“Some places you visit once. Others, you return to in your stories and your photos—again and again.”
🌿 Trip Overview
Welcome to one of Southern Mindanao’s most sought-after natural gems—Asik-Asik Falls. This hidden curtain of pristine water cascading down a verdant wall in Upper Dado, Alamada is a surreal sight for first-timers and a nostalgic pilgrimage for returning adventurers.
This travel plan is written for the outdoor enthusiast and landscape photographer—the type who finds joy in muddy shoes, DSLR gear packed next to trail snacks, and sunset dips in natural spring pools.
🛑 Note: I’m not a tour agency, and I don’t take bookings. This guide is based on my own planning and experience. All info is available online. Use this as your jumping-off point.
🧭 Trip Highlights
- Be mesmerized by Asik-Asik Falls and Baby Asik-Asik Falls
- Take a refreshing swim in Limbungan Falls & River
- Stay in a scenic inland resort overlooking mini rice terraces with crystal-clear spring pools
- If weather and trail allow, explore Daday Falls, the region’s majestic hidden giant
🗓 Suggested Itinerary (3 Days)
Day 1: Arrival & Transit
- Fly into General Santos Airport
- Travel to General Santos or Tacurong for an overnight stay
Day 2: The Fallsventure
- Early travel to Alamada, North Cotabato
- Breakfast in Midsayap
- Lunch at Asik-Asik campsite
- Afternoon swim at Limbungan Falls
- Evening rest at Hidden Spring Inland Resort
Day 3: Final Stop & Return
- Visit Daday Falls (weather/trail permitting)
- Return to General Santos or Davao
🗺 Location Map
💸 Cost Guide (Estimates)
- Bus fare: ~₱275 (GenSan/Davao to Alamada)
- Hotel rates: ₱600–₱1,500/night
- Local tricycle fare: ₱8 (standard city rate)
- Resort entry and environmental fees vary by site
- Airfare not included
👥 Group Size
- Ideal: 8–10 adult participants
🥾 Activity Level
Easy–Moderate
Expect 3–6 hours of movement daily, mostly hikes under 5 km. The Asik-Asik Falls staircase alone has over 300 winding steps, so bring your stamina and your sense of humor.
🛏 What to Expect: Accommodations
- Night 1: Hotel stay in GenSan or Tacurong
- Night 2: Tent or hammock beside a private spring-fed pool
Accommodation in Hidden Spring Resort overlooking a beautiful mini rice terraces
Food: Mostly camp-style cooking with Ready-to-Eat (RTE) meals when needed.
🚐 Travel Logistics & Safety
- Pack for highland weather (cool and often damp)
- Bring a secure daypack for camera gear and personal essentials
- Medical clearance is advised for those with cardiac or respiratory conditions
📷 Photography Opportunities
- Asik-Asik & Baby Falls
- Limbungan River & Falls
- Hidden Spring Resort
- Terraced rice paddies
- Possible bonus: Daday Falls
📌 Who This Is For
If you’re:
- A pit stop owner, resort host, or advocate of sustainable travel in the region
- A photographer or content creator keen on SoCCSKSarGen’s underrated treasures
- A mindful explorer who wants an experience, not just a checklist
📧 Drop me a line at admin@trailandframe.com and let’s connect!
🌱 About Trail And Frame Travels
We curate active, immersive itineraries for outdoor lovers who want to learn, connect, and shoot.
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