Kapalong Tourism

01/02/2025

𝗠𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼!

February is celebrated as the National Arts Month, as stipulated in the Presidential Proclamation No. 683 of 1991. With this, the 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 joins in celebrating the National Arts Month with the theme, “Ani ng Sining, Diwa at Damdamin”.

This initiative is rooted on the nation’s creativity, springing from Filipino spirit and passion. It is the spirit that embodies the heart and passion of people - even from those in the past, fueled by raging emotions rooted from our rich history and aspirations for the future.

This whole month honors the beautiful manifestation of our national spirit and passion. Let us celebrate the Filipino artistry.

𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲!

31/01/2025

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴

Kapalong Tourism attended the Provincial Planning and Workshop for Davao Region Tourism Development Plan 2025-2028 last January 23-24, 2025 at Star Hotel, Tagum City.

Together with the other participating cities and municipalities, this strategic and collaborative gathering sought to boost the Davao region's tourism sector. It centers on creating niche destinations and goods, promoting regional tourism circuits, and improving infrastructure. The plan will also anchor on health facilities, connectivity, accessibility, and ICT.

For greater and better Davao del Norte, let "DavNor: Experience Adventure and More" spirit prevails.

16/01/2025

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓'𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖!

January 15, 2025 – The Kapalong Culture, Heritage, Arts and Tourism Office attained one of its coveted milestone for year 2025 – the enactment of Kapalong Culture, Heritage, Arts and Tourism Code along with the adaptation and approval of Bubongan tu’ Sangan Local Conservation Area Management Plan.

During the committee hearing, the Committee on Tourism approved the abovementioned matters concerning the pivotal role of Tourism and Culture in the progress-paced locality alike Kapalong.

10/01/2025

DavNor: Experience Adventure and More

Suroy ta sa Kapalong

23/09/2024

The ending is the beginning of something.

As the 7-day Eco-Guiding Training comes to an end, trainees are equipped with knowledge, skills and competencies of becoming an effective asset of the Tourism Industry of the municipality.

This isn't goodbye, rather this is hello to a bigger world you are about to conquer.

Congratulations, trainees. See you around!

22/09/2024

𝗘𝗖𝗢-𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟲

The final task determines the beginning of a greater duty.

Take a look to the series of tests aspiring eco-guide trainees have to conquer to deserve the coveted title: DOT-Accredited Tour Guides. This include WASAR Training, Rappelling, and many more.

Facilitated by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, KARES, and other participating individuals, the Day 6 of the 7-day training bears utmost significance.

21/09/2024

𝗘𝗖𝗢-𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟱

The depth of understanding lies on the application of learning.

To test the applicability and knowledge acquired by the participants since day 1, aspiring tour and eco-guides were challenged during the Tour Guiding and Mock Tour.

This is the moment where participants have to speak, to accommodate and assist guests. These essential skills are matters they tackled from the previous sessions.

20/09/2024

𝗘𝗖𝗢-𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟰

New day promises new learnings to reap.

The participants of the 7-day Eco-Guiding Training were brought through the realities of being a tour guide. Another esteemed speaker imparted significant takeaways and techniques about tour guiding.

Afterwards, the participants were also given the chance to exercise their learnings by allowing them to talk in front of everyone.

18/09/2024

𝗘𝗖𝗢-𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟯

Wandering the wonders of the cave requires adequate knowledge to be effective.

To ensure eco-guides have access to a wealth of knowledge and information concerning the significant principles of guiding guests in caving adventures, Edna B. Parcon, CHRA, the Executive Director of Davao Speleological and Conservation Society (DSpeCS) discussed caving fundamentals.

She also emphasized the importance of adhering to high standards of professionalism in accommodating guests, as well as the essence of risk management in the tour.

18/09/2024

𝗘𝗖𝗢-𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮

To inculcate the significance of fundamental knowledge and intricacies of mountaineering, esteemed personnel from the Mountaineering Federation of Southern Mindanao (MFSM) and Mindanao Mountaineering Community (MMC) shared their expertise with the trainees.

Present from the abovementioned groups were namely: Danilo Bacus Jr., the Project Director, Ryan Andalim, the Training Director, and Gene Somamponh, the MFSM President.

18/09/2024

𝗘𝗖𝗢-𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭

The greatest asset of a visionnary organization is its people.

The Municipality of Kapalong, and Tourism Office, in active coordination with the Department of Tourism XI, MDRRMO, MENRO, and PESO, initiated this 7-day training of eco-guides.

This aims to equip potential eco-guides with proper character, discipline, and knowledge in guiding and accommodating guests.

Held at KWR Perma Culture, Florida, Kapalong from September 16-2024, participants coming from Sua-on Nature's Park and Bubungan Tu' Sangan duly participated.

05/09/2024

05/09/2024

05/09/2024

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗠-𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗

𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚
Our valued adventourers, we are pleased to inform you that you 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 us in advance if you wish to do Falls Hopping at Tagtugonan Waterfalls.
You can directly go to the site, pay as you enter, and experience the chill.

𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚
Guests are obliged to book and inform us in advance if planning to rappel and canyoneering at Tagtugonan Waterfalls. This is to allow us to inform the needed equipment and inform the assisting technicians.
Visit us now and experience the thrill.

You are also invited to join the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 to earn points and claim rewards at the end of the year.

04/09/2024

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗠-𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗

Our valued adventourers, we are pleased to inform you that you 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 us in advance if you wish to visit the Kapalong Caves. You can directly go to the site, pay as you enter, and experience the thrill.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗳:
Registration Fee – ₱50
Entrance Fee – ₱40
Helmet and Headlamp Rental – ₱100
Cave Guide – ₱400 per 5 people

Visit us now and join the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 to earn points and claim rewards at the end of the year.

See you around, Adventourers!