Tibag Falls: Playing Tourist in Subic

Tibag Falls in Subic, Zambales

Yet another waterfall to add in the "List of Waterfalls in Zambales Province" blogpost. This waterfall in a remote barangay in Subic, has been visited by our group.  We traveled off the beaten track on a rainy day to perceive this waterfall's beauty. Read on or watch the video below to find out how we spend our one-day 'playing tourist' in Subic!

Tibag Falls

Tibag Falls is located in Sitio Tibag, Barangay Naugsol, Subic, Zambales. Nestled in the forested part of Subic beside Barangay Batiawan, this waterfall can be reached in an hour from its jump-off point at Tibag Elementary School.

Tibag Elementary School - our jump-off point

With a population of 2,046 (Wikipedia), my expectation to see an Aeta Community didn't happen, we barely saw an Aeta in the area. In fact, just one - the tricycle driver who brought us back to our meeting place was the lone Aeta encountered.

Hiking Tibag Falls

Despite the on and off rain, we pushed through our planned hiking. Rain Ponchos were at our disposal bought for the group courtesy of Ms. Kathya.

There were several river crossings along the way

Upon reaching Tibag Elementary School, we asked the locals for a guide. We didn't register at Naugsol Barangay Hall because their Facebook Page answered our queries three days after our hiking.

The hike was easy except for the four river crossings we encountered because the water had strong currents. Approximately one hour on a normal pace, you'll get there.

The trail to Tibag Falls

The muddy trail had few overgrowths which meant it has been established. There were mango trees along the way as well as bananas. The view wasn't special but it is fun when you're out in the wild.

Don and his magic stick haha!

Tibag Falls is not desirable for swimming on its basin nor jumping during the rainy season. Why? Because its water creates a circular strong current pulling you into the deep plunge pool. Our guide Nick, told us under the big boulder close to the pool, was a cave-like spot submerged underwater.

There's Kathya trekking again...

We managed to swim in the shallow part of the basin. Downstream also looked nice but we didn't try to swim but rather we stayed on top of the waterfall's source where we had our late lunch.

The source of Tibag Falls

How Much We Spent

Our Tibag Falls adventure only costs Php 360.00 per person. Here's the itemized computation.

The fare from Olongapo City to Sawmill in Subic - Php 20.00

Tricycle fare from Sawmill to Tibag School - Php 200.00 (round trip)

Local Guide Fee - Php 100.00 per person

Breakfast at Remhel's Eatery - Php 40.00