Tayangban Cave Pool: Your Complete Guide To Siargao's Best Cave And Hidden Pool 2024
Follow your guide into the darkness of bats and crystals, crawl and scramble until you reach a paradise natural pool.
Tayangban Cave tour will have you clambering over rocks, clinging onto ropes and wading through knee deep water. At the end you will be greeted by a lagoon with a 7m cliff jump, rope swing and chill out swing. Here’s everything you need to know before your tour.
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Where Is Tayangban Cave Pool?
Tayangban Cave and Pool is found on the east side of Siargao, close to the Maasin River Swing and on the way to the Magpupungko Rock Pools.
The entrance is off the main circular road round the island and is sign posted well. The drive from General Luna will take around 30 minutes on a scooter, the roads are well kept and not too busy.
How To Get To Tayangban Cave?
We recommend hiring a scooter on the island, we rented ours for ₽300 a day. This will give you the freedom to visit the attractions when you like as well as spend as much time at each place as you wish.
If you don’t want to drive a scooter you can Hire a Tourist Van or tricycle to take you around the island. This will cost more and therefore something you need to consider if you’re a budget traveller like us!
What To Expect At Tayangban Cave
Your guide will give you a Head Torch and helmet which are a necessity as the cave is pitch black. He will lead you down a steep staircase to the entrance of the cave, now you’re ready to start your adventure. The cave is wet up to your waist so you’ll be wading through water, we recommend wearing swimming costumes and Wet Shoes however lots of people did it barefoot.
In the cave you’ll see a variety of rock formations, mineral deposits and bats. If you look up, remember to keep your mouth shut!
The walk through the cave takes about 15 minutes and at the end you’ll come to a paradise pool. Here you can use the rope swing (just be careful of the rocks below), or have a go at the 7m cliff jump. Our guide also showed us a ‘sketchy’ 10m jump that you have to climb to.
You can spend as much time as you like at the pool. When we were there it wasn’t too crowded meaning we could enjoy each part in turn. Once you’re ready follow the path back up to the road.
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What To Take To Tayangban Cave?
Anything you take with you will get wet meaning we recommend just bring a Go Pro or your phone in a Waterproof Case. You could bring a Dry Bag but remember you’ll need your hands free to cling onto rocks and ropes throughout the cave system.
We also recommend wearing a good pair of Water Shoes, this will protect your feet from any sharp rocks lurking below.
We left our main bag at the entrance, the staff put it inside the hut for safe keeping.
How Much Does Tayangban Cave Cost?
The entrance fee was ₽200 each. We managed to join with other travellers to make a group of 5 to reduce the cost of the guide.
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Best Places To Stay Siargao
Siargao has lots of accommodation whether you’re looking for a surf school, a luxury resort or a budget hostel you’ll be able to find somewhere.
We recommend staying in the main hub of General Luna as this is where most of the restaurants are located, as well as easy access to most of the island's attractions. If you want to get away from the crowds you could head up north and stay in Pacifico, which is the northern hub of the island best known for its epic waves.
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Below we share some recommend places to stay in General Luna, Siargao:
Where We Stayed In General Luna
We chose the budget option of Dream Catcher Nipas when staying in General Luna mainly due to the kitchen which allowed us to cook our own breakfasts and lunches. These are very basic triangular huts which have mattresses on the floor so don't expect anything fancy, but the location is perfect for General Luna and the grounds are lovely.
Top Things To Do On Siargao
We recommend a minimum of a week on Siargao, especially if you want to learn to surf. The island has an abundance of activities for you to explore and it’s also a great island for digital nomads. Here’s our highlights.
Top Pick: Magpupungko Rock Pools
A natural attraction that is stunningly beautiful at low tide. You can spend a couple of hours exploring the beach, cliff jumping and swimming in the warm Tidal pools!
Can’t Miss: Learn To Surf
A must in Siargao due to the world famous waves, there are lots of beginner beaches and shops offering surf lessons.
Best Beach: Pacifico Beach
A surf beach located North of the island with endless white sand, chill vibes and sunshine.
Off The Beaten Track: Tayangban Cave Pools
A short cave system with a crystal pool at the end to relax in.
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Top Recommended Activities
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Essential Travel Items You Need
 | Lifestraw - Filtered Water Bottle Allowing you to fill up water whenever and wherever with peace of mind plus you’re helping the environment! |
 | Jungle Formula - High Deet Mosquito Spray The weak sprays will not work! Make sure to bring a high deet percentage spray made for the tropics. We also use Mosquito Wipes. |
 | Water Shoes - Lightweight with Protection Stay protected from Sea Urchins with these, also useful for snorkelling, waterfall hikes and more. We also love our Microfibre Towels and Dry Bag. |
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Top Tips For Travelling The Philippines
If you’re visiting the Philippines here are our top travel tips:
Book flights in advance - they can become expensive if you leave it last minute… oh and check your luggage allowance to skip expensive check in fees at the airport. Don't forget your Apple Airtags to track your bags
Agree on taxi prices upfront - when getting into a tuk-tuk, tricycle or taxi, make sure you agree on a price or they have a meter, so many tourists get ripped off with a huge price tag at the end of the ride.
Take it slow - don't feel the need to see all the islands, we recommend picking a few and doing them properly. See the island in full, find some locals and sing Karaoke..
Embrace the chaos and get stuck in, the locals are friendly and love to help and share information about their home!
For a checklist of what's needed to pack for your trip, read: How to Pack for Backpacking to South East Asia: Backpacking Essentials and Accessories
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Final Thoughts on Tayangban Cave
Although shorter than lots of cave systems in The Philippines this one is not to be missed due to the stunning pool at the end. You can cliff jump, relax and experience a cave all in one! We recommend completing the cave on your way to the rock pools or after the Maasin River.
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