Tappiya Falls
Banaue, Ifugao · Cordillera Administrative Region
- Hiking
- Rice terraces
- Swimming
- UNESCO landscape
A thundering waterfall below the Batad rice terraces, reached on a classic Ifugao hike.
Tappiya Falls sits at the base of the famous Batad rice terraces in Ifugao, a UNESCO-listed landscape. The hike down from the village follows terrace walls and forest before opening onto a powerful, cold cascade with a deep pool. It is one of the most rewarding waterfall hikes in the Cordillera.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 50 mestimateEstimates range from about 50 m to 70 m.
- Type
- PlungeWhat this means
- Difficulty
- ModerateHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- Daylight hours; guides typically start by 9:00 AMHours are indicative. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Entrance fee
- ₱50 per personBanaue tourism registration and environmental fee. Guide and transport are extra.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- June to November for full flow; November to May for clearer trails
- Barangay
- Batad
- Coordinates
- 16.9392, 121.1365
How to get to Tappiya Falls
From Banaue, take a jeepney or tricycle to the Batad saddle, then hike down to the village (30 to 40 minutes) and onward to the falls (another 30 minutes), about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes in total.
Facilities on site
- Guide service
- Huts
- Basic food stalls
Accessibility & fitness
Steep terrace and forest trail; requires steady footing and moderate fitness.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tappiya Falls located?
Tappiya Falls is in Banaue, Ifugao, within Cordillera Administrative Region. Its coordinates are 16.9392, 121.1365.
How do I get to Tappiya Falls?
From Banaue, take a jeepney or tricycle to the Batad saddle, then hike down to the village (30 to 40 minutes) and onward to the falls (another 30 minutes), about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes in total.
How much is the entrance fee at Tappiya Falls?
The entrance fee at Tappiya Falls is ₱50 per person. Banaue tourism registration and environmental fee. Guide and transport are extra. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Tappiya Falls?
Tappiya Falls is rated moderate on our scale. Steep terrace and forest trail; requires steady footing and moderate fitness. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Tappiya Falls?
We describe Tappiya 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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