Kabigan Falls
Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte · Ilocos Region
Also known as Kabigan Waterfalls, Pagudpud Falls.
- Swimming
- Trekking
- Family-friendly
- Photography
An 87 ft forest cascade with a cold swimming basin, reached on foot from the Pagudpud highway.
Kabigan Falls drops about 26 m into a concave basin in the forest of Barangay Balaoi. The walk from the highway crosses rice fields and streams, then enters a shaded gully where the falls appears. A guide is required, and the cold pool is one of the best swimming stops on the Pagudpud circuit.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 26 mCommonly quoted as 87 ft (26.5 m).
- Type
- PlungeWhat this means
- Difficulty
- EasyHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM dailyHours are indicative. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Entrance fee
- ₱10 per person plus about ₱100 guide feeEntrance fee plus a compulsory local guide.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- Year-round; heaviest flow from July to October
- Barangay
- Balaoi
- Coordinates
- 18.5912, 120.8604
How to get to Kabigan Falls
From Laoag or Pagudpud, take a bus or van along the national highway and get off at the Kabigan Falls turn-off in Balaoi. Register at the entrance and walk about 30 minutes with a guide.
Facilities on site
- Parking
- Registration desk
- Restrooms
- Changing rooms
- Cottages
- Food stalls
Accessibility & fitness
A mostly flat 1.5 km trail with stream crossings. Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kabigan Falls located?
Kabigan Falls is in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, within Ilocos Region. Its coordinates are 18.5912, 120.8604.
How do I get to Kabigan Falls?
From Laoag or Pagudpud, take a bus or van along the national highway and get off at the Kabigan Falls turn-off in Balaoi. Register at the entrance and walk about 30 minutes with a guide.
How much is the entrance fee at Kabigan Falls?
The entrance fee at Kabigan Falls is ₱10 per person plus about ₱100 guide fee. Entrance fee plus a compulsory local guide. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Kabigan Falls?
Kabigan Falls is rated easy on our scale. A mostly flat 1.5 km trail with stream crossings. Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Kabigan Falls?
We describe Kabigan 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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