Inambakan Falls 2020 Travel Guide: Ginatilan, Cebu

One of the most epic waterfalls in Cebu that you shouldn’t miss is Inambakan falls in Ginatilan.

It easily became our second favorite Cebu waterfall (top one is Dao falls) with its wide pool making it seem like a natural swimming pool!

With a height of 100 meters, Inambakan Falls is the second-highest waterfall in Cebu! Planning to check it out? Use this guide to plan your trip!

How to Get to Inambakan Falls

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Inambakan Falls is 4 to 5 hours away from Cebu City and an hour away from Moalboal. If you’re coming from Cebu city, just ride a bus heading to Bato via Barili route at the South Cebu Bus Terminal.

Tell the bus conductor that you’re dropping off at Ginatilan town proper.

We rented a vehicle for our waterfall chasing trip. But if you can drive a motorcycle, you can rent one and drive to Ginatilan, Cebu.

Travel Tip: There are no helmets provided when you rent a motorcycle so be sure to have travel insurance just in case something happens.

Once you reach Ginatilan, look for the road signs pointing you to Inambakan Falls. When in doubt, you can just ask the locals.

The drive all the way to the ticketing office is quite scenic! So take your time and enjoy the ride.

Inambakan Falls is just 3 to 5 minutes’ walk away from the road. To enter, you’ll need to have a guide.

The guides don’t have exact rates, it’s up to you how much you want to pay them.

Related Article: 7 Can’t-miss Cebu Waterfalls to Visit

Here’s a map to Inambakan falls to help you plan your trip.

Fees

Entrance Fee: P50 (1 USD) per head
Parking Fee: P50 (1 USD) for vehicles and P10 (0.1 USD)
Guide Fee: No fixed rate, it’s up to you how much you’ll pay.

What to Expect

Unbelievable blue waters

I don’t how it’s possible but almost every waterfall we saw in Cebu including Inambakan waterfalls were blue in color. It looks so inviting that you’ll want to just dive in and swim!

You can cliff jump

Love to do cliff jumping?

You can go cliff jumping here. However, know that there are restricted areas. Just ask your guide which spots are good for cliff jumping.

There are 5 levels

The waterfall has a total of 5 levels! Crazy, I know.

But during our trip, we only visited the two of the five. The first one is the Inambakan falls and the second is Bugnawan falls. Bugnawan is just above Inambakan falls and only a 2-minute walk away.

Where to Stay in Cebu

When planning your trip to Cebu, it’s best that you book months before your travel date. This is to ensure that you have a place to sleep the night in. Here are some that I’d recommend for you to book.

Budget

Cebu City

RedDoorz Plus near Mango Avenue Cebu – Check Price and Availability
Pillows Hotel Cebu – Check Price and Availability
Uncle Tom’s Cabin – Check Price and Availability
Escario Central Hotel – Check Price and Availability
Grazie’s Studio Apartment – Check Price and Availability

Mactan

Murals Mactan – Check Price and Availability
Liquid Soul Dive Hostel – Check Price and Availability
Taro Hometel – Check Price and Availability
Little Norway Guesthouse – Check Price and Availability

Bogo City

Acrige Apartelle – Check Price and Availability

Lapu-lapu

Zhamira Avior’s Condominium – Check Price and Availability

Oslob

La Lune Oslob Hostel – Check Price and Availability
House Rapunzel – Check Price and Availability

Badian

ADIVAYAN 315 – Check Price and Availability
Soul Travellers – Check Price and Availability

Moalboal

Beyond Island – Check Price and Availability

Mid-Range

Cebu City

Cebu R Hotel – Mabolo – Check Price and Availability
One Central Hotel – Check Price and Availability
Mandarin Plaza Hotel – Check Price and Availability
Harolds Hotel – Check Price and Availability
Alpa City Suites Hotel – Check Price and Availability
Allure Hotel & Suites – Check Price and Availability
Zerenity Hotel and Suites – Check Price and Availability
Summit Galleria Cebu – Check Price and Availability
St. Mark Hotel – Check Price and Availability
Cebu Hotel Plus – Check Price and Availability

Bantayan Island

Carl‘s Island Inn – Check Price and Availability
Kota Beach Resort – Check Price and Availability
Kandugyap House By The Sea – Check Price and Availability

Samboan

Carolina del Mar – Check Price and Availability

Argao

AJ Family Vacation Home – Check Price and Availability

Mactan

Soderberg – Check Price and Availability

Moalboal

Ocean Safari Suites – Check Price and Availability

Luxury

Cebu City

Bai Hotel – Check Price and Availability
Seda Ayala Center Cebu – Check Price and Availability
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu Hotel – Check Price and Availability
Red Planet Cebu – Check Price and Availability
Golden Prince Hotel & Suites – Check Price and Availability
Bayfront Hotel Cebu – Check Price and Availability
Quest Hotel and Conference Center Cebu – Check Price and Availability
Diamond Suites & Residences – Check Price and Availability

Moalboal

Tongo Hill Cottages – Check Price and Availability
Ravenala Beach Bungalows – Check Price and Availability
Oceanfront Paradise Resort – Check Price and Availability

Bantayan Island

Pearl of Santa Fe – Check Price and Availability

Airbnb Cebu

Aside from hotels and resorts, you can also opt to stay at an Airbnb.

Get your P2,200 ($44) Airbnb discount here!

Responsible Travel Tips

When traveling to one place, make sure you practice responsible tourism. Here are some tips to do so.

1. Respect the environment

Don’t litter. Please hold onto your trash until you find a garbage can.

2. Avoid single-use plastic

Bring your eco bag and refuse single-use plastic.

3. Shop local

Keep the traditional crafts alive and support local artisans. Buy from them. And try not to haggle, P20 may seem small to you but it can mean a lot to them.