Tinipak River: Daraitan's Pride and Tanay's Hidden Paradise

Bedazzled with the magnificent white marbles which is intricately chiseled by nature and boulders of limestone sprinkled around the throne of Tinipak River. Perceive its serene stream, the chirping birds above you and feel the cold breeze while trekking in the woodland alongside of the river. Hold your breath for the amazing view when you reach the highest point which windows the real beauty of this lost world.
Tinipak River is cradled in the hidden paradise of Brgy. Daraitan in Tanay, Rizal. Brgy. Daraitan is a humble traditional community lies in the foot of Sierra Madre Mountain. Today, Daraitan has been ingress as one of the must-visit destinations in Tanay for it offers a wide array of nature tripping activities and one of those is the river system trekking in Tinipak River. 

Me, Paul and Lee

Adventure seekers will definitely love this place for it is accompanied by enigmatic stories behind the formation of the marbles and limestone. On the way to this enchanting Tinipak river is a sporadic muddy, slippery trail, grassland and deathtifying wall climbing, rappelling and rock climbing. Really, this place is packed with adrenaline rush activities.  In soundless flow of the river, one can do river crossing to do spelunking for the mouth of the cave is on the other side. Unfortunately, during our visit, strong current didn't permit us so. Safety first!

The trail.

The highlights of the trek are the glorious giant sized marbles carved in the other side of the wall of the river and swimming in the most tranquil part of the river. The water is refreshingly cool, freezing though!


How to get here:
1. From Starmall FX/van Terminal, Shaw Boulevard, ride a van bound to Tanay, Rizal for 70Php. The van stops at the Tanay Public Market. Travel time is about 1.5 – 2 hours.
2. At Tanay Public Market, hire a tricycle going to Brgy. Daraitan which can accommodate 4 pax. 100Php each. Some driver asks 500Php. Haggle! Travel time is about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Upon reaching the junction to Daraitan, expect a 30-40 minutes major rough road. Oh well, curse those people behind the PORK BARREL SCAM! Haha
3. Reaching the Bgry. Daraitan, you need to ride a boat just to cross a 10 meters wide river for 5Php.
4. On the other side which is the Brgy. Daritan proper, ride a tricycle going to Brgy. Hall to register. Tricycle ride cost 10Php per head and registration fee is 20Php. Here, you will have your tour guide. I would like to thank Kuya Russel, our tour guide for accompanying us.
Tour Guide Fee as posted at the Brgy. Hall.
Tinipak Rock/River – 500PhpDaraitan Summit (dayhike) – 800Php
Overnight Fee
Tinipak – additional 50%
Summit – additional 50%