In the 1980s, the Japanese government coined the term Shinrin Yoku, which literally translates to Forest Bathing or “absorbing the forest atmosphere”. It is one of the purest ways of immersing ourselves in nature. Through forest bathing, we can get all the evidence-based health benefits of spending time in nature.
The experience is a 3-hour guided session in Antipolo, Rizal with Forest Bathing MNL and can be further customized with an add-on interaction with the local Dumagat community or activities at the Mount Purro Nature Reserve.
🌳 BOOKING DETAILS
The minimum group size to proceed is 5 pax, maximum of 10. If you are less than 5, you may proceed if you cover the cost for the minimum 5 pax. The forest bathing activity is appropriate for all levels of fitness, as long as able to walk and tolerate standing for long periods. Minimum age to join is 12 years old.
Payment is non-refundable, and can only be rescheduled/rebooked shall there be an emergency (i.e. natural calamity/travel restrictions/medical emergency). Slots are also transferrable to another person.
🌳 RATES PER PERSON
Php 750 guided river trail
Php 900 guided river trail with light snacks BOOK HERE
Php 1200 guided river trail with packed lunch BOOK HERE
Add-ons:
+ Php 1,500/person
Additional Guided Forest Hike in Mt. Purro Nature Reserve, Lunch, Tree planting/Nurturing, Dumagat interaction on weekends BOOK HERE
+ Php 3,000/group
Traditional cooking demo by the Dumagat indigenous community BOOK HERE
🌳 ITINERARY AND ADD-ONS
GUIDED TRAIL:
6:30 am call time
7:00 am orientation
7:00 – 9:30 am forest bathing proper
9:30 am – 10:00 am – tea and processing
*Light snacks served are Filipino delicacies made by the local community. Packed meal includes 2 viands, veg side dish, salad, dessert. Vegetarian options are available.
If availing the Mount Purro Nature Reserve (MPNR) access add-on:
6:30 am call time
7:00 am orientation
7:00 – 9:30 am forest bathing proper
10:00 am – intro to MPNR + welcome drinks/snacks
10:30 am – forest hike
12:30 pm – lunch
1:30 pm onwards – swim, free time, tree planting (can be preparing seedlings or actual planting, depends on the time of the year), Dumagat interaction at 2pm (weekends only)
The Dumagat interaction and cooking demo add-on is booked separately if your visit is on a weekday or no MPNR access is availed.
🌳 TRANSPORTATION
Meeting place will be at the Mount Purro Nature Reserve. You will need to find your own transportation to the venue. Directions can be found here https://www.mountpurronaturereserve.com/findus
