Canyoneering is very common in
other countries like in America. Canyoneering is travelling in canyons using a
variety of tricks which primarily involve walking, climbing, jumping, rappelling
and swimming. I’m not sure if there is any other canyoneering place in the
Philippines aside from Badian in Cebu.
I was hesitant first when my
friend told me that she wants to do canyoneering on our Cebu travel. I asked
her about it and said that I would probably not like it because I’m not a good
swimmer and doesn’t like to be in the middle of deep water. She told me to
watch Byahe ni Drew in Cebu so I can decide if we will include it in our
itinerary. After watching the Cebu episode of Byahe ni Drew, I immediately
called my friend and told her that I can do it. I bravely told he that I’m not afraid of heights and jumping from cliffs to the water does not scare me.
Badian Canyoneering is our activity on our third day in Cebu. From Cebu City, our tour picked us up at around 7AM in our hotel. It will take approximately three (3) hours to get to Badian. We passed different towns and zigzag roads to reach the town of Badian.
We met with our guide beside a church. We changed into our rash guard and shorts. We don’t have aqua shoes but the guide let us borrow some old rubber shoes that we can use. I suggest that to use rubber shoes instead of aqua shoes since there is some trekking involve and it would be hard to walk on sharp rocks in aqua shoes. After the guide helped us dressed up with life jacket and helmet we rode the habal-habal. It took ten minutes of habal-habal ride to get at the starting point. The guide gave us a brief orientation and asked if there’s anyone who cannot swim. I admitted that I’m not a good a swimmer.
Unfortunately we don’t have a waterproof camera so we don’t have much picture. We only have one camera from our guide. The whole place was amazing! I guessed I’ve enjoyed it much because you don’t have to worry about taking pictures. I usually float on my back in the water and gazed at the towering cliffs and watch some kids climbing the rocks and jumped into the water. The place is a home to butterflies and dragonflies. There are a lot of insects also.
The 30ft jump is the end of the canyoneering activity. After that we trek going to Kawasan Falls. We swim to a waterfall on the way to Kawasan Falls. The water was so cold that we tried to swim as fast as we can. After that is another trek of about 30 minutes. Then we hear people laughing and chatting. Then we saw Kawasan Falls which just mean that we are at the end of our adventure.
Even
though I may still not be a good swimmer, I swear that I’ll go back to Badian
for another canyoneering adventure.
We met with our guide beside a church. We changed into our rash guard and shorts. We don’t have aqua shoes but the guide let us borrow some old rubber shoes that we can use. I suggest that to use rubber shoes instead of aqua shoes since there is some trekking involve and it would be hard to walk on sharp rocks in aqua shoes. After the guide helped us dressed up with life jacket and helmet we rode the habal-habal. It took ten minutes of habal-habal ride to get at the starting point. The guide gave us a brief orientation and asked if there’s anyone who cannot swim. I admitted that I’m not a good a swimmer.
We started walking and after some
minutes we already hear screams nearby. So the start of our canyoneering
adventure is jumping at 10ft above the water. There’s no turning back now!
Before jumping, we all huddled together and said a short prayer. Our guide was
so nice and helpful. He offered that we jumped at the same time so that I
wouldn’t be afraid to which I obliged. My friends helped me in the water every time
I made the jump.
I think we did five jumps to the
water. The highest I made was the 10ft jump which is at the start of the
activity. There is a 30ft jump which I decline and instead walk my way down but
two of my friends did it.
Unfortunately we don’t have a waterproof camera so we don’t have much picture. We only have one camera from our guide. The whole place was amazing! I guessed I’ve enjoyed it much because you don’t have to worry about taking pictures. I usually float on my back in the water and gazed at the towering cliffs and watch some kids climbing the rocks and jumped into the water. The place is a home to butterflies and dragonflies. There are a lot of insects also.
The 30ft jump is the end of the canyoneering activity. After that we trek going to Kawasan Falls. We swim to a waterfall on the way to Kawasan Falls. The water was so cold that we tried to swim as fast as we can. After that is another trek of about 30 minutes. Then we hear people laughing and chatting. Then we saw Kawasan Falls which just mean that we are at the end of our adventure.
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Canyoneering and Kawasan Falls adventure in South Cebu is truly a must-try experience that should be on everyone's bucket list. The thrill of navigating through stunning gorges, jumping off cliffs into crystal-clear waters, and witnessing the majestic Kawasan Falls is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that you'll never forget. So, grab your shoes, pack your bag, and let your wanderer spirit guide you through this exhilarating journey filled with unforgettable moments. This adventure is the perfect blend of adrenaline and natural beauty, promising an unforgettable experience for all adventure seekers.
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