The 230-meter-high El Nido Taraw Cliff is an imposing pure landmark in El Nido city. I bear in mind the strenuous climb up its craggy limestone cliffs years earlier than. It was not straightforward however undoubtedly rewarding panoramas. I wished to climb up once more after I got here again to El Nido coming from Balabac. Sadly, the Taraw Cliff climb shouldn’t be being supplied by any excursions. Pandemic restrictions have been simply easing out and the subsequent smartest thing is the El Nido Cover Stroll. I may really see the view deck simply behind the mattress and breakfast the place I’m staying. I believed it was quite low, however since I’m already there and have a day to spare, I made a decision to attempt the El Nido Cover Stroll.
El Nido Cover Stroll
The El Nido Cover Stroll is operated by By way of Ferrata. Their workplace is positioned within the city alongside Rizal St, Bgy Maligaya, El Nido. In accordance with my information, the cover stroll opened round 2015 and began set up of the metal walkways, cover, and internet earlier than that.
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Their working hours begin from 8:00 AM to five:00 PM. The final name is often round 4:30 PM.
There are two out there excursions.
- The Hanging Bridge and Viewdeck is often the favored one because it’s the most cost effective at P400.
- The entry to the Dreamcatchers is P700 heading all the way down to a distinct route from the view deck.
Each excursions include a helmet, harness, and a information. I made a decision to take the Dreamcatcher entry so I can expertise the El Nido Cover Stroll in its entirety.
The entry to the Taraw is a number of meters away through the Barangay Corridor. Guests should log in right here and pay an environmental charge of P10 per head.
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Hanging Bridge + Viewdeck
We made our manner by means of a swamp park. There’s a gate to safe entry to the cover stroll. Abruptly, we climbed the metal stairs resulting in the principle suspension bridge resulting in the view deck. It was late afternoon already and I used to be one of many few visitors. I introduced a telephoto lens with me in case I see some birds within the space. I used to be delighted to see the luxurious forest from the treetops however I didn’t spot any birds.
I’m fairly impressed with how every thing was rigorously put in alongside the limestone rocks. I think about it took some in depth research on the place every thing can be positioned.
The climb was fairly straightforward actually and it took possibly simply quarter-hour to succeed in the view deck. I’m nonetheless fairly impressed to see the picturesque panorama of the city and El Nido bay. The peak of the view deck is claimed to be round 75 meters excessive, lower than half of the Taraw Peak.
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Dreamcatcher
For the P400 tour, that is the purpose they begin to head again. My information and I turned proper to a different metal platform resulting in the Dreamcatcher path. This one has a collection of webbings just like these in Masungi Georserve. I believed it was a extremely cool place to remain for some time. Since there aren’t many visitors that afternoon, we took our candy time right here. I loved the breeze and the view of the city.
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Apart from the a number of scenic webbings, I believed it was additionally superb we get to stroll by means of slim passages by means of jutting limestones. The steps taking place right here was lots steeper. Those that have concern of heights could also be challenged. I loved hanging out on the smaller dreamcatchers dealing with the forest and the Taraw peak. For one who enjoys time with nature, this was actually well worth the climb.
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Climbing Ideas
The entire climb on the cover, dreamcatchers, and think about deck was solely round an hour. And that’s already taking a comparatively gradual tempo. The charge of P400 and P700 could appear exorbitant to some however wanting on the complexity of how this was arrange and the views, it warrants the charge.
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Listed here are a number of suggestions earlier than climbing:
- Higher schedule a visit early or late afternoon. It may be scorching throughout mid-day.
- Put on sturdy footwear. A mountaineering sandal with straps or totally lined sneakers can be really helpful.
- Deliver solely what you want. Solely a small pouch or dry bag for vital belongings like cellphones or cameras.
- Drones can’t fly from this level (I attempted). You may attempt to fly manually at your individual danger.
- Placed on some bug spray as you’ll be passing by means of swampy areas.
Contact:
El Nido through Ferrata
Bgy Maligaya, El Nido
Phone: (048)434.2341 | (048)723.3401
Cellular: +639062126396
e-mail: [email protected]
Fb: /elnidoviaferrata
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Ferdz Decena is an award-winning journey photographer, author and blogger. His works has discovered print in publications similar to Singapore Airways’s Silver Kris, Philippine Airways’ Mabuhay, Cebu Pacific’s Smile and Seair InFlight. He has additionally lent his experience to numerous organizations just like the Oceana Philippines, Lopez Group Basis, Save the Youngsters and World Imaginative and prescient, contributing high quality photographs for his or her advertising supplies.