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15/09/2023

15/09/2023

How to Go to Treasure Mountain
By commute

Option 1:

From Cubao, ride a jeep or a van going to Cogeo Gate 2, Antipolo.
Then from Cogeo Gate 2 jeep terminal, ride a jeep going to Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal. Tell the jeepney driver to drop you off at Sitio Maysawa waiting shed.
From Sitio Maysawa, walk or ride a tricycle going up to Treasure Mountain.
Option 2:

From Shaw Boulevard terminal, ride a jeep or a van going to Tanay, Rizal then alight at Tanay Public Market.
From Tanay Public Market, ride a jeep going to Barangay Cuyambay and drop off at Sitio Maysawa.
Then walk or ride a tricycle going to the top of Treasure Mountain.
Note: If there’s no jeep that travels directly to Barangay Cuyambay, you may take a jeep to Sampaloc and get off at the junction. Then ride another jeep going to Cogeo and drop off at Sitio Maysawa. On the other hand, you can ride a tricycle in Sampaloc, Tanay going to Treasure Mountain. The tricycle fare is 500 pesos for 4 persons.

By Private Car

Option 1:

Drive to Marcos Highway and pass by Masinag, Cogeo, Boso-Boso Highlands Resort, Palo Alto, and Garden Cottages. The road to Treasure Mountain is on the left side of the road where you’ll see a waiting shed.
From the waiting shed, drive straight and turn right once you see the signage.
Option 2:

Take the Tanay – Sampaloc Road and pass by the street going to Daranak Falls. Drive straight until you arrive at a junction and turn left. After that, it will be a one-hour drive that passes by Sierra Madre Mountain Resort, Ten Cents to Heaven Leisure Camp on the left side and Pico de Pino Cafe and Restaurant on the right side.
From Pico de Pino Cafe and Restaurant, you’re already close so drive a little further and turn right once you see a waiting shed. Then drive straight and turn right as you see the signage.
Option 3:

Use the Waze app and pin the Treasure Mountain. It will direct you from the Antipolo route or Binangonan route.

Note: During the rainy season there are certain parts of the road where you’ll need to pass through sludge and rocks. If your car can’t make it to the parking area, you can just park your car on the barangay road or near the waiting shed. Then walk for 15 to 20 minutes going to Treasure Mountain.
Note: The easiest way to get to the campsite is by your own car, just use google maps or ways to get directions. Also even if you don’t have a car, you can rent a car or van.

Reminders and Tips:
Treasure Mountain entrance fee is 180 pesos for a day tour while the overnight rate is 200 pesos which starts from 4 pm until 1 pm the following day. 20 percent discount for Senior Citizens and PWD (Persons with disabilities). Treasure Mountain’s opening hours are from 5 am until 3 pm only. The day tour is from 5 am until 3 pm only. Walk-in is allowed.
Overnight check-in time is from 4 pm until 8 pm only. They will not accept Overnight guests beyond 8 pm. This is due to safety reasons and to give respect to other Overnight guests that have already checked-in. Check-out is at 1 pm the following day. Also, an overnight stay is strictly for reservation only. If guests will come early or will stay beyond the designated time of visit whether day tour or overnight, they will be subjected to both entrance fees. The bonfire starts at 8 pm.
Kids are allowed in Treasure Mountain. However, children aged 10 years old and below are not allowed to overnight camping. Bring your own garbage bag for your trash if you’re staying overnight.
Guests are responsible for their own trash. Observe the Leave No Trace principle. No picking of flowers and plants. Picking flowers and plants is strictly prohibited. No vandalism. It is strictly prohibited to create vandalism in the rock formations, trees, tents, benches, and other structures in the area. Vandalism is punishable by law. Also, smoking is only allowed on the designated smoking areas.
Guests are prohibited from making any kind of disturbing noise. With this, bringing Bluetooth or portable speakers is not allowed inside. Noise Regulation will be strictly implemented at 10 pm. Loud conversations, music from a cellphone, or any boisterous noise that can cause disturbance to other overnight guests will be prohibited. This is to maintain the serenity and ambiance of the place. Also, to give respect to other guests.
The parking fee is 20 pesos for motorcycles and 30 pesos for SUV vehicles. Please present your receipt with a stamp from the counter area upon exit. No stamp is no exit.
Start the Spider Web high ropes obstacle course before 7:30 am to avoid the direct heat of the sun while doing the whole course.
Bringing alcoholic liquors is not allowed. Strictly no drinking in the campsite. Guests are allowed to bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages. The corkage fee for outside food is 200 pesos.
Pitching your own tent is not allowed. Guests are no longer allowed to bring and pitch their own tents. They offer tent rental packages to provide quality service and importantly to ensure safety.
Treasure Mountain officials will not allow bringing a propane gas tank, stove, and eating. They will not allow bringing of propane gas tanks, stoves, and other large and heavy equipment. Also, they will not allow electric appliances such as rice cookers, water heaters, toasters, etc. since electricity is only limited. Cooking inside or beside the tent is strictly prohibited to prevent fire incidents.
Treasure Mountain offers an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) activity experience with a ride to the incredible sea of clouds where fun and adventure begins. For starters, they offer the light trail which will provide riders access through the mini forest, rock formations, exclusive campsite, sea of clouds, and light river crossing. The starter rider will finish the course in approximately one to two hours. On the contrary, they offer the experience trail for adrenaline junkies. It will allow them to enjoy the mini forest, off-road, private farm, twenty minutes of Bosay Falls, light river crossing, exclusive campsite, rock formations, and sea of clouds. The adrenaline junkies will finish the trail in two to three hours. The management will provide the use of an ATV and all safety gear together with one tour guide.
You don’t need to worry if you don’t bring your own food because there is a store that sells a variety of food and drinks at the summit of Treasure Mountain.
food menu at Treasure Mountain
food menu at Treasure Mountain

Guests are expected to be mindful of their own personal belongings. Leaving things unattended even inside the tent is highly discouraged especially if these are valuable items. The management of Treasure Mountain will not be liable for any loss or damage of visitors’ personal belongings.
Going up to Treasure Mountain is now easy especially if you have your own car because some parts of the road are already cemented and you can bring your car up to the main entrance gate.
Guests are strictly prohibited to enter or walk through areas that are not guided by designated pathways or trails. Doing poses or stunts that may cause an accident is strictly prohibited.
Pets are only allowed during day tour visits. Pets are not allowed inside the Alfresco dining area and during an overnight stay.
Sea of clouds usually occurs from 6 am to 8 am depending on the weather condition. However, the sea of clouds is not guaranteed to be present every day.
Bring an umbrella, raincoat, jacket, and blanket to keep you warm and dry if you’re doing overnight during the rainy season. Be ready for mud and bring rain boots or wear slippers.
Due to inclement weather, they advise their guests to not proceed with their visit. If the weather will not be fine until tomorrow afternoon, it would be advisable to postpone your visit and just reschedule.
If you want to visit Treasure Mountain, I highly suggest you come on weekdays to avoid the crowds and spend more time waiting just to take a picture of all attractions. According to our tour guide, because the mountain is very near and accessible, the visitors on weekends and holidays are innumerable.
I highly suggest getting a packaged tour when you plan to visit Treasure Mountain for comfort and amenity. Included in the Treasure Mountain package tour is a round trip van transfer from Manila to Rizal and vice versa, a tour guide fee, an entrance fee, driver’s fee, parking fee, and environmental fee. On the other hand, excluded from the package tour is personal meals and restroom fee.
Trekking inside Bosay Falls is from 7 am to 12 pm only. First come first serve. On the other hand, trekking to Laiban Falls is from 8 am until 4 pm only.
As of September 2022, the Giant Seesaw is the newest activity and it’s a must-try for all ages to experience fun and excitement. It’s a twenty-five feet high perch with a scenic view of the Sierra Madre mountain range and the sea of clouds. The fee is 300 pesos for two people and it’s good for five to ten minutes in the air.
If commuting, I highly recommend taking a tricycle going up to Treasure Mountain for elderly people and for those who don’t want to walk. The tricycle fee is 20 to 30 pesos per head.
Last but not least, if you’re looking for a tour guide in Treasure Mountain, kindly contact this person. Name – James Love, Mobile number – 09292466142

Other Notable fees in Treasure Mountain:
Entrance fee
Other fees at Treasure Mountain
Entrance fee for the day tour is 180 pesos without breakfast and 350 pesos with breakfast. Overnight entrance fee with the choice of breakfast is 350 pesos per head.
Spiders Web activity is 150 pesos for half course and 250 pesos for full course. High Swing is 50 pesos.
Overnight stay at nipa hut prices range from 1,800 to 2,500 pesos depending on the number of persons.
The overnight package good for 2 people is 1,300 pesos. Included in the package is overnight entrance fee, breakfast for 2 people and tent good for 2 people with sleeping-mat (1 pillow and 1 blanket included).
The overnight package good for 4 people is 2, 300 pesos. Included is overnight entrance fee, breakfast for 4 people, and tent good for 4 people with sleeping-mat (1 pillow and 1 blanket included in each sleeping-mat).
Note: Overnight stay is strictly for reservation only. Reservation process is through their official page. Please visit the official website and page of Treasure Mountain for more details – www.facebook.com/TreasureMountainTanay/
Overnight lodging is 500 pesos per head
Tent pitching fee is 300 pesos
Hammock pitching fee is 150 pesos
Sleeping mat is 200 pesos
Bonfire pit is 50 pesos per wood bundle
Tour going to Bosay Falls is 500 pesos for 5 person
Car glamping with camping set-up is 900 pesos per vehicle. Overnight entrance fee is not included.
Tent rental good for 2 people is 500 pesos
Tent rental good for 4 people is 800 pesos
Sleeping-mat rental with 1 pillow and 1 blanket is 200 pesos per mat.
Swimming pool:
Adult – 150 pesos per head
Children aged 10 and below- 100 pesos per head
Big cottage is 550 pesos
Small cottage is 350 pesos

Note: All prices, rates, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Normalize taking breaks in between hustles. On the whole, I hope this Treasure Mountain travel guide and reference has been helpful to you and inspired you to try visiting the mountain. Don’t hesitate to visit this place. It’s definitely worth it. Also, don’t forget to share this with your friends, groups, and colleagues if ever you plan on visiting Treasure Mountain. God bless you in all your future travels. Thanks for reading.

15/09/2023

Hello everyone. This page aims to showcase beautiful places in the Philippines as well as general directions in how to get there

15/09/2023

HOW TO GO TO CALAGUAS ISLAND
Via Paracale – From Manila, ride a DLTB, Philtranco or Superlines bus to Daet (8-10hrs ; P769). From Daet, ride another bus or jeep to Paracale (1hr ; P90). Once in Paracale, ride a tricycle going to the port (15 min ; P15). Charter a boat going to Mahabang Buhangin.
Via Vinsonz – From Manila, ride a DLTB, Philtranco, or Superlines bus to Daet (8-10hrs ; P769). From Daet, ride another bus or jeep to Vinzons (1hr ; P90). Once in Vinzons, ride a tricycle going to the port (15 min ; P15). Charter a boat going to the island’s famed Mahabang Buhangin .
Note: Vinzons is the more popular of the two routes since it is much nearer and the travel time is less. However, boat costs are much cheaper in Paracale although travel time to the island is much longer.

15/09/2023

How do I get from Caticlan Airport or Jetty Port to Hinugtan Beach?

1. Walk towards the main street. Negotiate with habal-habal drivers to take you there. If you are staying for a few nights, confirm your pick-up schedule because there is no signal in the beach area.

Haggling Price: Php 250-300 for one way

Travel time: 20 mins

2. You will stop by a tourism kiosk to write your name and pay an environmental fee.

Environmental Fee: Php 50

3. Your habal-habal will continue driving until you reach a parking area. The driver will drop you there and pick you up after your stay. The concrete road also ends here. Prepare to walk on the unpaved road.

4. Follow the trail, and you will pass by private property. There are signs to direct you toward the beach. Once you see the white sand, you have arrived!

Walk: 5 mins