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An inspiring travel guide for visiting the tactak case, the only Siargao water case! Contains all the details you need to come here and information about what you expect after your arrival.

If you have already visited my blog, you know that visiting waterfalls is a large part of what I like to do when traveling. When I found out that there was only a waterfall on Siargao, I realized that I had to look at it.

tactak if is a fantastic small waterfall that is somewhat off the beaten path, but is definitely worth a visit if you are interested in an adventure.

highlighted in: Siargao Island Travel Guide

About Taktak Falls

Entry fee for Taktak Falls: 25 PHP + 10 PHP for the parking of motorcycles

tactak Falls is an approximately 14 meter high waterfall in the north of the island of Siargao. It is a small mission to reach this place, but I would say that it is worth it because you can see many other Siargao highlights on the way.

These include:

  • The palm viewpoint
  • siargao curved palm
  • Kokosstraße
  • The Tayangban Cave
  • Magpupfungko rock pool
  • The abandoned lighthouse
  • pacifico & alegria beach

I will go into how you come here in detail and a little more about what to expect.
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Where is Taktak Falls

tactak Falls is located at the northern end of Siargao, much closer to the emerging tourist center Pacifico than General Luna.

As you can see above, there is a lot to do and see on the way. So a road trip is worth it.

Below I recorded the exact position of the tactak waterfall so that you can find it easier on the island of Siargao.

Google Maps Pin: "Taktak Falls"

How do you get this Siargao waterfall?

Since it is a little off the beaten path in the far north of Siargao, there is only one way to get to the Taktak Falls. That means renting a motorcycle (scooter) and driving here yourself. Expect about 1.5 hours of General Luna to reach the waterfall.

You can pick up a motorcycle in General Luna for between 250 and 350 pesos per day, which is a great price-performance ratio.

If you spend the night in General Luna, I would suggest simply enter the above pin in Google Maps and be guided there. There are a few confusing signs as soon as they approach, but the needle is exactly.

The tactak if only is a highlight that you can experience on the long journey to the north. For this reason, I would suggest planning a day trip to make the best out of the trip.

Below is what we did (in the order).

  • sunrise at the Palm Tree Lookout
  • in the early morning to the Magpupfungko Rock Pools
  • TAK-TAK case
  • The abandoned lighthouse
  • afternoon on the beach of Pacifico and Aleegria
  • sunset on the famous Siargao Palm Tree Road

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Alternative: Siargao Land Tour (Highlights)

I understand that 1.5 hours of motorcycling on Siargao is not for everyone. Unfortunately, you cannot currently book many guided tours that include a visit to the Taktak waterfall.

However, if you want to have an inexpensive journey that most of the best activities on Siargao, then take a look at the Land Tour. This is one of the most booked tours on the island and includes a number of highlights that you absolutely want to watch.

Find out more: Siargao-Landtour

Otherwise, be sure to take a look at the other articles that I wrote about my top 3 favorite experiences (in the order).

  • excursion to the Sugba lagoon
  • Sohoton bay
  • Siargao Island Hopping Trip

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What you expected at Taktak if you expect

As soon as you finally arrive at the Taktak if you arrive, you will find that there is a built -up, artificial area directly above the waterfall. Here is a hut where you have to pay the entry fee of 25 pesos for the tactak cases, plus 10 more to park your bike.

It is not a long way down to the Taktak waterfall, instead you will find it directly behind the hut. On the left side of the river, a concrete path leads to the swimming area under the waterfalls.

While I personally find tactak if I find quite great, many people are underwhelmed. I think that is because you may expect this gatoradeblue color that you can find on other Filipino waterfalls like the Kawasan Falls on Cebu.

Instead, the waterfall at Taktak has a trüber, more brownish river water color. It may not be the most picturesque waterfall in the world, but it's a lot of fun.
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More: The best tourist attractions in Siargao

Tree jump on the tactak waterfall

The biggest highlight for me was the arched tree jump into the pool under the waterfalls.

We always check the depth before jumping and were surprised when we found that it is actually quite flat, with large boulders in some sections. However, we found that there were some deep sections that were slightly deep enough to jump in without touching the floor. We were lucky enough to have some local children (a maximum of 10 years old) who showed us where we had to jump and impressed us with their reverse salts.
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How long do the Siargao waterfall spend?

We spent almost an hour at Taktak Fall, which in my opinion is probably longer than most people. We had too much fun jumping off the tree and photographing the waterfalls!

I would say that you can easily spend about 30 minutes here and be satisfied with the trip. Nevertheless, this probably doesn't justify the long journey here for most, which is why I recommend that you look at all other highlights!
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Accommodation options on Siargao

If you are planning accommodation on Siargao, you should know that the most important tourist center is called General Luna. There is a solid tourist infrastructure such as hotels, resorts, guest houses, restaurants, clubs, bars and travel agencies. Below are my favorite tips for overnight accommodation.

TIP: I also wrote a comprehensive Siargao accommodation leader, who responds much more detail on accommodation options, do not miss it!

Luxury villas: Las Palmas Villas and Casitas Siargao

  • Great free breakfast
  • 100 meters from the beach
  • swimming pool & bar
  • beautiful tropical gardens and terrace

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Luxury resort: Kalipay Resort

  • Incredible tropical suites
  • Great swimming pool and bar
  • Best location
  • all at night, but near party spots
  • healthy breakfast

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Middle -class beach house: surfing Carabao Beach Houses

  • Tropical huts on the beach (Malinao Beach)
  • terrace, balcony and air conditioning
  • homely, comfortable and open
  • Open kitchen
  • go down to the surf spots

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Hostel with flair: ilakai hostel

  • Best hostel atmosphere in Siargao
  • beautiful place
  • clean room
  • cheap!

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Tip: Compare the best accommodation options on Siargao as you are listed on Booking.com

More siargao travel guide

I hope that you liked this guide to visit the tactak cases on the island of Siargao in the Philippines. More travel guides and adventure inspiration for Siargao can be found in some of my other posts below.

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