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Badian
Spend a half‑day to see Kawasan Falls and Osmeña Peak; add a night if you want a wellness resort stay.
Badian, on Cebu’s southwest coast, is a small hub for waterfall and mountain activities. A morning at Kawasan Falls and an afternoon trek to Osmeña Peak fit in a day; the island wellness resort adds a night for relaxation.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season)
- Airport
- CEB
- Nights
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- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Badian911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Badian, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; watch for slippery rocks at falls and keep valuables secure on tricycles.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCEB Mactan–Cebu International (Bus or van from Cebu City's south bus terminal to Badian, about 2.5–3 h; no airport in Badian.).
- Getting aroundBuses from Cebu City and Moalboal reach Badian; local tricycles and habal‑habs for short trips to falls and trailheads.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))₱250–₱350 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedWellness resort room, a night, per room₱12,000 (≈ US$250)
- Mid-range bedWellness resort room, a night, per room₱15,000 (≈ US$300)
- High-end bedWellness resort room, a night, per room₱20,000 (≈ US$400)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CEB Mactan–Cebu International (Bus or van from Cebu City's south bus terminal to Badian, about 2.5–3 h; no airport in Badian.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
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Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Badian: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Buses from Cebu City and Moalboal reach Badian; local tricycles and habal‑habs for short trips to falls and trailheads.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kawasan Falls
goDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
Bus from Cebu City to Badian (≈2 h), then local tricycle 5 min
Main attraction; swimming area and canyon trek.
Osmeña Peak
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Tricycle from Badian to trailhead (≈15 min), then 1 km (0.6 mi) hikeTricycle from Badian to trailhead (≈15 min), then 0.6 mi (1 km) hike
Highest point on Cebu; sunrise trek popular.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Badian Island Wellness Resort
Upmarket wellness resort; rooms start around PHP 12,000 per night (check).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱800–₱1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,200–₱2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₱2,000 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Wellness resort room1 × 1 night × ₱15,000 | ₱15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱1,500 | ₱3,000 |
| Bus Cebu → Badian round‑trip2 × ₱250 · Check schedule. | ₱500 |
| Tricycle to falls/peak2 × ₱100 · Approximate fare. | ₱200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱1,870 |
| Trip total≈ ₱10,285 per person per day, bed included | ₱20,570≈ US$400 |
Check exact rates.
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coconut water | ₱30–₱50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Banana cue (fried banana) | ₱20–₱35 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ₱250–₱350 (≈ US$5–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check bus schedules; services may be limited on weekends.
- Kawasan Falls can be crowded; arrive early to avoid queues.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Cebu → Badian bus: about ₱250 (≈ US$5) each way (check)
- Tricycle to Kawasan Falls: ≈₱100
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- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Tagpila ito? — How much is it? (tag-pee-la i-to?)
- Saan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (saan ang ba-nyo?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Badian. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Badian Island Wellness Resort for spa and holistic services.
- Combine with Moalboal day trip (bus 30 min) for snorkeling.
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