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taktak Falls Siargao – Guide to the only Siargao waterfall
An inspiring travel guide for visiting Taktak Falls, the only Siargao waterfall! Includes all the details you need to get here and information about what to expect once you arrive. If you've visited my blog before, you know that visiting waterfalls is a big part of what I like to do when I travel. When I found out that there is only one waterfall on Siargao, I knew I had to check it out. taktak Falls is a fantastic little waterfall that's a little off the beaten path but definitely worth a visit if you're…
taktak Falls Siargao – Guide to the only Siargao waterfall
An inspiring travel guide for visiting Taktak Falls, the only Siargao waterfall! Includes all the details you need to get here and information about what to expect once you arrive.
If you've visited my blog before, you know that visiting waterfalls is a big part of what I like to do when I travel. When I found out that there is only one waterfall on Siargao, I knew I had to check it out.
taktak Falls is a fantastic little waterfall that's a little off the beaten path but definitely worth a visit if you're interested in an adventure.
Featured in: Siargao Island Travel Guide
About TakTak Falls
Taktak Falls Entrance Fee: PHP 25 + PHP 10 for motorcycle parking
taktak Falls is an approximately 14 meter high waterfall in the north of Siargao Island. Although it is a bit of a mission to reach this place, I would say it is worth it as you can see many other Siargao highlights along the way.
These include:
- Der Palmen-Aussichtspunkt
- Siargao gebogene Palme
- Kokosstraße
- Die Tayangban-Höhle
- Magpupungko-Felsbecken
- Der verlassene Leuchtturm
- Pacifico & Alegria-Strand
I'll go into detail below about how to get here and a bit more about what to expect.
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Where is TakTak Falls
taktak Falls is located at the northern end of Siargao, much closer to the emerging tourist hub of Pacifico than General Luna.
As you can see above, there is plenty to do and see along the way. So a road trip is worth it.
Below I have recorded the exact location of thetaktak waterfall to make it easier for you to find it in Siargao Island.
How to get to this Siargao waterfall?
Since it's a bit off the beaten path in the far north of Siargao, there's only one way to get totaktak falls. This means renting a motorcycle (scooter) and driving here yourself. Expect to drive about 1.5 hours from General Luna to reach the waterfall.
You can pick up a motorbike in General Luna for between 250 and 350 pesos per day, which is great value for money.
If you're staying in General Luna, I'd suggest just typing the pin above into Google Maps and let it direct you there. There are a few confusing signs once you get close, but the needle is accurate.
Thetaktak falls are just one highlight that you can experience on the long drive north. For this reason, I would suggest planning a day trip to make the most of the trip.
Below is what we did (in order).
- Sonnenaufgang am Palm Tree Lookout
- Am frühen Morgen an den Magpupungko Rock Pools
- Tak-Tak-Fälle
- Der verlassene Leuchtturm
- Nachmittag am Strand von Pacifico und Alegria
- Sonnenuntergang auf der berühmten Siargao Palm Tree Road
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Alternative: Siargao Land Tour (Highlights)
I understand that 1.5 hours of motorcycling in Siargao is not for everyone. Unfortunately, you can't currently book many guided tours that include a visit to thetaktak waterfall.
However, if you fancy a budget trip that includes most of the best activities in Siargao, then check out the Land Tour. This is one of the most booked tours on the island and includes a number of highlights you'll definitely want to see.
Learn more: Siargao Land Tour
Otherwise, be sure to check out the other articles I wrote about my top 3 favorite experiences (in order).
- Ausflug zur Sugba-Lagune
- Sohoton-Bucht
- Siargao Island Hopping Trip
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What to Expect at TakTak Falls
Once you finally arrive at Taktak Falls, you will notice that there is a built-up, man-made area directly above the waterfall. There is a hut here where you have to pay the entrance fee of 25 pesos for thetaktak falls, plus 10 more to park your bike.
It's not a long walk down to thetaktak waterfall, instead you'll find it just behind the hut. On the left side of the river, a concrete path leads to the swimming area below the falls.
While I personally think Taktak Falls is pretty great, a lot of people are underwhelmed. I think it's because they might be expecting that Gatorade blue color that you find at other Philippine waterfalls like Kawasan Falls in Cebu.
Instead, the waterfall attaktak falls has a duller, browner river water color. It may not be the most picturesque waterfall in the world, but it is a lot of fun.
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More: Best Tourist Attractions in Siargao
Tree jump at TakTak waterfall
The biggest highlight for me was the arched tree jump into the pool beneath the falls.
We always check the depth before jumping and were surprised to find that it is actually quite shallow, with large boulders in some sections. However, we found that there were some deep sections that were easily deep enough to jump in without touching the ground. We were lucky enough to have some local kids (10 years old max) who showed us where to jump and impressed us with their backflips.
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How long to spend at Siargao Waterfall?
We spent just under an hour at Taktak Falls, which I think is probably longer than most people spend. We had too much fun jumping from the tree and taking photos of the waterfalls!
I would say you can easily spend around 30 minutes here and be happy with the trip. Still, for most people this probably doesn't justify the long drive here, which is why I recommend checking out all the other highlights too!
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Accommodation options on Siargao
If you are planning accommodation in Siargao, you should know that the main tourist center is called General Luna. There is a solid tourist infrastructure here such as hotels, resorts, guesthouses, restaurants, clubs, bars and travel agencies. Below are my favorite tips for where to stay.
Tip: I have also written a comprehensive Siargao accommodation guide that goes into much more detail about where to stay, don't miss it!
Luxury villas: Las Palmas Villas and Casitas Siargao
- Tolles kostenloses Frühstück
- 100 Meter vom Strand entfernt
- Schwimmbad & Bar
- Schöne tropische Gärten und Terrasse
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Luxury resort: Kalipay Resort
- Unglaubliche tropische Suiten
- Tolles Schwimmbad und Bar
- Beste Lage
- Ganz in der Nacht, aber in der Nähe von Partyspots
- Gesundes Frühstück
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Mid-Range Beach House: Surfing Carabao Beach Houses
- Tropische Hütten am Strand (Malinao Beach)
- Terrasse, Balkon und Klimaanlage
- Heimelig, komfortabel und offen
- Offene Küche
- Gehen Sie zu den Surfspots hinunter
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Hostel with flair: Ilakai Hostel
- Beste Hostel-Atmosphäre in Siargao
- Schöner Ort
- Saubere zimmer
- Billig!
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Tip: Compare the best accommodation options in Siargao as listed on Booking.com
More Siargao travel guides
I hope you enjoyed this guide for visiting the Taktak Falls on Siargao Island in the Philippines. For more travel guides and adventure inspiration for Siargao, check out some of my other posts below.
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