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Talahib Falls
Seen during the ridePhoto op
This is the first minor waterfall you encounter as the boat heads up the gorge. You will view it directly from the canoe without stopping. Keep your action camera ready to photograph this early cascade.
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Pagsanjan River and Gorge
The journey to Pagsanjan Falls takes you up a narrow, 300-foot-deep canyon. You will travel in a traditional dugout canoe guided by two local boatmen.
The standard route to the main waterfall involves a 1-hour upstream boat ride. You will pass through a narrow gorge lined with tropical vegetation and steep cliffs. The area has been a protected National Park since 1939.
On the way back, the boatmen navigate 14 river rapids. You must wear a safety helmet and life vest at all times while on the water.
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Pagsanjan Gorge
1-2 hours300-foot deep canyon
The river cuts through a narrow canyon reaching up to 300 feet deep. Local boatmen paddle and physically drag the canoe upstream against the current. The gorge features tall stone cliffs and dense tropical plants.
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Shooting the Rapids
45 minutes14 rapids
The downstream return journey takes you through 14 distinct river rapids. The canoe moves quickly with the current, and water will splash into the boat. You need a waterproof dry bag to protect your phone and wallet.
Book a Rapids Tour
Pagsanjan Falls Adventure with Lunch and Rapids Experience6 h to 8 h 4.8 (6)from $138
