In line with the commemoration of its 446th founding anniversary, July 2, 2019, was declared as a special non-working holiday in Pasig City. Our team went to Quezon and tried the not-so-explored water rafting of Tanauan, Real.
Photos of the Past Adventure
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| The rafts that are being used in rafting are made of bamboos and worn tires fastened together. There's a greater probability of having an overturn when everything goes rough. |
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| On our way to the river, we moved down a path of moss which is approximately 15 minutes away from the jump-off. Adventure begins! |
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| Compared with the grand white water rafting we experienced in CDO a year ago, the one situated in Quezon has a shorter route. Something that can be ended within 30 minutes on a raging water current. |
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| There are parts where one can find the pleasure of submerging into the pristine emerald river of Quezon... |
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| ...and there are hidden waterfalls too! |
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| The day we visited the place was not a high-time to go rafting as the current was generally calm, but the scenery and the experience itself are worth the distance. |
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| Achievement unlocked! |
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| Paete Church |
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| Lumban Marker |
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| San Sebastian Parish Church |
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| Pagsanjan Arch |
Actual Itinerary
4:30 AM: Departure Manila to Real, Quezon
7:45 AM: Arrival Brgy. Tanauan Real Quezon (last-minute preparation / registration / moving down to the river point)
8:45 AM: Start of water rafting/swimming/chasing waterfalls
11:00 AM: End of water rafting / moving back to the barangay hall (tricycle ride)
11:10 AM: Arrival Brgy. Hall / wash-up
11:40 AM: End of tour
12:00: Lunchtime
1:00 onwards: Side-trips (Laguna De Bay Road trip, Saint James the Apostle Parish Church (Paete) / San Sebastian Parish Church (Lumban), Lumban Signage / Pagsanjan Arch, Shing-aling Factory)
Expenses
Water rafting: 400 Php / pax
Tricycle ride back to barangay hall: 20 Php / pax
Boatman tip: 300 Php (at your own discretion)
Food Expense: Sky is the limit (we love foods!)
Tolling Fees: 214 Php
Gas and Oil Expense: 880 Php
Other Possible Side-Trip
1. Underground Cemetery of Nagcarlan
2. Other falls in Laguna (Hulugan, Aliw, Bukal, etc.)
3. Hotsprings in Pansol Laguna
4. Church hopping
5. Museums tour
6. Pasalubong Centers
Contact
Ms. Maritess - 0926-223-7583
Note
1. The best time to do the water rafting is during the ber months.
2. The route of our Laguna de Bay road trip:
Team
Moments and Thoughts to Look Back
- The pusher Karen Landrito
- A weird fruit that tastes like guava
- Ang Panciteria ni Darwin Angcahan
- Chicken Skin
- "Pahingeng barya"
- Seafoodsssssssssssss
End
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