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Philippines: Cave, River & Whitewater — 5 Days
Caving, river kayaking, and whitewater rafting across Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, and Kalinga provinces
This five-day trip combines underground exploration, river-based activity, and whitewater descent across the Philippines' northern Cordillera region. The route moves from Nueva Vizcaya's mountain communities into the Capisaan Cave System near Kasibu, then eastward to Penablanca's limestone karst and the Cagayan River corridor. Participants encounter river trails, cave rappelling, bat observation from boat, and a full whitewater run on the Pasig River in Kalinga province. Accommodation alternates between local hotels and homestay arrangements; meals and technical instruction are included throughout.
Highlights
- River trail to Imugan Waterfalls in Nueva Vizcaya, with visit to Mountain Fresh Factory run by local forest-product harvesters
- Capisaan Cave System near Kasibu, including Alayan and Lion Caves with homestay accommodation
- Sierra Cave exploration with rappelling clinic and river kayaking instruction near Penablanca
- Akkargan Mororan boat journey to observe the circadian bat flight over the Cagayan River
- Whitewater rafting on the Pasig River in Pasil, Kalinga province
Day by day
1Nueva Vizcaya: Imugan Waterfall and Mountain CommunityManila to Nueva Vizcaya province · Imugan Waterfalls · Mountain Fresh Factory · Solano
Transfer from Manila to Nueva Vizcaya province. Upon arrival in the Sta. Fe district, participants follow a river trail to Imugan Waterfalls. The route passes through terrain managed by local forest-product harvesters; a midday stop includes a visit to Mountain Fresh Factory, where the community processes harvested forest products including preserved berries and hibiscus. Evening check-in at a local hotel in Solano.
2Capisaan Cave System near KasibuCapisaan Cave System · Kasibu · Alayan and Lion Caves · local homestay
Depart for Kasibu to visit the Capisaan Cave System, which includes the Alayan and Lion Caves. Overnight accommodation is arranged in a local homestay.
3Penablanca: Sierra Cave, Rappelling, River Kayaking & Bat FlightSierra Cave · Akkargan Mororan · Tuguegarao City
Leave the homestay and drive south through Solano to Penablanca. A rappelling and river kayaking clinic takes place at Sierra Cave, covering technique and safety. Following the instruction session, participants undertake a boat ride from Akkargan Mororan to observe the circadian flight of bats—a mass emergence synchronized to dusk—across the Cagayan River limestone karst. Transfer to Tuguegarao City for evening check-in at a local hotel.
4Pasil, Kalinga: Whitewater Rafting on the Pasig RiverPasig River · Tuguegarao City · Pasil, Kalinga province
Travel to Pasil in Kalinga province. A briefing and gearing session precedes a whitewater rafting run on the Pasig River, suited to intermediate paddlers. Following the run and lunch, return to Tuguegarao City for overnight accommodation.
5Tuguegarao to ManilaManila · Tuguegarao airport
Transfer to Tuguegarao airport for a domestic flight to Manila. Connection to the international terminal for onward flights as scheduled.
Included
- Overnight Manila
- overnight Bayombong
- home stay /camp accommodation
- in Kasibu
- 2 nights Tuguegarao
- meals (ncluding camp meals) as indicated
- outfitting during activities as indicated with local or technical guide
- transfer.
Not included
- Domestic air fare Tuguegarao/Manila inclusive of taxes
- (exclusive of airport terminal fees)
- A separate multilingual guide from Manila can be provided at extra cost.