The 230-meter-high El Nido Taraw Cliff is an imposing pure landmark in El Nido city. I keep 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 just isn’t being supplied by any excursions. Pandemic restrictions have been simply easing out and the following neatest thing is the El Nido Cover Stroll. I may truly see the view deck simply behind the mattress and breakfast the place I’m staying. I assumed 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 situated within the city alongside Rizal St, Bgy Maligaya, El Nido. Based on my information, the cover stroll opened round 2015 and began set up of the metal walkways, cover, and internet earlier than that.
Their working hours begin from 8:00 AM to five:00 PM. The final name is normally round 4:30 PM.
There are two obtainable excursions.
- The Hanging Bridge and Viewdeck is normally the favored one because it’s the most affordable at P400.
- The entry to the Dreamcatchers is P700 heading right 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 just a few meters away through the Barangay Corridor. Guests should log in right here and pay an environmental charge of P10 per head.
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 primary suspension bridge resulting in the view deck. It was late afternoon already and I used to be one of many few friends. 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 the whole lot was fastidiously put in alongside the limestone rocks. I think about it took some in depth research on the place the whole lot can be positioned.
The climb was fairly straightforward actually and it took possibly simply quarter-hour to achieve 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 alleged to be round 75 meters excessive, lower than half of the Taraw Peak.
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 sequence of webbings just like these in Masungi Georserve. I assumed it was a extremely cool place to remain for some time. Since there aren’t many friends that afternoon, we took our candy time right here. I loved the breeze and the view of the city.
Apart from the a number of scenic webbings, I assumed 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 worry 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 definitely worth the climb.
Climbing Suggestions
The entire climb on the cover, dreamcatchers, and look at deck was solely round an hour. And that’s already taking a comparatively sluggish tempo. The charge of P400 and P700 could appear exorbitant to some however trying on the complexity of how this was arrange and the views, it warrants the charge.
Listed here are just a few suggestions earlier than climbing:
- Higher schedule a visit early or late afternoon. It may be scorching throughout mid-day.
- Put on sturdy footwear. A climbing sandal with straps or absolutely coated sneakers can be beneficial.
- Carry solely what you want. Solely a small pouch or dry bag for necessary belongings like cellphones or cameras.
- Drones can not fly from this level (I attempted). You possibly can 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
Ferdz Decena is an award-winning journey photographer, author and blogger. His works has discovered print in publications resembling Singapore Airways’s Silver Kris, Philippine Airways’ Mabuhay, Cebu Pacific’s Smile and Seair InFlight. He has additionally lent his experience to varied organizations just like the Oceana Philippines, Lopez Group Basis, Save the Kids and World Imaginative and prescient, contributing high quality photos for his or her advertising supplies.
