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Absolutely An Adventure

March 13, 2009 by Davao Traveler Admin

Haven’t you thought of flying pretty much like your favorite superheroes? Well, an adrenaline pumping experience such as that is possible as the urban city of Davao recommends some new and must-try adventures for the young, corporate and civic groups.

Branded as the home of the longest and fastest zipline in Asia (the Xcelerator Zipline) and largest ropes course facility in the Philippines, Outland Adventure is situated in a private nature haven just a few minutes away from the Davao City Proper.

With Matthew “Matt” McNeil as the Outland Adventure director, the Xclerator zipline remains to be the premium thrilling ride for everyone, aside from their two-line traverse. The Xcelerator is designed with an accident-free safety factor. Meaning to say, every component of the Xcelerator has a secured back-up system of safety gears so as to assure that every guest is free from any danger.

Excitement starts

What essentially happens is that a participant will board on a wooden raft in order to cross a deep river. A group has to stand on top of the raft while pulling their way across the lake. After which, the exhilarating uphill hike starts. It’ll be nice if one takes time and enjoy a relaxed hiking pace. Upon reaching the starting point, one will be asked to either proceed immediately to the Xcelerator or to traverse first before taking the zipline ride.

The two-line traverse is a thrill-provoking activity where one will cross a suspended horizontal cable at the top of the 70 feet off-the-ground jungle canopy. Walking sideways of about 100 meters long heightens the feeling of adventure. It’s surely a test of facing one’s fears. Welcoming the challenge through a determined and strong-willed heart will ultimately make you concentrate even more in order for you to keep your every inch of balance.

The support that you’ll get from the staff/guide will make you realize that you have to be motivated enough to go beyond the limits of your fears. Although crossing the traverse is a bit scary for some, the feeling of success after reaching the endpoint is rewarding.

Zipline and Yipeee

The zipline is estimated to be around one kilometer in length and it’s more than twice the 400-meter line of Camp Sabros in Kapatagan, Digos City. In trying the celebrated zipline of Davao, you can assume a position like a Superman and Darna or just simply a sitting position. And off you go!

Yipeee… for about 30 seconds or so, you’ll find yourself descending along a steep cliff above the lush greenery woods and suspended about 200 feet above the ground. You’ll absolutely feel the wind sweeping into your face as you catch your breath of thrill and exhilaration.

At the end of it, you’ll be in the mood for more as the experience will remain memorable, unforgettable and priceless perhaps.

The two-line traverse and The Xcelerator are open every Saturdays and Sundays, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The ride costs only 300 pesos, which includes the equipments, the raft ride, and the guided hike to the zipline’s launch point.

Holistic Packages

Proudly Davao, the Outland Adventure overwhelmingly creates an unparalleled buzz with their adventure-based programs designed to be deeply relevant and germane to every individual of today. There has been a craving for an outstandingly adventurous experience. The people from Outland Adventure are committed to provide a specialized team-building programs and low-level games for the active and outgoing youth, corporations, small business groups or associations, church and civic organizations.

Outland Adventure is owned and operated by Project Challenge Foundation Inc., a pure non-profit foundation where a hundred percent of all donations and/or revenue raised from clients are used to fund their day-to-day operational budget. Accordingly, the Board members of the foundation receive no financial compensation or fringe benefits from the Outland Adventure programs. Founded in the year 2000, it seeks to build a world-class ropes course to primarily offer life-impacting and innovative adventure-based programs beyond the usual seminar and corporate lectures.

The personal value that you can get from the high challenges will help you to understand deeply the significance of teamwork, trust, confidence and communication. It’s basically a sensible life-growth experience which you can practically relate to your everyday encounters at home, work, school or any human encounters.

Their track record for successful teamwork trainings and activities are unrivaled. The challenge course program compels participants to be creative and participative, likewise allowing them to look deeper into themselves and develop an authentic self-concept because it’s non-competitive.

The out-of-the-box activities draw out the reflective aspect of a human being. For this reason, their program triggers self re-discovery, critical thinking, and problem solving techniques. Equally, it aids to foster a meaningful sense of unity, camaraderie and solidarity.

Low Element exercises such as: The Wall, Spider Web, Trust Fall, TP Shuffle, the Kings Finger; and the High Element activities like the Heebie Jeebie, Trapeze Jump, The Catwalk, and Vertical Playpen are just few of the communicative and interactive activities of the Outland Adventure program.

Their team building, family and barkada programs require group reservations. That is why; they prefer accepting a group with a minimum of 20 participants. The team will coordinate and modify a program that will fit for each group.

Outland Adventure Camp is located at Carlos P. Garcia Highway (Diversion Road), Barangay Langub, Ma-a Davao City. It’s just near the “Twin Rocks” and the Davao GAP Farm. For inquiries and reservations, call them at (082) 2245855, (082) 271-6067 or (0918)6184330.

Email address: outland_adventure@hotmail.com.
Website: www.outlandadventure.org.

You may also visit their Davao office at 2nd Flr. Palacay Bldg. Circumferential Road, Marfori Heights, (Above RC Hobby Shop across from Rite Pharmacy), Davao City.

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This article is written by Julius Neil Piala. Having experienced flying the longest zipline, he felt it is worth sharing to everyone who wanted to bring out the adventurous spirit within.

Filed Under: Outdoors, Pictures and Videos Tagged With: Outdoor Adventure, Outland Adventure, Project Challenge Foundation, Xcelerator, Zipline

The Captivating Wonders of Mount Hamiguitan

March 6, 2009 by Davao Traveler Admin

Have you ever seen a Bonsai (pygmy) forest? Well, there were only a few places where it can be found. The province of Davao Oriental is lucky enough to have been blessed with such a captivating wonder of nature. As a matter of fact, Davao Oriental is home of the country’s largest pygmy forest – The Mt. Hamiguitan. Indeed, it is mother nature’s gift to the Filipino people! Not only that, Mt. Hamiguitan offers many wonderful sites and can truly give the best destination and satisfaction to the adventurers visiting the province of Davao Oriental.

Mt. Hamiguitan has a height of 1,620 meters with a total land area of 6,834 hectares. It is located in Sitio Tumalite, Brgy. La Union, San Isidro Davao Oriental. This majestic wonder proudly stands at 5,345 feet above sea level and looks like a huge vegetable garden in the middle of the jungle. Its vicinity holds one of the most diverse wildlife population in the Philippines, a sanctuary of rare and exotic birds, such as the famous Philippine Eeagle. It is also the home of impressive flora of 878 species, such as Nepenthes which are endemic to areas like Nepenthes Peltata. It is home to eleven endangered vertebrate species.

Bonsai Forest

Not only that, Hamiguitan also has the vast of 600 hectares old century Bonsai Forest. This vast field of about two to three feet tall, century–old trees covers almost 1,000 hectares of Kapatagan Valley. From afar, the Pitcher plants and ferns as well as mossy patches will dominate the view. Unsurprisingly, it was being recognized as a heritage site.

Tinagong Dagat

And, here is more: Have you heard of the mysterious Tinagong Dagat? If not yet, that proves that it is indeed mysterious. “Tinagong Dagat” roughly translates to “Hidden Sea” in the English Language. It is actually a lake lying deep into the uninhibited mountain. The lake is reported to have high-tide and low-tide schedules. Amazing, isn’t it?

Mountain Adventurers, Welcome

Mt. Hamiguitan is also a favorite campsite of local and foreign tourists, mountaineering or plain adventure-seeking people! It has also received a lot of media attention lately. Popular TV Shows like Rated K and Magandang Gabi Bayan have already featured the Mt. Hamiguitan. It had also been reported that medicinal plants have the potential to cure cancer were discovered in the mountain.

Experience the world of paradise being on the top of the Hamiguitan. From the peak of mountain one can see the breath-taking view of the Pujada Bay, Sleeping Dinosaur, Pacific Ocean and Davao Gulf.

Leaving Hamiguitan, you’ll feel awed with the beauty of the mountain that you can treasure forever.

It is Davao Orietal’s optimistic dream to include Mt. Hamiguitan in the World Heritage list.

Mount Hamiguitan in Magandang Gabi Bayan

Here is a 3-series short video snatched from YouTube featuring the Mount Hamiguitan in ABS-CBN’s Magandang Gabi Bayang program.

If you are adventure-seeker, this video might give you an idea on what to expect climbing the Mt Hamiguitan.

Part 1:

Part 2:

Part 3:

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This article is contributed by Cristine Faith Andan. Cristine hails from Mati City, Davao Oriental.

Filed Under: Attractions, Outdoors, Pictures and Videos Tagged With: Bonsai Forest, Mt Hamiguitan, Outdoors

Journey to the Palace of His Majesty, Mount Apo

November 12, 2008 by Davao Traveler Admin

Summer vacation at Lolo Angel’s house in the province is one of my most sought occasions next to Christmas. I always look forward to it with enthusiasm because most of my “Heroes” gather together and display their “powers”. My Baba (my departed father) would dare us to identifying different stars constellation for fun; Mighty Lolo Isong with all his famous/endless stories about animals/mountains; and Tito Bernabe’s under the sea experience with its creatures really made my summer vacation extra special. Growing up with them made me fell deeply in love with all of Mother Nature can offer. And my friends at Pagcoor Outdoor Club (POC), who adopted me ignited this passion even more. They also introduced me to Mt Apo; “Majestic” as they would describe Him. Although I wasn’t able to join them in their encounter because of work I knew one day soon I will come face to face with His Majesty.

I was already detailed in our Davao office when Engr Jean Cajes invited me to Mt. Apo after the Project Turn Over at Tudaya, Sta, Cruz. Blood rush to my head with excitement but was suddenly flushed out with frustration because I have other official task assigned on the day of the climb. The Dark Angel inside me shouts otherwise but I know I have to let go of this opportunity AGAIN. Then two days before the climb I got a call from the office advising me and a colleague to be at the Project Turn Over. A sheepish smile covered my face trying to hide my emotions while my heart silently whispering “Thank you!” It’s final – I will be with the DAR Team to Mt. Apo.

As the whole journey takes off, I’m filled with indescribable emotions. Starting with mis-interpreting “butane” to a Bisaya term which means “to put in”. Stargazing on the first camp night; followed by long and exhausting trek to the foot of the boulders. Talk about God’s majestic work of art. Though to some it might be just stacks of white rocks covered with sulfur with wild berries, but the way it was laid out was incredible! Inch by inch using my feet and my hands I started crawling up the boulders. Ignoring the smell of sulfur; directing my mind to all the ripe wild berries I could eat while fixing my sight to Ardo Gumbao who’s above all our age bracket was way ahead of us at the top. But what really stunned me was our Packers, with the large backpacks weighing two or three times their body weight hehehe, are like cats gracefully jump from one boulder to another all the way to the top…effortlessly!

At the summit, chilling strong winds welcome me as if saying “Bow down! You’re at His Majesty’s place!” I got so lost inside by the view and the thought that finally I’m at the top! When I came to my sense, I was already at the campsite looking forward to sunrise early next day. Sad that it rained the entire night and fogs engulf the peak, nevertheless, being up there even without the glorious sunrise is more than enough. It is simply amazing.

As I turn my back, the soothing cold wind silently kisses my face bidding me safe trip down while saying “I will be expecting you.” I know I will be back one day soon to re-live the whole experience and simply let the memories blow up my soul with satisfaction all over again.

To Engr. Albert Gabriel, our Climb Master / Team Leader and his Team – Daghang Salamat.

And to our DAR Team – Ardo Pedro Gumbao, DARPO Davao del Sur headed by Paro Boni, Kuya Hector and Jay-Jay .. Mabuhay Bu-tane Team!

I am humbled.

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This article is contributed by Engr. Marie Gladys Fresnoza. She’s a born adventurer, who recently climbed the Mount Apo together with her team at the Department of Agrarian Reform.

Filed Under: Davao Travel Experience, Outdoors Tagged With: Mount Apo, Outdoor Adventures

Riding through the Rapids: River Adventure In Sta. Cruz

October 5, 2008 by Davao Traveler Admin

Traveling by a bus or jeep for about an hour to the south of Davao city awaits a place called Santa Cruz, one of the eco-tourism town destination in Davao del Sur which can surely feed ones hunger for adventure and excitement.

In Santa Cruz lies the great Cebulan River where its source can be traced on the Grandfather of all Philippine Mountains, Mt. Apo. On this river a wet and wild sport called “Water Tubing with the Rapids” was born. Using only the inner tire of a truck one can have an exhilarating ride of his life with the sensation of bumping and twisting like in a roller coaster.

This sport was born on the late 1990’s and was started by local mountaineering club of Astorga the Astor Mountaineering and Ecological Club as an alternative to white water rafting but not as expensive compared to it, although, safety gears and a guide instructor for beginners is a necessity.

The best time for beginners to engage in this activity is during summer where the water level is low with not so strong water current but most seasoned tubers prefer the rainy season for its done with much thrill and the water is wilder where they start to jump-off at a higher level of the river which last an hour for the whole trip.

Also this river offers a cliff about 150 feet above the river that is good for rappelling for first timers or just experience the beautiful scenic view for those who just want take a plunge on the splashing current and be one with nature.

For inquiries, professional guide and adventure packages, get in touch with:

Engr. ALBERT C. GABRIEL
MCTCA Vice-Pres for ECO-TOURISM
Sta. Cruz Tourism Office
Cel # 0919-3142117
e-mail: gaboskimsurf@yahoo.com

Below are some of the photos from the Cebulan river, courtesy of the article writer-adventurer, Albert Gabriel.

Filed Under: Outdoors Tagged With: Cebulan River, Outdoors, Santa Cruz, Water Adventure

Aqua Sports with Wind and Wave Davao

June 3, 2007 by Davao Traveler Admin

Get yourself wet and have fun doing it at the salty waters of Davao and the Samal Island. What could be better than getting an assistance from masters of Aqua Sports in Davao? Wind And Wave Davao is our instant recommendation.

The are offering the following services and a lot more.

Scuba Diving

The first Dive Site is at the Malipanao Anchorage fronting the Pearl Farm Beach Resort where you get a chance to see two sunken Japanese War Ships from the World War II. Other dive sites are located in Samal and Talikud Island where sea abundance waits for your discover and adventure.

Wind Surfing

Experience and excitement of playing with the wind. Or, it could be the wind playing with you. Learning Windsurfing is a matter of minutes at the Davao Wind and Wave with the assistance of their accommodating instructors. School edition surfing boards and sails are available from the company.

Jetski Ride

Dazzle as fast as you want to go through blue waters of the Samal Island and the Davao Seas. Enjoy the site of beach people as you visit the near vicinity of the Samal Island’s best beach resorts and look like a pro on a Jetski.

Snorkeling

Surface water sight seeing can be so much fun when done with a couple of friends swimming with you. Swim with the playful fishes and watch their colorful habitats as you go snorkeling at the clear waters of Davao and the Samal Island.

Island Hopping

Those who want some light and relaxing water adventure will love this. Get a chance of seeing the simple beauty and breath-taking sceneries of the Talikud and the Samal Islands.

For details, contact Wind and Wave Davao at this numbers: +63.082.221.9970 thru 73 local 906.

Filed Under: Outdoors, Travel Guide Tagged With: Adventure, Aqua Sports, Island Hopping, Jetski Ride, Outdoor Adventure, Samal, Samal Island, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Water Adventure, Wind And Wave Davao, Wind Surfing

Davao Water Adventure: Whitewater Rafting

May 8, 2007 by Davao Traveler Admin

Wanna experience wild water adventure in Davao?

The team at the Davao Wildwater Adventure, Inc. might just be what you need for assistance. They have well-trained staff who can guide you when in comes to water sports like the white water rafting. Experience 13 kilometers of fun-filled water adventure at the Davao River for only PhP 2,000/person. Plus, you get the following:

  • Round Trip Transportation from the Crocodile Park to the rafting area
  • Packed Lunch with Bottled Water
  • Use of Gears and Equipment
  • Activity Guide
  • Souvenir Shirt
  • Photo CD.

Ready?

Take note of these rafting tips from the white water rafting masters of Davao.

  • You must be fit physically and mentally to join this activity
  • Wear light and comfortable clothes
  • Sweat Shirts and nylon pants are recommended
  • Wear sandals or rubber shoes, not slippers. Diving boots are recommended
  • Use sunscreen for protection against the heat of the sun
  • Don’t wear jewelry or any valuable items
  • Leave your cellphones to the areas where they can be safe
  • Sign the Registration Forms

For details, contact Davao Wild Water Adventure at these numbers: +63.082.301.2020 and +63.082.305.0099.

Filed Under: Outdoors, Pictures and Videos, Travel Guide Tagged With: Aqua Sports, Outdoor Adventure, Water Adventure, Whitewater Rafting

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