Planning to visit Tumalog Falls in Oslob? This guide highlights everything you need to know about visiting one of Cebu’s best waterfalls, including the latest fees and how to get there.
Oslob is known for its “butanding” or whale sharks wherein you can watch them feed and swim with them side by side. One tourist attraction in Oslob that is gaining popularity is Tumalog Falls. For many tourists, it might just be a side trip when visiting Oslob for whale sharking watching and Sumilon Island, its grandeur deserves attention on its own.
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How to Get to Tumalog Falls
If you are coming from Mactan Airport or Cebu City, take a cab to South Bus Terminal – CSBT. Upon arrival, ask the guard at the entrance gate where you can queue to buy a bus ticket to Oslob. You should take the bus bound for Bato via Oslob. Ceres Line buses leave every 30 minutes starting at 3:00 AM. The fare is about 200 PHP (~4 USD).
Just inform the driver or conductor to be dropped off at the intersection going to Tumalog Falls in Oslob or at Tan-awan Beach. Then, take a habal-habal (motorcycle taxi) or tricycle to Tumalog Falls. The fare is 50 PHP (~50 PHP).
If you are coming from Moalboal or Badian, just flag down any bus bound for Bato along the highway. Upon reaching Bato Bus Terminal, take a bus bound for Cebu City via Oslob. Tell the driver or conductor to drop off at the intersection going to Tumalog Falls. Then, take a habal-habal or tricycle to Tumalog Falls.
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Tumalog Falls Fees 2023
The entrance fee to Tumalog Falls is 50 PHP (~1 USD). The use of a small hut is 350 PHP (~6.5 USD). Roundtrip habal-habal ride to Tumalog Falls is 50 PHP (~1 USD).
Tumalog Falls Opening Hours 2023
Tumalog Falls is open daily from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Best Time to Visit Tumalog Falls
The best time to visit Tumalog Falls is in the morning, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM when there are no crowds. If you come before it closes, visitors may have dispersed by that time too.
If you want to enjoy Tumalog Falls in all its beauty, best to come during the rainy season which is around June to November. These months are also the typhoon season, so do check the weather from time to time. When we visited, it was the start of the rainy season, so the water flow was abundant.
Nevertheless, you will still enjoy the fall in the dry months of March to May but expect the water flow to be sprinkling for the most part. Whatever season you plan to visit Tumalog Falls in Oslob, you will surely enjoy it.
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Trekking Tumalog Falls in Oslob, Cebu
Upon arrival at the entrance or parking lot, you have the option to walk or hire another habal-habal driver to take you to Tumalog Falls for 50 PHP (~1 USD). We got there at around 12 noon and decided to walk under the blazing hot sun. After a few minutes of walking, there was instant regret.
For convenience, it is best to hire a habal-habal driver to Tumalog Falls. You’ll get there in less than 10 minutes.
Along the way, some parts of the road are steep. But, in my opinion, you can trust the driver to take you safely to your destination since they already know the way around.
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After the downhill walk, you can hear the plunging water before seeing the actual waterfall. This alone excites me, not only because it was not an easy feat to walk downhill under the scorching sun, but it also means that the goal is near.
After paying the 50 PHP (~1 USD) entrance fee at the gate, an archway signage with Tumalog Falls welcomes guests. If a guest would like to stay longer, one can rent a small bamboo hut for 350 PHP (~6.5 USD).
If you want to relieve yourself, there are lavatories available for male and female guests. In addition, there is a sari-sari store or a small shop that sells snacks and drinks.
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Trekking to Tumalog Falls is easy. You just need to follow the dirt trail and observe signposts. You know you’re near the waterfall when you see a huge and wide cascading water into a plunge pool surrounded by towering trees and bamboo. Birds chirping can also be heard.
If you come closer, you can feel the mists as the water comes in contact with the mossy bedrock. The plunge pool is quite inviting with turquoise-colored water and has a shallow portion that even children with adult supervision can enjoy a cold swim. It was a truly breathtaking sight to see.
If you want to capture the picturesque view, you can hire a human drone or simply enjoy taking photos by yourself.
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Where to Stay in Oslob
- Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort (Check room rates!)
- GT Seaside Inn (Check room rates!)
- Down South 118 Beach Resort (Check room rates!)
- GingGing Hotel and Resort (Check room rates!)
- Ocean View Lodging House (Check room rates!)
Your Complete Oslob Travel Guide
Oslob is one of the most visited places in Cebu. From swimming with giant whale sharks to visiting Sumilon Island to chasing Tumalog Falls, your time in Oslob will be worth it.
If you are still planning for your trip to Oslob, check out our range of travel guides:
- Best Oslob Resorts
- Oslob to Panglao, Bohol Ferry Schedule and Fare Guide
- Oslob Whale Shark Watching Travel Guide
- Oslob Itinerary and Budget
- Best Things to Do in Oslob
- South Cebu Itinerary Itinerary and Budget
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Herley Almendral is the author of this guide. She was born and raised in Cebu.
