If you are a
typical thrill seeker , a visit to Delta Discovery Park’s 1.3 Km zip line will indeed
suffice your thirst for adrenaline rush and adventure.
It was a referral coming from a friend
that I should try and feature the said park as it will take its visitors to
another level of Zip line activity. I have tried many zip lines before but not
with a distance of 1.3 km.
Taking a Buggy Ride to get around the park |
Prior to my visit to the park, I made an
arrangement a day before with their coordinator and was picked up by Ms. Lilian at 8:00am
through a red customized jeep intended for their visitors.
The reception area
was a little bit far from what I have expected and probably about 3-5 km away from the
highway. I was greeted by the staff and offered me a tour around the vicinity. I
was only interested on the zip line as this is something new that I have never
tried before.
View at the peak of the hill with Mt. Mayapay at the end |
Taking a buggy ride, we rushed to the peak of the hills where the
contraption is located. The road was generally rough and unpaved. According to
our driver Kuya Lolong, the bumpy road is part of the adventure they offer in
the park and the management intends to keep it that way to experience the
ultimate outdoor rush.
After a few minutes we reached the top of
the hill. The view at the top is spectacular as you have a 360 degree panoramic
view of the entire Butuan City .
Not far from where I was standing I could
already see the peak of Mt. Mayapay, one of the iconic features of Butuan that
somehow resembles to the shape of Ayers Rock of Australia.
There were two ziplines being offered in
the park, one is the 400 meter back and forth and the second one is the ultimate 1.3km zip
line. As I intended to conquer the best the park offers, I chose the second
option.
Getting prep for the ultimate zip line experience |
Nerve cracking path on the way to the other end of cable |
As my elevation get a little
bit lower, I almost scream as I thought I
was going to crash on the ground on a very narrow passage that was
intentionally designed for added blood rush on the veins of thrill seekers.
I
was breathing deeply as I felt the ultimate nervousness I‘ve ever experienced. But
as I passed through it , what was left was the feeling of wanting more.
I reached the other end of the tower in
less than 2 minutes but it was the most horrifying yet fun 2 minutes of my
life. I was speechless at the end as I felt I have had conquered my fear of
height and cables. It was a celebration on my end as it was another successful
activity I achieved.
After the zip line , we rode down to the
hills to check their natural spring pools. The place is so tranquil where all
you can hear was silence. The pool on the ground was a little eutrophic during
my visit, due to the extensive light exposures. This only proves that the water
has no added chemicals like chlorine. The cool water coming from a bamboo poles
attached to the spring fills the pool naturally. If I had only brought extra
clothes I could have gone swimming to ease the heat of the scorching sun in the
city.
Pool filled by spring water |
There were a number of cottages around
the pool for a minimal fee in case you wish to stay in the area for a picnic.
After a few pictures taken, we rode back to the reception area and refreshed
with a cool bottled mineral water.
Cottages for rent |
As I ended my tour, I gave my thanks to
the staff for a wonderful treat I had in the park.
Delta Discovery Park Fees
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Taking an ATV Ride to go around the Park |
Entrance
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Php 20.00/head
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Zip Line
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1.3 Km
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Php 650.00/head
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400 meters back and forth
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Php 350.00/head
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Swimming Pool
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Php 100.00/head
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ATV Ride
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Php 500.00/head
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Buggy Ride
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Php 700.00/head
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Horse Back Riding
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Php 250.00/hr/head
Php 100.00/15 mins./head
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Packages
Zip Line (400mtrs) + Swimming Pool
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Php 400/head
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Zip Line (400mtrs)+ Swimming Pool + ATV Ride
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Php 900/head
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Zip Line (400mtrs)+ Swimming Pool + Buggy Ride
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Php 1080.00/head
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Accommodations
Type of private accommodation in Delta Discovery Park |
Cottages @ Pool Side
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Php 500.00
Php 350.00
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Private Cottages
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Php 1500.00 (good for 2/free breakfast
&swimming)
Php 150.00- for additional bed/person
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Dormitory (Airconditioned Rooms)
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Php 450.00/person
Minimum of 5 person
Overnight
Free Breakfast
Free Swimming Pool Entrance
Free Entrance Fee
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Seminar House
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Php 5000.00 (8:00 AM- 5:00 PM)
Tables and chairs included
Sound System
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Transportation
Customized jeepney ride for the Delta Discovery Park Visitors |
Php 50.00/head
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From sports complex (back and fort)
(minimum of 10 person)
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Php 30.00/head
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From Sun Rise School (back and fort)
(minimum of 5 person)
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Getting there:
Delta Discovery Park is an 80 hectare
park located in Purok 7, Brgy. Bonbon, Butuan City. Coming from Bancasi Airport,
take a multi cab bound for “Cuidad”. Tell the driver to drop you at the
crossing going to Brgy. Bonbon or at the sports complex.
The main landmark is
the Kapihan sa Butuan and the Butuan tourist Assistance Area. If you are more
than 5 or 10, you can make a call and ask the staff to pick you up at the
crossing for a minimum fee. But if you happened to be less than 4, you can take
the single motorbike/ tricycle for Php100.00 back and forth.
- (+63)85 345 8891
- (+63)85 816 1875
- (+63).939 .920.1401
I already visited this place along with my friends and we really enjoyed the 1.3km zipline. By the way, during our zipline we asked the staff to get rid of the parachute like thing that was being placed inorder to reduce the speed during the course and guess what, we just finished the 1.3km line in just a minute. hahaha pure adrenaline rush indeed!
ReplyDeleteI commend you for braving the speed ! i can never do the same hahaha ..galing nio ...baka malaglag ung baga ko kung ginawa ko yun . lol
ReplyDeletetry mo next time na wala yung parachute. sobrang tulin ng takbo nyo po at im sure you hold on your grip ng sobra kasi feeling mo na babangga sa lupa. i mean yung part ng bundok na hinati nila para dun ka dadaan during sa zipline. hahaha
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