pagsanjan (magdapio) falls
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pagsanjan (magdapio) falls印象
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Pagsanjan or Magdapio Falls is the biggest tourist attraction in Pagsanjan. This is accessible either by boat from the town of Pagsanjan or trek from the neighboring town of Cavinti. The first option, though expensive, is the way to go if you really want to experience the thrill of "shooting the rapids". The skillful boatmen will navigate the boat on a number of rapids and over the rocks. In 1979, the Pagsanjan River was chosen as a filming location of Francis Ford Coppola's film "Apocalypse Now" topbilled Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall and Martin Sheen. Again, it was featured in "Tabing Ilog", a T.V. series of ABS-CBN.
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With the rave reviews, I expected more - Having white water rafted in Fiji and Australia, this had no adrenaline, the boatmen pushed the canoe upstream and in places the had moved the rocks to make an upstream canal and a down steam canal. In numerous places the canoe was pushed over steel roller bars to maneuver it upstream.On the positive side the Jungle was the highlight and the raft ride under the falls with a group of chanting tourists was memorable.
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Negotiating the river in small canoe navigated by master boatmen is a great experience. It starts off as a calm river but scenic river becomes adventurous with Rapids getting difficult. The climax of going under the waterfall on a handmade raft completes the experience. Finish it off with local food.
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This really was a beautiful trip The boatmen are amazing. This is a better trip when the water levels are moderate; we had some friends go in dry season and it wasn't much fun. The boatmen drag the boat up and over the rocks which are exposed by the low water levels.The canyon is really beautiful, with several waterfalls. Just a little spoiler about the trip under the falls--don't bother with buying a raincoat, and be sure your camera is in it's waterproof container. Our raft and the end was at least 14" under water. I don't think we were ever in any real danger, but as we went under the falls, I floated off the raft and couldn't breathe for a few seconds-face underwater. I think if I had realized it would be like that, I would have dealt with it with more aplomb. Just remember that third world countries don't have the same safety regulations Americans are used to!
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As we were staying at the hotel who organised this adventure, it was very handy. Boatmen do a really good job going through the Rapids and they do look after you. Enjoy the beautiful sights as you go along Bumbungan & Balanac rivers. It can be a bit scary if the water is a little bit high and the currents is so strong, as boatmen go through the obstacles. Going through the Devils cave was the highlight, definitely get wet and enjoy the raft ride.
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We had to pay PHP 1350 per head for a boat ride up and down the river to get Pagsanjan Falls. It was worth it because you'll see the immense effort these bangkeros are putting to get you to the falls. It's just a big turn off that they will keep reminding you to hand out a bigger tip for them. They only get to work once a week, since they have 980+ boats that are battling out for customers. It's a kind of trip that both the journey and the destination are equally thrilling and unforgettable. When you reach the falls, you will be hurdled into a thin floating device made from bamboo and this will be pulled towards the bottom of the falls. You can jump out of the bamboo boat and swim around.When we were there, it was crowded with a mix of Filipinos, Koreans, and Indians.
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The falls and the way up and down is great, but immediately after start the will stop to buy expensive drinks, even for the boat crew.I understand that people need to live from the falls, but a little. Tip for this and this, drinks ...But generally a great experience.
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though the trip takes time, the time and money spent is worth as one gets the opportunity to visit these beautiful falls and the journey itself is an experience in itself.
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The boat trip was quite exciting since we got a high tide when went there. The water was refreshing cool and the trip to the cave behind the falls was very nice.Although business is business. Avoid the vendors selling the overprice drinks. If they ask you to buy drinks for your guides, just politely decline.The boatmen we had were not as engaging as the others, maybe because we are local tourist.When it comes to the end of the trip just give them a few hundred pesos each. They have an annoying/harassing attitude when it comes to this.
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Its the total journey that makes the adventure. The 1350php per head boatride to the falls is fun. But i do think its overpriced. Anyway, they will put you with 2 or 3 pax in a small boat and of you go. First a motorboat will tow you till the start of the trip. Within 5 minutes the first vendors will approach you to buy drinks for you and/or for the boatman. After about 10/15 minutes the towing boat is gone and your on "your own". Peddling (done by the boatman) trough a nice canyon. Nice scenery. A lot of rocks in the water so the boatman need to work hard to push and pull the boat over the rocks. Here and there they have a nice system to get the boat over the rocks. After about 45 minutes youll reach the end shich is the biggest fall. (On the way up there might be 1/2 as well, depends on the season) . This biggest fall in the end is the most fun part. Take the bamboo raft into the fallls! They might tell you its a chargeable bamboo raft. Our boatman told us it was dor free. We only tipped the guys of the bamboo raft and they seemed to be okay with it. Anyway, the bamboo-raft in the fall is big fun. The falls dropping on your back, like a hard but lovely massage. To me by far the best part of the trip. From here its back all the way. All in all it'll take you about 1.5/2hours max. I was in nearby santa cruz so for me it was just a short trip to get there. From Manila it will be a day trip. To be that wouldnt be worth the effort. But if your around, its a nice trip. But then again, its overpriced to me. 1350php per head, the tip for the bamboo raft, the tip for the boatman...