My First RIDE with RB

First Meet Up with RB also known as "ROAD BREAKERZ"

I was first introduced by my childhood friend carlo hablero a.k.a berto to this group called Roadbreakerz, he saw me strolling in neighbors with my skydrive and asked me if i want to joined them in some roadtrips, he mention that their going to take a tour in pagsanjan falls. I was a newbie in driving motors and thought it would be nice if i joined them so i can improve my motor skills while discovering places and meeting new friends, so i said sure! and that's it 

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SUMMARY OF PAGSANJAN FALLS

Pagsanjan Falls is probably the most famous natural attraction in Laguna. However, it is actually located in Cavinti, an adjacent town to Pagsanjan, and the falls' indigenous name is Magdapio Falls.

first stop over Calamba

We arrived in the town of Pagsanjan at noon, we first parked our motors near the tourist office and bought some food for our lunch and then headed straight to trek the trails to the falls.We started to walk in a well-paved trail amidst the lush forest and well-manicured garden. Then, we went down on concrete steps with safety railings.Our guide asked us to wear our harness at this point and one by one we descended on a steep 90 degrees vertical metal ladder enclosed by spiral safety railings all the way to the bottom. There was another steep ladder that we took before we were finally greeted by the colorful canoes and towering rock cliffs at the riverbanks.

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Once we set foot near the river, We used balsa (inclusion to fees) to crossed the river to magdapio falls. You may rent a banca or small boat to take you to the falls or "shoot the rapids." The standard rate is about PhP 1250-1500 pesos per person which includes the round-trip boat ride, entrance fees, and use of life vests. Be prepared to shell out extra for tips to boatmen; although there is a standard rate for the boat ride, you are expected to give extra tip to the boatmen, about PhP 250 per person.

Touch Down 

Having our lunch before our long trek.,

the RB boyz

The first steep metal railings on the way to the falls

with Carlo Hablero a.k.a Berto

Picture to our main goal

TIPS AND GUIDES.

a. It is advisable to arrange tickets with travel agencies, guest houses and resorts beforehand since most of them follow the standard rate. If it was a spur of the moment trip, you can just go directly to any of the numerous resorts and lodges and arrange it from there. Most of the resorts charge extra fees than the normal rate but you get to use their facilities like a clean shower rooms which is a must

b. The boat ride upstream is around an hour and a half while going back takes around 45 minutes. There is no need to book for an overnight accommodation if your intention is just to see the waterfalls and shoot the rapids. This can even be done in half day.

c. You will really get wet so a change of clothes is a must and a ziplock or other waterproofing materials will come handy in safeguarding your gadgets.

d. The Cavinti route is a cheaper alternative that offers extra activities like a short trek in a beautiful park, rappelling and a chance to see other waterfalls. It cost us 520 pesos only for this trip.

e. The best time to visit the falls is during the wet season from August to September when the river is at its highest level and shooting the rapids is even more thrilling.

f. It is best to visit the falls on weekdays as a huge number of tourists flocked this area on weekends.

g. Bring sun block, bottle of water and toiletries for showering