Mini-Survival in 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! 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. Our mini-survival adventure introduces you to the Aetas. We will head to the Binictican district and the
Pamulaklakin forest trail. Here,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 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. this half day Tour includes: jungle hike, Ultimate adventure, survival demonstration , tour
guide, and transportation
1,200
