Gung Ho Adventure Subic Bay Jungle!
Been watching too much of the "Survivor"
on TV? Maybe you have worn out your DVD's of the Rambo movies? Here
is a group of activities tailored to you! You can start your day with
target practice. Choose from Rambo's old stand-by a M-16 or maybe the
colt 45. Many military and police units are now favoring the 9mm. usually
a bit smaller than the .45 and with less of a kick, it is still a very
powerful handgun, and the range also has the 9mm that you can rent.
As early as 1904, with the first large scale arrival of US marines,
The jungles of Subic Bay have been used to train military in survival
techniques. In the 1960's with the escalation of the Vietnam War, the
jungles value as a training area was greatly enhanced. The US military
relied on real jungle experts, the Aetas. The Aetas are a nomadic mountain
tribe who has lived in the area for centuries. During the Vietnam
War and afterwards, the Aetas taught their skills to US military including
Marines, Navy seals and Special Forces units at the Jungle Environment
Survival Training (JEST) Camp When the US military departed the Philippinesthe
JEST camp was converted to teach non-military students. Under the SBMA,
The Aetas still teach at the JEST, and act as jungle guides and forest
rangers. The next objective introduces you to the Aetas. Travel to the
Binictican district and the Pamulaklakin forest trail. Your Aetas guide
will take you along the trail pointing out the animal and plants along
the route, including tips on survival techniques. The highlight of the
hike will be seeing how the Aetas have lived for the last few hundred
years many of them still living like that today, a nomad tribe living
in the jungles of Subic Bay. A demonstration of survival tips will be
given after the hike After your hike into the jungle, the next gung
ho task is the Ultimate Adventure located at the Treetop Adventure Park.
Here participants, slide from tree to tree in a harness and a system
of metal cables, face down. The series of slides gives you a thrilling
view of the jungle from a very unique perspective. Soar from tree to
tree covering 5 platforms, cross 4 suspension bridges and 5 cable lines
up to 450 feet long and 100 feet high. Those who are not up to the challenge
of the slide can take the cable ride. The bridge follows the same route
as the sliders but closer to the ground. The really Gung Ho can arrange
an overnight stay in the jungle. Tour includes: hand gun rental with
40 rounds, (M16 upgrade and additional rounds available), range instructor,
range fees, jungle hike, Ultimate adventure, Lunch, survival demonstration
, tour guide, and transportation
5,000
