October Travel: {RIZAL} Treasure Mountain, Rizal

I asked my sister if she wants to hike – and she immidiately said YES! I’ve searched for a not so hard hiking near Manila. And I’ve found Treasure Mountain. It’s *not kinda* a mountain that needs hiking, but it still gives you the nature vibes. And she enjoyed the view and sea of clouds!

Sorry for the 2 month bum 😦 (August – September)

See Full Itinerary and Budget (And experiences and tips!) below

We woke up early in the morning and hopped on the bus going to Rizal. From Las Pinas, we rode a bus going to Megamall, then you have 2 options:

Via Cogeo:

Van or Jeepney going to Cogeo Gate 2 or Padilla – 24

From Gate 2, take jeepney going to Sampaloc, Tanay via Marcos Highway – 45

Get off at Sitio Maysawa (Maysawa Circuit).

PS: Jeepney’s last trip is at around 5pm-6pm

Via Tanay:

Jeepney going to Tanay Public Market.

From Public Market, take the jeep going to Cuyambay

Get off at Sitio Maysawa (Maysawa Circuit)

From our place, it would take 2-3 hours depending on the traffic

FARE:

Bus to Megamall – 35

Jeepney to Cogeo Gate 2 – 24

Jeepney going to Sampaloc, Tanay – 45

Trike to Teasure Mountain – 50

 

OTHER FEES:

Entrance:

150/per person (DAYTOUR: 4am-3pm)

200/per person (OVERNIGHT: 4pm-1pm next day)

ACCOMODATIONS:

Cottage: 300/cottage
Tent Pitching Fee: 300/tent
Tent Rental: 500/tent (good for 2); 800/tent (good for 4)
Sleeping Mat: 200/mat
Overnight Room: 500/per person (good for 2-5 persons)
Kubo Rental: 3,500/kubo (maximum of 6 persons)

NOTE: You need to reserve your slot for an overnight stay.

Meals

Breakfast: 150++
Lunch/Dinner: 250++
Corkage: 50/bottle
Parking Fee:

Motorcycle: 10 (Day); 20 (Overnight)
Private Car: 20 (Day); 40 (Overnight)

6am – 9am = Going to Treasure Mountain

10am = Sign up before going to the top

11am = Chill

12pm = Lunch

1pm – 3pm = took pictures; getting ready to go home

4pm – 8pm = Go back to Las Pinas

BUDGET BREAKDOWN

TRANSPO –  308

FOOD – 0 (my sister cook food for us but there are food that you buy at the entrance)

TOTAL = 308

NOTES

-Always check the directions for you may not get lost

-Ask for directions

-If you have trekking shoes, the better. But normal rubber shoes would be fine

-Leave no trace

MORE PHOTOS:

My sister posting above the rocky cliff

OVERALL:

It is a breath of fresh air going to Treasure Mountain. You can really see the sea of clouds when you go up. (Good if you’re early). We rested in their kubo and slept in the hammocks provided. This is a nature filled trip that doesn’t need any extreme hiking (if you’re not into that. Overall, I enjoy the tour especially since I had my sister with me. Hopefully by next time we can really have a hike

Till next adventure!