Laag Ta Bai

13/12/2022

Another set of ramblers from Luzon who conquered our very own Mt. Apo via Sibulan, Sta. Cruz trail yesterday.

We were delighted for your visit to the highest peak! Congrats mga Ma'am and Sir! Thank you for having us as your guide for your 3 days climb (Dec. 10-12, 2022).

Rest Well and Recover!

07/12/2022

From the highest peak of the Philippines 🇵🇭

05/12/2022

Representing our Mt. Apo DayHike Conquerors for Dec. 04, 2022,
Team Laag ta Bai Digos!

This year, they also conquered the other 3 famous mountain destinations of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur;

✔️Mt. Dinor of Brgy. Sinoron
✔️Mt. Loay of Brgy. Zone II
✔️Bamboo Peak of Brgy. Jose Rizal

They were given the Trailblazer certificate after their Haring Apo Sandawa Expedition yesterday which made them a certified Trailblazer!

Congrats and Thank You Trailblazers!

Rest well and recover!

30/11/2022

Another team, Conquering Bamboo Peak @ Brgy.Jose Rizal Sta.cruz Davao del sur.

Congratulations Guys and Thank you for visiting.

Rest well and Recover

30/11/2022

Team from Ilo-ilo City,Conquering the highest Mountain of the Philippines. ( MT.APO )

Thank you Ma'am and Sir sa pagpili ng Sibulan Sta.Cruz Trail of Sta.Cruz Municipality.

Congratulations to All.
Rest well and Recover.

20/11/2022

Laag Ta Bai

Mt.Loay Location: Barangay Zone ll, Sta.cruz ,Davao del Sur.
It belongs to Unified Bagobo-Tagabawa Ancestral Domain and Mt.Apo Protected Area.

5.8 Kilometers of distance
1,040 Meters Above Sea Level

Meet up: Crossing Loay
Meet up time:4:30am to 5:00am with briefing.
Start trekking: 5:30am

Estimated time every station:

Km 0- Crossing Loay

Km 2- Loay Elementary School from start point (40minutes)

Km 3- Marang1(Purok Area and Tindahan)from km.2 (35minutes)

Km 3.4- Marang 2 (Coffee shop)from km.3 (15minutes)

km 4.2- Bukohan from km3.4 (20minutes)

Km 4.4- Souvenir Store (with heart shape design) from km4.2 (15minutes)

Km 4.7- Seven Eleven Store from km4.4 (20minutes)

Km 4.9- Monitoring/Log Book Station/Last Store from km4.7 (15minutes)

Km 5.8 Summit from km4.9 (10minutes)


Estimated hall trekking uphill 4to5 hours

Estimated Backtrail 2hours

Fees: 180 pesos each only for Entrance fee and Guidefee

Minimum 5 person

14/10/2022

Spectacular Sta.Cruz

12/10/2022

Bamboo

21/09/2022

Proud Yourself!!!

13/05/2022

14/12/2021

Mountains are a wonderful thing but they can be dangerous!
To spend time in the mountains safely means that you have to reduce all risks to a minimum and to make all your excursions on the mountains as enjoyable as possible.

If you respect the following few rules, you will avoid unnecessary risks and also help to keep the mountains as you find them - in all their natural beauty.

The beauty of the places that you will be visiting depends on you.!

Nature and culture

*Respect local cultures and traditions remembering that you are a guest of the mountains and their inhabitants.
* Respect Nature
* Take your rubbish home
* Don't pick flowers
* Don't disturb the animals, Don't make unnecessary noise
* Don't light fires

20/10/2021

Plant

Plant 🌲

19/10/2021

Basic fact of Mt.Loay

Location: Barangay Zone ll, Sta.cruz ,Davao del Sur.
It belongs to Unified Bagobo-Tagabawa Ancestral Domain and Mt.Apo Protected Area.

5.8 Kilometers of distance
1,040 Meters Above Sea Level

Meet up: Crossing Loay
Meet up time:4:30am to 5:00am with briefing.
Start trekking: 5:30am

Estimated time every station:

Km 0- Crossing Loay

Km 2- Loay Elementary School (1hour)

Km 3- Marang(Purok Area and Tindahan)(35minutes)

Km 3.4- Marang 2 (Coffee shop)(15minutes)

km 4.2- Bukohan(20minutes)

Km 4.4- Souvenir Store (with heart shape design)(10minutes)

Km 4.7- Seven Eleven Store(15minutes)

Km 4.9- Monitoring/Log Book Station/Last Store(10minutes)

Km 5.8 Summit(5minutes)


Estimated hall trekking uphill 4to5 hours

(Backtrail)
Estimated trekking downhill 2hours

(Traverse)Langan
Busay and River
Estimated trekking downhill 3hours

" Daytour"

Budget for Joiners & Exclusive
Solo, Couple, Group

Entrance : 50 pesos
Guide : 750 pesos

Individual budget

1 person = 800 pesos
2 person = 425 pesos each
3 person = 300 pesos each
4 person = 238 pesos each
5 person = 210 pesos each

Additional fees
Exit : 20 pesos
Motor : 30 pesos

18/10/2021

💚💚💚

15/10/2021

🌥🌥🌥
Sunrise

14/10/2021

Nature

11/10/2021

Stress less!

11/10/2021

Mt.Pulag

08/10/2021

The Best view After the Hardest Climb.

23/09/2021

WE'RE FINALLY BACK!

After a few months of hiatus, we're finally back!
And yet again ready to serve and welcome you in your trekking journey.

The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived.
MT. LOAY is now officially re-opened to the public!

Trekkers, campers, hikers, all adventure seekers out there, we can't wait for you to join the fun with us again!

See you on the trail!

From your Laag Ta Bai fam.

20/09/2021

Sa mga katol na ang mga tiil.?

Laag ba gipangita nnyu..

Tara na!!
Mt.Loay nata.

MT. LOAY REOPENS

After series of community consultations and document preparations, trekking activity finally resumes in Mt. Loay starting September 17, 2021. Before you enjoy your adventure here, please take note of the following guidelines:

• A Permit to Climb should be secured from the INVESTMENT PROMOTIONS AND TOURISM OFFICE from Mondays to Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• The Permit to Climb should be presented and paid to MAG-UUMANG TAGABAWA SA ANCESTRAL DOMAIN SA ZONE II (MATA), the partner Indigenous Peoples Association which is tasked to operate trekking activity in Mt. Loay in behalf of the Barangay Tribal Council. The permit fee is 50 pesos per person. The association is temporarily holding office at the Purok in Crossing Loay (left side if going up).

• A camping fee of 50 pesos per tent shall also be paid directly to the Actual Land Possessor of the summit campsite.

• Hiring of Accredited Tour Guide is mandatory. The guide can also assist you in securing your Permit to Climb.

• Strict COVID-19 protocols should be followed at all times. Face mask (preferably Neck Gaiters) should be used, and physical distancing should be observed at all times.

• Closed contact to a COVID-19 positive such as F1, F2 and F3 are not allowed to climb.

• Always bring down all your garbage down and the LEAVE NO TRACE outdoor principles should be followed.

14/09/2021

Lets goo!!

HERE WE GO...

Bamboo Peak is now accepting guests for day hike and overnight camping starting September 17,2021.

For bookings, anyone can contact the point person of Jose Rizal Indigenous Peoples Association through Mobile Number 09109898544.

07/09/2021

Sa mga gimingaw ni Mt.Loay?
Andam naba mo?

Schedule nata.

For exclusive :, Solo or group pwede any schedule.
For joiners :, every Saturday and sunday.

Laag Ta Bai

Naa ra diri ang hapsay nga talan awon.
Limpyo og presko nga hangin.

31/08/2021

Mga Laagan dihaa nga gimingaw sa Mt.Loay
Unsa pay gihulat?

Laag Ta Bai

Hulat lang usa sa more update sa new rules.

MT. LOAY TO BE REOPENED SOON

Trekking and mountaineering program in Mt. Loay will officially resume this September. This was formalized after a Memorandum of Agreement was signed by the Tribal and Barangay Councils of Zone II, Municipal Tribal Council and Kapiid Ka Banua, Inc. on August 31, 2021 at Tribal Center in Zone II, Sta. Cruz. The exact date of reopening will be announced here. Watch out and stay updated.

01/06/2021

Hatagi pod.

Ctto : Noel Horcera

28/05/2021

Lahi rajud.

Ctto: Gragasin

16/05/2021

Here's a cinematic short film created with footage from Mt. Apo's boulderface, crater, summit and the old campsite.

Our 2nd day of the 3-day hike at Mt. Apo. Clips and footage taken from the boulderface, crater, summit and the old campsite.

15/05/2021

Anytime you finish a climb, there's always the next thing you can try.

Make friends, hike more and worry less 😄

Thank you for visiting Mt. Apo via Sta. Cruz Trail. See you again some time ☺️

14/05/2021

May 12-14

22pax , Congratulations guys to our successful and Safe Climb.
Salamat sa Pagsalig og pag uban sa Laag Ta Bai. , Sa sunod npod nga mga Laag.

10/05/2021

Let's dive into the Majestic Cotton Clouds at the heart of Mt.Apo.

06/05/2021

Please be guided

Please be guided accordingly and stay tuned for updates. Thank you.

05/05/2021

Tungod ikaw man.!!

Ctto: 📸📸📸

05/05/2021

Bukid gani Antusan.,Ikaw pa kaha.

05/05/2021

Pastilan pagkalisod buh!!

Ctto::📸📸📸