After beach and Mountain climbing getaway in the past couple of months, we decided to give the river rafting and tubing a try! It’s something new for me! I know that there are other popular places you can go for river rafting like Davao or Cagayan de Oro City, but I really wanted to give it a try as soon as I heard of it and the nearest place we can go is in Real, Quezon.
Details of our Itinerary
3:30 – Pick up at Jollibee Telus at EDSA Ayala cor McKinley
4:00 – Meet up at Cubao. Departure
7:00 – Eta Tanauan, Real Quezon/Breakfast
8:00 – Register and secure guides. Start of white water rafting
9:00 – Eta Bagumbong falls
10:00 – End of rafting
11:30 – Eta Nonok falls
12:30 – Eta Balagbag falls
13:30 – ETA at ParK Resort for wash up/shower (Bring extra clothes)
14:00 – Lunch
15:00 – ETD to Manila
19:00 – ETA Manila
Inclusions:
-RT Van transfers from EDSA Manila – Real Quezon (3-4 hours ride by private vehicle)
-River rafting fee
-Guide fee
-Bagumbong Falls, Nonok Falls, Balagbag Falls Entrance fees
-Breakfast
-Seafood lunch
-Entrance fee at ParK Beach Resort/shower fee
-Toll fees and gas
-Driver’s meal
-Adventure Coordinator
The Start
As soon as we arrived in Real Quezon, we were headed to Barangay Tanauan. This is where we had our breakfast and proceed with the jump off. From the registration area, we trek for about 10-15 mins going to Tignoan River. The trek is not that difficult compared to my other trekking experience. Easy peasy! The locals are very friendly who provided us a short introduction to the adventure.
Apparently, each raft can only accommodate 5 people including the 2 paddlers. They also served as our tour guides and lifeguards. Well, I’m fine with this because I heard that the other rafting places, the participants were the one paddling. I don’t really want to exhaust myself with this LOL. I was totally laughing and enjoying the experience all the way. After a speedy and curvy ride, the river has slowed and calmed.
In the middle of our tour, we were headed to Bagumbong Falls located at Barangay Caucab. We trek for about 5 to 10 minutes going there.
Next is the Nonok Falls
Nonok falls is approximately 20-25 feet high and you can really jump off the cliff if you can! I think it’s one of the amazing things you can do here. Sadly, I just can’t.
Balagbag Falls
Another one is the Balagbag Falls! Among the destinations we went to, this one is my favorite. I am impressed by its majestic landscape! The 1st level of this falls is about 5 meters high which is an ideal for cliff jumping. The second level is about 25 meters high.
The Park Recreational Beach Resort
The last one is called the Park. Although the place is not an ideal IG photo spot, you’ll still be able to enjoy the nature and some of the activities they provide. Don’t expect the sand to be as white as Boracay! No, it’s dirty brown. I think this place is good for surfing!
Expense:
ALL IN P1500/pax
What You Need to Bring
– Drinking water, personal snacks
– Clothes for water activities
– Change of clothes, toiletries
– Waterproof bag for your gadgets
– Trekking/aqua sandals
– Extra money for your personal expenses
– Plastic to put your wet clothes
Contact Details
To arrange your River Rafting tour, feel free to message The Wander Walkers FB page or visit their website at thewanderwalkers.com.
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