Asik-Asik Falls

Asik-Asik from the visayan word of "talsik" - in english splashing of waters
This one of a kind falls is located at  Dado, Alamada North Cotabato .
Alamada is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to LGPMS (as of 2009), it has a population of 55,865 people in 14,966 households.
The town is named after the local chieftain, Datu Alamada.

How to get here? - From Cotabato City Awang Airport, => City Proper => Bus or Van to Libungan North Cotabato - 30 min => Dado Alamada => Asik-asik =  1 hour.
Time travel Maximum of 2 hours

^{This waterfall is one of a kind} 

 

^{Alkaline waterfall proven, as we get to waters are so cold, its like a freezing temperature. Waters are from the middle of the mountain which have stones, unidentified or no one knows where is the water source yet. A lot of people drink the water and I also try it, it taste even better on a spring water which we buy on bottles. So amazing place and one of a kind.} 

^{Rented 4 high wheels owner jeep}

High wheel double tire jeeps

Transportation - How we get here? theres a lot of ways how to get to Asik-asik

Option 1 - From Libungan Terminal you can ride/commute highwheels jeep to Dado/Alamada. 

From Dado you can ride habal-habal cost __? depends on driver, direct to Asik-asik falls. 

Option 2 - You can hire owner jeep as we do worth 2,000 roundtrip from Libungan-Dado Asik-asik falls.

Entrance is 30 pesos / person.

From the upper side of the mountain around 15 minutes hiking stairs 400+ steps before you can see the amazing falls.

As you can see at the signage Bawal kOmain dito =) not Kumain .. No foods allowed on the river or falls

From this falls theres portion were you can eat at the cottages, and also bring banig or cloth it is also better to have like a picnic style while eating with amazing falls view on the side.
No foods allowed on water falls , drinks are available on stores when you start to walk down stairs.

 When your going up, after a tiring steps from the falls, you can hire horse back riding for only 50pesos. up to the upper part of the hill. Im pretty sure you will surrender on walking if your not an athletic person. like me =)..

Fact note - * Use comfortable shoes for hiking  

* Slow down on the ladder steps on going down, dont be to excited =)

* Bring empty bottle for you to get water from falls to drink

* Bring Food

  

Meet locals for them to assist you for transpo and other stuffs

Budget

Fare 200 / person - minimum of 10 pax

Food - We bring food and buy drinks available at the stores

Entrance - 30 pesos / person

Horse back riding - 50 pesos / person

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Here are some of my Photos  =)

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Visit South of Mindanao (Lake Sebu)

 Lake Sebu is a natural lake located in the municipality of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato and within the Alah Valley regio The Philippine government has recognized it as one of the country's most important watersheds.Lake Sebu is one of the many bodies of water supplying important irrigation to the provinces of Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato. 

You Should try this =)

Activity - you must try the highlight of the place, 7 falls Zipline - cost 250-300/person all in.
how  to go there? from hotel you can hire habal-habal or single motorcycle it cost, 50 pesos / person / way. It depends on the negotiation =)

View from the suite room

With round table outside the suite room

 Hotel accommodation  - a lot of rooms/hotels around the lake of Lake Sebu, but a lot of people choose Punta Isla Lake Resort . Its Cheap and have a nicest view of the lake. For only 800 / night Aircon room good for two.. for more info. please contact front desk @ Smart:09194515015; Globe:09052895134 

How to go there? - From Marbel or Koronadal City  terminal for Van bound for Lake Sebu it cost only 75 / person. Last trip will be at 3PM.

You must try Chicharong Tilapia

Durian shake and Mix veggies

Food Choices - There's a lot of food to choose. FYI affordable yet very classic taste. simple but yummyness =) Also try fruit shakes, Durian most specially only 50 pesos. Take note, 15pesos rice / serve its huge servings =)

The T'Boli Dance crew =)

Perfect while eating lunch at there lake side cottages - T'boli Dance crew will entertain you while eating. T'boli is the local tribe in Lake Sebu.

Budget - 

Fare from Koronadal City - 75 Pesos / person (van)
Hotel accommodation - 800 - 1,200 / night / 2 pax
Entrance for 7 falls - 20 pesos / Person
Zipline - 250 - 300 . person
Habal-habal - 100 roundtrip
Food - your choince =) 

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1st falls

2nd falls

3rd falls

You can swim here if you like. The highest falls

After doing zipline you can go down here at this part of falls were you can swim and great capture =)

Thank You for visiting =)