Clouds Above Mt. Yaas!
Yaas to hiking and yaas to manmade waterfalls and yaas to caving in Rizal as we climb Mt. Ayaas to enjoy everything that nature has to offer! Mt. Ayaas is situated along the mountains of Sierra Madre and will be entered through Barangay Wawa in Rodriguez Rizal.
Here is a link for details on Mt. Ayaas: http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2015/07/mt-ayaas-in-rodriguez-rizal.html
Photo taken from: http://www.panographic.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/175-MtAyaas-Philippines.jpg
Trip Schedule
5:00 Call time at Mcdonalds Taft 5:30 Depart to Farmer's Market, Cubao via LRT/MRT
6:30 Arrival at Farmer's Market, Cubao. Depart to Rodriguez, Rizal via van
7:30 Arrival at Rodriguez, Rizal. Depart to Brgy. Wawa via tricycle
8:00 Arrival at Brgy. Wawa. Registration. Secure Guides 8:30 Start climb.
11:30 Arrival at summit. Photoshoot. Lunch 12:30 Start Descent 14:30 Back at Brgy. Wawa. Visit manmade waterfalls/dam or go caving 17:00 Depart to Rodriguez, via tricycle. 17:30 Arrival at Rodriguez, Rizal. Depart to Cubao via van 19:00 Arrival at Manila
Things to Bring:
-> Toiletries, Sun Protection
-> Waterproofing (Bag/Ziplock/Plastic layering)
-> Trekking shoes, Slippers, Extra clothes, Cap, Towel
-> Packed lunch and water, trail food and snacks
-> Extra plastic for wet items / trash
-> Trip Budget of P300 (Bring extra for your personal expenses)
P300 Individual Budget Breakdown
*Note that the expenses may change depending on the number of hikers joining the trip.
-> P14: LRT from Mcdonalds Taft to EDSA MRT
-> P24: MRT from EDSA to Cubao
-> P50: Van from Cubao to Rodriguez, Rizal
-> P20: Tricycle from Rodriguez to Brgy. Wawa
-> P2: Registration fee for DENR office
-> P20: Registration/Donation fee for Wawa Barangay Hall
-> P400/group: Guide fee
-> P20: Tricycle from Rodriguez to Brgy. Wawa
-> P50: Van from Cubao to Rodriguez, Rizal
-> P24: MRT from EDSA to Cubao
-> P14: LRT from Mcdonalds Taft to EDSA MRT
*Optional expenses
-> P20: Shower fee
-> P150/group: Tent fee at the dam
-> P55: Caving fee
Trip Notes
*Note that those that are bolded are only trip-specific notes while the others are general notes
-Weather conditions will affect how we go about our trip but as much as possible it will push through. -Protect yourself from the sun even if its not very visible! Use sunscreen or sunblock before heading up the mountain.
-Do bring extra money for personal expenses such as food. -Inform us if you have a medical condition that requires attention in order for us to be prepared beforehand. -Shower rooms are available after the trip
For concerns and suggestions, feel free to message me!
See you! Cheers!
