SAYAHAN FALLS of SITIO MAGLAHUG, BRGY. GAAS, ORMOC, LEYTE
Most people are apt to go to the
beach and do island hopping during summer, but for us who had almost visited
all the island destinations in Leyte, we opt to search for places that were yet
unexplored by many.
…Then and there, we discovered
the newly-opened eco-tourism site in Brgy. Gaas, Ormoc, Leyte - the Sayahan Falls.
Trekking Adventure!
Since Brgy. Gaas is located atop a mountain, one would need to hike
down from the top to the falls’ location. Took us more or less thirty (30)
minutes to reach the Sayahan Falls. You will pass by some small cascades and
streams while on your way there.
Notes:
- Make sure you are physically fit and in complete gears – wear shoes, leggings.
- Make sure to prepare all your needs for a long trekking adventure (e.g. water, towel, etc.)
- Please be CAUTIOUS and WARY.
Picture-Perfect!
That long hike was worth it! Capture good shots in every angle. Make
sure to bring your action and HD water cameras to get a picture-perfect snap of
Sayahan Falls.
Cool Waters!
Of course everyone will certainly love the cold waters. Since summer is
getting hotter everyday, visiting the spot could be one of your best options! Dip into its icy
waters; swim along the current; and if you want to need some shower, one is
actually allowed to get near the heavy drips. But make sure not to do any risky
acts that are perilous and death-defying.
DID YOU KNOW?
- The falls was named Sayahan from the local word “Saya” o “Palda” which means skirt; Sayahan Falls actually looks like a ‘long, giant, skirt’.
- Sayahan Falls is about a hundred feet.
- Sayahan Falls was opened to public on March 18, 2017 through the effort of the Municipality of Ormoc City.
TRAVEL GUIDE
IF YOU ARE FROM MANILA OR CEBU:
There are actually daily flights from Manila to Tacloban and Cebu to Tacloban. If you're from Manila, the flight takes at least an hour and twenty (20) minutes. If you're from Cebu, air travel takes about forty five (45) minutes or less. After you arrived at Tacloban Domestic Airport (San Jose, Tacloban City), go to Tacloban City Bus Terminal via taxicab or transfer service.
Airlines that travel from Manila to Tacloban: (9+ flights per day)
- Cebu Pacific
- Air Asia
- Philippine Airlines
Airlines that travel from Cebu to Tacloban: (3+ flights per day)
- Cebu Pacific
- CebGo
- AirAsia
- Philippine Airlines
Via Tacloban City
At Tacloban City Bus Terminal, look for vans or buses which transports to Ormoc City. Travel takes more than two (2) hours from Tacloban.
Via Cebu City
If you are from Cebu City and would like to get to Leyte via ferryboats, you can take the Cebu-Ormoc route and purchase tickets from ferry outlets in Cebu City (via large transports or fast crafts). Sea travel takes at least seven (7) hours for large passenger ships and just three (3) hours for fast crafts.
(1) At the Ormoc City terminal, ride a jeepney going to Brgy. Gaas. Tell the
driver to drop you off at Sitio Maglahug.
Notes:
- There is only one (1) vehicle that transports to Brgy. Gaas. Make sure to catch the jeepney before 10 am as it leaves around 10 or 11 in the morning. Travel takes more or less an hour from the city proper.
- If unlucky and unable to get aboard on time,
Option 1: Ride a multicab going to Lake Danao. Cabs are located near the seaport
area. (Fare - P40)
You may contact Ma’am Riza
Vinculado (0948-475-9666) as she may
be able to help you find a habal-habal
service to Sitio Maglahug from Lake Danao.
From Lake Danao to Sitio
Maglahug – takes about more than thirty (30) minutes habal-habal ride.
Option 2: From Brgy. Simangan, you’ll find habal-habal
drivers that could transport you to Brgy. Gaas. However, the fare reaches upto
P150 per head as the sitio is very
far from the city proper.
(2) If you’ll bring your own
car/service, the road to the destination is accessible 25 kilometers from the
city proper. You’ll pass by San Pablo, Luna, Dolores, Milagro and Lake Danao
going to Brgy. Gaas.
Registration
- Entrance Fee is P20.00 per person.
- Tourist Guide is P300 for every five (5) persons. Please contact Kuya Ramil Villos, our friendly guide to Sayahan Falls (0950-262-2909)
- Cut-off time for registration is until 2 pm only. The tourism center will not entertain guests after 2 pm as it is not advisable to hike back from the destination at night.
Other notes:
- Bring your own trash bags. Segregate your wastes into biodegradable and non-biodegradable. Bring your own garbage.
- Do not litter or dump your rubbish at Sayahan Falls.
- Do not leave any non-biodegradable wastes and cigarette butts on the mountains, forests, streams, ponds, and natural pools. Non-biodegradable such as synthetic materials (e.g. plastic bags) emit toxic pollutants during long-term exposure to air, light or water.
- Do not destroy or damage the trees and other plants.
- Alcoholic drinks and strong distilled liquors are prohibited at the site.
- Sidetrip after Sayahan Falls – visit the clear and green waters of Lake Danao.
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