Retracing the path of Boholano ancestors while experiencing nature and community life – Abatan River Tour.
Travel the length of the Abatan River and experience spectacular sceneries, rich biodiversity, unrivaled tranquility and charming simplicity of community life in Bohol. Stop at each town and be fascinated with the best they can offer.
Cortes
Theatrical ritual rites of passage to the Abatan River officiated by the legendary Princess Wadji, warrior and guardian of Abatan River.
Maribojoc
Traditional lei-giving to guests with musical accompaniment
Antequera
Novelty handicraft dance show with audience participation
Balilihan
Dalit-Panamilit: a 10-minute ritual show on Balilihan lifestyle
In 2008, the Abatan River Development Management Council (ARDMC) formulated and adopted the Abatan River Master Plan which highlights community life tour as its ecotourism development strategy to sustainably manage the Abatan River. The multi-stakeholder approach in developing the Abatan River aims to encourage community participation in the conservation, preservation and management of the environment and cultural heritage in the area while generating income for the locals.
Catigbian
Welcome Ritual to the kingdom of Ga-am
How to Get There
The Main Village Center of the Abatan River Community Life Tours is located in the National Highway of Salvador, Cortes, Bohol, Philippines. It is about 10 kilometers or 10-15 minutes travel from Tagbilaran City seaport or airport and approximately 45 kilometers or 30-40 minutes from Tubigon seaport. Taxis, van for hire, motor taxi, tricycle and public utility jeepneys and buses ply from Tagbilaran City to the Main Village Center. Public Utility vehicles (bus and van for hire) regularly plies from Tubigon to Tagbilaran City.
Contact Information for Abatan River Tour:
Abatan River Development Management Council c/o PROCESS Bohol, Inc.
Community Resource Development Center (CORDEC)
Telephone: (63 38) 416 0067
Telefax: (63 38) 500 1992
Webpage: http://www.processbohol.org
or You may use the Contact form to send us your queries or tour booking.