The natural enchanting beauty of the unexplored caves and the virgin shores, untouched reefs, and cascading waterfalls in the mountains are some of the must-see tourist spots in Samar.
Pinipisakan Falls and Sulpan Cave in San Jorge, Samar
Pinipisakan falls is situated in San Jorge, Samar. It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Philippines. It is a four-layered waterfalls that serve as the convenient way to enter the Sulpan Cave. The cave has a five-kilometer long underground cave chambers with huge stalactites and stalagmites. Also, Sulpan Cave has an underground river that serves as tributary for the Blanca River.
To have ease of access in Pinipisakan Falls and Sulpan Cave you have to seek for guidance in the Municipality of San Jorge to have a local guide who is familiar with the route.
Tarangban Falls, Calbayog City, Samar
The majestic Tarangban Falls found in Calbayog City is considered as a paradise for people who loves nature and mountain trekking. The water flows in the big rocks that made it a fascinating landscape. The location is approximately 4 kilometers away from the highway of the town. Tarangban Falls can be reached by “habal-habal” or motorcycle, car, and trekking in the mountain.
Biri Rock Formations
You can find Biri at the rim of Northern Samar. Here, you can find a marvelous rock formation in the Philippines. Biri was declared to be a protected seascape and landscape by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the year 2000. You can reach Biri Island by plane or car. If you are from Northern Samar’s Catarman National Airport, you will travel to the town of Lavezares and from there, you will ride on a boat that will take you to Biri Island. It will take you 20 minutes to reach your destination. If you will be riding a car you have to go straight to the town of Lavezares. Brace yourself for big waves that you might encounter. Don’t forget to charge your cameras.
Sohoton National Park
This magnificent tourist spot is situated in Rawis, Basey, Samar Philippines. You have to travel to Basey, Samar and visit the Municipal Tourism Office to have a guided tour. If you are from Luzon, you the better ride on a plane to DZR Airport then ride on a jeepney to Tacloban City Downtown. The fare is just 13.00 pesos per person. Then you have to ride a Multicab to reach New Bus Terminal for only 7.00 pesos. From there, you have to look for the Van or Jeepney bound to Basey, Samar. But I prefer riding in a Van rather than jeepney because it is more comfortable and faster. Preferable time of travel to Basey, Samar is between 6am and 8am so you can reach Basey Municipal tourism earlier.
Langun-Gobingob Caves AKA Calbiga Cave
Langun-Gobingob Caves or the Calbiga Cave, is the largest cave in the Philippines and it could possibly be the second largest cave in Asia and the world’s third largest karst formation measuring 7 kilometers long and have an area of 900 square kilometers. You can find some endangered species of bats, cave crickets (troglobionts), the eyeless fish (Caecogobius cryptophthalmus), cave spiders (tarantula), birds, snakes, and white and red crabs.
Just visit their Tourism Office so you can have their assistance for a better and safer tour to the cave.