Olangoan Falls

Waterfall Moderate waterfall swimming hiking highway-stop

Olangoan Falls sits at the foot of Mt. Cleopatra in Barangay Binduyan, about 70 km north of Puerto Princesa city, with its entrance close to the national highway at Km 72. The Binduyan Community Tourism Association runs it as part of the city's Northeast Circuit.

From the registration hut it is a 30 to 45 minute walk through forest, with a few steep climbs, to a pool about seven metres deep. The water is cold, small fish nibble at your feet, and there is a rock ledge for a five-metre jump.

The falls reopened in 2022 after typhoon Odette destroyed the hanging bridge and cottages. It makes an easy break on the drive to Port Barton, Roxas or El Nido.

  1. From Puerto Princesa's San Jose terminal, take a bus or van heading north to Roxas, Port Barton or El Nido and ask to be dropped at Km 72 in Binduyan (about 1.5 hours).
  2. Sign the logbook at the trailhead by the highway and pay the entrance and guide fees.
  3. Walk 30 to 45 minutes through the forest with your guide. There are a few steep sections.
  4. Swim in the main pool. Flag down a passing van or bus on the highway to continue your trip.
Item Price Note
Entrance fee P50 Per person.
Guide P400 Per group of up to five.

Prices in Philippine Pesos. Use the currency selector in the nav to see approximate conversions.

Local tip
Stop on the way north in the morning, when the pool is quiet and the trail still cool. Leave your big bags in the vehicle and bring water; the climb is short but steep in places.

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