After Busy and I, together with our friends finished our adventure in Calinawan Cave, we went straight to Daranak Falls.
Daranak Falls is one of the popular falls in Tanay, Rizal, Philippines, because it is very easy to go here. There is a sign from Marcos highway which will lead you to the parking area and the entrance.
Operating hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Entrance Fee: Php 50 ( USD 1 )
How to go to Daranak Falls?
Via Private Vehicle:
Address: Tanay, Rizal
Follow this Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/1KpsE2sEkZZ6R54b7
Via Public Transportation: See instructions at the end, or Click Here
Entering Daranak Falls
Before entering you have to pay the minimal parking fee, it will depend on what type of vehicle did you bring. In our case we have a van so we paid Php 30. Then we proceed to the ticket booth and paid Php 50 per person. You can also rent picnic tables (Php 200) or sheds (Php 300).
On the way to Daranak Falls
On our way to the falls, we saw the forest and the river that leads to the actual waterfall. It is very easy to go to the actual waterfall because the path is already developed.
After passing by the river, we reached an area with nipa huts, comfort rooms, and a store.
This Rock Balancing Area is also located here. Feel free to try to balance the rocks.
The Actual Daranak Falls
There are a lot of small waterfall-like parts of the river. It’s like a teaser of the actual water fall.
There it is!
The waterfalls is a beauty!
You have an option to go to the fall slowly, or jump and go right into the river. Well of course, we took the better option of jumping into the river!
Swim… swim… and then we reached the bottom of the waterfalls.
It is so refreshing!!!!
Mini waterfalls beside Daranak Falls
While exploring the surroundings, we saw the small waterfall right in front of Daranak falls. The ambiance is soooo refreshing.
If you are afraid of going into the main waterfalls, you can go here instead.
We took a bath in this mini waterfalls first before going to the main water falls. Don’t be deceived by this smaller version because the current is also strong!
I can’t even manage to take a good selfie! hahahah
Just be careful not to be flushed away through the strong current or else you will be dropped in the deep river just in front of the main waterfalls.
Well we just spend an hour in the area because of our tight schedule. We wish we could stay a little bit longer. We will definitely come back!
Helpful Information
- You can bring your own food but alcoholic drinks are not allowed inside
- The area is open from 8:00am to 5:00pm daily
- Once you pay the fees, there is no refund
- Lifeguard can be seen in the area.
- The river is deep, if you can’t swim you can rent floaters.
- Pets are not allowed
How to go to Daranak Falls via Public Transportation?
Source: Tanay Tourism
1. From Starmall (Edsa Shaw)
- Ride an FX/UV express (Php 70) or a Jeepney (Php 53) going to Tanay. Terminal is near MRT Shaw.
- Go down at Tanay Public Market Transport Terminal.
- Ride a tricycle from the Daranak Falls Tricycle Terminal (PATODA Riders). Fare is Php 200 per trip maximum of 4 people per tricycle
2.From EDSA Central/Crossing United
- Ride an FX/UV express (Php 70) or a Jeepney (Php 53) going to Tanay. Terminal is near Unilever/ Mandaluyong Police Station.
- Go down at Tanay Public Market Transport Terminal.
- Ride a tricycle from the Daranak Falls Tricycle Terminal (PATODA Riders). Fare is Php 200 per trip maximum of 4 people per tricycle
3.From Santolan/Marikina
- Ride an FX/UV express (Php 70) going to Tanay. Terminal is near LRT Santolan Station.
- Go down at Tanay Public Market Transport Terminal.
- Ride a tricycle from the Daranak Falls Tricycle Terminal (PATODA Riders). Fare is Php 200 per trip maximum of 4 people per tricycle.
4. From Araneta Center
- Ride a Jeepney (Php 32 – 35) going to Antipolo.
- Go down at Ynares Center.
- Ride a Jeepney (Php 28) going to Tanay.
- Go down at Tanay Public Market Transport Terminal.
- Ride a tricycle from the Daranak Falls Tricycle Terminal (PATODA Riders). Fare is Php 200 per trip maximum of 4 people per tricycle
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