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"Shoot the Rapids" in dugout canoes and experience nature’s wonder. Drive two and a half hours south of Metro Manila through the countryside to the beautiful town of Pagsanjan, Laguna. Be prepared to board a native canoe skilfully driven by two boatmen and maneuvered upstream through rocks and boulders amidst steep gorges and lush tropical vegetation: your destination - Majestic Pagsanjan Falls.
Take a swim or board a bamboo raft through the falls into a cave behind the veil of water. This is an exhilarating, spine-tingling, adrenaline-pumping, two hour boat ride from the Bumbungan River to Pagsanjan Falls whose booming water cascades down from high atop a cliff to the river 300 feet below. Your ride downstream is an exciting rush through the same rocks and boulders you passed on your way upriver.
*** Free pick up/drop off from your hotel in Makati, Taguig, Ermita (Manila), Malate(Manila),, Muntinlupa and Pasay. additional charges will incur outside these areas
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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45 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Olivia H,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
It was fantastic, picked up at our hotel, travel ~2.5hrs out of Manila where we were taken out by 2 boatmen (who worked very hard) on a long canoe trip to the waterfall. Only downside is we didn’t get the option to swim as promised, as soon as we reached the top you get on a big wooden raft and get taken under the waterfall and then we were straightaway ushered back onto the canoe to head back. There is also a lot of asking for tips by the locals but otherwise was a great experience :)
Gemma T,
Mar 24, 2025
- Viator
It was amazing! I was excited to come visit as an adult as remember my family coming when I was a kid. Even better than what I imagined! Andre is GREAT and made this so special.
Deborah D,
Mar 22, 2025
- Viator
Our experience wasn’t quite what we had hoped because the water levels were too high and it was apparently too dangerous to go all the way up to Pagsanjan Falls (so be aware this can happen). We did get to go most of the way up the river to a different falls, so got much of the same experience as far as the boatmen getting us up the river through all the rocks and then back down the rapids, but we did not get to experience taking the raft under Pagsanjan Falls. I’m still giving it 5 stars because our guide Andrei was great - full of information and fun, and the lunch was great! He catered well to the dietary needs of some other people on the tour.
Elizabeth T,
Feb 18, 2025
- Viator
Our trip to Pagsanjan Falls was incredible, but the highlight was Andrei! He's so knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to make our experience special. He prepared a delicious lunch for us and took us out to try balut. The falls were stunning, but Andrei’s hospitality made the tour truly unforgettable. Highly recommend!
Melvin S,
Sep 30, 2024
- Viator
Criz and Malona were awesome guides. Enjoyed my time and had an awesome experience. Communication was great from start to finish.
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