Tumalog Falls
Tumalog Falls
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Liau Yuan Wei
Singapore, Singapore40 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
After the Oslob Whale Shark Tour, our tour guide Giselle brought us to Tumalog Falls, which is a short drive from there. Note that 4-wheels will have stop at a certain point; then either you walk 3km to the falls, or you pay 150 pesos for motorbike ride to & fro the falls (You pay only when u made the return trip back from the falls). Reason is because the road ahead is too steep for 4-wheels to drive, only the motorbikes there have enough horsepower to carry tourists there.
It’s a very beautiful fall and you can take lots of nice pictures with the waterfall! There’s also a small pond with small fishes, then you can dip your feet in for the fishes to bite off your dead skin from your feet! We spent a lot of time there posing for pictures (At least 45mins). Yet again, I think you should go early in morning to beat the crowd, and transport wise it’s best to have a private vehicle bringing you near the falls! We literally wore the swimwear we had from the whale shark tour to the falls, just like the other tourists we saw.
It’s a very beautiful fall and you can take lots of nice pictures with the waterfall! There’s also a small pond with small fishes, then you can dip your feet in for the fishes to bite off your dead skin from your feet! We spent a lot of time there posing for pictures (At least 45mins). Yet again, I think you should go early in morning to beat the crowd, and transport wise it’s best to have a private vehicle bringing you near the falls! We literally wore the swimwear we had from the whale shark tour to the falls, just like the other tourists we saw.
Written 4 June 2023
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Summers On Wheels
Las Vegas, NV35 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
The falls were actually better than expected. The water was cold but refreshing.
Having to use a bike to get up the hill was annoying but it isn’t mandatory or even that expensive considering how steep that hill is.
I highly recommend this place for family.
Don’t plan on spending more than 1-2 hours here.
Having to use a bike to get up the hill was annoying but it isn’t mandatory or even that expensive considering how steep that hill is.
I highly recommend this place for family.
Don’t plan on spending more than 1-2 hours here.
Written 1 June 2023
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Trang N
Santa Rosa, CA3 contributions
Mar 2023
This is a beautiful water fall, although it is not that big but I love it. Water is so nice, I stood right under the stream and felt so rejuvenated. I hiked up and down the road, great exercise too
Written 31 March 2023
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L11
Buckinghamshire172 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Beautiful falls which are down a very steep hill - cars can’t go down it so there are lots of motorbikes waiting to take you down and up for 50 pesos each way. You can walk like we did which isn’t that bad.
The falls are beautiful and weren’t too busy when we visited. You are able to swim in the pool - it is rather cold! Very impressive size and natural beauty. Not too developed which is good to see.
The falls are beautiful and weren’t too busy when we visited. You are able to swim in the pool - it is rather cold! Very impressive size and natural beauty. Not too developed which is good to see.
Written 15 February 2023
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Mark K
Edmonton, Canada398 contributions
Jan 2023
it's a bit of a hike to go see, but so worth it to swim and see how beautiful these falls our. We took a van and have about 15+ family members to enjoy it.
Written 14 January 2023
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uzmelissa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates173 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
One of the best waterfalls I'have seen before and it's a bonus to swim inside, no need do canyonering just you're there in couple minutes. Easy to visit place, and it takes you from this world.
Written 9 January 2023
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joywu1001
Taichung, Taiwan92 contributions
Dec 2022
The most magnificent waterfall I have ever seen! The whole place reminded me of scenes from Avatar! You can get in the water if you want, but it was a bit chilly for me. Bring a towel if you plan to get wet. It's just 10 minutes from the Oslob whale sharks, and no walking required at all! The locals take you right to the waterfall on motorbike (around 5 minutes) from the parking area. Must go if in the area!!!
Written 3 January 2023
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Traveling Ammonite
72 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Really fun, scenic waterfalls that you could spend fifteen minutes or an hour in, depending on how you feel. I sat here for an hour, resting my legs in the water or playing in the waterfall. It was absolutely lovely. I was able to catch it when it was super busy, and another time when I was one of the only people there.
Written 17 December 2022
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Rob B
Las Vegas, NV35 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Our family and kids used to take all of our visitors to this place right after the finished seeing the whale sharks in Oslob. But at some point before the pandemic the water flow was down to nothing and it was not a great place to visit.
Now however, all that has changed for the better. The water flow is not only great it's exceptional making for a super high, huge and majestic waterfall. It's a little strong to stand directly under the main falls but there are other smaller ones adjacent you can enjoy on your body. The falls are breathtaking and a true prize in nature. Anyone going to see the whale sharks MUST make a side trip here.
In addition to the water falls the area in general is well maintained and they are improving and beautifying the facilities there. You will need to take a motorcycle down to the falls and up from the falls as the roads are steep canyons and they really shouldn't allow cars there to preserve this place a a sanctuary. Although the motorcycle ride was a bit of a thrill ride all by itself it was well organized and inexpensive transportation. Don't walk it, going down is fine but going up may kill you lol.
As a local, I am impressed and excited for the efforts of restoration and organization that it has undergone. It was much needed to preserve the magnificence of this place.
Now however, all that has changed for the better. The water flow is not only great it's exceptional making for a super high, huge and majestic waterfall. It's a little strong to stand directly under the main falls but there are other smaller ones adjacent you can enjoy on your body. The falls are breathtaking and a true prize in nature. Anyone going to see the whale sharks MUST make a side trip here.
In addition to the water falls the area in general is well maintained and they are improving and beautifying the facilities there. You will need to take a motorcycle down to the falls and up from the falls as the roads are steep canyons and they really shouldn't allow cars there to preserve this place a a sanctuary. Although the motorcycle ride was a bit of a thrill ride all by itself it was well organized and inexpensive transportation. Don't walk it, going down is fine but going up may kill you lol.
As a local, I am impressed and excited for the efforts of restoration and organization that it has undergone. It was much needed to preserve the magnificence of this place.
Written 24 November 2022
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Cedric
4 contributions
Oct 2022
The waterfall is a short drive from the main road. I recommend taking the motorbike service to visit the waterfall (but be prepared for a short thrill!). The waterfall area is clean, the view is awesome. Worth every shot!
Written 26 October 2022
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tony c
11 contributions
Hello! I am planning to visit Tumalog Falls during the first week of May 2019. I have heard mixed reviews of the place and have some questions
1. Is there a decent amount of water flowing down the falls and in the pool at the bottom of the fall?
2. Is the steep walk that everyone is commenting about impossible to walk for my elderly mother? (71 years old)
Thank you for any info you are able to offer!
Steens Ŋ
13 contributions
I walked the walk and recommend it for everyone but the injured sick kids and the elderly. She'll need to be able to hold on tightly to someone on a motorbike. I'd she is someone who would be hesitant about that I would not recommend this at all. Water depends on whether it's been raining a lot. The water itself is large enough to bathe in for sure but isnt very deep.
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Good afternoon,
For a famous Dutch YouTube channels were looking for activities to do and companies that want to help us. Smoare is a Dutch YouTube channel with over more than five hundred thousand subscribers and daily 117 thousand views on a video. They’re going to make a new travel video. And this year it’s going to be Indonesia and countries around. For this video we need things to do. We have found your amazing activity to do! Is there a way we can compromise? We will show your company and it’s name in the video. This video is going to be a worldwide video in English. So we reach a lot of people and a lot of people will see your company.
I hope you want to help us and that we will hear of you soon.
With great regards,
Nandie de Visser
OA Productions.
Good afternoon,
For a famous Dutch YouTube channels were looking for activities to do and companies that want to help us. Smoare is a Dutch YouTube channel with over more than five hundred thousand subscribers and daily 117 thousand views on a video. They’re going to make a new travel video. And this year it’s going to be Indonesia. For this video we need things to do. We have found your amazing activity to do! Is there a way we can compromise? We will show your company and it’s name in the video. This video is going to be a worldwide video in English. So we reach a lot of people and a lot of people will see your company.
I hope you want to help us and that we will hear of you soon.
With great regards,
Nandie de Visser
OA Productions.
RudyRuby2014
Lovendegem, Belgium58 contributions
No Thanks dont trust dutch ppl
Can I take my 1 year old infant with me here??
Daxster
Iloilo City, Philippines29 contributions
Yes, just tell the driver to slow down because the downhill is steep.
Can I take my 1 year old infant with me here??
daphne-jem
Mandaluyong, Philippines109 contributions
Definitely no. Not safe for your child. The road is so steep.
NY-Kim40
Busan, South Korea26 contributions
Hi, what time is the best to visit this fall? Around 3 is O.K in rainy season? After 1 hour staying, it gonna be 4:00ish. I am little worried about lonesome place.
Hi, is it safe to bring a private vehicle in going to Tumalog Falls?
daphne-jem
Mandaluyong, Philippines109 contributions
From the highway going to barangay Tumalog has Zigzag, narrow and steep slopes, automatic vehicles are advisable. But a 300meters road near the falls is only passable by foot or motorcycle.
Hi how do i commute from whale shark watching to tumalog falls
1980mp1980
surrey, UK200 contributions
Very easily by trike or motorcycle. It’s not far and it won’t be hard to find someone.
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