Zipline Adventure at Lake Sebu Seven Falls

There are by now a lot of articles encircling on the internet about the well-known Lake Sebu’s Seven Falls, try typing it on our friendly Google search engine and it will surely return a thousand rows. But still, let me share you our own thrilling and exciting adventure at Lake Sebu.

It was my second time to visit the place and it won’t stop me from getting back again. Located at Barangay Lake Seloton we headed to Seven Falls to experience the highest ZIPLINE in Southeast Asia. The zipline is 600 feet above the ground and for only 250 pesos you will have two rides, one is the 700 meters and the other is 400 meters.  That’s cheap for two exciting rides! Awesome isn’t it? 

At the entrance going to zipline you will be welcomed by small stores selling different kinds of souvenirs like key-chain, scarf, t-shirts and many more.

The place main attraction are the seven cascading falls, and only five falls are accessible to tourist because you need to trek by foot to access Falls 6 and 7.

Each falls has given a T’BOLI name to describe them; the following are the list of falls.

1st -   Hikong Alo (Passage Falls)
2nd – Hikong Bente (Immesurable Falls)
3rd -  Hikong B’Lebel (Zigzag)
4th -  Hikong Lowig (Both)
5th – Hikong Ukol (Wild Flower)
6th – Hikong K’Fo-I (Short)
7th – Hikong Tonok (Soil)

Meet Hikong Alo or Passage Falls, it can be access by a short walk from the entrance.

Because of the superb view of Hikong Alo, we can’t help ourselves and took time to take pictures, that’s why we arrived at the registration booth at 12 noon where the crews are out for lunch break, so we take the opportunity to roam and explore the place.

Zipline Refreshment is ready to serve softdrinks, juice and snacks, they also offers souvenir items, a good outlet while taking a moment gathering all the strong vibes before the zipline adventure and conquering your fear of heights. Refreshment is located at the right side of the registration booth.

Finally it’s 1pm and the registration booth is now ready to accommodate visitors, we pay our ride ticket then directed to photo booth where we select photo package as a proof we survived the Asia’s  highest zipline.

Available Photo Booth Packages

Package #  1 – P200.00 all shots copied to USB/Memory Card/Disc

Package #  2 – P100.00 Hard Copy 2 Copies 4R Size

Package # 3 – P150.00 Hard and Soft Copy 2 Copies 4R Size and all shots copied to USB/Memory Card/Disc

Hoah! Now it’s my turn, preparing my camera to take a video recording to capture every moment and the bird’s eye view of the falls.

And there you go up up up and away! I was not frightened or feel scared from the first launched, but upon reaching the center where you can see all the view and the falls below whoah! That scares me for a moment, thinking what if something went wrong oh men that’s 600 feet above the ground. The wind also making fun out of me; it blows right on my side that makes my harness swing oh my! But still I keep on recording and enjoying the view though I’m a little scared now. hahaha

Screen capure during my zipline from Hikong Alo, here you will see the birds view of Hikong Bente. It can also be access via 774 step trail.

Wew! And hurray!!! I finished my 700 meters ride and ready for another 400 meters. May Li and Shaine arrive first because of my weight we are not allowed to go for three, Hahaha need to change my diet plan. :p

We need to take a small walk going to RIG 2, I like the way they designed the landscape it was attractive because the ambiance was so peaceful. 

And we arrived at RIG 2, preparing ourselves for another 400 meters ride.

While waiting for my turn, I was able to take photos of Hikong Bente from RIG 2.

From RIG 2, a 400 meter ride you will be able to see Falls 3,4 and 5.

Here I come! Olala!!! Let’s do this.  I feel the same it was okay from the first launched but going to the middle it was a little bit shaky, now I know! They do it on purpose to add more thrill on your ride.

Birds eye view of Hikong B’Lebel, Hikong Lowig and Hikong Ukol.

At last we conquered the 600 feet above the ground zipline. It was amazing and self-fulfilling; that finally we are now one of those who conquer the Southeast Asia’s highest.  Upon arriving a group of habal habal drivers will offer you a ride, if you’re lazy enough to take the 774 steps trail going back to the main entrance. But we choose to take the challenge for us to closely see the magnificent view of Hikong Bente.

The challenge start’s now, we have to take these stairs there’s no going back. Take a deep breath and here you go.

My girl May Li, I wonder how she can still smiles despite of the exhausting trek. Hahaha she’s tougher than me, I am out of gasoline inside me and always stops to catch my breath. Even Shaine she’s constantly walking going up, oh my feel so weak in front of these two hot chicks. Hehe

You will be able to know if you’re close enough, because some sneaky monkey will show up in your way playing with each other. 

This is it! We finally conquer another quest, the 774 steps trail. 

My souvenir photo, part of the photo package that we avail.

Notes:

Entrance Fee:  20.00 Adults
                      10.00 For students with I.D
                      15.00 Senior Citizens
              5.00 Children 12 years old and below

Zipline Rate:   250.00 Weekdays

               300.00 Weekends


How to go to Seven Falls

From Koronadal City take a bus going to Surallah travel time is about 30 minutes, and from Surallah ride a Van going to Lake Sebu it will took another 30 minutes for travel time. Upon arriving at Lake Sebu you can ride a habal-habal that will take you to Seven Falls.


Let’s call it a day, till our next adventure. See yah! :)

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2nd MMF Region XII Climb and Presidents Meeting

It’s been a while since the last time I put my thoughts into writing. Three months passes without outdoor adventure, because my dear mother is diagnosed with 1B2 Cervix Cancer, and now that she is ok and fast recovering lakwatserong mamoy is back on track.  Yahoooo! For a start my fiancée  invited me to join the 2nd MMF Region XII Climb and Presidents Meeting held at Sanchez Peak Balakayo Mountains which has been organized by Ma’am Sherlyn Diaz Reyes together with MMF Mindanao Mountaineering Federation. The event theme is “Environmental Preservation, Forest Restoration and Wellness towards Health and Education”.

The past months that left me stock-still, resulted to gain more weight and no exercise, so there are big question that running on my mind can I still do it? Fearing of possible leg cramps and become burden to my group.  Sanchez Peak is known for its beautiful landscape and friendly trail, even the first timer can make it to the peak safely just don’t take too lightly because still it can make you catch your breath due to long hours of assault.

Day 1 Registration:

Now the day for registration finally arrived, the sun is high and it was a good weather to start an adventure. Participants from different places of Mindanao gathered at the front of General Santos City hall. There I saw some of my colleagues from previous climb; that nostalgic emotion, seeing mountaineers carrying large bag with heavy luggage, the fun of exchanging jokes and teasing one another. Oh! I really can’t wait to start the hike, feels like a decade since the last time I went for an adventure.  It was already 3:00pm that’s about two hours delay on our itinerary when we depart from General Santos City Hall due to the delay of transportation. The good thing is even with that transportation mishap; still everyone maintains the good mood and still fired up to hike the renowned place in General Santos City.

My event ID together with my fiancé, this will be my first time to climb with my langga. ^_^ a wonderful come back climb for me. 

At last! We arrived at Baranggay Balakayo our starting point, it is already 4:00pm and the weather change from sunny to cloudy with mild rain shower. One of the highlight in the activity is the feeding program, involving children’s from the Baranggay who gathered together to take part in the said activity.

After the feeding program, we started our trek from Baranggay Balakayo all the way to the peak. The atmosphere was cold, and we need to wear our rain coats because of the rain shower. On our way, we encountered another problem as we assault, here comes a muddy trail which makes it more difficult to walk, the pacing becomes slow that took us more time before reaching the peak.

It’s already 6:00pm; the breeze of the cold wind can be felt touching our skin giving signal to our body that makes us shiver up to our bones. I really miss this kind of feeling and excitement. As we are closing to the peak, fogs are slowly covering the place, which made us decide to change our pace so that we can make it to the peak before it gets dark.

Hurray! Finally after two long hours of trekking under the cold rain, we reach the peak safely. We are welcomed by the Martials assigned to check every participant who arrived at the peak.  I and my partner May Li took rest for a couple of minutes to catch our breath before fixing our tent. After all set and done, we cook “tinolang manok” for dinner this serve as our trophy after completing the exhausting trek. Burp! It was indeed a nice prize, eating a hot meal with soup on a cold evening.

On the next day of the event, everybody woke up early to prepare the breakfast. Making sure that our stomach is full, because that’s going to be a long day, for there are several activities on the list. One of this is tree planting; MMF Mindanao Mountaineering Federation has its advocacy to preserve our environment and to restore the forest. This will ensure that the next generation will still have a green mountain to climb, and fresh air to breath. I really admire those mountaineering people for their dedication on saving our mother earth.

Next in line is the zip line adventure, I and my fiancé did not join the activity because we already experienced the thrill and the adrenaline pumping feeling of the ride.

We spent our evening at Lagare Resort for the mountaineer social night. Wew! I almost could not take all the activities it was awesome! The event was held successfully, though in any event we can’t avoid minor problems but I’m glad it has been resolved effectively. Kudos! To all organizer and participants nice meeting you guys, and as they say “SEE YOU ON TRAIL” till next time guys! God bless us all.

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