Having fun at Tignoan Beach isn't the only thing we planned to do in Real, Quezon. Aside from the surf-friendly beach, the river's cool fresh water and their delicious seafood, the town prides itself with its numerous scenic waterfalls. So we decided to check out and visit one.
The most popular among all the waterfalls in Real is the Balagbag Falls. If someone ask a local tricycle driver to take them to a waterfalls, the driver will definitely take them to Balagbag Falls. It is also a popular destination of several motorcycle riders club in the Philippines. So from the campsite that we're in, we rode a tricycle and head on to this majestic waterfalls.
The most popular among all the waterfalls in Real is the Balagbag Falls. If someone ask a local tricycle driver to take them to a waterfalls, the driver will definitely take them to Balagbag Falls. It is also a popular destination of several motorcycle riders club in the Philippines. So from the campsite that we're in, we rode a tricycle and head on to this majestic waterfalls.
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| Balagbag Falls |
From Manila, we went to Real, Quezon by riding a public van. You can check out the details on how to get there through my post about Tignoan Beach.
So from The PaRK where we stayed, we rode a tricycle that passed through Tignoan Bridge then turned left to Real-Mauban Road (It would be at the right side before the bridge if you're coming from Famy). And as we take a full speed ahead, We enjoyed the fresh air and the nice view. Towering mountains on our right and the boundless blue sea on our left, our eyes feast on the lovely view of the road.
So from The PaRK where we stayed, we rode a tricycle that passed through Tignoan Bridge then turned left to Real-Mauban Road (It would be at the right side before the bridge if you're coming from Famy). And as we take a full speed ahead, We enjoyed the fresh air and the nice view. Towering mountains on our right and the boundless blue sea on our left, our eyes feast on the lovely view of the road.
Right after we passed a small bridge, we noticed the huge signage of the Balagbag Falls, that is where the tricycle driver dropped us off. As we look around the area, we noticed that public transportation might be a problem going back to the PaRK so we asked the tricycle driver to fetch us up on a concerted time.
Beside a walkway is a small sari-sari store where we paid 20 pesos as a registration fee. The people here seems nice. We greeted them with a smile as we took a short walk along the unpaved trail until we reached Balagbag Falls.
Beside a walkway is a small sari-sari store where we paid 20 pesos as a registration fee. The people here seems nice. We greeted them with a smile as we took a short walk along the unpaved trail until we reached Balagbag Falls.
Our group continued to follow the rocky trail as we passed by some cottages which can be rented for 300 pesos. And there it is, the awesome Balagbag Falls.
A huge two tier falls surrounded by large rocks and tall trees, the magnificent view of Balagbag Falls definitely is a picture-perfect scenery. The sound of the flowing water and the chirping birds plus the smell of fresh air makes you want to stay in that place forever. The lower layer of the falls has approximately eight to ten feet deep base. We tried climbing up to the upper lever through the rocks at the left side of the falls.
We enjoyed jumping off of the top of the fifteen foot high falls down to its deep plunge pool. It really is a very exciting experience. If you will try to jump off from the top of the falls, be sure to locate the spot where there is a huge rock underwater. Jumping down to that spot might be dangerous.
We enjoyed jumping off of the top of the fifteen foot high falls down to its deep plunge pool. It really is a very exciting experience. If you will try to jump off from the top of the falls, be sure to locate the spot where there is a huge rock underwater. Jumping down to that spot might be dangerous.
The upper level of Balagbag Falls is way taller than the lower level. The flow of water in this level is different from the lower level. We were fascinated by the view of the falls along with the huge rock formations and the green forest that surrounds its beauty. The water flows gracefully from the top as it run down to the cascading rocks beneath. The soothing sound of flowing water entice me to go nearer.
Each one of us tried climbing up the falls from the rock formations along the side. We felt like being massaged by the strong flow of fresh cold water as we stood along its path towards the stream.
Each one of us tried climbing up the falls from the rock formations along the side. We felt like being massaged by the strong flow of fresh cold water as we stood along its path towards the stream.
After two hours of fun and excitement, we decided to leave. I was impressed by the serenity and cleanliness of the surroundings as I look around the place to bid goodbye. I think the locals or the people in charge of the place did a nice job in keeping the surroundings clean. I hope they can maintain the cleanliness most specially during peak season. Being in a beautiful place like Balagbag falls doesn't mean we need to spend a lot of money. I may say that I've been to paradise for only twenty pesos.
Killed Bills
This covers up our whole Real, Quezon Trip
(Tignoan Beach, Balagbag Falls and Nonok Falls)
200.00 - Van fare from Manila to Real
50.00 - The PaRK Entrance fee (overnight)
70.00 - Cottage (700 for 10 persons)
30.00 - Tent pitching fee (300 for 10 persons [2 tents])
30.00 - Roundtrip Tricycle fare (The PaRK - Balagbag Falls)
20.00 - Balagbag Falls Entrance fee
50.00 - Roundtrip Tricycle fare (The PaRK - Nonok Falls)
20.00 - Nonok Falls Entrance fee
400.00 - Food and Beverage budget per head
200.00 - Van fare from Real to Manila
Php 1070.00 - TOTAL
This covers up our whole Real, Quezon Trip
(Tignoan Beach, Balagbag Falls and Nonok Falls)
200.00 - Van fare from Manila to Real
50.00 - The PaRK Entrance fee (overnight)
70.00 - Cottage (700 for 10 persons)
30.00 - Tent pitching fee (300 for 10 persons [2 tents])
30.00 - Roundtrip Tricycle fare (The PaRK - Balagbag Falls)
20.00 - Balagbag Falls Entrance fee
50.00 - Roundtrip Tricycle fare (The PaRK - Nonok Falls)
20.00 - Nonok Falls Entrance fee
400.00 - Food and Beverage budget per head
200.00 - Van fare from Real to Manila
Php 1070.00 - TOTAL
* Thanks to Macky Soliman and Christie Estampador for sharing some photos :)
Hello, Hindi na po kailangan ng guide sa Nonok at Balagbag. Mula sa bababaan ng tricycle mga 5 minute trek to each falls, hindi naman nakakaligaw ang trail at ituturo din naman ng mga locals ang daan. :) Sa pagpunta namin, wala pong tricycle station sa mga falls kaya mas maganda po na kunin niyo na lang number ng driver ng sinakyan niyo para magpasundo po kayo. :)
ReplyDeletesalamat Koie ingat sa mga susunod mong adventures :)
ReplyDeletesana next time makasama kami sa gala mo...
Hi May I ask? San po kayo nagsakay ng Van from Manila? Ilang hrs ang travel? Is it the shortest and fastest route? Thanks
ReplyDeleteHello! Sa may Legarda po, sa tabi po ng tulay (Sta. Teresita Street) may Raymond Transit Bus na papuntang Infanta. Katabi lang po non ang terminal ng van papuntang Infanta din po. Roughly mga 3 hours po yung byahe depende po sa traffic. Mas mabilis po siya kesa sa bus. :)
DeletePwede po ba overnight
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