Tumalog Falls
Also known as Tumalog Waterfall, Tumalog Waterfalls.
- Swimming
- Photography
- Day trip
A wide curtain of water in Oslob, often paired with the town's whale shark experience.
Before you travel
The flow can stop in the dry season. The falls closed for several months in 2024 and reopened in May 2025, so check with the Oslob tourism office before travelling.
Tumalog Falls is a tall, veil-like cascade that fans out over a moss-covered rock wall into a shallow pool. Located in the hills of Oslob, it is commonly visited on the same day trip as the Oslob whale shark watching. The fine spray and shaded basin keep the area cool even at midday.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 100 mestimateEstimates range from 80 m to 100 m.
- Type
- VeilWhat this means
- Difficulty
- EasyHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
- Entrance fee
- ₱50 per personCollected by the barangay. The rate has varied and the falls close periodically, so confirm at the gate.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- July to December for the strongest flow
- Barangay
- Luka
- Coordinates
- 9.4859, 123.3694
How to get to Tumalog Falls
From Oslob town proper or the whale shark briefing area, take a habal-habal (motorbike) up the 15-minute access road. Some tours bundle it with whale shark watching and Sumilon Island.
Facilities on site
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Cottages
- Food stalls
Accessibility & fitness
Motorbike access to the base; a short, slightly steep walk down to the pool.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tumalog Falls located?
Tumalog Falls is in Oslob, Cebu, within Central Visayas. Its coordinates are 9.4859, 123.3694.
How do I get to Tumalog Falls?
From Oslob town proper or the whale shark briefing area, take a habal-habal (motorbike) up the 15-minute access road. Some tours bundle it with whale shark watching and Sumilon Island.
How much is the entrance fee at Tumalog Falls?
The entrance fee at Tumalog Falls is ₱50 per person. Collected by the barangay. The rate has varied and the falls close periodically, so confirm at the gate. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Tumalog Falls?
Tumalog Falls is rated easy on our scale. Motorbike access to the base; a short, slightly steep walk down to the pool. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Tumalog Falls?
We describe Tumalog Falls as a veil waterfall. A thin, wispy sheet of water drapes over the rock. Veils are often seasonal and can shrink to a trickle in the dry months. Type describes the shape of the drop, not how hard the fall is to reach.
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