Whitewater Rafting In Cagayan de Oro

Whitewater Rafting is a recreational activity utilizing a raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water.

This is usually done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the

raft passengers. The development of this activity as a leisure sport has become popular since the mid

1970s.

Cagayan de Oro Whitewater Rafting

Rafting Adventure Philippines (RAP) formerly the Cagayan de Oro Whitewater rafting Adventure (CDOWWRA),

the PIONEER and most respected Cagayan de Oro river rafting outfitter, has been providing top quality river

rafting trips since 1995. A whitewater rafting trip combined with any of the area’s many outdoor activities; provide

the basis for a fun and memorable vacation. On our river rafting trips, you will meet other people who enjoy

being outdoors along the spectacular Cagayan de Oro River, bask in the splendor of the lust vegetation scenery,

pause for a moment while cruising the calm waters and embrace Mother Nature, and have time to mingle with the

friendliest river guides to enjoy a Cagayan de Oro river rafting adventure.

Whitewater rafting in the Philippines is a fast growing business, with a wealth of rivers and dozens of eager rafting

companies to choose from. But it's hard to beat the convenience of being picked up right from the airport and

dropped off at the jump-off point, as First Rafting Adventure in Cagayan de Oro does for its clients.

Our guides recommend wearing beach attire for the trip, as the spray will soak you to the bone; a change

of dry clothes; sandals or aqua shoes; and sunblock. Flip flops are acceptable but not highly

recommended, as these can easily slip off and get lost.

The guides begin each trip with a run-through of the different commands issued by the boat guides,

and a briefing on safety rules for the trip. None of this is rocket science; passengers must simply know

how to paddle forward, paddle back, and turn.

The equivalent of buckling in is to simply "lock one's feet" by tucking them into the inflatable cushions before

each passenger - any other restraint would be dangerous should the boat get flipped over. Once the lecture

is complete, there's only time for a single dry run, then it's off into the thrashing current.

The three-hour ride takes rafters close to some interesting geological features… sometimes

uncomfortably close, as the strong current will float the raft inches away from some jagged limestone

surfaces, until the rafters' dogged paddling kicks in.

Further down the course, lava formations make an appearance, such as this giant boulder in the middle

of the river. At this point, rafters are allowed to get off the boat and climb the rock, or swim in the calm

water surrounding the rock.

▪ White water river rafting: Cagayan de Oro has the best white water rafting in the Philippines, with 14 rapids

stretching from Baraga Dansolihon to the city.

▪ Tubing and Kayaking: These are alternative activities for river rafting which you can also experience in

Cagayan de Oro.

 White Water Rafting in Philippines is one of the adventure sports in the country that serves as one

of the most thrilling sports in Philippines. All the tourists, who have been on a Philippines Tour have

more or less indulged in the greatest things to do in the region.

The touring agencies take utmost safety measures in conducting the tour. They provide

brand new, imported equipments. The tourists are offered with all necessary safety devices,

such as, helmets, flotation devices, rescue ropes, first aid kit and dry bags.

The guides are all well trained. They at least travel across the river about 100 times to be a

successful rafter. They were also been trained with First Aid, Life Support and Swift Water

Rescue services. So it is guaranteed that they will always be beside you, whenever you seek for help.

The various start points of the White Water Rafting in Philippines are within easy reach

of the city limit, so transportation won't ever be a major issue and the added advantage is

that at the disembarkation point, there are shower and a clean and comfortable changing rooms available.

Generally, it is a safe place to be in. Just stay away from deserted locations at night, and keep

your valuables where robbers and pickpockets cannot find them.

The fastest way to get to Cagayan de Oro is by plane. There are flights from Manila and Cebu daily

through airlines: Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines, Philippine Airlines and other airlines such as Asian Spirit

that have small planes. There are also ferry boat trips and fast crafts from Manila, Cebu, Dumaguete, 

and other cities. Buses for those who are just within Mindanao area are also available.