White Water River Tubing in Maitum, Sarangani offers just the right mix of adrenaline and fresh river vibes. Navigating the rapids of Pangi River with a tube, guide, helmet, and life vest makes for one wild but safe adventure. It’s a favorite among locals and tourists alike looking to shake off city dust and dive into nature.
Pangi River’s Ride of Rapids
The tubing stretch covers about 1.6 to 2.1 kilometers flowing through the clean waters of Pangi River in Barangay New La Union. Along the way, you’ll pass through areas with small rapids, rocks, shallow spots, and calmer pools giving you moments to soak in the scenery, take a dip, or just float. Guides are with you throughout helping with safety, giving instructions, and ensuring everyone has fun.
What You Need & What to Expect
Be sure to bring swimwear, a towel, water shoes, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. The ecopark provides life vests, helmets, and tubes. The fee is around ₱350.00 per person for the tubing ride including gear and guide. Expect the experience to last about an hour or so on the water, plus time for getting upstream, briefing, and some rest or swim breaks.
How To Get There?
Location: New La Union, Maitum, 9515 Sarangani, Mindanao, Philippines
- By Car: From General Santos City, drive west to Kiamba. Once in Maitum town proper, follow the signs going to Barangay New La Union where the river tubing site is located. Travel time is around 2 to 3 hours depending on the traffic and road conditions. Private vehicles can be parked near the ecopark or designated areas by the locals.
- By Commute: From General Santos City Bulaong Terminal, ride a bus or a van bound for Maitum which takes around 3 hours. Upon reaching the Maitum Terminal, take a tricycle or take a habal-habal to Barangay New La Union where the river tubing adventure area is located.
