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Nov 24, 2016
Hot Kawa Bath at Kayak Inn
GPS waypoint: 11°19'04.55"N, 122°04'38.24"E
Location: Kayak Inn, Tibiao (municipality), Antique (province), Philippines
Kawa Trend Kayak Inn's hot kawa-bath started the hot-kawa trend here in Tibiao (perhaps in the Philippines). It was recently featured in Kim Atienza's Matang Lawin TV program as well as Smile flight magazine. Now, a lot of establishments joined the fray. With Outback Greg's invite to join him on the kawa, we made the short trip from Boracay to Tibiao's Kayak Inn
when they announced dinner would be special, I didn't know they had me in mind picture shot by Vida
Kawa Bath An added plus about the kawa is the view. They are all lined-up by the elevated river bank offering a vista of the rapids. The staff prepare the kawa by filling it with water from a nearby spring. Fire is made by using old bamboo (for renewability). Fresh aromatic leaves are added to the bath for that spa feeling. The hot bath is very relaxing as your body complies to the kawa contour with your neck aptly supported by the tapered kawa lid. After about 30 minutes, you would feel that you've had enough.
Nipa Hut Lodging The nipa hut I stayed at is good for up to 5 pax. With a hammock-friendly porch overlooking the river, it was postcard perfect. I would spend lazy afternoons on my hammock by the porch with a river view.
Ending Thoughts Just fresh from the waterfall trek, white water river kayaking awaited followed by a hot kawa bath...whoa! Tibiao is beginning to resemble the many layered dimension of an onion...you peel a layer to reveal another Easter Egg.
--- TheLoneRider
Nomi Gvirz (Dec 7, 2016) ...come drop by Anhawan
Dulce ![USA](/images/flag_usa.gif) (Dec 7, 2016) Antique? Ohhhhh...sigh. San Jose???
Ferd Aguilar
(Dec 7, 2016) ...told you not to hangout with cannibals
Consolacion ![Philippines](/images/flag_philippines.gif)
(Dec 6, 2016) how would the soup taste kaya? ha ha ha
Benith Grace Lumawag (Dec 6, 2016) Hahahahaha kutang ako sa tawa
Ley De (Dec 6, 2016) what kind of dish is that Git? haha
Mel Seco Sosoban (Dec 6, 2016) Wanna try sir Git. Hot bath
Doc Zoe ![Philippines](/images/flag_philippines.gif) (Dec 6, 2016) This reminds me of an old Bugs Bunny cartoon...
Joanna ![Philippines](/images/flag_philippines.gif) (Dec 6, 2016) hahaha you just made me laugh. i needed this. thank you, my dear friend
Nandinni ![Philippines](/images/flag_philippines.gif) (Dec 6, 2016) Looks like Smeagol
Fritz ![New Zealand](/images/flag_newzealand.gif)
Travel Parenting (Dec 6, 2016) Man, you look like the (white) African explorer that ended in the native cooking pots...what a shot!
Michael Fazackerley
(Dec 6, 2016) looks like you've got a starring role in a soup
Deo Moncada Alising (Dec 6, 2016) Napangiti ako dito Sir Gigit, ang kulit!
Jackie (Dec 6, 2016) Guess who's for dinner?
Nov 24, 2016
Tibiao, Philippines
(US$1 = PHP 49.73 as of Nov 30, 2016)
- river kayak and hot kawa bath combo at Kayak Inn
- hot kawa bath at Kayak Inn
- one night lodging in a nipa hut at Kayak Inn
- barangay entrance fee (not sure if the barangay can legally unilaterally do this)
- guide fee for the waterfalls
- motorcycle ride from Importante Junction to Kayak Inn, one-way but per trip, not per person
- from Boracay, take a Ceres Bus bound for Iloilo. Get off at the Tibiao Municipality
- from Boracay, take a Ceres Bus bound for Iloilo. Get off at the Importante Junction (this is immediately after Tibiao Municipality)
- at the junction, take a motorcycle to take you to Kayak Inn, P70/trip, one-way, 15 mins. some motorcycle drivers will sell you into going to other kawa resorts and may even say unfavorable things about Kayak Inn - they are being paid commission by the competing kawa providers.
- Hot Kawa Bath - kawa, shaped like an oversized wok, originally designed to cook muscovado sugar, is fired-up using bamboo with water and a few herbal leaves for a hot soaking bath. Kayak Inn is the original hot kawa provider with elevated river view.
- White-Water River Rafting - at Kayak Inn, river kayaks with tour guides are provided for a 30 minute splash into the Tibiao River
- Bugtong Bato Waterfall - 7 levels of waterfall. The first 3 levels are the most popular and hike-friendly. The 7th level is high-up and far-out requiring a different route. Kayak Inn offers guided treks.
- Beach - although not as pristine as Boracay beach, if you are in Tibiao, you might as well give it a try - black sand with big flat stones by the beach
- Pottery - clay pottery is demonstrated but you can also roll-up your sleeve and try your hand at it
- Tibaio Bakery - in all of Panay Island, Tibiao Bakery is popular and has somewhat become a tourist attraction. They bake their bread in wood-burning ovens
- Fish Spa - you can dip your feet by the oversize fish aquarium and have the fish eat up your dead skin - ticklish sensation
- Boracay - most popular beach in the Philippines
- Malay - Nabaoy River, Pangihan Cave, Nagata Falls, Agnaga Falls, Naasug Point, Malay Ecological Park, Motag Living Museum
- Nabas - wind tubines, Hurom-Hurom Cold Springs
- Pandan - Malumpati Spring
- Libertad - Maanghit Cave, Ati Cave and Bungan-Bungan Spring
- Sebaste - Igpasungaw Waterfall
- Culasi - Malalison Island
- Tibiao - hot kawa-bath, white water river rafting, Bugtong Bato Waterfall, rice terraces, Tibiao Bakery, pottery, fish spa
- Anini-y - Nogas Island, scuba diving
- Boracay - most popular beach in the Philippines
- Malay - Nabaoy River, Pangihan Cave, Nagata Falls, Agnaga Falls, Naasug Point, Malay Ecological Park, Motag Living Museum
- Nabas - wind tubines, Hurom-Hurom Cold Springs
- Kalibo - Bakhawan Eco-Park, Tigayon Hill
- Tambak - oysters
- Capiz - Roxas City
- Carles | Estancia - Gigantes Island Boat Tour, Lighthouse of Gigantes Island and Bakwitan Cave of Gigantes Island
- Iloilo - Batchoy Indulgence
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