Danasan Eco Adventure Park is definitely an adventure-junkie's haven given all the extreme activities this place offers. I could say that this is one of my favorite places in Cebu with proof that in less than two months, I've been to this park twice already. I had fun doing their extreme activities, tried camping, relaxed and watched the sunset as I let the breeze caress my face. What are other things admirable about this place? Their friendly staff and their superb customer service. They go out of their way for you to have fun and truly enjoy your stay. They even respond on email inquiries immediately! Also, they have a really good marketing team for their awesome promotions, they're everywhere - airport, malls, exhibits, etc. So let me begin.
The park is located at Brgy. Danasan, Danao, Cebu. I bet that's where they got the name of the park. Haha, pardon me, I've bad humor. Coming from the city it's a good 2-hour drive, an hour of which you'll be driving in a very challenging road. I even said, "Driving going to Danasan is already an adventure in itself!". And hey, I loved it. If you're going as a group of 10, you can request for their shuttle service from the city for 300php each. However, if you're alone, there are motorcycles (also known as habal-habal) from the town proper that can bring you to the park at an agreed price.
The park is located at Brgy. Danasan, Danao, Cebu. I bet that's where they got the name of the park. Haha, pardon me, I've bad humor. Coming from the city it's a good 2-hour drive, an hour of which you'll be driving in a very challenging road. I even said, "Driving going to Danasan is already an adventure in itself!". And hey, I loved it. If you're going as a group of 10, you can request for their shuttle service from the city for 300php each. However, if you're alone, there are motorcycles (also known as habal-habal) from the town proper that can bring you to the park at an agreed price.
Entrance fee is only 50php while each adventure pass would cost you 350php except for the 8x8 off-road trailing (1,400php per trip or 4 adventure passes) and the waterfalls rappelling and tyrolean (700php or 2 adventure passes).
Waterfalls Rappelling and Tyrolean
A standard 2-hour adventure on the 3 waterfalls located at the far-end part of the park, this is definitely one of the must-tries. I believe we even spent almost 4 hours at this location. Going to the waterfalls was already another adventure in itself while riding a really huge off-road truck due to the muddy road caused by the rain earlier that day.
A standard 2-hour adventure on the 3 waterfalls located at the far-end part of the park, this is definitely one of the must-tries. I believe we even spent almost 4 hours at this location. Going to the waterfalls was already another adventure in itself while riding a really huge off-road truck due to the muddy road caused by the rain earlier that day.
Camping
The last time that I camped was in high school so the idea of camping in the park excited me. Precious and I were thinking that we'll be located in an isolated area of the park under the trees and the sky. But the management prioritized our safety so our tent was put near the cottages. Well, not bad at all.
Adventure Tip: You can bring your own tent. However, if you've none, you can rent at the park for 300php (without foam) or 600php (with foam). We tried without foam and suffered through the night. Haha. For those who prefer proper accommodation, they have cottages and rooms starting at 1,000php a night.
The last time that I camped was in high school so the idea of camping in the park excited me. Precious and I were thinking that we'll be located in an isolated area of the park under the trees and the sky. But the management prioritized our safety so our tent was put near the cottages. Well, not bad at all.
Adventure Tip: You can bring your own tent. However, if you've none, you can rent at the park for 300php (without foam) or 600php (with foam). We tried without foam and suffered through the night. Haha. For those who prefer proper accommodation, they have cottages and rooms starting at 1,000php a night.
Wake Boarding
One of Danasan Eco Adventure Park's extreme and most visited attractions is the wake boarding. We did this activity first thing in the morning the following day. It's a 2-hour activity which includes the tutorial for beginners. Precious and I were definitely beginners. Just expect lots of falling in the water when you're a beginner like us.
Adventure Tip: Best times to do the wake boarding: Early morning or early evening. Less people competing for the slot.
One of Danasan Eco Adventure Park's extreme and most visited attractions is the wake boarding. We did this activity first thing in the morning the following day. It's a 2-hour activity which includes the tutorial for beginners. Precious and I were definitely beginners. Just expect lots of falling in the water when you're a beginner like us.
Adventure Tip: Best times to do the wake boarding: Early morning or early evening. Less people competing for the slot.
While I did the water activities with Precious on my second visit last January, I did the land activities with Rica and Joanne on my first visit last December. All extremes but on different levels.
8 x 8 Off-road Trailing
When I asked what's the most extreme activity in the park, the guide answered the 8 x 8 off-road trailing. It seemed really easy and simple when you look at it, but don't be deceived. The 8 x 8 off-road trailing was one of the extreme adventures that really made me shout my heart out as we were being spun around in dust and as we went up and down the hills. So if you try this one, just hold on tight, shout out loud but enjoy every minute of it.
8 x 8 Off-road Trailing
When I asked what's the most extreme activity in the park, the guide answered the 8 x 8 off-road trailing. It seemed really easy and simple when you look at it, but don't be deceived. The 8 x 8 off-road trailing was one of the extreme adventures that really made me shout my heart out as we were being spun around in dust and as we went up and down the hills. So if you try this one, just hold on tight, shout out loud but enjoy every minute of it.
ATV and Zipline
Two of the lesser extreme adventures in the park are the ATV and zipline. For ATV, there's a guide that would teach you how to operate the machine. As a car driver, I got used to having foot brake. ATV has hand brake. On the first minute of driving, I fell on a low cliff because I tried to brake using my foot and forgot that it's supposedly on the hand. I don't mind if you'll laugh, I laughed at myself too.
Two of the lesser extreme adventures in the park are the ATV and zipline. For ATV, there's a guide that would teach you how to operate the machine. As a car driver, I got used to having foot brake. ATV has hand brake. On the first minute of driving, I fell on a low cliff because I tried to brake using my foot and forgot that it's supposedly on the hand. I don't mind if you'll laugh, I laughed at myself too.
The zipline is packaged with horse-back riding as the way of returning to the main area from the end of the zipline. However, that time, there were no horses available so we were told that we'll ride the 8 x 8 going back instead. And man, since it was only Joanne and I, the driver gave us times two the the regular spins and speed of the first ride we had. It was crazy but it was so much fun as well.
With everything that I experienced, my Danasan adventures wouldn't stop on the second visit. There will surely be a third and maybe a fourth especially with friends coming over in Cebu. And I definitely won't get tired of going extremes all over again.
For more details and inquiries, you may check out: Danasan Eco Adventure Park.
When you do extremes, don't be afraid nor shy to yell. As long as you enjoy what you're doing, nothing else matters. - KM
For more details and inquiries, you may check out: Danasan Eco Adventure Park.
When you do extremes, don't be afraid nor shy to yell. As long as you enjoy what you're doing, nothing else matters. - KM