Ulot River Torpedo Boat Ride

The Ulot River Torpedo Boat Ride is a community-managed ecotourism attraction on the Ulot River in Barangay Tenani, Paranas, Samar, within the Samar Island Natural Park. Operated by the local TORPEDO organization, it uses long, narrow wooden torpedo boats to navigate rapids and calm stretches. Notable for its forested river landscape, limestone formations, and rapids, it offers an adventure-focused way to experience one of Samar's major river systems.

Visitors can expect a guided ride on long, narrow wooden torpedo boats steered by trained local boatmen along the Ulot River. The route passes through forested banks, limestone outcrops, rapids and calm pools within Samar Island Natural Park. The experience includes an orientation briefing, navigating upstream rapids and downstream drift, with stops for swimming and cliff jumping at designated points like Deni's Point. The setting is natural and rustic with basic visitor facilities at the jump-off point in Tenani.

The attraction was developed as a community-based ecotourism initiative within the Samar Island Natural Park, a protected area established in 2003. The Tenani Boat Operators for River Protection and Environmental Development Organization (TORPEDO) was formed by residents of Barangay Tenani with support from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and local government to provide sustainable livelihood while protecting the Ulot River ecosystem.

The ride is managed by the local community organization TORPEDO, reflecting community stewardship of the Ulot River. It supports local livelihoods in Tenani and promotes environmental awareness and conservation of the Samar Island Natural Park among visitors and residents.