
Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 10 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering worth booking?
Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering is a 10-hour experience in Cebu, Philippines, from $156 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (10)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $156 per person
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.
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
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
Not included
- Insurance
- Tips
- Breakfast
What you'll see and do
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!
60 minutes here
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.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Mcrich Travel and Tours
Know before you go
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
6 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
10 verified traveler reviews for Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Trip of a lifetime!
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.
via Tripadvisor
Exceptional tour!
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!
via Viator
Best tour ever
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 :)
via Viator
Such a fun filled day with so many memories captured on camera!
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!
via Tripadvisor
Great fun book it & enjoy!
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.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $156 to $229
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Mcrich Travel and Tours, who run 10 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.2.
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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cebu.
How much does Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering cost?
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Prices start at $156 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cebu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cebu is not rushed.
Is Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 10 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cebu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cebu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cebu and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cebu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cebu?
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On Outty we rank every Cebu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort Tour, Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines, From Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming & Moalboal Sardine Run Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cebu?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cebu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering?
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Included: Local guides; Licensed tour guide for canyoneering; Safety gear (helmet, life jacket, and shoes for canyoneering); Lunch; and Snorkeling gears (Life Jacket & Mask). Not included: Insurance; Tips; and Breakfast. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 295 listed pickup locations in and around Cebu. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Cebu. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering?
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Across 10 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
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