Ulan-Ulan Falls, Biliran | Almeria’s Misty Cascade
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.
- 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
Where to Stay
Extend Your Trip
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- Kalanggaman Island, Leyte | Palompon’s Sweetest Slice of Paradise
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Ulan-Ulan Falls, Biliran | Almeria’s Misty Cascade
Updated September 19, 2022
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