Kapangan Day Tour (Amburayan River and Ongong Falls)
About
Benguet's quiet waterfall town, just a couple of hours from Baguio! Kapangan day tours string together a swim in the wide, jade-green Amburayan River, a trek down to Ongong Falls and a climb up Mt. Kalukasog for big mountain views. Start at the municipal tourism office, where local guides are arranged, then spend the day hopping between river pools and falls. Come in the dry months, pack a change of clothes and wear shoes that can get wet!
Dry until sunset (5:34 PM). Good time to go!
- Full dayTime to spend
- Dry season, roughly December to May; start early so you finish the treks before afternoon rain.Best time to go
- variesEntrance and budget
- Jeep gets you thereNo car needed
What to do here
- Swim in the Amburayan River pools
- Trek down to Ongong Falls
- Climb Mt. Kalukasog for the view
- Take a Baguio side trip with your friends
Know before you go
Go only with a registered local guide; trails to the falls are steep and slippery.
Stay out of the river during or after heavy rain, when it rises fast.
Mountain roads are narrow and winding; drive slowly and avoid night travel.
Entrance and guide fees are set by the tourism office and the barangays; ask for the current rates when you register.
Come in the dry months, pack a change of clothes and wear shoes that can get wet!
Where it is
Kapangan, Benguet (register at the municipal tourism office)
No car neededAbout 2 hours by car from Baguio via the Acop–Kapangan–Kibungan–Bakun Road. By commute, ride a Kapangan-bound jeepney from the Dangwa terminal in Baguio, then ask to be dropped at the municipal tourism office to register and get a guide.
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FAQ
Do I need a guide?
Yes. Register at the Kapangan tourism office first; it arranges local guides for the river and the falls.
How far is it from Baguio?
About 2 hours by car, a bit longer by jeepney from the Dangwa terminal.
Can I swim?
Yes, in calm river pools with your guide, and only in fair weather.