Lambingan Falls is one of the plentiful waterfalls to chase in Sibuyan Island in the province of Romblon, Philippines. Lambingan is a Filipino word that translates to the exchange of sweetness between two people. Locals say the place is so called because couples would often date here during the old times. Lambingan Falls has different tiers of waterfalls and cool natural pools which are suitable for swimming.
Sibuyan Island, the Galapagos of Asia
Sibuyan Island, dubbed by international nature scientists as the Galapagos of Asia, has one of the richest diversity of flora and fauna, concentrated in its 445 square kilometer area. Hence, when in Sibuyan Island, expect to enjoy its lush mountains, hills, dense forests, endemic animals, seas, waterfalls and rivers. In other words, Sibuyan Island is an island paradise with unspoiled ecosystem.
Arriving at Ambulong Port in Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island
We decided to visit Lambingan Falls upon arriving Sibuyan Island at lunch time and having less than half a day left to explore the island. Lambingan Falls is the nearest waterfalls from Sanctuary Garden Resort, where we checked in.
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Sanctuary Garden Resort, Sibuyan Island, Romblon
How to get to Lambingan Falls
Lambingan Falls is located in Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island, the same town where ferries bound to Romblon Island and Tablas Island dock. It is an 8 kilometer tricycle or car ride and a 10 minute walk to the foot of the falls. We hired a tricycle through Sanctuary Garden Resort at Php 300 for the roundtrip ride. Click here to check our pleasant experience at Sanctuary Garden Resort.
It took us about 20 minutes to reach the entrance to the falls. Entrance fee is Php 20 for children, Php 30 for local visitors and Php 100 for foreign visitors. From the entrance, our tricycle driver accompanied us to the short and easy hike to the waterfalls.
Entrance to Lambingan Falls
Mangrove forest right across the entrance to Lambingan Falls
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At the first tier, we found children using the falls as their natural slide. On our way back, there was a group of local visitors having a picnic by the rocky side. They even offered us homemade bukayo (grated coconut meat fried with brown sugar), which our quite hungry stomachs found hard to decline to.
The first level of Lambingan Falls
Hiking further upstream led us to the main waterfalls, which we decided will be our chosen spot for swimming for the next couple of minutes. The water is cool and crystal clear, a perfect spot for a refreshing bath under the shades of the tropical forest.
The main falls
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Be a responsible visitor
There is nowhere to buy foods and drinks nearby or inside the area. You can bring your own food and drinks, but remember to collect your trash in a bag for disposal at your place of accommodation or public garbage bins later. Sibuyan Island is relatively an unspoiled travel destination. Let’s contribute to keeping it that way. Discover specific ways to make your travels greener here.
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I always love a nice waterfall in the jungle! I have never been to the Philippines but this article sure gives me one more reason to go! Sliding on the rocks seems pretty fun but I bet the water must be cold! Thanks for educating me about Sibuyan Island because I had never heard of it before!
Thanks for your message, Julien. Yes, the water is cold but the term “cold” is just the right cold in places like the Philippines. 🙂
Oh my – I SO want to slide on these rocks too, what a little paradise!
Sibuyan Island looks truly amazing and I would love to visit here and be close to nature. Waterfalls and swimming in outside lakes and rivers (which are calm of course) is really my cup of tea. Great read and loving your photos.
Thanks, Danik! You’ll surely get a good dose of waterfalls with pools you can swim to, in the Philippines. 🙂
How fun!! The water looks so inviting and I bet it is really cool just to slide off the rocks. Great place for kids also!!
You are right, kids could easily do the trek and there are shallow parts of the pool to swim to.
I didn’t know about Sibuyan Island and yet it looks like a place I could fall in love with! Wow!
Thanks for your message, Dany. Philippines is made up of more than 7,500 islands you could fall in love with.
I can not resist a good waterfall! The setting here is so pretty it really adds to the waterfall. And I would definitely go for a slide too:)
Haha! Those kids had a wonderful playground 🙂
I love that a place this beautiful is even known in local language for its romantic nature 🙂 what a gorgeous spot, and it looks like you had an amazing time!
Hi Luke and Meagan! I sure did!
Haven’t heard about this before and if it i anything like Galapagas it would be incredible! Great waterfalls (always a delight) and areas to swim gives it a big tick.
Waterfalls…its mighty water, its sound, its different surroundings are sure reasons why they are so delightful! 🙂
Aren’t waterfalls just the best? These are so lovely, and it looks WAY fun to slide down that natural waterslide! I’m sure the water is a great temp for cooling off too.
It is! No wonder why a lot of people had been chasing them. 🙂
I’ve heard about this place only once, but after your article I will definitely go there! Thank you!
Lovely falls and great snaps. Article is also well written. Lambingan Falls looks deep inside the forests.