Less than 11 kilometers away from the city proper and located along the Roxas Mountain Range, Sitio Siok in Barangay Mabini where the 40-ft high Siok Falls can be found is now the newest eco-tourism destination and river trekking site in Koronadal and in the province of South Cotabato.
The river trekking adventure site was formally launched last Tuesday October 2, 2012 attended by city officials and employees headed by Mayor Peter Miguel, the land owners in Sitio Siok (pronounced si-ohk), members of the media and some nature enthusiasts and adventure tourists. Take a look at some of the pictures as South Cotabato News joined the river trekking adventure and the launching of Siok Falls as an eco-tourism site in the City of Koronadal.
Kawa Falls. Half-way to Siok Falls is a small cascade that resembles a huge cauldron or Kawa in local dialect. Climbing through the big rock formations in Kawa Falls is an option to be able to reach the majestic Siok Falls.
And finally after less than two hours of river trekking passing through and scaling huge rock formations, getting wet and sight-seeing.. the 40-feet high Siok Falls.
The launching of Siok as an eco-tourism destination is part of Koronadal City's celebration of it's 12th Charter Anniversary and in support to Department of Tourism's "It's More Fun in the Philippines" campaign.
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| Clear waters, huge rocks. River trekking adventure in Siok at it's best. |
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| Be ready and enjoy getting wet. |
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| Kawa Falls. |
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| A view from the top of Kawa Falls. |
Get ready for more rocks in different sizes (some are pointed) as you river trek to Siok Falls.
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| Huge tree roots above grounds and rocks can also be seen on the way to Siok Falls. |
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| Sight-seeing. Appreciate mother nature. |
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| Koronadal City's hidden treasure. |
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A tricycle or habal-habal route bound for Sitio Siok coming from the city proper will soon be implemented by the city LGU. By now, dropping by at the tourism office at the New Koronadal City Hall is advised for those interested in experiencing the river trekking adventure to Siok Falls.
nice photos...nami anhaon one of these days...
ReplyDeleteThanks sir Litz, nice jud kaayo, sana nga din mapuntahan din ito ng iba pang mga bloggers :)
ReplyDeletenice photos sir, sarap maligo jan pag summer..
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Clean and green! I love day hiking adventures like this. Hope to visit Koronadal someday.
ReplyDeletei am sure you will really enjoy the trek sir Earl... we're all waiting for your visit! :)
ReplyDeleteA one of a kind adventure only in City of Koronadal, thanks for this feature on Siok Falls, i'm looking forward for more koronadal destinations being featured on this site..
ReplyDeleteSure po.. that's exactly the purpose of this blog, to help promote tourists attractions in the province. please feel free to share our posts. :)
ReplyDeleteWow nice, parang sa quezon mountain range man yan.
ReplyDeleteThanks for exposing this hidden beauty of Nature. Paging Tourism Secretary. Go promote this place.
ReplyDeleteI really thought I can't make it to the falls haha, the thought of surrendering my "new" shoes to the waters grrrr.. trekking barefooted is such an amazing experience.. darn it!
ReplyDeleteThis site looks really worth the two hours of trekking. It's really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteexcellent shots- clear and vibrant!I am looking forward to visit Cotabato and its neighboring provinces early next year while I am still assigned here in Mindanao. Keep on posting, thanks
ReplyDeleteKoronadal had hidden gems to boast! looking at the photos, it still unspoilt.
ReplyDeleteI was kinda expecting the falls to be a bit... higher, to be honest :P
ReplyDeleteThis is the adventure I'm looking forward to do in the coming days. ^_^
ReplyDeleteSarap mag trek siguro dyan tapos ligo sa pool ng falls. Hopefully I can visit this place.
ReplyDeletebecause of this post i suddenly want to have an escapade like this. very nice place indeed!
ReplyDeleteDamin talagang magandang lugar dito sa pilipinas! Sana ay maraming maka alam at maraming tourist na pumunta saatin!
ReplyDeleteNice falls. Love the shots of them Nanardxz. Enchanting places in Koronadal City.
ReplyDeletewow, another wonder of Koronal City, I hope the road to this fall is not Siok... Nevertheless, I still want to go to this place someday.
ReplyDeletewow i want to reach koronadal city as well and take a dip on that pool below the siok Falls... never heard of the place before .. it would be nice to be part of my chasing waterfalls series :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit this place when I visit Koronadal City (hopefully early next year) since bagong attraction pa lang sya. :)
ReplyDeleteI love Eco-tourism. This is one of a kind trip/adventure that I'm always looking forward to.
ReplyDeletehi sir! please visit the website or the Facebook page of the City of Koronadal to see more pictures. we have organized the Siok Extreme Eco Adventure thos coming January 5-6, 2013. You will experience a daylong mountain trekking, river crossing, rock climbing and rappelling. Indeed, it's an exhilarating, heart pounding and nerve-racking adventure!
ReplyDeletehi sir! please visit the website or the Facebook page of the City of Koronadal to see more pictures. We have organized the Siok Extreme Eco Adventure this coming January 5-6, 2013. You will experience a daylong mountain trekking, river crossing, rock climbing and rappelling. Indeed, it's an exhilarating, heart pounding and nerve-racking adventure!
ReplyDeleteHi everyone! please visit the website or the Facebook page of the City of Koronadal to see more pictures. We have organized the Siok Extreme Eco Adventure this coming January 5-6, 2013. You will experience a daylong mountain trekking, river crossing, rock climbing and rappelling. Indeed, it's an exhilarating, heart pounding and nerve-racking adventure!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info @wilyn, will be joining the eco adventure this coming Jan. 5-6.. :)
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