Bantakay Falls, Quezon Province Travel Guide

Bantakay Falls, Atimonan, Quezon, Philippines — *After spending the night in a laid-back town of Quezon Province, my friend and I made our way to the town of Atimonan to see its famous Bantakay Falls.*

🇵🇭BANTAKAY FALLS ADVENTURE PRIMER🇵🇭

✈️🛳🚌 How to get to Bantakay Falls, Quezon Province:
⏺ Ride a bus bound for Lucena, Quezon (e.g. JAC Liner and DLTB in LRT Taft-Buendia; travel time is 3.5 – 4 hours depending on traffic condition and number/duration of stop-overs).
⏺ From Lucena Grand Terminal, transfer to another bus bound for Atimonan or any bus that will pass by New Diversion Road.
⏺ Tell the bus conductor that you will be going to Bantakay Falls in Barangay Santa Catalina.
⏺ Register and secure guide/s.

⏰⏳ SAMPLE ITINERARY:

4:00 AM ETD for Lucena
7:00 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM ETD for Barangay Santa Catalina
9:00 AM Commence trek
10:30 AM ETA Bantakay Falls
3:00 PM Head back to jump-off
4:30 PM Wash up
5:00 PM ETD for Manila

💰💶 ESTIMATED BUDGET (for a solo traveler): Php 1,000 – Php 1,500
***Expenses may vary depending on personal consumption of food and other necessities. If traveling alone, you will solely shoulder the guide fees.

📜✏️ Tips/Reminders:
📌The trek takes about 1 – 2 hours depending on your pace.
📌Expect rain during monsoon season (June-February).
📌You can also hike Mt. Pinagbanderahan or try spelunking in Bantakay Cave.
📌Always observe the LNT principles.