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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Travel Guide: 6-Day Northern Mindanao Adventure: Summary, Itinerary and Expenses

by lakwatserong tatay

This 6-Days of Northern Mindanao Adventure with X-plorerboyz is a series of blog post during our visit to the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Camiguin, Bukidnon and Lanao Del Norte last year. One of my so many draft post.....^_^

Day 1: (September 28)

Our flight schedule is quite late afternoon by 4pm via Cebu Pacific flight and estimated time of arrival in Lumbia Airport is at 525pm. Sad to say the time we arrived it was quite raining at Cagayan De Oro. We hailed a taxi from the airport to our Victoria Suites.

Itinerary:

Day 1:
1300 Meet - up place (Office BGC)
1330 ETD to NAIA Terminal 3 (via Taxicab)
1430 ETA Terminal 3 (check-in procedure & wait for departure)
1600 ETD to Lumbia Airport (Cagayan de Oro )
1725 ETA Lumbia Airport (Taxicab to Victoria Suites)
1800 ETA Check-in Victoria Suites
1900 Dinnertime (Stroll and Beer Session @ Hammertime Grill & Bar)

Blogs:

Expenses: (where 5 persons on this trip, expenses is based per person)

Taxi to Terminal 3 (from BGC) Php 25

NAIA Terminal Fee 200

Taxi to Victoria Suites 60

Victoria Suites: Family Room (Php1500) 300

Dinner (Carinderia) 60

Hammertime Grill & Bar 156

Mineral Water & Chips 50

Total Php 851

How to Get There:

From Cagayan de Oro City Airport to City Proper

Two modes of transportation is available via Taxi's or PUJ's, Taxi's could range php 250-300 going to the city proper. PUJ's, Carmen bound jeepneys are available outside the airport, php 17, travel time is about 30 mins. From Carmen, take jeepney bound to Bonbon and tell the driver to drop you off at Plaza Divisoria, travel time is around 15 mins.

From City Proper to Cagayan de Oro City Airport

Best mode of transportation if your group is Taxi, like we did...^_^. But if your tight in budget, take jeepney bound to Carmen and get off at KSY. From there, take a jeepney bound for Lumbia which passes by the airport, fare is php 18 and travel time is around 30 mins, all in all.

Transportation:

Since Cagayan De Oro is the city center, there are several modes of transportation. From jeepney or motorela when going around the city or take a bus when going to Camiguin, Bukidnon, Butuan, Iligan or as far as Ozamiz, Pagadian, Davao or Dipolog.

Three Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminals are available in the city:

Agora Market City Bus Terminal - regular land trips from and to Davao City, Malaybalay, Valencia, Butuan, Gingoog City and Balingoan.

Bulua-Westbound Bus Terminal - regular land trips from and to Western towns of Misamis Oriental, Iligan City, Marawi City, Tangub and Ozamiz City, Pagadian, Zamboanga and Dipolog City.

Gusa-Eastbound Jeepney Terminal - regular land trip from and to Eastern towns of Misamis Oriental, Camp Phillips, Manolo Fortich, Libona, Valencia and Malaybalay, Bukidnon.

Accomodations:

There are number of accommodations available in the city, from expensive once up to cheapest hotels, resorts and affordable hostels, guest houses and inns and lodging facilities.

Notes: Get your accommodation that is near to Plaza Divisoria, so can more utilize your stay in Cagayan De Oro. If you wish to have walk tour and near to city center.

For more additional list of accomodations, click here or here.

Tourist Spots:

For more attractions to see and to visit in the city, click here.

City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office

Grd flr. Tourism Hall

Tel. no. : (088) 857-3164

For more information about where to go, where to shop, where to eat, what to do, look for accomodations, guide and travel agencies in Cagayan De Oro city, you may click here or here.

Day 2 and 3: (September 29 and 30)

Early check out at Victoria Suites, but we will back again after two days of exploration at Camiguin.

Itinerary:

Day 2
0600 Checkout to Victoria Suites
0630 Breakfast time
0700 Agora Bus Terminal (bus transfer bound for Butuan / get off at Balingoan)
0830 ETA/ETD to Balingoan and walk to Balingoan Port
1030 ETA Benoni Port (pick up via Multi Cab / Kuya Chris)
1100 ETA to Pabua Cottages (Owner: Kuya Poloy Pabua)
1130 Lunch time @ Carinderia
1200 Start of the Tour
1800 ETA Pabua Cottages
1900 Dinnertime (room near Pabua Cottages)
2100 Chillax time, and drinking session again...^_^

Day 3
0530 Island Hopping and remaining tourist spots in Camiguin
1630 RORO ride back to Balingoan Port, Balingoan, Misamis Oriental
1700 ETD from Balingoan Port to Cagayan De Oro (GT Express Van to CDO)
1900 ETA Check in @ Victoria Suites
1930 Dinnertime & Beer Session @ Plaza Divisoria (ala Merchato) onwards...

Pabua Cottages

Blogs: (Day 1 @ Camiguin Island)

Blogs: (Day 2 @ Camiguin Island)

Kuya Chris : Camiguin Tour

Expenses: Day 1 @ Camiguin Island: (where 5 persons on this trip, expenses is based per person)

Jeepney ride to Agora Terminal                        Php 7
Bachelor Express (Butuan bound / Drop off to Balingoan)               84
RORO ride to Benoni Port (Camiguin) Ticket                                 170
Terminal Fee                                                                               2.25
Rayban Shades (nakalimot magdala)      60
Lunch @ Carinderia     73
Sto.Niño Cold Spring (entrance)    20
Fresh Buko Juice                                                                         20
Camiguin souvenir tshirt                                                              120
Bora Soda Pool (entrance)                                                          20
Guiob Church (donation)                                                               10
Sunken Cemetery (entrance and tip)    40
Walk to Old Volcano (entrance)    5
Dinner @ Carinderia    58
Ardent Hot Spring (entrance)       30
The Bar, Red Horse & Chips          30

Total                                                                                    Php 749

Expenses: Day 2 @ Camiguin Island: (where 5 persons on this trip, expenses is based per person)

Coffee    Php 10
Banca Rent (5 pax - php400)    80
White Island (entrance)    20
Swaki       20
Kuya Chris (Camiguin Tour - php2500)       500
Pabua Cottages: Family Room (php1000)    200
Camiguin Souvenir tshirt ulit...^_^    100
Katibawasan Falls (entrance)       15
Ostrich Farm          free
Mantigue Island (entrance)       20
Banca Rent (5 pax - php550)    110
Tip tou our Eco Tour Guide    20
Softdrinks @ Mantigue Island    10
Giant Clams Sanctuary (entrance)          25
Snorkeling Activity @ Giant Clams Sanctuary (super discount) 100
Lunch near Balingoan Port       57
RORO ride ticket to Balingoan port 170
Van ride to Cagayan De Oro 100
Dinner @ Plaza Divisoria (street foods)    124
Family Room: Victoria Suites (php1500)    300
Beer time @ Plaza Divisoria (street life)                                          60

Total Php 2041

Me w/ Kuya Poloy Pabua

How to Get There:

From Cagayan De Oro City to Camiguin
From your hostel take jeepney ride to Agora Market Terminal, take a Bus(Bachelor Express) bound for Butuan and get off Balingoan Bus Terminal, fare is php84, travel time is almost 2 hrs. Few minutes walk coming from bus terminal Balingoan Port is located and take ferry ride to Benoni Port in Camiguin, fare is 170, and travel time is almost an hour.

Transportation:

Camiguin Island is can toured in a day via its circumferential road. Public transportation is available but sometimes limited. It is recommended to get a habal-habal (single motorcycle) or rent a multicab to go easily on all tourist spots in Camiguin Island. Great thing in Camiguin, transport service is systematized and well organized, it has standard rate so tourist alike wouldn't get fooled by operators who tend to overprice.

Accommodations:

Since we stayed in Camiguin Island for two days, and most of the time we spent on the road, it is better to get a homey type accommodation which has reasonable and very friendly prices....^_^. But there are number of accommodations available, from expensive resorts, hotels, guest houses and inns. For more list of accommodations, you may get here or here.

Contact Details:
Kuya Chris (Camiguin Tours) - 09215637788 / 09069272420
Kuya Puloy Pabua (Pabua Cottages) - 09064152557

Tourist Spots:

For more attractions to see in Camiguin Island, aside from our adventures, you may click here or here.

Camiguin Provincial Tourism Office
Contact nos. : (088) 3871094 loc. 119-120 / 09057895640
camiguin.tourism@gmail.com

Day 4: (October 1)

This day is one hell of adventure day, we will have our zipline adventures at Dahilayan Adventure Park and stop over at Del Monte Pineapple Plantation at Camp Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. By lunchtime, back at Cagayan de Oro, a sumptuous meal and eat all you can treat at Mindy's and afterward, one wet ride in an advance course rafting in Cagayan de Oro river. Below is our driver/tour guide/photographer and additional friend in Cagayan De Oro...^_^

Itinerary:

Day 4:
0700 Pickup from Victoria Suites
0730 ETD to Dahilayan Park Zipzone, stop to Del Monte Pineapple Plantation
0900 ETA Dahilayan Park proper, 3 stages zipline rides....^_^
1230 Eat all you can @ Mindy's
1400 Kagay's Advance Course Rafting @ Cagayan De Oro river
1800 ETA to Victoria Suites
1830 Dinnertime via Plaza Divisoria (ala Pancheto naman...^_^)
2200 Sleeping time daw.....^_^

Blogs:

Expenses: (where 5 persons on this trip, expenses is based per person)

Family Room: Victoria Suites (php1500) Php 300

Package Adventure (Zipline and Rafting) 2400

Zipline Cert and photo souvenir 150

Ref magnet souvenir 35

Dinner @ Plaza Divisoria 94

Total Php 2979

How to Get There:

From Cagayan De Oro City to Dahilayan Adventure Park
From your accommodation go to Agora Market Terminal, take a van going to Camp Phillips, travel time is almost an hour. Hire a habal-habal that will take you to Dahilayan Adventure Park, trip is almost 30 mins. It is better to talk with your habal-habal driver so to fetch right after your activities at the park.

Transportation:

There is no public transportation available when going to Dahilayan Adventure Park. The available options are rent a van coming from CDO or commute going to Camp Phillips and hire a habal-habal. We did not actually tried any of these options because we got a tour package from Kagay, which consist of vice versa transportation on each of our activities, eat all you can treat and vice versa transportation on our homestay hotel.

Accomodations:

Since we did not have the chance to stay in Bukidnon. I can't give you any recommended accomodation. However, based from websites there are number of accommodations available, from expensive to cheapest staycation you want. For list of accommodations in Bukidnon, you may click here.

Tourist Spots:

Check out the official site of the province for its comprehensive list of attractions and spots to see in Bukidnon. Click here.

For additional places to visit in Manolo Fortich, click here or here.

Day 5: (October 2)

Our last day of activities, road trip to Iligan City and first time to see one of the mightiest falls of Iligan "Maria Cristina Falls" and one of the hidden treasure falls, known as "Tinago Falls". Although we just seen 2 out of 23 wafterfalls in Iligan, were happy to say...that we had a great and fun filled experiences with falls. Aside from chasing waterfalls, we roamed around NPC's nature park, of course we had so much photo souvenirs on each of these places....^_^

Itinerary:

Day 5:
0500 wake-up call (pero di naman nasunod)
0700 late check out @ Victoria Suites (buti nalang mabait yun manager, wala na extra charge..^_^)
0745 ETA Westbound Terminal (Rural Transit Bus bound for Iligan)
0945 ETA Iligan City Proper
**Supposed to 3 waterfalls, visit Timoga Spring and photo opps @ Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral House
1630 ETD from Buru-un to Iligan city proper
1900 ETA CDO West bound bus terminal
2000 ETA to Victoria Suites (ulit.....^_^)

Day 6
0500 wake-up call (ulit di na naman nasunod)
0700 Check-out in Victoria Suites
0730 ETA check-in procedures in Lumbia Airport
1030 ETA NAIA Terminal 3
1300 ETA Touchdown: Antipolo....^_^

Blogs:

Expenses: Day 5 (where 5 persons on this trip, expenses is based per person)

Tricycle to Vjandep Tiano                                    Php 14
Vjandep Pastel                                                          590
Jeepney ride to West Bound Terminal (Bulua)    13
Bus to Iligan (Rural Transit: Ordinary)                         120
Jeepney to City proper from Bus Terminal (Iligan) 7.50
Lunch @ Iligan carinderia    66
Jeepney to Buru-un (drop off NPC park)    11
Maria Cristina (entrance) 35
Maria Cristina (shutle service) 10
Jeepney from NPC toBuru-un market                           7
Habal-habal to Tinago Falls                                          25
Back to highways og Iligan                                           25
Life jacket rent    20
Mineral water    25
Jeepney from Buru-un to Iligan city proper 14
Iligan souvenir tshirt    119
Bus to CDO (Rural Transit)    95
Bulua Bus Terminal to Plaza Divisoria 12
Dinner    79

Total    Php 1287.50

Expenses: Day 6 (where 5 persons on this trip, expenses is based per person)

Vjandep Pastel (12 buns) 4 box                            Php 520
Vjandep Pastel (6 buns) 3 box       210
CDO Souvenir tshirt                                                   150
Suite Room: Victoria Suite (php1300)        260
Taxi fare to CDO Airport                                             60
Lumbia Airport (terminal fee)                                       30
Bus to EDSA MRT/LRT      20
Lunch @ Crossing                                                      53
Jeepney ride to Antipolo                                              25

Total                                                                  Php 1328

How to Get There:

From Iligan City proper to NPC Nature's Park
From city proper, ride a jeepney bound for Buru-un. Inform the driver to drop you off at Maria Cristina Falls, fare is php12 and travel time is around 20 minutes.

From Iligan City proper to Maria Cristina Falls
From city proper, ride a jeepney bound for Buru-un. Inform the driver to drop you off at Maria Cristina Falls, fare is php12 and travel time is around 20 minutes. Then walk towards NPC complex for about 10 minutes.

From Iligan City proper to Tinago Falls
From city proper, ride a jeepney bound for Buru-un. Inform the driver to drop you off at Buru-un Market, fare is php14 and travel time is around 20-30 minutes. From there, ride a habal-habal to jump off of Tinago Falls, fare is php25. From there you will approximately 20-30 minutes or it will depends.

Accomodations:

Since we did not have the chance to stay in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. I can't give you any recommended accomodation. However, based from websites there are number of accommodations available, from expensive to cheapest staycation you want. For list of accommodations in Iligan City, you may click here or here.

Tourist Spots:

Check out the official site of the province for its comprehensive list of attractions and spots to see in Iligan. Click here, here, here or here.

Iligan City Tourism Office
Contact no.: (063) 2213426
www.iligan.gov.ph

Lanao Del Norte Provincial Tourism Office
Contact nos.: (063) 3415241 / (063) 3415804
www.lanaodelnorte.gov.ph

So all in all, my total expenses for a 6-Day Northern Mindanao Adventures...........

6-Day Total Expenses : Php 9325.50

So what do you think......it is expensive or not?

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Bukidnon: Manolo Fortich: A Must to Do, See and Visit

by lakwatserong tatay

I'm not a local from Bukidnon, but some of my relatives are living at Malaybalay, which i missed out to visit when i had the chance to go to Bukidnon. But as far as talking to them, i'm surely be back to Bukidnon and hope to visit most of the scenic and tourist spots that Manolo Fortich can offer and other towns of Bukidnon could share to travelers alike us. As i could not express the feeling that i really feel in love with Manolo Fortich and hope to go back and stay there for a meanwhile....

Here is some information about Manolo Fortich:

Manolo Fortich is a 1st class municipality in the Province of Bukidnon, was formerly known as Municipality of Maluko, the town was renamed in 1957, to Manolo Fortich, named after Don Manolo Fortich, a provincial resident of Barrio Damilag being the first Governor (1902-1914) of District of Bukidnon.

Before the coming of the Spaniards, the term "Bukidnon" referred to as the semi-sedentary indigenous inhabitants of the high plateaus and rugged mountain ranges of Central Mindanao. The more prominent of these peoples were the "Manobos" who were the earlist settlers of this region. Located on the Northern part of Bukidnon, which is the Municipality of Manolo Fortich.

This town is endowed with beautiful and scenic spots. Both natural and manmade attractions alike are the tourism magnets of the municipality. Its Annual Charter Day celebrated every 21st of June known as "Pamahandi Ta Tankulan". A range of activities are undertaken to celebrate this significant event of Manolo Fortich.

Places to see in Manolo Fortich:

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Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park (ASEAN Heritage Park) - a famous destination for mountaineers alike over the world. Declared as Protected Area as of Year 2000 by Republic Act 8979. Officially declared as the fourth highest mountain in the Philippines and has an approximate height of 2,899 MASL.Mt. Kitanglad has an extensive mountain range with about a dozen peaks, popular bird-watching site, which is known to be the home of Philippine Eagle, a major watershed provider of Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental.

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Mangima Canyon - located along the Sayre Highway, w/ views of rivers and hills, making it one of the most interesting spots in Bukidnon. A zigzag road that is dubbed as the Kennon Road of the South.

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Mangima Canyon Springs and Country Park - situated along Mangima Canyon, is a local government unit operated resort with an area of around 6 hec. of hills, mountains and trees.
The resort houses 4 swimming pools, one pool sizes as an olympic type pool. Has function rooms with 3 dorm-type rooms great for large group of guest.
One unique attraction of these resort is its off-road track which has natural terrain challenge, best for off-road enthusiasts could try on.

Two more attractions that can be seen in Mangima are Mangima Old Bridge and Mangima Heroes Shrine.

Mangima Old Bridge - remnants of the guerilla activities in Bukidnon during World War II, these bridge attests the bravery and patriotism of the locals of Manolo Fortich. The bridge was used as the main route of transportation which strategically blown up by the guerillas to sabotage the Japanese Armies movement of supplies and reinforcement to Central Mindanao. As of now, the only remains of the historic structure was bridge's foundation and support pillars that serves a grim reminder of the numbers of Japanese soldier' death when the time of bridge destruction.

Mangima Heroes Shrine - located within Mangima Canyon Springs and Country Park, the shrine stands for historic symbol of valor and nationalism for the heroic acts of the local of Manolo Fortich during WWII. It was on the plateau overlooking the Mangima Old Bridge where the command for the historic ambushed of Japanese Army took place. The shrine was erected as a tribute to the local heroes led by Capt. Ramon M. Onahon.

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Sumalsag Cave - located in Dalirig, the longest cave in Northern Mindanao with approximately 1,859 mtrs. from the entrance to its exit where one has to dive underwater to see the outsite world. The height of the cave varies from 1 mtr to 20 mtrs, its width varies also. The cave boasts of its abundance of stalagmites and stalactites.
Spelunkers alike needed to be ready to slide, crawl, swim or even wriggle your body as you move about inside this magnificent cave.

Montegelo - is a farm that can be found in Brgy. San Miguel. This farm is a great venue for weddings, debuts, corporate meetings, retreats, and outings. Montegelo Farms has an spring water pools and scenic surroundings, aside from their scrumtious culinary delights. This hidden valley that looks and feels like a secret garden is a favorite place of celebrities to stay when in Manolo Fortich.

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Saddle Ridge Camp - feel and live like a cowboy, located within vicinity of Dahilayan Adventure Park. Enjoy its eco-adventure tours or experience wild west fun in trail riding or riverside camp and delight with its tasty meal at Cowboy's Grill. An overnight stay at the camp with its unique accomodation such as the rolling house, van wagon and nipa huts.

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Kampo Juan - located Brgy. Dicklum, the newest eco-adventure destination. Named in honor of Dr. Juan Acosta, a horticulture and plant breeding scientist in our country. Its biggest attraction is the Philippine's 1st and only Anicycle where you get to ride a bicycle on a cable hanging 100 ft above and expanse the length of 600 ft. Aside from this, a hanging bridge w/c spans 360 ft across and 200 ft above the river is one heck of an adventures. They also offer zipline rides, rappelling, paramotoring.

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Bagalangit Ultimate Bivouac - located in Sitio Bagalangit, Brgy. Kalugmanan, and just 10 mins away from Dahilayan Adventure Park. It offers camping grounds, uniquely designed teepee huts and military bunkhouses. Challenge your skills in archery, tactical shooting, airsoft games, wall climbing, rappelling and team building obstacle courses. Great for youth camps, weekend getaways for family, friends and travelers alike.

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Gen. Douglas MacArthur Landmark - built through effort of the Rotary Club of Northern Bukidnon, the memorial landmark is found in Brgy. Dicklum, an airfield of the US Army Air Corps before WWII and named Del Monte Airfield due to its close location to the large Del Monte Pineapple Plantation. On December 8, 1941 Clark Airfield was destroyed by the Japanese with a devastating air attack. Thus, with its destruction, most of the air operations were moved to the Del Monte Airfield and thereafter, the Del Monte base was used as a staging area for missions flown from Australia and evacuation flights.

This historic landmark is name after Gen. Douglas MacArthur since it is the place where General, his family and key staff members took off on their historic flight to Australia before the fall of Bataan and Corregidor by B-17 on March 17, 1942. Contrary to what most Filipinos have known, it was actually in Manolo Fortich where Gen. Douglas MacArthur has said his final farewell from the Philippines.

How to get to Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon:

The municipality is located in Northern part of the Province of Bukidnon. Bounded on the north by Cagayan de Oro City and municipality of Malitbog, on the east by the muncipality of Sumilao and Impasugong, in the west are municipality of Libona and Baungon and in the south are the rugged ranges of Mt. Kitanglad.

By Air: Although there are public and private air-strips in Bukidnon, there are no direct commercial flights been offered. The nearest airports is the Lumbia Airport of Cagayan de Oro City, catering domestic flights from Manila, Cebu and Davao. From CDO, a travel by land must be taken to reach Bukidnon.

By Land: Bus travel is one of the most convinient way to reach Bukidnon. About 104 kms. road distance from CDO and approximately 1hr and half land travel straight to the capital city of Bukidnon, Malaybalay.
Other public transportation is also available, like public utility jeepneys and vans for hire.

By Sea: Since Bukidnon is a landlocked province, the only closest sea port is port of Cagayan de Oro then takes land transportation to reach the cities and municipalities of Bukidnon. Several ferries are available connecting Cagayan de Oro to seaports in the cities of Manila, Cebu, Bohol and other ports in Luzon and Visayas.

For more information about the Province of Bukidnon, its cities and municipalities:

checkout their website: http://www.bukidnon.gov.ph and for Manolo Fortich : http://manolofortich.com.ph/

Done with Bukidnon Series of Adventures and already shared what i really love with Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Next stop, the Province of Lanao Del Norte, Iligan City. We visited Iligan's Cathedral Church, X-plored NPC's Nature Park, First Glance with the Mighty Maria Cristina Waterfalls, Photo opps within Maria Cristina Powerplant and Habal-habal ride and trek to Tinago Waterfalls. Last but not the least, The time we have to say Goodbye to Northern Mindanao, its time to go back home.....^_^

This is part of our 6-Days Northern Mindanao Escapades. Visited and X-plored 4 Provinces: Misamis Oriental, Camiguin Island, Bukidnon and Lanao Del Norte. Our third stop is Bukidnon, that is known as the "Home Basket of Mindanao and Home of the 2nd Highest Mountain in the Philippines", the 3rd province of Northern Mindanao.

Tours & Activities:

En Route to Camp Phillips: Del Monte Pineapple Plantation
Dahilayan Adventure Park: Our Ride to Asia's Logest Dual Zipline
A Must to Do, See and Visit in Manolo Fortich

Monday, October 29, 2012

Bukidnon: Dahilayan Adventure Park: Our Ride to Asia's Longest Dual Zipline

by lakwatserong tatay

I've tried different cabled ziplines here in Manila the farthest was in Tagaytay. The experience was just so..so..So when we have the chance to visit Northern Mindanao. We did not missed to include in our itinerary to try the Asia's Longest Dual Cable Zipline created and located at Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park in Brgy. Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Province, Philippines.

The Zipzone

A few hours drive from Cagayan de Oro, we reached Dahilayan Adventure Park. Aside from having a sidetrip at Del Monte Pineapple Plantation. The place itself was really rewarding and enrich with so much sceneries. Same as Baguio, the weather was cool, and the visibility of pine trees where everywhere.

Me @ Dahilayan Adventure Park

Our kuya driver/guide/photographer took all of the things, we just wait on the other side of this long line just to buy ticket....ang galing ni kuya....^_^

one long registration line...^_^

As kuya, give us the hand signal to go infront, we've found out that for php600, you ride all of the ziplines which consist of 150m, 320m and 840m...hmmm..we got a good deal with our package(php2000), advance course white water rafting, eat all you can lunch, all zip rides and vice versa transportation from hostel to destination...^_^

si kuya seryoso...^_^

and our turn...^_^

And here is the stunning view of Dahilayan Adventure Park......^_^

one of the flight deck...

one of the photo opps places....^_^

They said that this lodge is most commonly used by celebrities, who is filming their movies or shows on this province. So you may say, you will live like a celebrity, when staying on Pine Grove Mountain Lodge which is located inside the park.

Pinegrove Mountain Lodge

And then, the flight begins.....all of us were excited and cannot hide the thrill experience we will encounter while on this cabled ziplines.

let's go to the flight center....^_^

Our kuya driver was really accomodating, infact on each of the deck, he was present. except for the uphill part which the real experience on this adventure park awaits us, he just waited us on the reception area.

Start of our Zipline Adventures...^_^

photo opps muna...^_^

melvin & jayson are getting ready..jhov photo opps muna..

1...2....3.....xplorerboyz...^_^

The first two ziplines consist of 320 mtrs and 150 mtrs which is just connected to each other.

so let's start....

yahooo.....

to the 2nd station....^_^

done with 1st & 2nd station...^_^

johari's turn...

After the two ziplines, we ave to climb a cemented stairs just to go back infront and ride the shuttle going uphill for our ride of our lives. Upon reaching the cemented stairs, you will passed by this obstable and rope hanging bridges, it just like an rope obstable course which is another available activity within the park.

more obstable course within the park...

The start of the mini trek...^_^.....It may look like a tiring one but it was really relaxing walk uphill....^_^

the trail going to back to entrance......

reminds me of Baguio.....pine trees everywhere...^_^

While waiting our shuttle coming uphill....photo opps muna with the surroundings, here is one of my photo opps, one of the friendly staffs of Dahilayan Adventure Park.....thanks po mam...^_^

photo opps muna mam....thanks po....^_^

Just wait for us....we will conquer you......840 meters of cable zipline......yahoooooo....^_^

next stop.......zip zone 840 meters.....^_^

And afterwards, the shuttle arrive, immediately we got on it. And also have our own photo opps...

our 4x4 wheel up to the 3rd station...^_^

As we got off the shuttle, there are still some tourist alike is on line waiting to get the thrilling ride of their lives....^_^

the flight deck.....start of the longest dual zipline...

the pilot checklist...

First, we go to the gearing section, we were assisted by the friedly staffs, it is a must to read "Pilot's Flight Checklist", to check if your ready to ride this zipline. In fact while were getting ready with our gears, two of the tourist back out upon seeing the cable zipline on the flight deck. One was crying and the other one is assisting here....tsk..tsk..tsk..sayang...:(

getting ready...

photo opps muna...^_^

And then, after few minutes, photo opps around the places, we were advise to go to the flight deck. Of course photo opps sa entrance...eto na ko....konti nalang...^_^

Me @ Asia's Logest Dual Zipline : 840 meters; 4500 MASL

takot daw!!!!! bwahahahaha..

kapit na ko...tuloy ko pa ba? picture muna...^_^

This is the wonderful view and thrilling adventure that awaits you upon going to the flight deck.....forgot to circled out the Pine Grove Mountain Lodge, it was actually visible in here....oooover there....^_^

san ba un dulo.....pambihira ang layo...

This is it......together with Johari....the lakwatserong tatay tandem is now ready....1.....2.....3.......now we're known as Superman Tatay's.....^_^

last shot before i fly.....^_^

Here is one of my photo souvenirs, courtesy of Dahilayan Adventure Park....

one of my photo opps......panalo...^_^

Jayson got the 1st flight, Me and Johari, next is Melvin and Regie followed. The flight just took a few minutes, and it was one quite fast zipline rides i have for 840 meters long and 4500 MASL....wowowow...

its me on left & johari on right...thanks jayson !!!!

photo opps ni regie....

After completing the zipline rides, we got back from the start, where our certificates awaits and two of your choice photos can be printed out.....^_^.....Here they are...nawawala si Jayson nun photo opps time na toh...

and the certification.....melvin...

certified..johari...

regie is certified....

Lakwatserong Tatay is done with Asia's Longest Dual Zipline

This is what is says on my ziplider's certificate:

I successfully conquered ZIPZONE 840m at Asia's Longest Dual Cable Zipline at 4500 ft. level

at Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park in Brgy. Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Province, Philippines

my certificate and photo souvenir...^_^

Dahilayan Adventure Park - Zip Zone offers 3 cable zipline rides which we got, aside from this is a beginners Ropes Course, which we also tried a bit, Wall Climbing and the Philippine's first extreme pendulum swing in Dropzone which features a 120 ft. freefall into a man-made lake, which we happened to miss....:(

Aside from this activities, their are two more sites where offers a different taste of adventure, or maybe used for parties, and gatherings: Dahilayan Forest Park and Dahiyalan Gardens and Resort.

For more information, check their website for updates, promos and other activities:
http://www.dahilyanadventurepark.com

X-plorerboyz @ Zip Zone 840 mtrs...

Done with our adventures with Bukidnon, however, i really wanted to share how this town boost with nature parks, activities for adventurers like us and one of a kind tourist spots that will surely captivate our eyes and make us to go back, just like with us, that we will have to schedule again our trip to Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.

This is part of our 6-Days Northern Mindanao Escapades. Visited and X-plored 4 Provinces: Misamis Oriental, Camiguin Island, Bukidnon and Lanao Del Norte. Our third stop is Bukidnon, that is known as the "Home Basket of Mindanao and Home of the 2nd Highest Mountain in the Philippines", the 3rd province of Northern Mindanao.

Tours & Activities:

En Route to Camp Phillips: Del Monte Pineapple Plantation
Dahilayan Adventure Park: Our Ride to Asia's Logest Dual Zipline
A Must to Do, See and Visit in Manolo Fortich

Meet the X-plorers

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Travel Guide: 6-Day Northern Mindanao Adventure: Summary, Itinerary and Expenses

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Bukidnon: Manolo Fortich: A Must to Do, See and Visit

Monday, October 29, 2012

Bukidnon: Dahilayan Adventure Park: Our Ride to Asia's Longest Dual Zipline

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