Registration Fee 20.00
Guide Fee 1000.00 p/day 5/1
Wash Up Fee 15.00
4x4 P2,500
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Day Trip Pinatubo Trek from Manila backt to Manila
MT. PINATUBOCentral Luzon
(Pampanga, Zambales & Tarlac)
Jump-off point: Brgy. Sta. Juliana, Capas
Elevation: 960
MASL Level and days required: Level 1,
1 dayITINERARY
0230 ETA Manila for Capas, Tarlac via NLEX (P140)
0500 ETA Capas, Tarlac. Breakfast
0600 ETA Brgy. Sta. Juliana; finalize priorarrangements (usually P2500/4x4/5pax)
0700 Board 4x4 vehicles; adventure begins!
0800 ETA end-of-the-road; start trek
1000 ETA crater of Mt. Pinatubo. Explore the crater
1130 Lunch
1200 Start return trek
1400 Back to the 4x4s parked1445 Back at jump-off point
1500 Return to Manila
1900 ETA Manila
Source: Michael Odiongan
Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines member
mfpi yahoo group
(Pampanga, Zambales & Tarlac)
Jump-off point: Brgy. Sta. Juliana, Capas
Elevation: 960
MASL Level and days required: Level 1,
1 dayITINERARY
0230 ETA Manila for Capas, Tarlac via NLEX (P140)
0500 ETA Capas, Tarlac. Breakfast
0600 ETA Brgy. Sta. Juliana; finalize priorarrangements (usually P2500/4x4/5pax)
0700 Board 4x4 vehicles; adventure begins!
0800 ETA end-of-the-road; start trek
1000 ETA crater of Mt. Pinatubo. Explore the crater
1130 Lunch
1200 Start return trek
1400 Back to the 4x4s parked1445 Back at jump-off point
1500 Return to Manila
1900 ETA Manila
Source: Michael Odiongan
Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines member
mfpi yahoo group
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Sagada Tour
The Tour:
At the Municipal Hall and you are better of to hire a local guide from the SEGA office to assist and register the entrance / environmental fee likewise to assist you in deciding which tour to take. Perhaps you want to do the caves first or the walking tour.
Should you have arrived early in the afternoon like 2:00 pm, I suggest get your room and prepare for some caving immediately. You will probably be getting out of the caves about three (3) hours later and be ready to jump to bed.
But wait... just change your clothes and get back on your feet and have dinner at the cafe's around.The next day you can go and see other interesting sites such as the echo valley, Stone Anglican Church, shop at the Sagada Weaving, swim at the the Bokong Falls that drains to the underground river and if you want some more then have a sunset view at the Bana (Danum) Lake.
If you have chosen camping, you may go ahead to a camping destination and set up camp already and (depending where you camped...get to see the whole Sagada Town) and then do the above-mentioned the next days.
Should you need Baguio Adventure Guides: get in touch with us at 63-928-737-1208:-)
Where to Stay in Sagada
Accomodation / Contact Numbers/ Kind of Room - Room Rates/Comment on Service:
1. St. Joseph Rest House / 0918-559-5934/ Dormitory P150 /
Cottages P1,200 good for 4 pax;
2. Map-ya-aw Pension House / 0921-390-0560
3. Masferre Inn and Café / 0918-341-6164
4.Ganduyan Inn / 0919-729-8679
5. Ruby’s Place
6. The Green House
7. Travelers’ Inn
8. Mabbay Hotel
9. A Seven Café’
10. Igorot Hotel
11. Olahbinan Resthouse
12 Sagada Guest House / 0918-560-0849
12. Rocky Valley Inn / Best Service
Rates: P110/ per pax or 2 per room to P1,000 (for 2 pax)
Camping: Saint Joseph = P50 per tent;
School Grounds = P25 per tent
1. St. Joseph Rest House / 0918-559-5934/ Dormitory P150 /
Cottages P1,200 good for 4 pax;
2. Map-ya-aw Pension House / 0921-390-0560
3. Masferre Inn and Café / 0918-341-6164
4.Ganduyan Inn / 0919-729-8679
5. Ruby’s Place
6. The Green House
7. Travelers’ Inn
8. Mabbay Hotel
9. A Seven Café’
10. Igorot Hotel
11. Olahbinan Resthouse
12 Sagada Guest House / 0918-560-0849
12. Rocky Valley Inn / Best Service
Rates: P110/ per pax or 2 per room to P1,000 (for 2 pax)
Camping: Saint Joseph = P50 per tent;
School Grounds = P25 per tent
Mount Pulag DIFFICULT TRAIL (Akiki-Babadak) via public transportation
2NIGHTS / 3 DAYS via Akiki Trail, Doakan, Kabayan, Benguet
FIRST DAY :
9:00 a.m. Bus Ride at the Norton Bus Lines, Slaughter Compound, Magsaysay Ave.
2:00 p.m. Drop off @ Doakan Elem. School - Mount Pulag National Park - DENR Rangers' Office;
3:00 p.m. Start hiking the trail towards Camp 4, Eddet River Camp Site (5 kilometers);
4:00 p.m. Arrive at the Camp Site and Set up Camp... rest for the next day...
SECOND DAY:
5:00 a.m. Break Camp / Breakfast and prepare for the hike;
6:30 a.m. Start hiking the steep trail of Akiki towards the Pine Tree Forest Cow Country etc;
12:00 nn Lunch at the usual pit stop at the mossy, oak forest1:00 pm Start hiking again towards the grasslands
3:00 p.m. Rest at the grasslands and wait for the sun to hide
3:15 p.m. Start hiking towards Camp 3/ Saddle Camp
4:30/5:00 ETA Camp 3 - set up camp
You may even summit for a sunset or just go to the other hill ... the summit is about 20 minutes away...
THIRD DAY:
4:00 am. Coffee / breakfast
4:30 a.m. ETD for the summit
5:00 a.m. Summit
6:30 a.m. Descend
7:00 am. Break camp / breakfast
7:30 a.m. ETD towards Ranger Station
10:00 a.m.ETA at the Ranger Station Break
10:15 a.m.ETD for Ambangeg
12:45 noonETA at Ambangeg
01:00 pm ETD for Baguio
05:00 p.m.ETA in Baguio
Costs:
Guides' fee here is P1,800 : 7 persons
Bus Ride: P180 (?) or less (for updating... my memory slipped)
Entrance: P100 for Filipinos and $15 for foreigners (if you look asian, don't talk :-)
Green Fee: P 25 Camp Site Fee: P50/night/pax
Park Ranger Assigned: Ruben, 09195382119
Reservation still to Park Superintendent, 09196315402 - Ms. Emerita Albas
Should you need Baguio Adventure Guides as tour coordinators/guides:
get in touch with us at 63-928-737-1208:-)
FIRST DAY :
9:00 a.m. Bus Ride at the Norton Bus Lines, Slaughter Compound, Magsaysay Ave.
2:00 p.m. Drop off @ Doakan Elem. School - Mount Pulag National Park - DENR Rangers' Office;
3:00 p.m. Start hiking the trail towards Camp 4, Eddet River Camp Site (5 kilometers);
4:00 p.m. Arrive at the Camp Site and Set up Camp... rest for the next day...
SECOND DAY:
5:00 a.m. Break Camp / Breakfast and prepare for the hike;
6:30 a.m. Start hiking the steep trail of Akiki towards the Pine Tree Forest Cow Country etc;
12:00 nn Lunch at the usual pit stop at the mossy, oak forest1:00 pm Start hiking again towards the grasslands
3:00 p.m. Rest at the grasslands and wait for the sun to hide
3:15 p.m. Start hiking towards Camp 3/ Saddle Camp
4:30/5:00 ETA Camp 3 - set up camp
You may even summit for a sunset or just go to the other hill ... the summit is about 20 minutes away...
THIRD DAY:
4:00 am. Coffee / breakfast
4:30 a.m. ETD for the summit
5:00 a.m. Summit
6:30 a.m. Descend
7:00 am. Break camp / breakfast
7:30 a.m. ETD towards Ranger Station
10:00 a.m.ETA at the Ranger Station Break
10:15 a.m.ETD for Ambangeg
12:45 noonETA at Ambangeg
01:00 pm ETD for Baguio
05:00 p.m.ETA in Baguio
Costs:
Guides' fee here is P1,800 : 7 persons
Bus Ride: P180 (?) or less (for updating... my memory slipped)
Entrance: P100 for Filipinos and $15 for foreigners (if you look asian, don't talk :-)
Green Fee: P 25 Camp Site Fee: P50/night/pax
Park Ranger Assigned: Ruben, 09195382119
Reservation still to Park Superintendent, 09196315402 - Ms. Emerita Albas
Should you need Baguio Adventure Guides as tour coordinators/guides:
get in touch with us at 63-928-737-1208:-)
Mount Pulag EASY TRAIL via public transport
Suggested itinerary for Small Groups and those taking regular public transportation.
1 NIGHT/ 2 DAYS via the Ambangeg-Babadak Trail:
FIRST DAY :
9:00 a.m. Bus Ride at the Norton Bus Lines, Slaughter Compound, Magsaysay Ave.
1:00 p.m. Drop off Ambangeg, Bokod - Mount Pulag National Park DENR Office;
2:00 p.m. Start hiking the 10 kilometer dirt road to the ranger station hitch ride with the vegetable trucks/ jeeps passing by;
6:00 p.m. Arrive at the Ranger Station (perhaps later, depending on your speed) Stay overnight at the ranger station....
SECOND DAY:
2:00 a.m. - Start trekking for the summit in time for the sunrise view;
5:00 a.m. - ETA at the summit;
7:00 a.m. - ETD for the ranger station;
9:00 a.m. - ETA at the ranger station; Full Breakfast
9:30 a.m. ETD towards Ambangeg - catch up the 1:00 p.m. Norton Bus (last trip)
12:30 p.m. ETA at the Highway - lunch while waiting for the Norton Bus
01:00 p.m. ETD towards Baguio
5:00 p.m. ETA in BaguioCosts:
Bus Fare: P100 x 2 = P200
Entrance: P100 for Filipinos and $15 for foreigners (if you look asian, don't talk :-)
Green Fee: P 25
Guides: P500 : 7pax or less
Donation for maintenance / camp site fee: P50 2NIGHTS / 3 DAYS via Akiki Trail, Doakan, Kabayan, Benguet
Should you need Baguio Adventure Guides as tour coordinators/guides:
get in touch with us at 63-928-737-1208:-)
1 NIGHT/ 2 DAYS via the Ambangeg-Babadak Trail:
FIRST DAY :
9:00 a.m. Bus Ride at the Norton Bus Lines, Slaughter Compound, Magsaysay Ave.
1:00 p.m. Drop off Ambangeg, Bokod - Mount Pulag National Park DENR Office;
2:00 p.m. Start hiking the 10 kilometer dirt road to the ranger station hitch ride with the vegetable trucks/ jeeps passing by;
6:00 p.m. Arrive at the Ranger Station (perhaps later, depending on your speed) Stay overnight at the ranger station....
SECOND DAY:
2:00 a.m. - Start trekking for the summit in time for the sunrise view;
5:00 a.m. - ETA at the summit;
7:00 a.m. - ETD for the ranger station;
9:00 a.m. - ETA at the ranger station; Full Breakfast
9:30 a.m. ETD towards Ambangeg - catch up the 1:00 p.m. Norton Bus (last trip)
12:30 p.m. ETA at the Highway - lunch while waiting for the Norton Bus
01:00 p.m. ETD towards Baguio
5:00 p.m. ETA in BaguioCosts:
Bus Fare: P100 x 2 = P200
Entrance: P100 for Filipinos and $15 for foreigners (if you look asian, don't talk :-)
Green Fee: P 25
Guides: P500 : 7pax or less
Donation for maintenance / camp site fee: P50 2NIGHTS / 3 DAYS via Akiki Trail, Doakan, Kabayan, Benguet
Should you need Baguio Adventure Guides as tour coordinators/guides:
get in touch with us at 63-928-737-1208:-)
Easy Trail, Mt. Pulag via private transportation
USUAL ITINERARY For a Group (reproduced) via the Easy Trail (Babadak Trail):
(1ST NIGHT FROM MANILA)
22:00 - Assembly at Cubao (Victory Liner)23:00 - ETD for Baguio City
(1ST DAY IN BAGUIO-PULAG )
05:00 - ETA Baguio City/ Breakfast06:30 - ETD Baguio City for Ambangeg, Bokod Benguet
10:00 - ETA Ambangeg, Register at DENR / Briefing
10:30 - go straight to Babadac Ranger Station
12:00 - ETA Ranger Station. Lunch
14:00 - Start Trek
17:00 - ETA Camp
2. Set Camp
(2ND DAY IN PULAG)
04:30 - Wake-Up Call, Breakfast0
5:00 - Start Trek towards Summit
06:00 - ETA Summit !!
08:00 - Start Descent
11:00 - ETA Ranger station
12:00 - lunch
17:00 - ETA Baguio ( pede pa mag ukay )
22:00 - ETD for manila (Victory liner)
USUAL BUDGET: Php 3,000 php per head for a group of 15 pax minimum Inclusive of:* Transportation (Back and Forth) (bus and jeep up to ranger station)• Food• Registration• Local Guide• Some Equipment
Should you need Baguio Adventure Guides as tour coordinators/guides:
get in touch with us at 63-928-737-1208:-)
(1ST NIGHT FROM MANILA)
22:00 - Assembly at Cubao (Victory Liner)23:00 - ETD for Baguio City
(1ST DAY IN BAGUIO-PULAG )
05:00 - ETA Baguio City/ Breakfast06:30 - ETD Baguio City for Ambangeg, Bokod Benguet
10:00 - ETA Ambangeg, Register at DENR / Briefing
10:30 - go straight to Babadac Ranger Station
12:00 - ETA Ranger Station. Lunch
14:00 - Start Trek
17:00 - ETA Camp
2. Set Camp
(2ND DAY IN PULAG)
04:30 - Wake-Up Call, Breakfast0
5:00 - Start Trek towards Summit
06:00 - ETA Summit !!
08:00 - Start Descent
11:00 - ETA Ranger station
12:00 - lunch
17:00 - ETA Baguio ( pede pa mag ukay )
22:00 - ETD for manila (Victory liner)
USUAL BUDGET: Php 3,000 php per head for a group of 15 pax minimum Inclusive of:* Transportation (Back and Forth) (bus and jeep up to ranger station)• Food• Registration• Local Guide• Some Equipment
Should you need Baguio Adventure Guides as tour coordinators/guides:
get in touch with us at 63-928-737-1208:-)
Mout Pulag Costs of entry
Registration (DENR): P100
Entrance Fee P100 -
Guide Fee P500:7 persons
c/0 Larry at the Ranger Station
cp numbers: 0919-504-7173P50 -
Camping Fee P25 - Green Fee
For park/ camp reservation. .. please send SMS or call 09196315402 to Ms. Emerita Albas - Park Superintendent
Entrance Fee P100 -
Guide Fee P500:7 persons
c/0 Larry at the Ranger Station
cp numbers: 0919-504-7173P50 -
Camping Fee P25 - Green Fee
For park/ camp reservation. .. please send SMS or call 09196315402 to Ms. Emerita Albas - Park Superintendent
Transportation for Mount Pulag
Manila - Baguio - Manila (Victory Liner) : P780.00 (P390 One-way... without insurance)
Jeep for Baguio to Mount Pulag ranger station: P8,000 this is a front front wheeled drive.
Capacity: 15 pax per jeep - P533.33
Wrangler: P7,000
This is a 4 wheeled drive vehicle
Owner Roger Adiwang: 63916-877-7410
Capacity: 7 persons with backpacks and 2 persons without backpacks
Pajero / SUV's : P10,000 = 4wd4 passengers only
Should you need Baguio Adventure Guides as tour coordinators/guides:
get in touch with us at 63-928-737-1208:-)
Jeep for Baguio to Mount Pulag ranger station: P8,000 this is a front front wheeled drive.
Capacity: 15 pax per jeep - P533.33
Wrangler: P7,000
This is a 4 wheeled drive vehicle
Owner Roger Adiwang: 63916-877-7410
Capacity: 7 persons with backpacks and 2 persons without backpacks
Pajero / SUV's : P10,000 = 4wd4 passengers only
Should you need Baguio Adventure Guides as tour coordinators/guides:
get in touch with us at 63-928-737-1208:-)
Transportation from Banaue to Baguio
Buses: OHAYAMI TRANS
Parking: Bus unloading / loading station where the Banaue landmark stands/
below the Banaue Museum and/or Banaue View Inn is...
Time of Departure: 5:00 am / 6:00 am
Parking: Bus unloading / loading station where the Banaue landmark stands/
below the Banaue Museum and/or Banaue View Inn is...
Time of Departure: 5:00 am / 6:00 am
Transportation from Bontoc to Manila
Bus: Cable Tour Bus Air-Conditioned Bus
Bontoc, Mountain Province
Departure from Bontoc: 3:00 p.m.
Contact Information for Coordination: (to follow)
Terminal Drop Off: St. Lukes, Quezon City
Bontoc, Mountain Province
Departure from Bontoc: 3:00 p.m.
Contact Information for Coordination: (to follow)
Terminal Drop Off: St. Lukes, Quezon City
Transportation from Banaue to Manila
Bus: Auto Bus Trans Air-Conditioned Bus
Tam-an Barangay, Banaue
Departure: Daily at 5:00 p.m.
Fare: P350
Distance: About 250kilometers to Manila
Travel Time: 9 to 10 hours
Terminal Drop Off: Espana / G. Tolentino Sts., Manila
Tel: 02-735-8096
Tam-an Barangay, Banaue
Departure: Daily at 5:00 p.m.
Fare: P350
Distance: About 250kilometers to Manila
Travel Time: 9 to 10 hours
Terminal Drop Off: Espana / G. Tolentino Sts., Manila
Tel: 02-735-8096
Van Transportation plying Lepanto, Mankayan
Gold Town Van Transport (they have 30 members/vans)
Dangwa Station, Baguio City
Regular Trips: 9 am, 10 am
and then for the rest, you wait till the van fills up...
Fare: P145 and minimum trip is P90
For special arrangements:Get in touch with Christopher D. Dupingay - Dispatcher
Dangwa Station, Baguio City
Regular Trips: 9 am, 10 am
and then for the rest, you wait till the van fills up...
Fare: P145 and minimum trip is P90
For special arrangements:Get in touch with Christopher D. Dupingay - Dispatcher
Transportation from Sagada to Baguio
Transportation: Buses park at the loading station, junction towards the Municipal Hall;
Departure: 7:00 am; 8:00am; 9:00 am; 10:00 am; 11:00 am; and 1:00pm.
Fare: P220
Terminal Drop Off: Dangwa Station, behind Center Mall
Departure: 7:00 am; 8:00am; 9:00 am; 10:00 am; 11:00 am; and 1:00pm.
Fare: P220
Terminal Drop Off: Dangwa Station, behind Center Mall
Transportation from Bontoc to Sagada
Transportation: Jeepneys:
Parking: Beside Bontoc Municipal Hall
Departure: Daily from 8 am to 11 am
Fare: P45
Parking: Beside Bontoc Municipal Hall
Departure: Daily from 8 am to 11 am
Fare: P45
Where to Stay in Bontoc
Contact Numbers/ Classifications/ Rates:
Bontoc Hotel 0918-746-0044
Churya-a Lodge 074-602-1553
Mountain Hotel 0919-429-9813
Pines Kitchennete 0919-429-9813
Ridge Brook 0918-738-1760
Archogs’ Hotel 0918-345-2463
Zanders 074-603-8221; 0919-225-4795
Windival Hotel
Walter Clapp Inn;
Chayapan Hotel;
Bontoc Hotel 0918-746-0044
Churya-a Lodge 074-602-1553
Mountain Hotel 0919-429-9813
Pines Kitchennete 0919-429-9813
Ridge Brook 0918-738-1760
Archogs’ Hotel 0918-345-2463
Zanders 074-603-8221; 0919-225-4795
Windival Hotel
Walter Clapp Inn;
Chayapan Hotel;
Banaue to Bontoc transportation
Transportation: Jeepneys: Park at the Public Market
Departure: Daily from 7:00 am to 11:00 am
Fare: P100
Departure: Daily from 7:00 am to 11:00 am
Fare: P100
Transportation from Baguio to Banawe, Ifugao
From Baguio to Banaue:
Buses: (non-air-conditioned)
KMS Bus Lines Daily Departure: 8am
North Burnham Park, Baguio 8pm
(Near Rizal Park) 9pm
OHAYAMI TRANS Daily Departure: 8am
West Burnham, Baguio 8pm
(Behind West Burnham Park Place 9pm
And Benguet Tourist Inn
Fare: P360 (regular) P295 (student)
Route: via Marcos Highway-Carmen, Pangasinan-Nueva Ecija, the Maharlika Highway.
Distance: About 250 kilometers
Travel Time: 8-9 hours (sometimes 10 hours because of traffic or other reasons)
Should you need Baguio Adventure Guides as tour coordinators/guides:get in touch with us at 63-928-737-1208 / basecamp.baguio@yahoo.com :-)
Buses: (non-air-conditioned)
KMS Bus Lines Daily Departure: 8am
North Burnham Park, Baguio 8pm
(Near Rizal Park) 9pm
OHAYAMI TRANS Daily Departure: 8am
West Burnham, Baguio 8pm
(Behind West Burnham Park Place 9pm
And Benguet Tourist Inn
Fare: P360 (regular) P295 (student)
Route: via Marcos Highway-Carmen, Pangasinan-Nueva Ecija, the Maharlika Highway.
Distance: About 250 kilometers
Travel Time: 8-9 hours (sometimes 10 hours because of traffic or other reasons)
Should you need Baguio Adventure Guides as tour coordinators/guides:get in touch with us at 63-928-737-1208 / basecamp.baguio@yahoo.com :-)
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