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first dip at kayangan lake where fresh water meets salt water
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Conquering Tangadan Falls
Conquering Tangadan Falls, La Union.
I’m back! after a series of downtime to travel and explore new places, Finally!
I’ve been planning this trip with a couple of friends for way too long. It should have been a trekking + Surfing then drinking by the beach to cap-off a perfect La Union getaway. But due to unforeseen turn of events I was left alone. Well I can’t blame them, a weekday trek needs a month of approval to take a leave in their kind of work.
7:00 am: Partas Station in Cubao. The bus depart at around 7:40am
Bus ticket: P430. Prepare yourself for a 6-hour bus ride that stops to at least 3 locations to get passengers and refuel their empty stomachs 🙂
14:00pm Hello San Juan, La Union!
With such lovely view I needed to just relax and enjoy as waves came crashing in the shoreline but ooops! I reminded myself that this is not what I came from here. It’s 2’o’clock already and according to a local going there might take 30mins, then an hour of trekking approximately that certain trip alone would take 4-5 hours of my time and be back to San Juan just in time for dinner already.
I was supposed to be picked up by a local surfer I met here way back 4 years ago. Unfortunately he needs to go somewhere and just gave instructions on how to get to the falls. On the main road, according to my friendly local friend there were jeepneys that can take me to the baranggay heading to the falls.
Its 2pm in the afternoon and the Sun is brightly shinning- scorching HOT! I saw tricycles piled up near San Juan surf resort I asked on how much do they charge for a roundtrip ride going to tangadan. The package was originally P1100 after a series of haggle I got the package at P800 including the guide.
Now, let the pictures tell how my trekking went:
Tip: Be sure to wear appropriate shoes. I came with just my slippers which was flown into the river because of the strong current. Thankful I got a good swimmer guide. The trek includes a series of river crossing it was difficult wearing slippers so I decided to take it off and endure the pain walking thru pebbles while crossing the river that explains my sore feet in the last pic. But once you get to the main falls, its very rewarding.
Guides is an essential part of the trip so make sure to get one!
The main falls is 40-50 feet according to my guide with very strong current.
I got my trip package a little expensive so I’m sharing Kuya Luisito “C2” number so you can get it cheaper 🙂
He can also cook lunch for you part of his deal if you want depending on your arrangements.
reach him at 0948 931 2727
Hungry?
I tried San Juan’s Surf Resort’s new restaurant, a bit expensive but I got no more money on hand so a credit card was handy. I tried their Pesto Pasta a little bit dry and needs more salt. Unstable internet connection. Slow service.
P195
going back home?
I went into the main city P10 from San Juan to catch a bus going Cubao. MEncorp transport charges P378 way cheaper compared to a Partas bus ticket.
Til my next adventure!
-Gorio
Start the Year Right! (All Roads leads to Taal Volcano’s Crater)
Plan your year right and Travel!
January 01, 2014 with Vryan, Vivian, Camille and Robbie we commute going to Taal’s Crater.
Taal Volcano is a complex volcano located on the island of Luzon in the Philippines.[1] It is the second most active volcano in the Philippines with 33 historical eruptions. All of these eruptions are concentrated on Volcano Island, an island near the middle of Taal Lake. The lake partially fills Taal Caldera, which was formed by prehistoric eruptions between 140,000 to 5,380 BP.[2] Viewed from Tagaytay Ridge, Taal Volcano and Lake presents one of the most picturesque and attractive views in the Philippines.[3] It is located about 50 km (31 mi) south of the capital of the country, the city of Manila.
The volcano had several violent eruptions in the past causing loss of life in the island and the populated areas surrounding the lake, with the death toll estimated at around 5,000 to 6,000. Because of its proximity to populated areas and its eruptive history, the volcano was designated a Decade Volcano, worthy of close study to prevent future natural disasters. All volcanoes of the Philippines are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
boat ride: P1500 good for 6 people
Horse back ride : P450: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Meals: a cup of rice and any viand P65
What to expect: Rugged terrain so prepare to be covered by dust. a liter of water could do wonders as a bottle of soft drinks at the crater would cost you P50. the terrain going up the volcano is cinematic and was like your shooting for the next installment of Indiana Jones partIV. lol. Get tips from the guides on how to better ride a horse to prevent butt injuries like what I have experience. I guess it brings good luck riding a horse on this YEAR2014. lol
the trip is highly exhausting but very rewarding when you see the magnificent crater.
On Random Madness 