Cavinti Underground River & Caves Complex (Cavinti, Laguna)

Laguna, which is one of the best provinces that I have visited, is so blessed with loads of places with diverse cultures as well as great tourist spots. Popular towns such as Calamba, San Pablo, and Los Baños, have been magnetizing a lot of tourists for several years. 

On June 8, 2014, we visited an unpopular town in Laguna named Cavinti to explore one of its hidden tourist gems, the Cavinti Underground River and Caves Complex. 

Arriving at Bumbungan Eco-Park, located at Barangay Tibatib, we signed at the Registration Book and accomplished an Entry Permit/Waiver form at the Cavinti Tourism Office inside the park. Yes, before you proceed to the Cavinti river and caves, you have to accomplish these steps first. The target destination actually is around two hours away from this establishment. If you did not bring an off-road vehicle, a rental of a 4x4 is a must due to the rough roads to be encountered along the way.

Arrival at Bumbungan Eco-Park

 
When we touched down at our destination, we were welcomed by the sound of rushing water. 

Arrival at the Jump-off Point

 

The Arrow Towards Excitement

 

This is important!

Promotional Tarpaulins

Before the trek proper, we first attended a short safety briefing in a large hut regarding the rules and guidelines around the area by our guide.

Safety Briefing

After that, the guide distributed helmets and head lamps to all of us (rental only) before we rode the balsa towards the cave.

Balsa Ride

 
We alighted the balsa after a few minutes and trudged along a trail towards the mouth of the cave. 

Trail Walking

  

Before Entering the Cave

Inside the cave, as always, there would be stalactites, stalagmites, bats, slippery rocks, and rock formations along the way, but one of the unique features of this cave would be the mini waterfall in one of its portions. 

Enjoying the Cave

Large Squash 

Giant Pawikan

The Scandal

 

Mini Waterfall.....brrrrr!

Exiting the cave going back to the hut, we treated our tired bodies with a refreshing dip in the cool waters of the river.

 

Exiting the Cave

Dipping Time!

As we arrived back at the Bumbungan Eco-Park via the 4x4 vehicle we rented, we just fixed ourselves, took some farewell shots and departed back to Metro Manila.

Guide for Tourists

Bumbungan Eco-Park Rates

Departure from Cavinti

This type of Cavinti experience is really for cave enthusiasts. Never ever bring someone in this kind of trip who is not into that kind of endeavor. 

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