Saturday, February 02, 2013

Daranak Falls and Batlag Falls of Tanay, Rizal

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Looking for a place to spend your weekend? If you want a taste of nature but hate long travel time then I believe this one suits you. Why don't you try to visit Daranak Falls and Batlag Falls. Two huge and enticing falls in one place. Sounds amazing right?

Daranak and Batlag falls are both located in Tanay, Rizal and it is a park facilitated by the local authorities/government. It is just a few minutes away from the city proper so expect many people coming in this place to experience and see its beauty.

Tricycle ride at the city proper

How to get there?
You can take vans (GT Express vans) either in Starmall (Edsa cor Shaw Blvd) or in Araneta Center (Cubao). It costs around 70-90 pesos and travelling going to Tanay is about 2-2.5 hours. You'll pass through Antipolo City Hall, a memorial park and finally, Tanay Market. As you reach Tanay market, hire a tricycle that will take you to Daranak/Batlag Falls. 150 pesos is the regular fare for this trip (maximum of 4 pax). You can bargain with the driver to save up. Take note: There are no tricycle waiting near the falls going back to Tanay Market so I suggest to bargain the return trip also. Else, you will be trekking back to the main road and up the market with your foot.


Daranak falls is open from 8am - 5pm everyday with an entrance fee of 20 pesos for adults and 15 pesos for children. Picnic table is optional but if you want to rent you need to shed 100 pesos for it. If you're planning to spent night at Daranak, it is not possible. Daranak falls isn't offering overnights. However, Batlag Falls is. You can stay overnights there which costs 150 pesos for adults and 75 pesos for children. If you visit during the day you will be paying 50 pesos for adults and 25 pesos for children. Picnic shed and cottage in Batlag falls ranges from 250 to 350 pesos.

Byron and Eteng with Daranak falls as their background
Eteng is the star of this trip. I, myself need to have a shot with her :]
Little Miss Philippines 1987.546 Hahahaha
Batlag falls is at the top of Daranak falls. You don't need any ride to reach Batlag falls simply because it is just a few steps away. So enjoy the view as you go there.

The feeling macho and the real macho hahaha

A little trek going to Batlag Falls
Greeting as you reach Batlag Falls
Swimming in Daranak falls is better than in Batlag falls because Daranak falls is bigger. However, it is more crowded in Daranak falls. So if you want to swim freely and away from the crowd, going to the deep areas of the falls will be the solution. The deeper it is the less people you interact on that area. However Photo op wise, my vote goes to Batlag falls since it is less crowded there. You can take the whole frame alone without anyone bombing your shot.

Familiar with the place? This has been a shooting place for Enteng Kabisote Movies - the Encantasia

Note: Bathrooms and shower rooms are available so don't worry changing up your wet clothes.

Breakdown of Budget
Van (Araneta to Tanay, roundtrip) 160 pesos
Tricycle (going to Daranak) - 150 pesos (good for 4 pax)
Entrance Fee (Daranak) - Adult-20 pesos Children-15 pesos
Picnic Table/Shed (Daranak) -100
Entrance Fee (Batlag) - Adult-50 pesos Children-25 pesos
Entrance Fee (Batlag, overnight) Adult-150 pesos Children-75 pesos
Picnic Shed (Batlag) -350
Cottage (Batlag) - 250
Food - ***

33 comments:

  1. Hello Geejay!

    Thanks for posting this one..really helpful for others especially for us who are planning to go there soon..

    Continue exploring and God Bless.

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    1. wow, thanks a lot! It's great to know that my blog really helps other with their travelling plans. =] May God bless you as well!

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  2. Hello Geejay,

    Just want to know, if they allowed pets in Daranak? we are planning to go there soon.

    Thank you for a very informative blog. More power to you!

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    1. i'm not sure about this but i saw some stray dogs around and inside the vicinity so i "guess" it is ok. Hmmm If you're planning a day visit, I suggest not to bring your pets.

      Thanks also for reading my blog!

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  3. very helpful dude, i'm a frustrated adventurer, i will definitely go to Daranak. More power. And more blogs!

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    1. I am like you 8 mos ago. Just save up, plan then pack your things :] Thank you and good luck with you being an adventurer one day!

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  4. Hello Geejay thanks for this info,,,, and can i ask gaano kalalim ung daranak and batlag falls? thanks again

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    1. Sorry Jeiel pero di ko alam kung gaano kalalim yung mga falls. ang alam ko lang is as you get nearer dun sa binabagsakan ng tubig is palalim ng palalim siya. :)

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  5. nice one.. been planning to go there by march..

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  6. T0L! la bang masasakyan from makati diretso tanay market? di ko kabisado ang starmall n cubao. I'm actually geographically challenged person L0L :p

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    1. Sorry pero di ko po alam kung meron sa Makati eh. Terminal of these vans are known po in the area of Cubao and Shaw. Mas madali mo tong mahahanap pag nagtanong tanong ka sa mga tao doon. :)

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  7. thanks for your blog... its really helpful! by the way, meron bang bilihan ng food like lunch and merienda within the area? or you suggest na magbaon na lang?

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  8. I couldnt remember if there are food stalls there. But we have our own packed lunch during our visit. I suggest to do the same just to make sure :)

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  9. hi geejay! thank you for your 'really helpful blog'. i just want to ask if there are rooms in batlag falls or is it really just an open cottage? im planning to stay overnight kc :) thank you! :)

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    1. during our visit, the only rooms available there we're open cottages.

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  10. hi boss gee,

    thanks for this very informative article ..it helps a lot!

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  11. This is helpful for my itinerary, Can't wait to go there. Thanks. :)

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  12. hi ask ko lang san po exactly un terminal ng van sa araneta cubao? thanks we will heading to batlag falls this saturday May 10.

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    1. Sa ibaba po ng Gateway mall, malapit sa babaan ng MRT. Nandun na po ung mga van na papuntang Tanay, Rizal.

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  13. Kung batlag falls lang po ang pupuntahan, need mo po bang magbayad ng entrance ng daranak tnx

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    1. I believe kailangan pa din po kasi inorder for you to reach Batlag, madadaanan mo muna ung Daranak. Pati 20 pesos lang naman po, worth it na po un for viewing plus dipping sa Daranak :)

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  14. Geejay,

    Hello there!

    Thanks for this information.
    Another <3 <3 <3. Good job!
    Will definitely go here.
    BTW, I would like to ask if you have stayed overnight in Batlag since it's not possible in Daranak?

    clap! clap! clap!
    Cheers!

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    1. Thanks dan! Well as per your question, last time I went there, they allowed overnight on Batlag, ngayon, hmmm im not sure na.

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  15. updated ba lahat ng indicated amount? need to budget kc eh.. heehe.. do they have cr para makapagpalit ng clothes?

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    1. Nope, sorry. BAsed ung nakasulat dito during my visit pa. Yes, may cr dun para magbanlaw and magpalit

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  16. Hi may nabasa ako.If i want to go to batlag need ko mag entrance fee sa daranak? Ganun ba un? So bale 50 for daranak and 100 for batlag na bale babayaran? Sa batlag kasi gusto namin.Tama ba yung nabasa namin? Ty

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    1. I believe yes, kasi para mapuntahan mo ung Batlag you have to passed through first Daranak.

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    2. Tama nga... So bayad sa daranak first and then bayad uli sa batlag... Kahapon nagpunta ako dun at sulit naman ang bayad... Mas okay sa batlag.. Peaceful at konti ang tao. Napakacrowded sa daranak... At mas maluwag ang management sa batlag ah kaya mas okay hehehe... Thank u sa reply!

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  17. pde b magdala ng car diretso ppunta sa batlag falls?
    ilang minutes trek n lng?

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    1. nope indi po. nasa loob kasi ng Daranak si Batlag falls. Less than 5 mins lang naman ung papunta sa Batlag from Daranak.

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