Kawasan Falls
Three-tiered turquoise plunge pools and jump sequences through a popular tropical canyon.
Description & Access
Kawasan is the most-visited canyon in Southeast Asia. The descent threads between three distinctly coloured waterfalls — Kawasan I, II, and III — with several mandatory jumps in the upper section before the rappel sequence.
Approach
30MFrom Matutinao village (parking lot, signposted), follow the concrete path upstream past Kawasan I. Cross the river on a footbridge, then a 25 minute trail climbs through the jungle to the put-in above Kawasan III.
Descent
3HFour rappels (4m, 12m, 8m, 18m) interspersed with 4-9m jumps. The first rappel lands in a pool; flow is gentle most of the year but the bolts are wet so use redirects. The 18m drop is the photogenic third tier — anchor is bolted skier's-right, expect spray.
Return
20MFloat and swim back to Kawasan I, then walk the path back to the parking lot. Most operators sell a shuttle ride back to Badian town if you parked further up.