Chico River (Whitewater Rafting)

Chico River is a major tributary of the Cagayan River flowing through Tabuk City in Kalinga Province, Cordillera Administrative Region. It is widely known as a whitewater rafting destination in northern Luzon, offering Class I to Class III rapids. The river traverses scenic valleys and forested landscapes and serves as a center for adventure tourism managed by local operators and the Tabuk City tourism office.

Visitors can expect a guided whitewater rafting experience on a wide, fast-flowing river surrounded by mountains, rice fields and riverside villages. The activity starts at a designated put-in point near Tabuk City with safety briefing and gear distribution, followed by rafting through alternating calm stretches and rapids. The setting is natural and rural, with views of the Cordillera landscape, and trips are conducted in inflatable rafts with licensed guides.