01
Bandong Cruising Channel
30-40 minutesMain waterway
This main waterway allows motorized bandong boats to navigate the dark waters. The boats move slowly through the estuary. Keep your voice low so you do not disrupt the wildlife.
Explore
The Mangrove Estuary
This 400-hectare riverine forest is home to 32 mangrove species and thousands of synchronous fireflies.
The estuary covers a protected zone stretching 13.5 kilometers from Barangay Salvador to Kawasan Falls. Guided tours navigate these dark, quiet waters nightly.
You will travel through specific channels designated for firefly watching. Flash photography is strictly prohibited here to protect the ecosystem.
02
Firefly Mangrove Trees
20 minutesNo flash photography
Specific mangrove trees along the riverbank attract thousands of synchronous fireflies. The insects light up the branches simultaneously. Give your eyes time to adjust to the darkness to see more activity.
03
Stargazing Stretch
15 minutesZero light pollution
Certain sections of the river have wide, open canopies with zero light pollution. These dark stretches offer clear views of the night sky. Look up between the mangrove clusters to spot constellations.
