It’s amazing how much you can see in one minute.
In one minute I saw four waterfalls gushing through a lush tropical rainforest. And a rainbow. It was too much beauty to behold in one minute, but I tried my absolute best to take it all in.
One of the tallest in Asia, the Seven Falls Zipline runs at 180 meters above ground (around 300 meters above sea level). It is divided into two lines: the first extends 740 meters, and the other 420. Visitors dangle and are swooshed 20 meters per second as they scramble to feast their eyes with the gorgeous view, take photographs, and just enjoy the moment. If you could do just one zipline in the Philippines, this is most definitely it.
Even before we stepped into the site, we were already in for a splashy treat. Hikong Alu, the first of the seven waterfalls, cascades by the trail. Hikong Alu means “passage” in T’boli. Standing at around 11 meters (35 feet), it is not as tall as the others, but it is the widest. It flows gracefully across the park and under a bridge, where admirers could bathe it in mesmerized gazes.
I hopped onto the platform, and the staff strapped me tight and safe. I shared the ride with Gay of Pinay Travel Junkie, who was eerily calm and composed while my inner self was vomiting curse words. Before I could freak out, we were released into the air, whipping through the cold Lake Sebu wind.
The First Leg: Hikong Bente and a Rainbow
Above the vast greenery, white columns rise and make thunderous hums as water plunges down the cliffs. Gay and I did not know where to throw bewildered looks. To our right Hikong Bente, the second waterfall, was spraying the atmosphere with droplets that created a bright rainbow, easily visible from the line. Its name suits it well; Hikong bente means “immeasurable.” While its height can be measured — 21 meters (70 feet) — its charm is hard to quantify. It has the ability to catch your attention in an instant and pin it on its breathtaking self.
The Second Leg: Interconnected Wonders
A pause at this point proved a bit anti-climactic but, in a way, was necessary for me to give myself time to breathe and process the epicness I had just witnessed. From the second launch station, we were back to being a rocketship, zooming over the rugged landscape. This ride is shorter, but not any less stellar. To the left, three more waterfalls sit next to each other, forming a giant liquid staircase: Hikong B’lebed (zigzag), Hikong Lowig (booth), and Hikong K’foi (wild flower).
All these within one minute of hanging on the line.
At the end of the second leg, a lane of souvenir shops welcomes adrenaline-amped daredevils. T’boli costume rentals are also available to complete the Lake Sebu experience.
Seven Falls Zipline
Rates: Weekdays P250, Weekends and Holidays P300How to get to Seven Falls Zipline: The nearest airport is General Santos. From here, make your way to Bulaong Bus Terminal and board a bus going to Marbel (P83). Take a van to Lake Sebu (P75) and then a habal-habal to 7 Falls (P50).
Been there, done that…
Done this one!
Nearby our place! Love this!
Safe ba mag biyahe diyan kasi gusto namin talaga diyan
Pampanga pa kami
Been there!Amazing experience!
i visited already the place!!!! enchanting
I already tried this one.. amazing..
its safe to travel.. been there :)
Yes shawie
Mapuntahan nga yan,,ang lamig seguro
Not yet pa kmi nkpunta jan..
Sharon cunetgomez.. try u na superb amazing …adventure talaga…
Assure talaga hindi sayang pera nyo dyan.. enjoy
Ms.sheila juico,safe po magtravel papunta jan.gensan airport lng po baba ninyo.commute nlng kayo papuntang surallah,safe po ang daan,dont worry
try kuna ito..ganda lalo na kung may rainbow
Nakakatakot dyan na place may abusayaf!!!
Wow!so beautiful and life giving waterfalls!
Sis, Sheila, very Safe place ang Lake sebu, hindi makakapasok ang mga rebelde o any bandido group in that place bcoz of the unity of the people there,(T’boli tribe and Ilongo) dyan lng na place part sa amin Sarangani at South Cot. Na nakakita ako na gumagala at malayang namamasyal ang mga dayuhan o puti late 1990’s up to now.
Naexperience kna rin to amazing talaga… I also suggest to check in sa Punta Isla beautiul place to stay….
looks amazing !
Paano mapunta ang Abusayaf dyan, mag-isip ka nga madam?
Mukha mo abusayaf ;)
this is awesome. But most searches of the philippines warns of dangers there as beautiful as it is and I’d like to go there. Don’t need the problem of increased chances of robbery, kidnapping and murder of foreigners.
Hindi naman buong mindanao sinasakop ng mga abusayaf tskkk!!! Tao talaga ohhh napaka O.A kung mag react..
wow really cool! gusto ko sya i try!
Been there and tried the zipline…the most fulfilling experience ever!
…jeje xur ching any time soon basta mkauwi ka ulit im just a txt away ;)
U was thre
..jeje ako din ching kahit takot ako sa mga adventure naganito itry jeje ;) soon soon soon…. ;)
Ang dming tagong magagandang yaman ng kalikasan..God bless Phils
250 lang po… Amazing place.. Ive been there always.
been there…
been there! =)
I’ve been there-and I’ve tried the Zipline,wonderful experience,I hope next tym kasama ko na boyfriend ko na c Mang Goryo:)
Soooo Amasing.
Awesome beautiful,I’ve been there 3 months ago.
Kapag peaceful na kasi maraming mawawalan ng trabaho lalo na sa military at sa manufacturing ng mga armas. It’s a multi billion dollar business. Lol.
i want to visit this place….
Can prove that this place is wonderful and safe…
Nature wonders
it’s safe to travel, been there!
ganda dyan.
Wow! Great!
Been there……
Been here!
Tried it na..amazing!
Gusto kaayo ko!
impressive
is it passable by land?
Maka punta nga dyan….next time ng uwi ko ng P.I.
been there and i tried zipline too!Gods will next vacation again this coming May!
wow! i miss d zipline in lake sebu… so exciting tlaga!
kakatakot ata dyan lugar cotabato, meron ata kidnappers dyan
Ughs! What’s your plan B if plan A fails? Do you an army of people below to catch a falling zipliner? or maybe a net?
nice place indeed, the tilapia is one of their assets too- hah hah missed those foods.,! =0
paano pumunta dyan?
nasubukan ko nato, very nice,, try nio din. haha
Beautiful
wala pa nito nung nakarating ako sa enchanting lake sebu… worth to come back indeed… maganda na ang lake sebu in itself… this is a bonus! :)
WOW, Awesome!!! Add to my bucket list!
mkapigil hininga na zipline for only P200
sana try nio din ito..
South Cotabato is a safe place…nothing to worry…. :D
punta ako jan bukas…hehhehheee
maganda jan.galing kmi jan w/my family last nov.8
my next adventure
was there and experience the zipline…..
wow ganda
wag nyo pong kakalimutan kumain ng tilapia pag nagpunta kyo ng lake sebu…makakalimutan nyo ang mga problema nyo sa sobrang sarap…pti ung zipline…nko poh….nammiz ko ng umuwi….
next episode after batanes….hihih
as super cool nah nkakatakot
nasa listahan ko na ito! ;)
Nice…………..
wow i had been there ! …:-)
safe ba jan ? masarap mag try..cool
more picture nice
so nice its beautiful
Near to our place but i’ve never been there yet.
wow!!
Yes, i’d been there at Lake Sebu ’tis a very cold and beautifull place…..
ka nice vah…. anha ta nin.u pepz….
mindanao is a very beautiful place. so many tourist spots to offer.
Where are the ‘Bare Top’ or Nude Beaaches?
mga taong gago hindi lahat mindanao abusayap o NPA nkatira…maraming safe sa mindanao like northern mindanao…try nyo punta ng bukidnon .makaka wow kayp sa ganda ng nature ..many wonderful place and peaceful …isip nman kayo kala nyo liit mindanao….pariha kayo sa mga media hindi marunong mag balita ..mga bugok…
looks like fun,,
nakapag-zipline na ako dito..its really a wonderful experience..
Wow! That would be very great. Makapunta nga jan
Nindota anhi oi!!! Dli mn sd ta mamatay sa ka hadlok matay ta tungod sa mga abusayaf or mnlf sayang!!!!
Sayang maraming nice place sa mindanao mamatay nlng ko dli ko mu anha!!! Sayang
Nganung hadluk man k Amber Guevara Orais, wa gani k hadluk s nyuha lugar adlaw adlaw naay patay, kapeaceful sa Mindanao, kabati diay k adlaw adlaw gyera? Asa diay mi gyera???south cotabato?????pagsure dra!
ha ha ha na tawa talaga ako sa mga comments
Ive been here already.. Love this place.. It is indeed nice to fly the highest zipline in South east Asia..:-*
we dnt convince people with short mind to bare with majestic view of 7 falls. before it become no1 2013 phil geme, the organizer 1st criteria is the safety. for sure it safe. . . to you Amber, never mind if you dnt it will not value the memories of thousand visitors they have.
Been here! Beautiful!
Try ko
ang ganda,,i want to go there
nice would like to have a try….lets go
wish i could go and see
nice
ang saya dyan mag ZIPLINE
Ayyy mawalang galang napo sa mga nag ssabing natatakot daw silang pumunta sa jan or sa mindanao kc daw bka my holdaper ei
Ang mssabi ko lang tga mindanao ako at mapayapa po ang mindanao at wala kang ikabahala
At nga holdaper po mkikita mo lng sa manila ang mga ganun tao sa mindanao po mbbait ang mga tao bsta kung hindi k siga
At maraming tanawinng mggada at lugar n mggada sa mindanao
At alm po nating lhat n ang mindanao ang pinaka mayaman sa kalikasan at kabuhayan
Kaya po tlgang maipag mmalaki tlga namin ang lugar ng mindanao thanks po
Tried it! The long travel was worth it!
wOw..
This is really cool o told to my husband next time we visit Philippines we should go in that place I’m from Philippines but living in U.S I’ve been in Cagayan and bukidnon its really beautiful place
That looks amazing! Someday I wish I could do that and blog about it too! The Philippines is beautiful! Must be nice traveling with others that has the same wanderlust.
Would love it if you check my blog too, he he… nothing much yet… hopefully it’ll grow….
miss-taglish.blogspot.ca.
Ohhhhh coool, I wanna try this :)
Awesome blog bro ! Can i add you to my favorite blog link? Btw, i am starting my own travel blog too :) i hope you can visit http://www.dennisdumaup.com
More power!
Hi Dennis! Sure! Will definitely visit! :D
Dapat palá acó ang nacasabáy mo dian, para inugá co ng inugâ. :p
Just positive words, mesmerized. Only admiration to both of you. And i wish i could be there and do the zipline too ;) How much did it cost everything there? excluding the airfare. Much thanks!