Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary Eco- Tour Agusan Marsh is the biggest protected bird sanctuary (132 bird species) of the country. It has an average rainfall of about 4,286 mm, 86% average annual relative humidity with type IV climate characterized by rainfall which is evenly distributed throughout the year and a dry season which is not well defined. It has 14 freshwater fish species, 7 snakes species including Python (python reticulatus) and Philippine Cobra (naja- naja), 21 amphibians species including soft- shelled freshwater turtle (trionyx sp.) or danata, mammalian species including the endemic/endangered Golden-crown flying fox( acerodon jubatus), 39 Reptiles including Philippine Crocs (crocodylus mindorensis) & Estuarine Crocs(crocodylus porosus) and 65 species of butterflies. Activities: Enjoy river navigation from Gibung to Agusan River. Birds watching along the trail Enjoy viewing unique floating houses Learn the Manobo culture and language Enjoy viewing the biggest marshland in Asia Learn more about Binaga,a specialty in the marshland Basic Wetland Lecture Lake hopping Dug-out canoe paddling What to wear: Comfortable / Flexible Pants & Warmer Sun Glasses / Explorers Cap Rubber Shoes What to bring: Mineral Water Camera / Video Camera Inclusions: 1 Lunch, 2 Snacks, Van and Motor Boat Transportation, Permit, Entrance Fees, and Tour Guide. Package: P 1,900.00 per pax. Min. of 10 pax., Max. of 15 pax. Wonderland Adventure Eco-Tour Witness the biggest Peat Swamp and Bonsai Forest in the Philippines. Another captivating eco-tourism and research destination of the municipality of San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. It is located within more or less 5,000 hectares within the area. We call it Wonderland for the following reasons: Century old trees in this area never grow big and tall so that they are called “Bonsai” (Pygmy) Forest. Despite being in the low land area, this site could not be reach by flood that became an evacuation site of all kinds of wild life. In this area, you have to walk not by land anymore but through the century old roots of the trees. Portion of the area you can find a Bonsai forest carpeted by moss. It is the sanctuary of local and migratory birds. The “wonderland” according to the myths is an enchanted land and a big city of the fairies. One should not get anything from this area for they get something in return and should not stay during night time they might experience the lights and noise of an enchanted city. This marshy is believed to be a habitat of giant reptiles in the early centuries. Activities: Basic Wetland Lecture Wetland Adventure / Wet Trekking Commune w/ Wetland habitat (snake, birds, etc.) Experience walking in a floating forest and walk by the root system of bonsai century old tress. Birds watching along the trail Learn the Manobo culture and language What to wear: Comfortable Flexible Pants & Warmer What to bring: Camera / Video Camera Inclusions: 1 Lunch, 2 Snacks, Van and Motor Boat Transportation, Permit, Entrance Fees, and Tour Guide. Package: P 1,500.00 per pax. Min. of 5 pax., Max. of 10 pax.
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Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-Tour
Agusan Marsh is the biggest protected bird sanctuary (132 bird species) of the country. It has an average rainfall of about 4,286 mm, 86% average annual relative humidity with type IV climate characterized by rainfall which is evenly distributed throughout the year and a dry season which is not well defined.
It has 14 freshwater fish species, 7 snakes species including Python (python reticulatus) and Philippine Cobra (naja-naja), 21 amphibians species including soft-shelled freshwater turtle (trionyx sp.) or danata, mammalian species including the endemic/endangered Golden-crown flying fox( acerodon jubatus), 39 Reptiles including Philippine Crocs (crocodylus mindorensis) & Estuarine Crocs(crocodylus porosus) and 65 species of butterflies.
Activities:Enjoy river navigation from Gibung to Agusan River.Birds watching along the trailEnjoy viewing unique floating housesLearn the Manobo culture and languageEnjoy viewing the biggest marshland in AsiaLearn more about Binaga,a specialty in the marshlandBasic Wetland LectureLake hoppingDug-out canoe paddling
What to wear:Comfortable / Flexible Pants & WarmerSun Glasses / Explorers CapRubber Shoes
What to bring:Mineral WaterCamera / Video Camera
Inclusions:1 Lunch, 2 Snacks, Van and Motor Boat Transportation, Permit, Entrance Fees, and Tour Guide.
Package: P 1,900.00 per pax. Min. of 10 pax., Max. of 15 pax.Wonderland Adventure Eco-Tour
Witness the biggest Peat Swamp and Bonsai Forest in the Philippines. Another captivating eco-tourism and research destination of the municipality of San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. It is located within more or less 5,000 hectares within the area. We call it Wonderland for the following reasons:
Century old trees in this area never grow big and tall so that they are called “Bonsai” (Pygmy) Forest.Despite being in the low land area, this site could not be reach by flood that became an evacuation site of all kinds of wild life.In this area, you have to walk not by land anymore but through the century old roots of the trees.Portion of the area you can find a Bonsai forest carpeted by moss.It is the sanctuary of local and migratory birds.The “wonderland” according to the myths is an
enchanted land and a big city of the fairies. One should not get anything from this area for they get something in return and should not stay during night time they might experience the lights and noise of an enchanted city. This marshy is believed to be a habitat of giant reptiles in the early centuries.
Activities:Basic Wetland LectureWetland Adventure / Wet TrekkingCommune w/ Wetland habitat (snake, birds, etc.)Experience walking in a floating forest and walk by the root system of bonsai century old tress.Birds watching along the trailLearn the Manobo culture and language
What to wear:Comfortable Flexible Pants & Warmer
What to bring:Camera / Video Camera
Inclusions:1 Lunch, 2 Snacks, Van and Motor Boat Transportation, Permit, Entrance Fees, and Tour Guide.
Package: P 1,500.00 per pax. Min. of 5 pax., Max. of 10 pax.
Mount Magdiwata Adventure Tour
Mt. Magdiwata serves as a natural shield during catastrophic typhoons, a landmark of the province of Agusan del Sur. It is the main source of potable water in the Municipality of San Franciscans. The community is fortunate enough to have this legendary mountain and its ranges, because aside from the abundance of its flora and fauna, this mountain recently been discovered to be rich in natural wonders that make it interesting both in eco-tourism and scientific researches. Several mountain trails had been established and each has its diverse natural captivating beauty. It has an area of 1,658 hectares and a height of 633 meters above sea level. In the base of the mountain, you will see the Biggest Toog Tree in the Philippines - (Family Name-lycythidaceae / Scientific Name-combretodenton quadrialutom) and it measures 365 meters in diameter & 65 meters in height.
Its incomparable potentiality and uniqueness anchored on the nature’s fascinating beauty that mountaineers, cavers, researchers, and nature lovers throughout the country, one must discover.
Activities:Basic Mountaineering LectureMountain TrekkingExperience extreme stream trekkingLearn jungle survival tipsTaste bamboo waterSimmer down at Datu Lipus Makapandong Eco-Park & Wildlife Sanctuary
What to wear:Comfortable Flexible Pants & WarmerExplorer’s Cap & Gloves
What to bring:Camera / Video Camera
Inclusions:1 Lunch, 2 Snacks, Van and Motor Boat Transportation, Permit, Entrance Fees, and Tour Guide.
Package: P 1,500.00 per pax. Min. of 5 pax., Max. of 10 pax.
DAK and City Cave Adventure Tour
Datu Anawa Kalipay Cave is located at Brgy. Lucac, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. For the Lumads, this is a ritual place of the “Baylan” (priest). This cave was claimed by Faustino España Sr., known as Datu Anawa Kalipay and died sometime in 1999 but his dead body did not decomposed. It can be found inside a Nipa Hut at Sitio Durian, Lucac. Upon request of the heirs, the cave was named Datu Anawa Kalipay in his honor. The cave is about 800 meters from the main entrance to the exit. It has two (2) story chambers full of fresh stalactites and stalagmites of different formations. It is here that the only White Elephant Speleothem (cave rock formation) can be found.
Cave City to the Lumads, is known as “Aningaw” Cave, a Manobo term which means “Echo”. This can be heard due to the high-rise rocks that surrounds the cave. This cave is characterized by big and high-rise rocks of Gothic Design; while the inside is characterized by Big Chambers reinforced by adjoining Stalactites and Stalagmites. One chamber portrayed the image of The Blessed Virgin Mary. This cave is known to be a sacred place for the Manobo’s. During Holy Week, the “Lumads” went to this cave to conduct rituals. They believe that their powers (Agimat) will be renewed by visiting this cave during Lenten Season
Activities: Basic Caving LectureSubterranean Wet TrekkingCommune w/ cave habitat (black snake, pseudo-scorpion, crickets, bats, lichen, etc.Experience caving in Solution types and Erosion typesTaste subterranean water and lunch
What to wear:Comfortable Flexible Pants & WarmerExplorer’s Cap, Trekking Shoes & Gloves
What to bring:2 LED Lighter
Inclusions:1 Lunch, 2 Snacks, Van and Motor Boat Transportation, Permit, Entrance Fees, and Tour Guide.
Package: P 1,500.00 per pax. Min. of 5 pax., Max. of 10 pax.
ECOTOURISM CAPITAL OF CARAGA REGION XIII
The Municipality of San Francisco is envisioned to become the Eco-tourism Capital and Premier Research Destination of CARAGA Region, if not in the entire Philippines. Its incomparable potentiality and uniqueness anchored on the nature’s fascinating beauty that mountaineers, cavers, researchers, nature lovers and others throughout the country must discover. It will surely attract eco-tourism enthusiasts that will eventually make San Francisco a regular tourist destination. We are opening our doors for tourism through a meaningful and educational tour operation.
The Municipality is located along the Northeastern part of the Province of Agusan del Sur, embraced with the God-gift Mt. Magdiwata, the landmark of the province. San Franciscans are fortunate enough to have this legendary mountain and its ranges, because aside from the abundance of its flora and fauna, Mt. Magdiwata recently was discovered to be rich in natural wonders that make it more interesting both in eco-tourism and scientific research.
Mount Magdiwata has an area of 1,658 hectares and a height of 633 meters above sea level. The mountain also features:
The Biggest Bagrass Tree (FN-Myrtaceae / SN-Eucalyptus Deglupta) in the Philippines. 2.4 meters in diameter x 42 meters in height
The Biggest Taguile Tree (FN-dipterocarpaceae/ SN-shorea polyperma) in the region-2.3 meters in diameter x 45 meters in heightThe smallest frog in the world – 1.5 cm. longThe highest falls in the region -1000 feet (Nahuyogan Falls) Trekking and rappelling (UMAOBAO Trail - 7 Major and 53 Cascading Falls)One hundred falls in just one mountainDiverse flora and fauna waiting to be discovered4,295 mm. average annual rainfall20 identified permanent river tributaries and more during rainy season27.3 degrees Celsius average annual temperature85 % average relative humidity2 meters per second prevailing wind magnitudeEnjoy the freshness of the air and simmer down at The Datu Lipus Makapandong Ecotourism Park & Wildlife Sanctuary
For inquiries and reservations, please contact:MR. TRYLL G. CHIUPalay Travels and ToursMobile No. +639218209036 / +63853414570E-mail Add: [email protected]
-A joint project of Mr. Tryll G. Chiu and Mr. Arnel C. Pasilan of CARAGA Tour Guide Asociation (CARAGA-TOGA)-Photos and texts courtesy of Mr. Arnel C. Pasilan
