Lulugayan Falls
About
Samar's big curtain waterfall! Lulugayan is a wide, roaring curtain of white water pouring over a long rock wall into a blue-green basin, with shallow channels and natural pools all around for wading. There are no big buildings here, just forest, rock and that thunder of water. A local guide walks you to the best and safest spots. Easy day trip from Tacloban!
Go before 12 PM today. Rain likely after.
Skip swimming and trails during thunderstorms.
- Day trip from TaclobanTime to spend
- A dry, sunny morning; skip it after heavy rain.Best time to go
- About ₱100 per personValue · Great value
- From Tacloban, ride a bus or van from Abucay Terminal towards Catarman via Calbiga (about 1.5 hours, PHP120 by ordinary bus in July 2026).Getting there
What to do here
- Watch the wide curtain falls from the rock shelves
- Wade in the shallow natural pools
- Pair it with Sohoton or a Basey trip on another day
Know before you go
The rocks get very slippery when wet; stay with your guide.
The basin right under the falls is deep, so swim only where the guide says it is safe.
Skip the trip after heavy rain, when the current gets dangerous.
Space for motorcycles and vans near the jump-off.
PHP100 entrance per person plus PHP300 per group for the mandatory guide in July 2026; a round-trip habal-habal from Calbiga was PHP400.
Lulugayan is a wide, roaring curtain of white water pouring over a long rock wall into a blue-green basin, with shallow channels and natural pools all around for wading.
There are no big buildings here, just forest, rock and that thunder of water.
Where it is
Barangay Literon, Calbiga, Samar
By commuteFrom Tacloban, ride a bus or van from Abucay Terminal towards Catarman via Calbiga (about 1.5 hours, PHP120 by ordinary bus in July 2026). In Calbiga, hire a habal-habal (motorcycle taxi) to Barangay Literon; most of the road is now paved. Register at the barangay before going to the falls.
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FAQ
Do I need a guide at Lulugayan Falls?
Yes. A local guide is required, at PHP300 per group in July 2026.
Can you swim at Lulugayan?
You can wade in the shallow pools; the main basin under the falls is deep, so follow your guide.
How far is it from Tacloban?
About 1.5 hours to Calbiga by bus, then a habal-habal ride to Barangay Literon.