Hulugan and Aliw Falls Luisiana, Laguna

Summer is ON! and it's my mom's birthday last March 5,2016, so we decided to go to Hulugan and Aliw Falls to celebrate. We rent a jeep to get to Brgy. Salvador Luisiana, Laguna. The huge Hulugan Falls poster lead us the way to the house of the Brgy. Captain/ Registration Area. Registration fee is 10 pesos while the guide fee depends on you. Children below 7 years old are not allowed. However, if you wish to bring your children, you need to sign a waiver stating that they are not liable if in case of accidents.

The terrain going to the falls is a bit muddy and slippery probably because it is a rain forest. My mom and some of her office mates slipped as they walk,so extra caution is necessary. During that time I was wondering why it was called Hulugan Falls. I just thought, that maybe, because maraming nahuhulog at nadudulas before reaching the falls. After going through the muddy terrain, there is an on going construction road followed by a forest with a steep trail. 

Muddy and slippery terrain

On going construction road

Steep and challenging trail

After an hour, we had a glimpse of the mighty Hulugan Falls. It's like having a reward after all your hard work. Yey! It's a Saturday so it is a bit crowded and many people wanted to see how beautiful the falls is. We were not able to go to the other part of the falls because we are with the tanders (my mom's office mates) and as per our guide, the trail is more challenging and slippery than the previous. So after taking pictures and swimming, we head back to the registration area to get early to Aliw Falls.

First glimpse of Hulugan Falls

Majestic Hulugan Falls

 Aliw Falls is just 5-10 minutes away from Hulugan Falls. It is located at Brgy. San Jose Luisiana, Laguna, jump-off point is at Dafi Resort. Unlike Hulugan Falls, registration is not required in Aliw Falls. Entrance fee is 10 pesos but we paid 30 pesos to have access to the swimming pool and the guide fee depends on you. 

Road to camp site at Dafi resort

Dafi Resort's swimming pool

Fish pond

Koi fish

Starting the trek with a fish pond, koi fish aquarium and a rice field. Unlike Hulugan Falls, the trail to Aliw Falls is not as muddy and slippery and you can see more scenic views. 

Start trek, the one in gray jersey is our tour guide.

After 20-30 minutes, we reached the beautiful Aliw Falls. Aside from the local children, we were the only tourist there. We even saw the local children cliff dive at the left side of the falls. Our guide told us that it is better to swim at the top of the falls since it has a jacuzzi-like basin.

Time to Rest

The Beautiful Aliw Falls

Jacuzzi-like formations at the top of the falls

Top of Aliw Falls

Look at how happy and sweet my parents are.

ITINERARY:

0600H: Meet up Santa Rosa
0630H: ETD Santa Rosa
0830H: ETA. Registration Area Brgy. San Salvador Luisiana, Laguna
0900H: Start trek for Hulugan Falls
1000H: ETA. Hulugan Falls
1200H: Start trek back to Registration Area
1300H: Back to registration area
1330H: Lunch and rest
1430H: ETD. Head to Aliw Falls
1500H: Registration at Dafi Resort/ Start trek
1530H: Arrival at Aliw Falls
1630H: Head back to Dafi Resort
1700H: Arrival at Dafi resort/ Swim/ Pack
1800H: ETD. Head back to Santa Rosa
2000H: Home sweet home

Things to Bring:

• Trail water (1L)
• Sun block
• Wet wipes
• Camera
• Food
• Extra clothes for swimming