I tagged along my friend Don’s family who went and celebrated his sister Myla’s birthday at the Lake Caliraya Resort along with Don’s girlfriend Kathrina. The resort is as the name suggests is located along Caliraya lake in Laguna, it has amenities like accomodations, bar and restaurant, swimming pool, basketball courts, wall for wall climbing and of course the lake where guest can go fishing, go kayaking or just ride a horse all over the vast surroundings of the place.
A Day Trip to Lake Caliraya Resort
Arrival & Buffet Lunch
After having our buffet lunch (900 pesos for the day tour + buffet lunch / pax) we went wall climbing – It’s been a long time since I last gone wall climbing and with the current shape i’m in I was a bit worried that I won’t get far up the wall, but the wall was fairly easy until you reach the inclined angle at the top when my fingers and hands and everything gave up.
Don made a career of giving it a try though hehe, he lost grip at the last minute offering excuses ranging from UFO manipulation to Global warming as the reason why he fell haha.
Wall Climbing Misadventures
Don was trying to show everybody how it’s done. Then 20 seconds before he falls down, he insists the Martians made him lose his grip.
Swimming & Lake Breezes
After that we went for a swim, and a few days after that my arms and upper body hurts like punching bag at the wildcard gym of Freddie Roach.
Don and Kat then shoved it in me how its going as the third wheel. It was a fun time to enjoy the sunny weather and the cool breeze coming from Caliraya lake with all those trees around you, gives you a lot more reasons to take care of the environment.
But, Don still can’t stop worrying about his failed attempt at the wall, hey man loosen up, we can all try again next time.
And if you have some spare cash, you can also rent a jet ski and roll all over mad man style on Caliraya Lake.
Practical Travel Guide
How to Get There:
Lake Caliraya is located in the municipalities of Lumban, Cavinti, and Kalayaan in Laguna. If you're driving from Manila, take the SLEX and exit at Calamba, drive through the towns of Los Baños, Victoria, and Pagsanjan, then turn up to the winding roads of Lumban leading straight to Caliraya.
Travel Tips:
A day tour usually costs around 900+ PHP which covers entrance fees and a buffet lunch. The lake is an excellent spot for water sports, including kayaking, windsurfing, and jetskiing.
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