DAVAO WILD WATER ADVENTURE

One of the most thrilling activities in Davao City is Wild Water Rafting. When my family went back to Davao for a whole month vacation last June 2010, I insisted to add that kind of adventure in our itinerary. Honestly, I', not a good swimmer but that didn't stop my excitement to try it while I still can. We have made a reservation and paid Php 2,000 / person ( minimum of 5 persons per rafting trip).

Inclusive of:
- Transportation (From Crocodile Park to Rafting Area and back)
- Packed Lunch & Bottled Water
- Use of Gears & Equipment (lockers provided)
- Riverguide
- Souvenir Shirt
- Photo / Video CD
- Zip line at ZIP CITY
- Entrance at Maxima Resort

TIME ACTIVITY
8.30 am Assembly at Crocodile Park
9.30 am Departure
10.30 am Arrival at Put In Area, Tamugan
11.00 am Start of Rafting
12.00 nn Lunch
3.00 pm Arrival at Take Out Area, Purok 8, Lacson
3.30 pm Departure for Crocodile Park
4.30 pm Arrival at Crocodile Park

We arrived at the Crocodile Park at around 8:00 a.m. (d halatang excited hehehe) We started the initial rafting orientation and our life vests and helmets were handed to us then we were asked to sign a waiver. We were all gathered to watch a pre-taped video on TV which served as the initial orientation. After the orientation, we changed our clothes, kept our belongings in the lockers provided and then we all headed to Davao River.

When we arrived in Tamugan, the weather is not good. When I asked our guide if we can still be able to continue, he said it is much more fun and exciting if its raining since the water level will rise and more rapids will we be able to encounter. Before we start, we have another orientation on how to put on our life vests, the basic white water rafting techniques and the different rafting lingos that will be used through out the activity.

READY!!!

At the beginning we tested on how well we listened to our guide's lecture. The first demo was defensive swimming. After that was how to pick up a team mate from the waters, using just your paddles. Always remember: Don't PANIC, Don't PANIC and Don't PANIC :)

Next was how to bring your team mate back  up on the raft, without making your raft capsize. Then, the actual rafting part comes…During the whole course, our guide gave us info about how to paddle, how to cheer, and high-five: RAFTING STYLE!

HIGH FIVE!!!

We encountered a lot of rapids which were just full fun but there were those notable ones like the "Kiss The Wall",  "Washing Machine", "Backhoe" and "Drop & Suck". In those rapids we did anticipate that our boat will get capsized and deep down I am very nervous but totally excited.

                                                           KISS THE WALL

                                                       WASHING MACHINE

                                             BACKHOE

                                             DROP AND SUCK
About halfway of our  activity is the lunch break. So tired and hungry ....... but we are still smiling and excited to complete our activity. 

gutom... need to replenish our energy :)

yum yum yum :)

ang mga basang sisiw hehehe

Jump Shot!

We continue the other half of our activity and encountered some rapids along the way.

After 4 hours of hard work and fun, it has come to an end. Every rapids that we encountered, we all raised our paddles and shouted HIGH FIVE, a symbol of achievement of what we have experienced.

*** The next day, I found out that our photographer and camera man on our rafting is one of my classmate in elementary. Than You Erwin!!! ***

*** Did we capsized? NO!!! hahahaha maybe next time :)


Davao’s White Water Rafting

Website: http://waterrafting.psdgroupph.com
Address: Crocodile Park Compound, Riverfront Corporate City,
                Diversion Highway, Ma-a, Davao City,    Philippines 8000 

Email Address: davaowildwater@yahoo.com

Reservation is required and initial down payment needed. Payment can be accomplished at their office.