under local rules. Guides such as Jave, Raul, Guille, Arman, and Gabriel have been praised for careful, friendly service.

“Flawless! The perfect day! Jave took amazing care of us and was as helpful as could be. This experience was absolutely wonderful and will always be treasured! Could not have been better! Thank you!!!!!”

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13.WhaleShark , Tumalog Falls, & Sardine Run Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 1 day · from $124

Start with whale sharks in Oslob, then cool off at Tumalog Falls before snorkeling beside Moalboal’s sardine school and sea turtles. Boss J Cebu Tours includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, a local English-speaking guide, and drop-off. The tour is private except for the shared whale-shark boat, as required by local policy.

“Professional driver Gabriel and guides are so efficient…… will recommend. Thank you.”

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