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TakTak Falls: The Only Waterfall On Siargao Island

TakTak Falls: The Only Waterfall On Siargao Island

Heading up to TakTak Falls in Santa Monica is a full-day adventure to the north part of the island. From General Luna the waterfall is 1.5-hour drive but is well worth the effort. We enjoyed the waterfall to ourselves. Cliff jumping, tree jumping, and exploration to the top of the falls were the highlights of the adventure.

Tak Tak Falls is the only waterfall on Siargao Island, located in the province of Surigao del Norte in the Philippines. Nestled in the municipality of Santa Monica in the northern part of the island, it’s a serene escape from Siargao’s bustling surf spots. The waterfall is approximately 15 meters (49 feet) tall, surrounded by a lush canopy of tropical vegetation, creating a tranquil and picturesque atmosphere.

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How to get to TakTak Waterfall on Siargao

To get to TakTak Waterfall from the tourist region of General Luna, you will need a moped or a vehicle. The drive took us 1.5 hours but like always it was a scenic cruise on this beautiful island. There are island tours that include TakTak waterfall as one of the stops but there is no need for a tour guide for this adventure.

When you reach the point Google maps sends you to there are two, awkwardly worded signs in both directions. The sign says “TakTak Waterfall 500m turn right”. This actually means turn right straight away and the waterfall is 500m in off the main road. We thought it meant drive 500m further and it is on the right.

Below is the Google map location you can use for directions:

MY 4 FAVORITE SIARGAO TOURS

  • Siargao Island Hopping – The classic 3-ISLAND day trip. Daku, Naked and Guyam Island Tour including Boodle Fight lunch.
  • Siargao PREMIUM Island Hopping: Same three islands as the above option but includes a luxury, picnic lunch and lots of add-ons!
  • Siargao Land Tour (BEST PRICE): The classic tour for all the top spots on Siargao. Number one most booked activity in Siargao!
  • Sohoton Cove Tour – Amazing lagoons, islands, caves & cliff jumps.

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How much is the entrance fee for TakTak falls?

Once you turn off the main road, follow the dirt road for a few hundred meters. There will be a small hut where you will need to pay 25 pesos, which is only 50 US cents. A 10 pesos parking fee for mopeds also applies. Once you have paid there is another 150m to drive along the dirt road before you reach the only waterfall on Siargao. This entrance fee has likely risen significantly as I visited in 2017!

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TakTak Waterfall

When we arrived at the waterfall, there was no-one else around. At first glance, we haven’t blown away. However, we had been blessed to visit the epic Tiu Kelep Waterfall on Lombok just a few weeks earlier. This isn’t the most epic waterfall you will ever visit but it’s good fun nonetheless.

The waterfall is about 15 meters in height and has a few small ledges, which I don’t advise scaling… but we did. There is a tree that overhangs the pool below that falls. It’s about 5 meters above the pool and if you jump into the right area you can make a safe landing. The pool below isn’t too deep and only in a few spots is it safe enough to jump in.

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When we were done jumping from the tree with the local kids we decided to make our way to the top of the waterfall. We chose the worst possible route up the steep hill and regretted it immediately. There is a small path to the left of the waterfall, which we found on the way down.

After cutting up our feet on the sharp vines during the climb up we chilled atop the waterfall looking out over the pool. Jorden even made the jump from halfway up the waterfall after ambling down.

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TakTak waterfall ended up being a cool little spot to hang for half a day. You could easily come, look and leave all within 20 minutes but if you explore to the top of the falls and do all of the cliff and tree jumps you will make the long journey from General Luna count. After visiting TakTak waterfall we headed to Alegria beach to cool off and drink some freshly harvested coconuts.

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I’ve written detailed guides about the Best Regions to Stay in Siargao, Best Resorts in Siargao and Best Hostels in Siargao. If you just want me three favorites right now…. here they are!

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Jay

Friday 27th of July 2018

Went here. It’s pretty fug. Perhaps it would be go to show the surrounding areas and not just one angle to give people a more objective perspective. Not worth the hour and a half drive.

Charmaigne

Saturday 30th of December 2017

Hey Jackson! Your photos are so dope that it makes me want to visit Taktak Falls when I go back to Siargao the 7th time. Happy to know you're loving my country. Hope you're having a blast back in Straya and wish you a merry 2018!

Jackson

Saturday 30th of December 2017

Hey, Thanks so much! Yea Siargao is the chillest!

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Indra pradya

Wednesday 13th of December 2017

How wonderful the island and the whole ke view. I Never going there before, but I Will planing tO get there . Hope soon.

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