Baguio: Gear up for Ambuklao and Kennon Road Eco-Adventure
All geared up for Ambuklao Kayaking
Baguio has always been known as the summer capital. People flock here to enjoy the cool weather, great food and shopping. Aside from that, it’s the gateway to the northern mountains like climbing Mt. Pulag or when heading to Sagada. But Baguio is gearing up to make people stay within city vicinity by introducing eco-adventures around Baguio.
Ambuklao River and Mountains
I still remember the first time when I passed by the Ambuklao road heading to Mt Pulag for my first climb there. It still a dirt road and real rugged. We stopped by Ambuklao Dam just to take pictures of the view. And I can definitely say it’s one of the places in the Philippines that people can mistake it as part of another country on a picture. Sweeping mountains of Bokod, Benguet and snaking river system cutting through makes it all postcard perfect.
Ambuklao Dam afar
Our driver told us that Ambuklao is only an hour away from Baguio which surprised me at first as I remember it took longer than that. And it was true; it took at least an hour only because of the paved road now. But this time we went further up past the Ambuklao Dam to one of the sites for Baguios Eco-adventure.
Ambuklao Freshwater Fishin
Freshwater fishing is one activity Baguio is promoting here. While I’m not much into the sport I think the most attractive activity here is kayaking. Ambuklao River has different degrees of difficulty making it exciting for both beginners and experts.
kayaking introduction
If you’re worried of not having any gears, Baguio Convention and Visitors Bureau (BCVB), who organizes the tour, have equipments for rental. They’ll even conduct guided lectures for beginners to get started on their adventure.
Kayaking Ambuklao River
On the other side of the Baguio spectrum down to Kennon Road, hold on to your ropes for another kind of activity. They have rappelling at the Kennon Road Bridge. It’s pretty high and is definitely not for the faint heart. Side from these activities, they mentioned they have hiking trails and spelunking on other areas. It’s just that we have no time to check it out. I for one is glad that Baguio is introducing these new activities so visitors need not have to go further if time won’t allow them.
Rappelling at Kennon Road
Baguio Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Ambuklao river the cloud covered mountains
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Tags: Activity, Adventure, Baguio, Benguet, Eco-adventure
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Friday, December 18th, 2009 at 8:30 am 
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December 18th, 2009 at 11:41 am
I agree. I am glad Baguio is showcasing another of its facet. I will definitely go there one of these days.
December 19th, 2009 at 3:18 am
That river shot is really pretty. What a view.
December 19th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Interesting thing to do in Ambuklao although I can imagine the freezing cold when you hit the water
December 20th, 2009 at 5:52 am
This is an amazing part of Baguio area I’ve never seen before. I love to kayak but rappelling down the bridge is something I’d like to do there!
December 20th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
really interesting…
December 21st, 2009 at 12:31 am
Hi Lawstude! Yep, Baguio needs to market differently nowadays.
I agree Photo Cache! It has one of the nicest views up north.
Surprisingly Og, water’s not as cold as I thought it was when I walked through it.
I’m sure you would have enjoyed it Nomadic Pinoy
Thanks Flip
February 20th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Dear Sir,
Good morning po. Is it possible to know from you where in Baguio the Office of the Baguio Convention and Visitors Bureau located? In addition, Can you show me direction on how to go to Ambuklao Dam from Baguio City by public transport? Salamat po.
Sincerely yours,
edmund padua
April 6th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
am just an hour away from the site..its going to be new place I’ll check out with my sons..we will all love it for sure.. thanks for giving me a great idea for something to do this summer.. instead of always looking so far from home..
June 27th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Hello po. Ano po temperature jan sa Ambuklao?