Ulan-Ulan Falls, Biliran | Almeria’s Misty Cascade

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Almeria, Biliran: After visiting the island of Sambawan in Maripipi, we just considered Ulan-Ulan Falls as a side trip, but this waterfall isn’t just a detour, it is a destination in itself.

Come and join us on this exciting trip to the island province of Biliran!


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Rice Terraces of Sampao

Biliran, is one of the newest provinces in the country and was granted provincial status in 1992. Don’t be deceived by its rustic vibe because Biliran has its own attractions that will impress you and would make you want to explore the island more.

From Kawayan Port, we traveled back down to Almeria before ascending a mountain pass that leads to Brgy. Sampao.

En route to the jump-off point, we were greeted with the rice terraces of Brgy. Sampao with the towering Mt. Panamao (1050+) in the background.

This man-made agricultural feat was hand-crafted by early settlers and handed down to the present generation.


In the Middle of Paradise

The hike was just a quick one from the registration area. But exercise caution as the trail might get even more slippery during monsoon seasons.

As soon as you arrive near the catch basin, you will quickly find yourself in the middle of paradise.

Ulan-ulan Falls got its name from the word “Ulan” because of the rain-like drizzle the waterfall produces as the water falls down from a 25-meter-high crevice into a cold catch basin.

When you come to a waterfall, mist blowing in your face and arms, do you stop and take a moment to be one with nature? Do you surrender yourself and be lulled by the sound of gushing water?

If you want to swim, walk upstream for about 10 minutes where you will see the Recoletos Falls, It is the more minor cascade but it has a huge basin perfect for taking a dip.

Ulan-Ulan Falls is just one of the many waterfalls in the province of Biliran. Make sure to stay a little longer to enjoy all the province has to offer.

Biliran: PH #71!


How to Get There
  • Ulan-Ulan Falls is located in the town of Almeria in the province of Biliran.

  • From Tacloban City, the nearest commercial airport to Palompon is the Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport or Tacloban Airport.
    • Cebu Pacific Air Schedule, as of September 01, 2022:
      • Manila-Tacloban-Manila – 6x Daily
      • Cebu-Tacloban-Cebu – 16x Weekly
      • Manila-Ormoc – not yet available
      • Book HERE
    • Philippine Airlines Schedule as of September 01, 2022:
      • Manila-Tacloban-Manila – 4x Daily
      • Cebu-Tacloban-Cebu – 11x Weekly
      • Book HERE
  • Upon arrival in Tacloban City, transfer to any jeeps bound for San Jose Downtown (50php/pax) and ask the driver to drop you off at either Duptours or Grandtours Terminal
  • Take any Naval-bound vans, or if you happen to miss those vans, then ride any Ormoc-bound vans and ask to be dropped off in Lemon Crossing. (120php/pax, 1.5-2 hours travel time)
  • From Lemon Crossing, wait for any vans bound for Naval. (150php/pax, 1 hour travel time)
  • Then from Naval, hire a habap-habal or tricycle to bring you to Ulan-Ulan Falls in Brgy. Sampao in Almeria
  • Biliran Tour Guide – if you’re looking for a hassle-free and convenient way to tour around the province without breaking the bank, you can hire Kuya Joery
    • Joery Catigbe – 0905 699 4461 / Facebook Page

 


Itinerary and Expenses

This is part of my 3-Days Eastern Visayas Backpacking Adventure

Day 01
0510  Tacloban Airport

0530 Travel to San Jose Downtown 50php

0600 Duptours, van to Hernani, 380php

0900 Hernani, breakfast

0930 Tricycle to Canhugas

0940 Canhugas Nature Park 20php entrance

1030 Depart for Ginduyanan Cove

1045 Jumpoff Point, start trek

1100 Ginduyanan Cove

1200 Back at highway, wait for van

1245 Depart for Tacloban, 380php

1500 San Juanico Bridge

1545 Tricycle to Robinsons North, 150

1620 Depart for Libungao, Kananga, Leyte 200php

1830 Libungao, wait for Palompon bound shuttles

1900 Shuttle to Palompon 100php

2000 Palompon Tourist Inn 1000php

2130 Dinner

2230 lights off

 

Day 02

0500 Wake up, prepare

0630 Meet Guide, Clifford Kalanggaman Tara

0730 Depart for Kalanggaman Island 1850 joiners tour

0830 Free Time! Tiya Lydia

1400 Depart for Palompon Port

1315 Palompon Port, wait for van bound for Ormoc

1600 Depart for Libungao, Kananga 125php

1615 Van to Lemon, 70php

1710 Lemon, wait for van to Naval, Biliran

1730 Depart for Naval, 150php

1830 Naval, Biliran, check in at TJ Pensione 1000php

1930 Dinner at Port Area

2030 Back at Hotel

2200 Lights off

 

Day 03

0500 Wake up call, breakfast

0630 Meet Guide, Joery Catigbe

0730 Kawayan Port, depart for Sambawan Island

0830 Sambawan Island, 100php

1030 Depart for Kawayan Port

1120 Kawayan Port

1230 Ulan Ulan Falls, 20php

1400 Depart for Naval

1430 Naval, Tidy up at TJ Pensione

1500 Van-Vans Terminal, 300php

1530 Depart for Tacloban

1815 Tacloban Airport


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Ulan-Ulan Falls, Biliran | Almeria’s Misty Cascade
cropped-522efb28-762e-407f-bc82-82024fb54619.pngUpdated September 19, 2022

 

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