Kayakasia Philippines

Overview

Kayakasia Philippines is a kayaking tour operator based in Barangay Lincod, Maribojoc, with more than 15 years operating guided kayak tours on the Abatan River. The company trains local guides in species identification and mangrove ecology, and runs monthly mangrove-planting sessions with local students. Its primary tour product — the Mangrove Tunnel Plus Firefly Tour — takes place on the Abatan River and runs approximately 2 to 3 hours. Safety equipment is provided with each kayak. The operation emphasises low-impact access and environmental sustainability in a river system lined with established mangrove forest.

Location

Barangay Lincod, Municipality of Maribojoc, Bohol. The tour route runs through the Abatan River mangrove forests, approximately 20 kilometres from Tagbilaran City.

Getting There

Maribojoc is accessible from Tagbilaran by private vehicle or habal-habal along the Tagbilaran–Tubigon coastal road (around 30–40 minutes). [TO ENRICH: exact meeting point address or GPS coordinates for tour assembly, shuttle options from Tagbilaran.]

Practical Info

• Tour duration: approximately 2–3 hours for the Mangrove Tunnel Plus Firefly Tour; a separate full-day Abatan River nature trail tour is also offered, meeting at 8:00 AM and concluding around 3:30 PM, including a stop for lunch with the local community and a waterfall visit
• Safety gear provided with each kayak
• Local guides accompany all tours
• Evening firefly component begins at dusk
• Reported operating hours: 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM daily, per a third-party review aggregator — [FACT NEEDED: confirmation from the operator directly]
• One visitor review cites a firefly night kayak tour price of approximately PHP 2,950 (about AUD 72) per person; this is a single data point and may not reflect current or all-tour pricing — [FACT NEEDED: current published rate card, minimum group size]
• Booking is reported to run through a Google Form linked from the operator’s site, with WhatsApp contact also mentioned in some listings — [FACT NEEDED: confirmed current booking contact]

What to Expect

Paddlers move through the Abatan River’s mangrove tunnel, a dense canopy of mangrove roots and branches that shades the water. Guides identify wildlife along the route. As daylight fades, fireflies begin illuminating the riverbank trees — the density varies by season and lunar phase. The combination of mangrove ecology and firefly display makes this a well-regarded evening activity in Maribojoc. The community-based structure means local guides and families benefit directly from tour revenue.

Notes

Kayakasia Philippines operates in the same river system used by other Abatan River tour operators. Firefly sightings are generally better on darker nights. Monthly mangrove planting is open to participation — [TO ENRICH: whether travellers can join planting days]. The Abatan River also connects to the broader Loboc River watershed. On Tripadvisor, the operator is ranked #1 of 2 listed tours/activities in Maribojoc with a 4.9-of-5 rating across 305 reviews as of the last check.

Kayakasia Philippines – Exploring the Philippines by Kayak, accessed 2026-07-17. Kayakasia Philippines Reviews, accessed 2026-07-17 — source for rating, reported hours, and a sample tour price.