Bantog Backpackers: Cagayan de Oro

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Thursday, October 17, 2013

We just came from Guimaras-Iloilo-Boracay vacation when a piso fare promo of Cebu Pacific was announced. We got our cheapest airfare at Php708.80 per person roundtrip to and from Cagayan de Oro.

waiting at the airport

sea of clouds

Cagayan de Oro is known as the City of Golden Friendship. The provincial capital of the province of Misamis Oriental and the Gateway of Northern Mindanao. Located along the northern coastline on the Mindanao island, southern part of the Philippines. It serves as the regional center being the most populous highly urbanized city in Northern Mindanao (Region X)

(Source : http://wikitravel.org/en/Cagayan_de_Oro)

We stayed at Vines Pension House in Cagayan de Oro City with room rates of Php480 for regular single, 520 for standard single, 650 for standard double, 850 for junior suite and 1,000 for suite rooms.

bus travel from Cagayan de Oro to Balingoan, Misamis Oriental, bus fare Php130 for adults and Php105 for kids

going to Balingoan ferry terminal

At Balingoan terminal, terminal fee Php2.25

our usual tambayan...terminals

ferry fare Php135 for adults and half fare for kids

my princess and dad

approaching Benoni, Camiguin

our hired jeepney to tour us around Camiguin at Php1,500/day

pako at Php15 per order

if you can't read, just understand what it is really saying...

ang brief ni totoy

our rented house at Php1,500/day (originally Php 2,000)...tawad to the max... it has two air conditioned bedrooms, a kitchen, common bathroom, refrigerator and a simple TV...ang mura...

We rented the house at Pabua's Cottages...it is near Paras Beach Resort... Reach them at celphone number 0906 4152557. Visit their official webpage at http://pabuascottages.com/

my favorite fruit, lansones at Php25/kilo when in season

abot kamay

The island of Camiguin is part of the Northern Mindanao earthquake epicenter. It is basically volcanic in origin and is entirely made up of deposits attributed to its 7 volcanoes namely Mt. Hibok, Hibok, Mt. Vulcan, Mt. Guinsiliban, Mt. Mambajao, Mt. Timpoong, Mt. Tres Maria and Mt. Uhay.

(Source : http://wikitravel.org/en/Camiguin)

The ports in Camiguin are located in Guisiliban, Benoni and Balbagon. There is also an airport located west of Mambajao. There are ferries from Cagayan de Oro, Balingoan (15 trips daily, 75 minutes interval), Misamis Oriental, Cebu City and from Jagna in Bohol. Slow ferries from Jagna to Camiguin leave at 1330 everyday during peak season and at 1330 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays during low season. There are 5 weekly flights to Cebu or Tagbilaran.

(Source : http://wikitravel.org/en/Camiguin)

our tour guides, Mang Jeffrey and Mang Raymond with their jeepney for rent, I don't know if this is still their contact number 0915 5136363

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

If you are looking for a different adventure, you really have to try White Water Rafting in Cagayan de Oro. We booked at KAGAY WHITE WATER RAFTING. We were picked up at the hotel by 5:30am on a Tuesday morning, takot kami maiwan ng plane. We have to be at the airport by 12 noon. If CDO is just a sidetrip to Camiguin, next time ito na talaga ang destinasyon nyo. You can be picked up at the airport right after arriving. Book in advance kasi marami rin ang nagwa water rafting during weekends. No need to bring your cameras, they have an official photographer to document your rafting experience, just purchase the CD at Php350.

She did it and so can you =)

the adventurer mom

the brave kid, Josh

another brave kid, JP

daddy, ready to paddle

we are ready!!!

Raymond, Ayen and JP liit

orientation before we jump into the rapids

Run and Rates as of October 2013
1. Beginners Course Php700/head

(3 hours actual river run) 14 rapids
Class I-II minimum of 6 pax

2. Advance Course Php 1,000/head

(4 hours actual river run) 24 rapids
Class II-IV minimum of 6 pax

3. Experts I Course Php 1,200/head

(2 hours actual river run) 14 rapids
Class III minimum of 6 pax

Inclusions :

Jeepney transfer from City Tourism Showhaus, DV-Soria or at your own hotel within the city proper to put-in
from take out back to the city
helmets, life vests and paddles will be provided

Optional Add-Ons :

Pictures Php350/CD for Basic of Experts Course, Php 450/CD for Advance Course
Video Php1,000
Lunch Php 180/head
Caving/Spelunking Php 1,200/head minimum of 6 pax

KAGAY is offering a Special Package

CDO Rafting Advance Course with Dahilayan, Bukidnon Zipline Tour

6-8 persons at Php2,400/head
9-10 persons at Php2,150/head

CDO Rafting Basic Course with Dahilayan, Bukidnon Zipline Tour

6-8 persons at Php2,100/head
9-10 persons at Php1,850/head

ITINERARY :

7 AM - Van pick-up at hotel within city proper

7:30 AM - proceed to Dahilayan Park ZipZone

9 - 11 AM - Dahilayan Park Proper, Zipline Fees, All Rides

12:30 - Eat all you can at CDO

1 - 5PM - Rafting Proper with Free Photo

5:30 PM - Back to hotel

(Source : http://www.kagaycagayandeororafting.com/contact-us.html)

rapids agad!

Is rafting dangerous ?

Rafting is thrilling, exciting, wet, wild and unbelievably fun! However, as with all adventure sports, there is inherent risk involved. That risk contributes to the excitement, and is one of the reasons people enjoy rafting so much! Kagay's guides are trained to minimize and manage risks, and statistically, you're safer in a raft than in your car. Their experienced river guides and staff are well-trained, well-informed and consentious individuals who place your safety above everything else. All guides are screened and trained by the International Rafting Federation (IRF) for Safety and Standards in river techniques and are First Aid and CPR-certified by the Philippine National Red Cross.

Guests are required to read and sign an Acknowledgement of Risks and Release form before registering and participating in the trips, so that you go rafting with the understanding that you are aware of and agree to accept the responsibility for all the risks.

(Source : http://www.kagaycagayandeororafting.com/faq.html)

Feel the rush of whitewater rafting in the beautiful and spectacular Cagayan de Oro River, and discover the thrill of nature at it's wildest... That's the KAGAY promise...

KAGAY is Cagayan de Oro's premiere whitewater rafting outfitter. They use State Of The Arts Rafts (SOTAR) and equipment and offer rafting trips ranging from the beginner's course - which covers 1-2 rapids - to advance courses, which cover the more difficult class 3-4 rapids. And these trips are offered throughout the year.

http://www.kagaycagayandeororafting.com/