4 Reasons Why You Will Try White Water Rafting in Cagayan de Oro

White Water Rafting Cagayan de Oro

Summer is getting closer and closer and I know students are so excited to their vacations. For some outdoor lovers and adventurer they are now planning what adventure they will try this time. Most of the do list of an adventurer during free time are, climbing, biking, river trekking, going to beach with barkadas and don’t forget to include in your list the white water rafting, visit the adventure capital of the Island of Mindanao and the Rafting capital of the Philippines, Cagayan de Oro. Cagayan de Oro also knew the famous name “The City of Golden Friendship”.  These are the reasons why tourists love to visit Cagayan de Oro is because they would like to try the wild river of Cagayan de Oro. White Water Rafting is safe and not dangerous as you think.

White Water Rafting Cagayan de Oro River

These are the 4 reasons you need to know about White Water Rafting in Cagayan de Oro why it’s safe.

1. White Water Rafting in Cagayan de Oro is not dangerous as you think – Water rafting is a very fun activity, it is also wet and wild, off course it will add thrill and excitement to your life.  Because of the excitement people become addicted to this sports and they will try again and again and again and again until sunburn.. J If you worry about the guides that will bring your raft worry no more because the guides are trained to minimize and manage risks, and, statistically, you’re safer in a raft than in your car.
2. 2 different seasons for the river with different experience – Not only weathers will change the season also the river.  Only 2 seasons will river change in Cagayan de Oro and that is from January to June which they called it Dry Season. Normally this season is hot and sunburn is very normal to all participants in water rafting. With this season also the water is low and clear which you will feel more fun. From July to December is a Rainy Season skies are normally cloudy, with occasional afternoon showers and the water levels are higher. At higher water, the rapids are more challenging.
3. You’re not to be a good swimmer for this outdoor adventure – Swimming skills for this activity is no need and it is not a problem. Rafting company will provide you a Personal Floating Device (PFD) and it is required that participants will wear this floating device for your safety during the trip.
4. Safe for Your Children – For basic and advance course the children must be at least six (6) years old above.  Rafting company needs the parent approval if they will allow their children to experience the adrenaline rush as they experience.

If you’re asking if Rafting is Dangerous, it could be, because everything around is Mother Nature, only God controls Mother Nature. But with good coordination on the guide and you as clients, then safety is guaranteed.

Cagayan de Oro Wild River

River guides are all well-trained, well-informed and conscientious individuals who place your safety above everything else. All guides are screened and trained by the International Rafting Federation (IRF) for SAFETY and STANDARDS in river techniques and are First Aid and CPR-certified by the Philippine National Red Cross.

White Water Rafting Cagayan de Oro river rapids

Contact us if you like an adrenaline rush activity. Cagayan de Oro has many adventures to offer. Don’t forget to like our facebook page CDO Encyclopedia.

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