A zip line escapade in Guimaras

I just had my first zip line adventure and I’m surely going to do it again. A perfect calorie burning activity and good thing it’s just 20 minutes away from Iloilo City, on the island that fits your taste – Guimaras. Now aside from the usual beach-combing, island hopping and all the mango appreciation, there’s something new and exciting what-to-do and where-to-go in the island.

Yesterday, I was invited during the blessing and soft opening of the first ever zip line this side of the region. On an envisioned nature-adventure park named Camp Alfredo, communing with nature brings in a lot of fun and excitement amidst the serene and lush backdrop.

No less than the Governor of Guimaras, Felipe Nava (in red) and and his wife Lally (zipping at the time), graced the occasion and pledging support for the latest tourism venture in their turf.

After the blessing of the zip line and some parts of the whole property, I had the chance to tour the Camp Alfredo despite all the on going works. This 2-hectare parkland of lush greens, gentle slopes and gushing creek (but it was dry that that- hey it’s summertime), has all the makings of a one stop family adventure destination. It is expected to go full blast by Manggahan Festival next month (April 10-17) with more amenities and facilities.

The 300-meter zip line is the main attraction and a slide through it gives one a bird’s eye view of the up and coming facilities. A flight of stairs brings one to an al fresco dining area where guests can also have a gastronomic adventure.

Further down the line, one can see some good camp site where, in the future, it will be developed as one. During rainy season, a creek will add more sight as it gushes down from the main road passing between the bridge connecting the restaurant and the kitchen.

At the end of the zip line, another adventure awaits as a hanging bridge that can also be considered a canopy walk as the tall mahogany trees flank the way. At the end, on top of the biggest mahogany tree, is another hanging bridge with a great view of the restaurant and those who slide down the zip.

Then another zip line awaits, though shorter but offers a more challenging course as three quarters along the way the “zipper” stops and has to propel himself the remained of the line. A climb down the ladder completes the whole zip-walk adventure.

Camp Alfredo is located in Brgy. Ravina, Sibunag, Guimaras and is along the highway going to the popular Alubihod beach. It’s a few minutes after the OLP Trappist Monastery. The The top of the zipline can be seen from the road and a grotto dedicated to St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia also marks of the property.

More photos here.

Please check out CAMP ALFREDO on Facebook for the latest updates.

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