Category Archives for Hiking Destination
Hiking Mt. Kinabalu with a Child
Hiking Mt. Kinabalu with a ChildWhere to get the most affordable Mt. Kinabalu package?More than 8 months before our scheduled flight to Kota Kinabalu, I searched for different Mt. Kinabalu tour providers
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Mount Parker, locally known as Mount Melibingoy, is a volcano located in South Cotabato. The hike consists of thick forests, beautiful lakes and local communities. The environment is teeming with different
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Another popular volcano in the Philippines is the Taal Volcano. It is known as one of the world’s smallest volcanoes. Located in the Batangas Province, visitors frequent this area because of the
Continue readingMt. Pinatubo
Mount Pinatubo is another famous volcano in the Philippines. It is located in the borders of Taralc, Pampanga and Zambales and is a popular hiking destination to both local and foreign visitors. The
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Mount Balagbag is another readily accessible hike from Metro Manila. Located in Rizal, this mountain is part of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. The trail is wide and relatively easy to navigate through.
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The Mayon Volcano of Albay remains an iconic tourist spot for the Philippines. It is one of the most active volcanoes of the country, known to emit toxic fumes every now and then. The last eruption
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Mount Pinagbanderahan is located inside the Quezon National Forest Park. The trek through the forest is relaxing and following the trail to the top is no problem at all. The roads are well established,
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Mount Romelo is located in Siniloan, Laguna. The trail snaking through the mountain is wet and muddy, housing a nice and refreshing natural environment. One thing to look forward to when you visit
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Mount Tibig is another mountain in the province of Batangas. Thus is a hike for both beginners and experienced hikers alike. Just a few hours from the jump-off point, hikers will already be rewarded
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Elevation: 645 m above sea levelAnother hiking destination near Manila is Mount Batolusong. Located in Tanay, Rizal, this mountain is great for both beginners and experienced hikers alike. With a variety
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Mount NagpatongDifficulty: EasyDays needed to complete hike: 1 dayAverage hike duration to reach summit (From jump-off point): 20 to 30 minutesJump-off point: Bonifacio Eco-park,
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Mount BuntisDifficulty: EasyDays needed to complete hike: 1 dayAverage hike duration to reach summit (From jump-off point): 1 to 2 hoursJump-off point: Kaingin Hanging Bridge, Maragondon,
Continue readingMt. Samat
Mount Samat is located in Pilar, Bataan. The province itself has a lot of historical context and Mount Samat is no exception. The large cross, known as the “Shrine of Valor” or “Dambana ng Kagitingan”,
Continue readingMt. Humarap (Tatlong Krus)
Mount Humarap (Tatlong Krus)Difficulty: EasyDays needed to complete hike: 1 dayAverage hike duration to reach summit (From jump-off point): 1 to 2 hoursJump-off point: Barangay Ilaya Norte,
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Tarak RidgeDifficulty: EasyDays needed to complete hike: 1 dayAverage hike duration to reach summit (From jump-off point): 30 mins to 1 hourMajor jump-off point: Barangay Tala, Rizal,
Continue readingMt. Timbak
Mount Timbak is considered the 9th highest mountain in the Philippines. However, despite its amazing height, this peak can be reached on just a day trip. With only a few hours of trekking through its
Continue readingMt. Cabuyao – Mt. Sto. Tomas
Mt. Cabuyao - Mt. Sto. TomasDifficulty: EasyDays needed to complete hike: 1 dayAverage hike duration to reach summit (From jump-off point): 3 to 5 hoursJump-off point: Green Valley, Brgy.
Continue readingMt. Puting Bato
Located at the highest point of Samal Island, Mount Puting Bato is one of the quickest day hike you can ever take in Davao. Hikers can definitely feel at one with nature as they take on its grassy
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Another hiking wonder in the Davao region is Mount Talomo. Situated near the highest peak in the country, Mount Talomo is a great experience for those looking forward to hiking up Mount Apo. Mount
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Photo Credit: Kevin Jason ManuelMore like a hill than a mountain, Mount Manalmon has a very low elevation as compared to other mountain peaks. However, one must not belittle this hike because it boasts
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