8 Things To Do When Canyoneering in Cebu
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UPDATE: Governor Davide of Cebu just issued Executive Order No. 4 to temporarily close the canyoneering adventure site from June 1, 2016 to August 1, 2016. This is in response to the increase in guests and a few recorded accidents. Cebu province will be formulating, in consultation with the local governments, the policies and strict guidelines to ensure safety of residents and tourists.
Canyoneering is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Cebu today. If you are the type who seeks adventure and some adrenaline then this should definitely be in your bucket list.
Here are eight things you need to do if you decide to try canyoneering:
1. Assemble and set the date.
Any adventure is much more fun when you do it with friends. Also, the cheapest tour packages are usually available when there are at least 10 people in a group so make sure to invite everyone! The usual dilemma would be the date as not everyone have the same schedules so make sure to do it when the majority is available. If you are the organizer, bear in mind that there will always be at least one who is never available and there is no way everyone can join due to different reasons so don't force it. Don't cancel the plan just because of a few who doesn't really want to go in the first place.
2. Choose best package to suit your group's preference as a whole.
Different groups have different needs and wants. There are some people who don't mind paying more for the sake of convenience but there are also some people who would rather exert extra effort just to minimize the cost. Minimizing the cost would mean that you'd have to commute going to the drop off point, commute back to the city, bring your own snacks, etc.
3. Wear the appropriate garments.
Based on my experience, the best footwear would be trekking sandals (aqua shoes can be slippery and trekking shoes can be heavy). Since this is not an OOTD challenge, don't stress so much on looking good - you have to wear a life vest and a helmet anyway. Be in something comfortable that you can easily move around in.
4. Trust your guides.
Canyoneering is considered as an extreme outdoor activity so there will always be risks on your safety. No matter how good or experienced you think you are, no one knows these waters better than the guides. They know which ways are safe, which parts are deep enough for diving, and which path is easiest to take. So don't be an arrogant know-it-all and always listen to your guides.
5. Do not litter or vandalize.
Humans are one of the most disrespectful species in the planet. Always remember that not everything on earth is for us to exploit and damage. Do not litter - be responsible for your own garbage. Do not vandalize - you don't own any of these rocks so you don't have the right to destroy their natural beauty.
6. Don't forget the action camera.
Every adventure is best remembered when captured in pictures and videos - a lot of them. So make sure to bring along that one 'techy' friend who has the resources. (Special thanks to Lexli Hernani!)
7. Make sure to enjoy.
This is the most important thing that you should do. If you're not really the type of person who's into these kind of activities, then don't do it. Don't do it just because it's the trend. No one wants to listen to your whining on how you regret doing it and how you wasted 4 hours of your life. For people who love adventures and admires the beauty of nature, every inch of body pain will be worth it.
8.Tell the tale.
Why bother take a bunch of pictures and videos if you're not going to share them to the world? Completing this venture is an achievement so be proud and loud! Let's show everyone why it's more fun in the Philippines. :)
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ReplyDeletedefinitely do the "number 8". \m/
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