MANILA, Philippines -- The spirit of fun is intoxicating in Antique’s adventure capital Tibiao. Take a dip in a hot kawa, laugh out loud while little fish clean your feet, pull large fish straight from the sea, rapel down thundering waterfalls and challenge the white waters of the ensuing river. Tibiao offers you the perfect mix of nature and adventure to get your adrenaline pumping and take your breath away with awe-inspiring sites.
The town boasts of Tibiao Fish Spa, the most affordable fish spa in the world using locally bred TheraFish from Tibiao, Antique, lambaklad fishing which is one of the biggest stationary fish traps in the country, kawa hot bath -a unique relaxation wherein you immerse yourself in a boiling vat, just like a local jacuzzi, white-water kayaking in Tibiao river(where the first international kayaking cup was held in 1997, pottery and brick making (the town has 450,000 metric tons of clay reserves for this industry), seven-tiered waterfalls managed by the community-based eco tourism organization), manlamon cave which used to be a hiding place during World War II and is covered by a century old balete tree) and many more.
Katahum Tours offers several packages. For a regular day tour (P1,499 per person), you get to enjoy four adventures, free kayaking short course and unlimited Tibiao fish spa, free packed lunch and souvenir; For a package of two days and one night (P3,399 per person), one gets all the adventures plus free guided tour and transportation within Tibiao, basic kayaking lesson, fish spa, accommodation, four meals and souvenir. The 3 days/2 nights package at P3,999 per person includes all adventures and free guided tour, transportation, kayaking course, fish spa, accommodation, six meals and souvenir. Group discounts can be availed of for as much as 10 percent for a group of 20 persons or more.
The suggested itinerary for a Day Tour includes a van ride to Tibiao and Tuno, nature trekking, experiencing life at the cascading waterfalls, lunch in the midst of nature, a trek back to Tuno, basic kayaking adventure, kawa hot bath, crossing the hanging bridge from Brgy. Tuno to Malakagat, and a Tibiao fish spa experience.
Katahum Tours also offers different levels of experience for kayak enthusiasts. For Grade 1, the basic kayaking course introduces first timers to paddling a kayak in calm waters. The Grade 2 course is fit for kayakers who want to experience a higher level of skill paddling through the rapids and big stones. The Grade 3-4 course is for those professionals who want to enjoy an adrenaline rush adventure in the strong currents surpassing the big boulders and difficult maneuvers.
Food, including the packed lunches, is a toss between Filipino and American specialties with unlimited rice.
What to bring
Expect to get wet on the first day of the tour. Rubber slippers, shoes or scandals are recommended for hiking and kayaking. Kindly bring extra clothes, shorts, swim wear, mineral water, towel and cap. Cameras, cellular phones, electronic gadgets, passports and other important papers should be placed in waterproof bags.
For more information, log on to tibiaofishspa.com/katahum.com, or e-mail Flord Nicson J. Calawag at flordfishy@yahoo.com or call +63919-8139893, +63917-6315777
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