Guide to Philippine Outdoor Destinations: Malatan-og Falls - Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental

Malanta-og Falls

Malatan-og Falls is located in the municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental. It is called a cigarette waterfall. This fall is the tallest in Negros and the area still undeveloped. Falls can be viewed along the highway. It takes 30 to 45 minutes to get to the falls depending on your pace according to our guide. You will pass rice terraces and river crossings along the trek to the falls. Its chilly weather is similar to that of Tagaytay or Baguio. People are nice and it's guaranteed pollution-free! A welcome respite for backpackers who are seeking to commune with nature. Read more.

Malatan-og Falls source:https://jeepneytraveller.blogspot.com/

The falls basin was about over 2 to 3 meters deep and has a dark blue-green tinge. Also, the current of the falls was strong and concentrated that the basin bed was not clearly visible due to the gravel agitation. It was so cold, that we will start to shiver and get out of the water after 10 minutes or so. There were multiple waist-deep basins downstream, a treat for bad swimmers like me. Read more.

A shallow basin downstream of Malatan-og Falls

Enjoying the place with my friends will make a memorable moment and experience I had in my life. The water is cold as ice. It is surrounded by small to big rocks. It's purely natural. No stores, no houses, no cottages, no chairs nor tables. Just enjoy the shade of the trees around. Sit on the stone and feel the breeze of the air. Once in a while, it really hits people that they don't have to experience the world in the way they have been told to. Read more.

Travel Update:

Tour guides and fees have been formalized, according to a post of Nothern Negros Natural Park Facebook page.

Implementing of the entrance fee in Malatan-og Falls viewing deck and watchtower in Barangay Kumaliskis, Don Salvador Benedicto, in accordance with NNNP-PAMB approved resolution no. 58 series of 2016 (Resolution adopting the user fee system for Northern Negros Natural Park for Implementation).

The following fees shall be collected from the tourist that shall enjoy the Park Scenic beauty/values and use of NNNP operating facilities are as follows:

Viewing Deck - Php5.00/per person
NNNP Lodging Facilities - Php250.00/person/overnight stay
NNNP Watch Tower - Php5.00/ per person

How to go to Malatan-og Falls?

Malatan-og Falls is within the Barangay Kumanliskis, the town of Don Salvador Benedicto in Negros Occidental and Nothern Negros Natural Park.

For Entrance Fee going to Malatan-of Falls (Non-resident Only)

Adults - Php 50.00 / person
Children/Student - Php 25.00/person
Foreigner - Php 150.00/person

Guiding Fees (To be collected by Malatan-og Tour Guide and Farmers Association)

Malatan-og Waterfalls - Php 300.00

From South Ceres Terminal Bacolod City:

Ride a bus bound to San Carlos at South Ceres Terminal, then alight at Malatan-og Viewing deck.
Next, login at the viewing deck and hire a guide.
Finally, descent to the falls for 30 to 45 minutes.
Going back to Bacolod, buses usually stop at the viewing deck every hour.