RIDE through humps and bumps,
a thriller with no speed limits.
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MAITUM WATER TUBING
Where
New La Union,
Maitum, Sarangani Province
How to get there
Fly from Manila, Cebu, or Iloilo,
or take a bus from Davao
to reach General Santos City.
Take a public utility van bound for
Maitum.
Then ride a habal-habal to New La
Union tubing site.
What to expect
1.6 kilometers of wet and wild fun.
Best time to go
Philippine rainy season.
After a downpour, river currents are
stronger due to rising water levels.
What to wear
Beachwear, quick-drying clothes.
Aqua shoes or strapped sandals.
Wear sunblock and mosquito
repellent.
How much will it cost
About Php200 per person,
includes use of a helmet
and a life vest, plus the fee
for the river guide.
It pays to know
The ride is best enjoyed
with a group.
For more information
http://www.sarangani.gov.ph/town/
maitum.html
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