Be High with Nature…Find your Courage at Tree Hopping Adventure

The Province of Bataan is known as the last fortress of the Philippine and American Troops during the World War II.  At present, it has been popular not only for major industries such as the Freeport Area of Bataan and Petron Bataan Refinery. Tourism is also booming and the number of visitors continuously increase every year.  Some of the tourists spots the Dambana ng Kagitingan or locally known as Mt. Samat,  Death March Markers for the historical tours, St. Dominic Church in Abucay and the Nuestra Senora Del Pillar both in the towns of Pilar and Morong for religious pilgrimage. Bataan also offers activities for thrill-seekers and adventurers. The Municipality of Pilar has the longest zipline in Luzon and it has recently constructed its very own Tree Hopping Adventure in Dunsulan Park, Liyang, Pilar, Bataan.

As part of the Onebataan Portal Team were given the privilege to experience the 6-station Tree Hopping Adventure. Our group was assisted by the friendly staff as we start the 24-step Hanging Stairs which will really test your will power and arm strength.  At first it may seem difficult to ascend, but once you step on it you will feel the thrill and excitement and you would want to finish it in anticipation of the next stage.  Stage 2 is called the Elvis Dangle wherein you will cross a 20-meter cable just like doing the legendary Elvis Presley’s moves while dangling in ropes. The third is the Monkey Bridge a 30-meter cable high narrow walkway, followed by the Surfboard Zipline, we had to cross a 60-meter cable while standing on a surfboard. King Swing is the 2nd to the last stage. It was the shortest yet most of us felt nervous at first but with the help of our guide Arjay we were able to swing from one tree to the other. The last part is the 35-meter Hanging Bridge.  To complete the obstacle, we had to rapel down from the hanging bridge. It was one of the best adventures we had.

The official opening of the Tree Hopping Adventure will be on March 8 to be headed by the Municipal Mayor Alicia D. Pizarro. This is another first for the town of Pilar and we know that the Municipal Government will continue to develop and built new attractions for Bataeños and tourists as well. For Details and Inquiries  contact the Mayor’s Office at (047)237-2768 local 101 or text April at 0907-504-4162.