A Journey Through the Rapids of Pagsanjan Falls
Situated not more than 3 hours from Manila, Pagsanjan offers tourists a different brand of adventure that is sure to make stories ‘you-would-want-to-tell-your-grandchildren’ about.
For years, tourists have flocked to this cozy little town in Laguna to see the famed Pagsanjan Falls. What most don’t know is that aside from the Falls, it’s actually the journey to get there that makes the destination all the more memorable.
Everything starts in the town plaza where one can get a boat ride for P660. Take-off would normally be from the Lodge where the tourists have their accommodations with each boat having 2-3 passengers plus two boatmen who navigate and steer.
The 2 hour boat ride to the Falls will then take you to a series of upstream rapids – 14 in all – as the two boatmen squeeze you through huge boulders amidst strong current and oncoming boats on their way down from the falls!
The boatmen themselves is sure to strike awe in any tourist as they deftly hop from one side of the boat to the other running over huge rocks or on cliff walls as they agilely guide the boat through the narrow passages of the gorge.
In between each rapid is a pause where you will be paddling across calm waters. It is here where one can really appreciate the scenery as you would be surrounded by tropical vegetation growing from 300 ft high rock cliffs situated on both sides of the river. A humbling experience, as you suddenly realize that you are witnessing the handiwork of a thousand years that Nature sculpted over this grand and live canvas.
After braving the rapids, the Falls itself are a sight to behold and one can’t help but feel refreshed with its cold and clear waters splashing unto your body as a bamboo raft can take you right under it for an additional P20. Inside the Falls is a cave where one can rest while listening to the soothing sound of falling water.
And just when you think that you’re done, here comes the best part! Unlike other destinations where you leave with a sense of fading climax, the journey home from the Falls is even more better as you and your boatmen can expect a wild ride down the rapids.
If you thought that the ride up was fantastic, you better hang on to your seats as the ride down is going to be insane! Going through the narrow gaps that you passed through on your way up to the Falls definitely won’t compare to the rush of going through the same route on your way down as the current accelerates and propels you home with an experience that only Pagsanjan can give!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s go shoot the Rapids!
Related topics:
Leyte Beach Guide
Leyte is found on the southern part of the Philippines. There are several beaches in Leyte and one of them has a great historical importance to the Philippines....
Samar Destination Guides
Samar destinations because of their unspoiled beauty and wonder have become favorites of visitors both local and foreign. The Sohotan Cave is an educational experience and a humbling one at that while the Calbiga Whitewater River provides the ultimate adventure...
Puerto Galera Hotels and Resorts
Puerto Galera has beautiful beaches and offers various outdoor activities for the adventurous travelers. There are many excellent Puerto Galera hotels that can help you make the most out of your holiday. Take for instance the El Galleon Beach Resort...
Island-Hopping in the Philippines – The Perfect Way to Enjoy Your Vacation
Go island-hopping in this paradise country and enjoy the good life with first class accommodations and good company....
Ormoc Sightseeing and Activities
The progressive city of Ormoc is home to many of nature?s wonders that you must simply visit such as the Danao Lake Natural Park and the Leyte Mountain Trek. These Ormoc sightseeing spots are not just for the adventurous travelers...
Sorsogon Beach Guide
Sorsogon is one of the provinces in the tip of Luzon.It is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean so many beaches here are also beautiful.Many tourists visit the Donsol beach to catch a glimpse of the Dugong....
Puerto Galera Sightseeing and Activities
Puerto Galera in Mindoro boasts of the natural beauty of nature. Activities and places to see are more than enough to fill the senses of a tourists. Water activities, hiking, history and cultural immersions from different destinations in the island...
Samar Beach Guide
Samar is a large island in the southern part of the Philippines. There are many beaches in Samar that is just as beautiful as the popular beaches in other regions of the country like Boracay. Most of the beaches in...
Bohol Sightseeing and Activities
Bohol is one of the most interesting places to visit in the Philippines. Natural wonders, dive spots, historic landmarks offer different kinds of activities to a tourist. Whether it is sightseeing, adventure or just beach combing, vacationing in Bohol is...
Wreck Diving at Black Island
The water surrounding Busuanga Island is the home of a number of shipwrecks of World War II. Black Island is a perfect place for wreck diving where a Japanese tanker sank. The wreck is now full of beautiful fish species...
One Response to “A Journey Through the Rapids of Pagsanjan Falls”
Leave a Reply
I had a great time at Pagsanjan Falls as well.
However, the tips for the illegal flagger, boatmen and raftmen added too much to the cost of the trip.