Tabuk
Posted on 05. Jun, 2008 by Lakwatsero in Destinations, Luzon
Nested in the mountains of Cordillera is the city of Tabuk, in the province Kalinga. It is 480 kilometers away from Manila and 10-12 hour drive from the Philippine capital. This remote highland city is a total contrast of an urban metropolis – no sckycrapers, malls, nightlife and crowded highways.
It is home to Chico River and its tributaries, the country’s longest river (from Mt. Province to Cagayan) and a popular destination for white water rafting in Luzon, with difficulty peaking at level 5 during rainy season. The river also serves as source of irrigation for ricefields of Tabuk (the biggest rice producer of the province), and the entire province of Kalinga.
Unexpectedly, Kalinga province has a lot of “not so popular” but definitely beautiful and natural attractions that are waiting to be explored. Tabuk, as it capital is the gateway to those. Experience Tabuk, where a quiet life awaits everyone in this mountain city.
How to Get There:
There are direct trips from Manila to Tabuk by land, but this small city is also accesible from Bontoc, Tuguegarao and Baguio.
By Land
From Manila, Victory Liner – Kamias (Contact No: 9207396) and Auto Bus Company (Contact No: 7358096) have daily trips to Tabuk. It is a 10 to 12 hours via NLEX-Maharlika Highway passing Nueva Ecija, Nueva Viscaya and Isabela. The fare is approximately P620.00 (~$14).
If you are coming from Bontoc, jeepneys and buses are available to Tabuk for a six-hour ride via Kalinga Highway and Tinglayan. First trip is at 7 AM and last trip at 11AM.
From Baguio, Dangwa Bus, Auto Bus, and GL lines have buses to Tabuk. It is a nine hour bus ride. Buses usually leave in the evening, arriving Tabuk early morning of the next day.
From Tuguegarao, there are jeepneys available in the city for an hour ride to Tabuk, fare is around P60.00 (~$1.30)
By Air
Air Philippines flies to Tuguegarao from Manila, travel time is an hour more or less. From Tuguegarao, ride a jeepney to Tabuk.
Where to Stay:
There are few hotels in this city, and it is very surprising to see a cozy place with internet access in this remote place like the Davidson Hotel in Bulanao, Tabuk, Contact No: (074) 872-2375 . It is 500 meters away from St. Williams Cathedral/Kalabaw Intersection or a short trike ride for only P8.00. It is a two-storey hotel with 15 clean rooms with toilet and bath. The hotel has restaurant, internet kiosk and a garden.
Other hotels, inns and lodges in Tabuk are the following: Bilza Lodge, Kalinga Hostel, Laoagan Inn, Las Vegas Hotel & Restaurant , Mahogany Lodge, Sandy Uy Lodge , Salidummay Inn & Resort, Sleeping Beauty In, Tabuk Pastoral Center and Tampco Training Center.
Activities:
- White Water Rafting in Chico River (Package Includes: hotel accomodation, breakfast, rafting equipments and transportation)
- ULLALIM RUN (1 day/Class 3) : Pasil to Tabuk – P4,000.00 (~$90)/person
- MATAGUAN RUN (2 days/Class 3-5) : Tinglayan to Pasil – P7,000.00 (~$155)/person
- ULLALIM-MATAGUAN RUN (2 days/Class 3-5) : Tinglayan to Tabuk – P8,500.00 (~$190)/person
- Visit the St. William’s Cathedral
- See the Rice Terraces of Dananao, Tinglayan and Lubo
- Go and swim to Matabor Falls, Palan-ah Falls, Pasil Dam and Hot Springs of Kalinga
- Explore the Uguid-Maling Subterranean River
- Trek to Mt.Binaratan, Aguinaldo Hill, Mt. Mating-oy Dinayao and Sungang View Point
- Spelunking in the interconnected caves of Buaya
(Thanks to http://kalingatambayan.com)
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Tips:
For White Water Rafting Enthusiast, if you want to try Chico River, here is the details:
Mae Sugguiyao Shiu – Mobile # 0920-2052680
Adolf Bravo – Mobile # 09202378802
Mae Shiu – Mobile # 09177592813
PO Box Bulanao, Tabuk 3800
Kalinga Province, Philippines
Email: chicoriver@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.chicoriverquest.com/index.htm
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Matteo
Jul 23rd, 2010
I stayed at the Golden Berries Hotel located along the National Road en route to Dagupan just past Davidson Hotel. Golden Berries proved to be more than just a hotel but also a home away from home. Nice design, friendly staff, villa-type architecture.
rafting cagayan de oro
Jul 12th, 2010
This is nice, i like the article of this post. well if your seeking for rafting adventure and your far from mindanao, i suggest try the river of kalinga. you will surely have a great time.
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love
Nov 20th, 2009
my place ba kayo pwede recommend san maganda gawin reception sa kasal? dyan sa tabuk… hotel? restaurant? resort? pls give me the name and contact. PLEASE!!! THANKS!
kiko b. diaz
Oct 3rd, 2009
can somone please give me email contact info of davidson hotel, leigh’s coffee shop, thanks
Lakwatsero
Nov 23rd, 2009
Try (074) 872-2375 – Davidson Hotel
mich
Jul 16th, 2009
hello, may i copy ur pics and to be posted on our site (www.oh-philippine.com) right now its under reconstruction because we’re working out adding more features on it– tnx
diego
May 2nd, 2009
hello, would you know kung pwede nang mag-rafting sa chico by may 28? thanks!
jliyac
Mar 19th, 2009
sir, madam….
py t maount binaratan ket part t kalinga praovince…. part met t barangay maducayan, natonin, mt.province
mie ann
Aug 30th, 2008
why not try to explore the beauty of balatoc, pasil, kalinga. it has many beatiful undiscovered beauty spots there like the Bummag Rice Terraces and Volcano(yes!! we have an extinct volcano there!!), the Anga- ang Falls, Fangfangao Lake and the untouchable virgin forest there!!
leen
Aug 6th, 2008
Can you post the history of tabuk for additional information?
Carms
Jul 4th, 2008
how do i get out of tabuk? like if im going to tugeugarao? what time are the trips? we really wanna go to Kalinga.
lia g.
Jun 10th, 2008
Thanks for the info!
really helpful!
miss you and the rest of the oct 30!
god bless! continue blogging!
lia g.
Jun 9th, 2008
Hi gel!
how much ba water rafting sa chico?
Jeff
Jun 7th, 2008
magbabakasyon ka na lang, nakuha mo pa mag blog! 8D
Dj
Jun 5th, 2008
Nice entry and thanks for promoting our place. minor corrections lang, it’s the rice terraces of “LUBO” not “Luboa”.