Bomod-ok Falls
Sagada, Mountain Province · Cordillera Administrative Region
- Hiking
- Guided
- Rice terraces
- Photography
A tall, powerful waterfall in the rice terraces of Sagada, reached by a scenic hike.
Bomod-ok Falls, also called the Big Falls of Sagada, drops about 60 meters into a rocky pool beneath the village of Fidelisan. The trek there passes through rice terraces and a mountain village, making the journey as memorable as the destination. It is one of the signature hikes in the Cordillera.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 60 m
- Type
- PlungeWhat this means
- Difficulty
- ModerateHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- Guided hikes typically start 7:00 AM - 2:00 PMHours are indicative. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Entrance fee
- ₱10 per person plus ₱700 per guide groupBarangay entrance fee, plus a guide fee per group of up to seven people. Shuttle to the trailhead is extra.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- November to May (dry season) for safer footing
- Barangay
- Fidelisan
- Coordinates
- 17.1325, 120.9009
How to get to Bomod-ok Falls
From Sagada town, hire a guide and take a jeepney or walk to the Bangaan jump-off. The hike is about 1.5 to 2 hours each way.
Facilities on site
- Guide service
- Registration
- Restrooms at jump-off
Accessibility & fitness
A sometimes steep, slippery trail down terraces; requires moderate fitness and good shoes.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bomod-ok Falls located?
Bomod-ok Falls is in Sagada, Mountain Province, within Cordillera Administrative Region. Its coordinates are 17.1325, 120.9009.
How do I get to Bomod-ok Falls?
From Sagada town, hire a guide and take a jeepney or walk to the Bangaan jump-off. The hike is about 1.5 to 2 hours each way.
How much is the entrance fee at Bomod-ok Falls?
The entrance fee at Bomod-ok Falls is ₱10 per person plus ₱700 per guide group. Barangay entrance fee, plus a guide fee per group of up to seven people. Shuttle to the trailhead is extra. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Bomod-ok Falls?
Bomod-ok Falls is rated moderate on our scale. A sometimes steep, slippery trail down terraces; requires moderate fitness and good shoes. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Bomod-ok Falls?
We describe Bomod-ok 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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