Daday Falls
Alamada, Cotabato · SOCCSKSARGEN
Also known as Mimbalawag Falls.
- Trekking
- Adventure
- Plunge falls
- Off the beaten path
A roughly 120 m waterfall in a rugged ravine above Asik-Asik, reached by a steep trail.
Daday Falls drops about 120 metres between steep walls in Sitio Mimbalawag, Barangay Dado. It is less visited than nearby Asik-Asik Falls and sits upstream on the same river system. The trail starts from the sitio and descends through banana and vegetable farms before reaching a natural pool at the base. Local guides are arranged in the community, and the descent is short but steep and slippery after rain.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 120 mestimateOften quoted as about 400 feet (122 m); no surveyed figure is available.
- Type
- PlungeWhat this means
- Difficulty
- ChallengingHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- Daylight hours; start early and arrange a guide locallyHours are indicative. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Entrance fee
- ₱30 to ₱300 per personRate depends on where the visitor is from: about ₱30 for Alamada residents and higher for visitors from outside Cotabato. A guide is optional and starts at about ₱300 per group.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- December to May for safer trails
- Barangay
- Dado
- Coordinates
- 7.5926, 124.5244
How to get to Daday Falls
From Cotabato City or Midsayap, take a van or jeepney to Alamada, then a habal-habal to Sitio Mimbalawag in Barangay Dado. Register with the barangay and hire a local guide for the 30 to 45 minute descent.
Facilities on site
- Registration point
- Local guides
- Natural pool
Accessibility & fitness
A steep trail with loose soil and few handholds. Not suitable for young children or visitors with limited mobility.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Daday Falls located?
Daday Falls is in Alamada, Cotabato, within SOCCSKSARGEN. Its coordinates are 7.5926, 124.5244.
How do I get to Daday Falls?
From Cotabato City or Midsayap, take a van or jeepney to Alamada, then a habal-habal to Sitio Mimbalawag in Barangay Dado. Register with the barangay and hire a local guide for the 30 to 45 minute descent.
How much is the entrance fee at Daday Falls?
The entrance fee at Daday Falls is ₱30 to ₱300 per person. Rate depends on where the visitor is from: about ₱30 for Alamada residents and higher for visitors from outside Cotabato. A guide is optional and starts at about ₱300 per group. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Daday Falls?
Daday Falls is rated challenging on our scale. A steep trail with loose soil and few handholds. Not suitable for young children or visitors with limited mobility. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Daday Falls?
We describe Daday Falls as a plunge waterfall. Water drops almost vertically from a ledge, with little contact between the falling water and the rock. These are the classic free-falling falls, often ending in a deep pool. Type describes the shape of the drop, not how hard the fall is to reach.
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