Davao Wildwater Adventure Logo |
Davao Wildwater Adventure, Inc.
Meeting Place
Davao Crocodile Park
Diversion Road
Maa, Davao City
Reservations may be made online here.
The Adventure
Tamugan Davao City
How to get there:
Map to Davao Crocodile Farm |
What we had and Cost:
We availed of their regular package worth Php2,000.00 which includes:
- Transportation
(From Crocodile Park to Rafting Area and back)
- Packed
Lunch & Bottled Water
- Use
of Gears & Equipment
- Raft
guide
- Souvenir
Shirt
- Documentation
(2 Disc per group of 6)
- Ticket to ZIP CITY, Tribu K'mindanawan & Butterfly house
Davao Wildwater Adventure Rafting Company Logo |
- 800 am Assembly at Crocodile Park
- 930 am Departure
- 1030
am Arrival at Put In area, Tamugan
- 1100
am Start of Rafting
- 1200
noon Lunch
- 300 pm Arrival at Take Out area, Purok 8, Lacson
- 330 pm Departure for Crocodile Park
- 430 pm Arrival at Crocodile Park
For more details you may check here.
We were also informed that for experienced rafters who want to avail of their "Extreme Adventure Package" you may inquire with the company directly as they are seasonal depending on the current and depth of the river.
What to wear:
General: Sporty attire.
Though we recommend wearing long sleeved shirts/top or you may choose to wear sleeveless shirts/top, but don't forget your sunblock as you will be under the sun for a number of hours.
Also wear shorts not jeans (maong pants) as the latter would make you heavier to lift back into the raft in case you fall in the water.
Wear rubber sandals preferably with straps. Refrain from wearing shoes as they will get wet during the trip, but you may do so if you don't mind wearing wet shoes for hours. Also, please white water rafting is a recreational activity, do not, we repeat, DO NOT wear high heels!
What to bring/do and not bring/do:
Don't forget you sunblock, for the body and the face unless you want to get burned. The guides have a joke that the only injuries any of their guests have suffered have been sunburns, so don't be a part of the joke. If you choose to wear sleeveless shirts/tops put some on your arms, put some on your legs as well if you are wearing shorts and don't forget to put some on you face.
You don't have to bring food, the package includes packed lunched and water.
You don't have to bring cameras, the company will take the pictures for you.
Bring clothes. You may leave them at the lockers.
Assembly Time
When you arrive at the assembly area at Crocodile Park, you will be required to execute a waiver and you will will be suited up for the activity. They will provide you with life vests and helmets.
DWA Helmets |
DWA Life Vests |
DWA Paddles |
They also have lockers where you may deposit your valuables and other items. You may bring your own locks for additional security. Though we would advise against bringing unnecessary items to the activity.
You are not expected to arrive until around 9 am, but if you do not want to rush, be their early so you can enjoy the crocodile park which opens at 830 am. In our case, we waited longer than usual because some people were late. A piece of advise: don't be part of that group that everyone remembers came late.
When all participants have arrived, you will be given an introduction and you will be briefed on what to expect and what to do in certain circumstances.
Travel to Tamugan from Davao Crocodile Farm
After the short briefing, you will be separated into groups and will be assigned your guides and you will travel from the Davao Crocodile Farm to Tamugan together with your guide and rafts.
DWA Transportation |
DWA Transportation |
Arrival in Tamugan:
Upon arrival in Tamugan pictures will be taken and you will be briefed again on what to do and and what not to do.
NOTE: LISTEN TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. It would mean you know how to be safe in all instances and by doing so you would be able to enjoy the activity more.
The adventure begins:
The Calm Before the Storm |
White Water |
Rapids |
When we first saw the rapids, we had mixed emotions of excitement and apprehension.
But once we got our first experience taking it head on, we had to admit that it was truly an exhilarating experience and we couldn't wait for the next one to come. The prospect on taking the rapids was no longer as daunting as we thought it would be, more like it was something wanted to experience over and over again.
Shooting the Rapids |
DWA In the Middle of the Storm |
The guides were always busy looking after us so we had nothing to worry about or so we thought...
DWA - The Guide 1 |
DWWA - The Guide in the Rapids |
We even had an opportunity to voluntarily get into the river and drift down with it in several portions of the river. Then after taking a dip, we had our lunch in one of the most peaceful portions of the river.
DWA - Floating |
Into the eye of the storm we go... |
Rougher water... |
We just had to try it! |
DWA Capsize |
DWA - Capsize 2 |
DWA Capsize Aftermath |
Reprieve after the Storm |
Before we knew it we had reached the end of the adventure and we had to go back to Davao Crocodile Farm. We had a short shower before leaving to clean off the river water from our bodies and clothes but everyone went back to the assembly area wet.
Conclusion:
7: We had a great time with our group and the guides and it was truly an amazing experience we want to repeat as soon as we can! After falling in the river at least twice and capsizing once, we could say "Sulit!" (It was worth it!).
Wow is this really in Davao? So many places to go in the Philippines! It really is more fun in the Philippines right? Is there a discount for large groups or group packages?
ReplyDeleteYes we believe they have discounts for large groups and Davao locals, you can check it here http://waterrafting.psdgroupph.com/announcement.php
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