Anda Bohol: Caves, Waterfalls, and Cadapdapan Rice Terraces

Bohol’s wild side is worth the long ride. This full-day trip links two cave pools, Can-Umantad Falls, and the Cadapdapan Rice Terraces in one far-reaching outing from Anda. I like the mix of active stops and quiet countryside views, especially the chance to swim in places far removed from the usual island circuit.

I also like that the tour uses a short motorbike ride to reach the waterfall, adding a local touch to the day. The main drawback is time: you spend nearly six hours in the van, and the 7:15 a.m. departure with a return around 7 p.m. makes this a demanding day.

The five details that define this Anda day trip

• Cabagnow Cave Pool offers an unusual first swim, with clear water inside a natural rock chamber.
• Combento Cave gives you more time underground, including a memorable swim in a steep-sided cave.
• Can-Umantad Falls is Bohol’s largest waterfall, with a cool pool suited to a refreshing stop.
• The Cadapdapan Rice Terraces bring the day back to open air, with green fields cut into the hills.
• A local motorbike transfer reaches the falls, giving you a short taste of rural transport.
• The $82 price covers transport, guides, permits, and the motorbike ride, but lunch, drinks, snacks, and towels cost extra.

Why this corner of Bohol feels different

Most visitors to Bohol build their plans around the Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, beaches, and the sights close to Tagbilaran or Panglao. Anda sits farther east, and this tour pushes even farther into the province’s rural interior. That distance is the point. You trade easy access for caves, small roads, rice fields, and a less polished day outdoors.

I like the range of settings. The morning is about enclosed rock and cold water. The afternoon opens into terraces, forested hills, and a powerful waterfall. You are not simply ticking off several viewpoints. The day keeps changing its pace and surroundings.

This is also a useful option if you have already seen Bohol’s better-known attractions and want something more physical. You will walk, swim, ride in a van for long stretches, and take a short motorbike trip. It is not a gentle sightseeing loop, but the activities are broken into manageable stops.

The schedule begins at Abraham Bohol at 7:15 a.m., with departure at 7:30. The return is planned for about 7 p.m., including a sunset snack stop at Chido Cafe. Times can shift, so you should treat the timetable as a guide rather than a promise.

The long morning ride to Cabagnow Cave Pool

The first major stretch is a roughly three-hour van ride from Abraham Bohol to Anda. That is a serious amount of road time, so I would choose this tour only if you are comfortable giving most of a day to one large outing. The benefit is that the distant attractions are connected for you, without arranging separate transport across rural Bohol.

Cabagnow Cave Pool is scheduled for about 30 minutes. The stop is short, but it gives you a quick swim in a natural cave pool and a chance to see the rock formations from the water. You can also simply look around if you do not feel like getting wet.

Bring a swimsuit under your clothes if possible. With several water stops ahead, changing fully at every location would be inconvenient. A towel is not included, and that small omission matters on a day when your clothes may stay damp between stops.

The cave setting gives this first swim its appeal. You are not at a standard resort pool with a rock backdrop. You are entering a natural chamber where the water and stone are the main attraction. The tradeoff is that 30 minutes passes quickly, particularly if you need time to change or wait your turn near the water.

An hour at Combento Cave

Combento Cave follows at about 11:10 a.m., with roughly an hour set aside for swimming and exploring. This is the more substantial cave stop, and it helps balance the short visit to Cabagnow.

A verified Japanese-language comment about the tour specifically recalled swimming in a vertical cave. That detail gives you a good idea of the atmosphere to expect: Combento is not just a shallow rock shelter beside a road. It has the feeling of entering a steep natural opening, with the pool below and stone walls rising around you.

You should wear shoes that can handle wet ground and uneven surfaces. Comfortable clothes and shoes are requested for the day, and that advice is practical here. Flip-flops may be fine for a quick beach stop, but they are less useful when you are walking around caves and later heading toward a waterfall.

The hour allows more breathing room than Cabagnow. You can swim, admire the rock, and take a little time to enjoy the setting instead of rushing through. Still, this is an outdoor activity in a natural site, not a managed attraction with changing rooms and resort comforts. Pack your towel, water, and a dry layer.

Lunch in Anda, with food costs separate

Lunch is scheduled for about 80 minutes at around 12:10 p.m. Food is not included in the $82 price, so bring cash. The tour also asks you to advise ahead of time about food allergies or vegetarian preferences.

The timing is helpful because you have just finished the two cave stops and need a proper break before the afternoon walk and waterfall swim. A Japanese visitor especially appreciated stopping at a small resort for lunch. That detail suggests the meal stop can be part of the local character of the day, rather than a quick bite at a large tourist venue.

Do not assume lunch, drinks, or snacks are covered. The practical packing list includes cash for lunch, water, and packed snacks. I would also carry a little extra cash for drinks and small purchases, since the included services do not cover them.

This is one area where the price needs a fair reading. At $82, the outing is not an inexpensive quick tour, but you are paying for a full day of transport into remote parts of Bohol, a guide, permits, a coordinator, and the motorbike transfer. Once you add the distance and number of stops, the cost makes more sense. You still need to budget for lunch and refreshments.

Walking the Cadapdapan Rice Terraces

After lunch, the group reaches the Cadapdapan Rice Terraces at about 1:30 p.m. You get roughly an hour for sightseeing and walking. This is the quietest stop of the day and a welcome change from the caves and road travel.

The terraces are made from green rice fields shaped into the hillsides. Their beauty is not based on one dramatic structure. It comes from the careful lines of the fields, the open views, and the sense that you are seeing working countryside rather than a purpose-built attraction.

I like this stop because it gives the day some cultural and rural context. The caves and waterfall are memorable natural features, but the terraces show how people have shaped and used the land. You can slow down, walk, and take in the view without the pressure of a timed swim.

Wear shoes you can walk in comfortably. The tour calls for a trek through lush hills, although the available details do not specify the exact distance or trail surface. If rain has affected the paths, conditions could be less tidy than the photographs suggest, so shoes with a secure grip are the sensible choice.

The one-hour visit is enough for an overview and photographs, but it is not a long farming or village tour. If you want extended time among the terraces, this schedule may feel brief. The advantage is that you still have the waterfall ahead, rather than spending the whole afternoon at one viewpoint.

Can-Umantad Falls and the motorbike ride

Can-Umantad Falls is the final major stop, reached around 2:30 p.m. The tour describes it as the largest and most powerful waterfall in Bohol, and about 45 minutes is set aside for sightseeing and swimming.

The water gives you a welcome reset after the warm ride and walk. You can look at the falls from the surrounding area, then swim if conditions and your comfort level allow. Bring sunscreen and a hat for the exposed portions of the day, but keep in mind that the waterfall itself is a wet stop.

The short motorbike ride is included. Rather than taking the van all the way to the falls, you transfer briefly to local drivers for the final approach. This adds a little excitement and helps with access on the smaller rural route.

A verified Spanish-language note praised Aga for taking the group to the best places in Anda and described the staff as very helpful. That personal touch matters on a day with several moving parts. Another comment specifically praised the local guides and motorbike drivers for being kind and helpful at the rice terraces and waterfall.

You should be comfortable with the motorbike arrangement before booking. The tour includes a short ride, but it is still a two-wheeled transfer rather than a van seat. The provided information does not specify whether you drive yourself or ride as a passenger, so ask Abraham Tours Philippines if that detail is important to you.

The sunset stop at Chido Cafe

After the waterfall, the group starts the long return journey. Around 6 p.m., the tour stops at Chido Cafe for sunset and a snack, with arrival back at Abraham Bohol expected around 7 p.m.

This is a smart way to break up the return ride. A full three-hour drive after a day of swimming and walking would feel longer without a pause. The snack is not included, so carry cash and confirm what you want to buy at the cafe.

The stop also gives the day a softer ending. You have spent the morning in caves and the afternoon around terraces and falling water. Sitting down for a sunset snack lets you shift back into ordinary travel mode before the final 30-minute ride to the resort.

Keep expectations simple. This is a brief cafe stop, not a second major attraction or a full evening meal. If you need dinner, plan for it after returning to Abraham Bohol.

What the $82 price really includes

The package includes transportation, an English-speaking live guide, tour coordination, all listed fees and permits, and the short motorcycle ride to Can-Umantad Falls. That is useful coverage for a remote, 12-hour outing.

Lunch is excluded, along with tips, drinks, snacks, and towels. These are not large costs individually, but they can catch you off guard if you arrive without cash. Pack your own water and snacks, and bring a towel from your accommodation if possible.

The value is strongest for someone who wants several activities in one day and does not want to arrange rural transport independently. You get caves, two swims, a waterfall, rice terraces, and a cafe stop without having to negotiate each transfer.

The value is weaker if you dislike long van rides or prefer to spend several hours at one location. Nearly half the day is transportation. This is the cost of reaching Anda’s more distant sights from Abraham Bohol.

The tour also offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and a reserve-now, pay-later option. Those terms are useful if your Bohol schedule is still shifting, though you should confirm availability and starting times when booking.

Who will enjoy this tour most

I would recommend it to active visitors who want an unusual Bohol day and do not mind an early start. It suits couples, friends, and solo visitors who enjoy swimming, short walks, rural scenery, and a bit of motorcycle travel.

It is also a good fit if you value variety over depth. In one day, you get two caves, a lunch break, terraces, a waterfall, and sunset. You will not have long, unstructured time at each place, but you will see a broad sample of Anda’s countryside.

You should think twice if you need a slow pace, dislike wet clothes, or want a short transfer day. The long van rides and early departure are the main costs in energy. You also need to manage your own towel, lunch money, drinks, and snacks.

The tour is conducted in English, and the available information identifies English as the tour language. Aga is one guide name connected with the outing, and the local guides and motorbike drivers are part of the experience at the later stops.

What to pack for the caves and falls

Pack for an active day rather than a standard sightseeing tour. The essentials are:

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Comfortable clothes
• Shoes suitable for walking
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Water
• Packed snacks
• Cash for lunch, drinks, and cafe snacks

I would keep your belongings in a small, practical bag. You are moving between a van, caves, walking routes, a motorbike, and the waterfall. A heavy daypack would only become tiresome.

Tell the tour team about food allergies or vegetarian preferences ahead of time. Since lunch is separate, early notice gives the coordinator a better chance to plan the meal stop around your needs.

Should you book this Anda adventure?

Book it if you want to see a less familiar side of Bohol and are happy to pay for a full day of movement. The strongest reasons are the unusual cave swims, the impressive Can-Umantad Falls, the Cadapdapan terraces, and the friendly local support noted around the motorbike and countryside stops.

Skip it if your ideal holiday day means staying near the beach, avoiding long drives, or choosing one attraction at a relaxed pace. At $82, the tour offers solid value for a packed, guided day, but only if you will actually enjoy the activity and travel time.

For the right person, this is a memorable way to see Anda: wet shoes, a long road, cold cave water, green terraces, and a sunset snack at the end.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

The tour begins at Abraham Bohol Resort. You should arrive for the 7:15 a.m. meeting time, with departure planned for 7:30 a.m.

How long does the tour last?

The full activity lasts about 12 hours. The planned return to Abraham Bohol is around 7 p.m., although times are approximate.

Is transportation included?

Yes. Transportation is included, along with a short motorcycle ride to Can-Umantad Falls.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included, so bring cash. Drinks, snacks, and tips are also separate.

What should I bring?

Bring a swimsuit, towel, hat, sunscreen, water, packed snacks, cash for lunch, and comfortable clothes and shoes.

Is swimming part of the tour?

Yes. Swimming is planned at Cabagnow Cave Pool, Combento Cave, and Can-Umantad Falls. You also visit a beach as part of the overall day.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The tour is conducted in English with a live tour guide.

Can I cancel the booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. A reserve-now, pay-later option is also available.