Three Crosses, A Waterfall, and A Town of Wood

Art and culture would most certainly hit you in the face as we visit one of Laguna's prized cities, the Wood Carving Capital of the Philippines, Paete paired with a trip to their Mt. Humarap which hosts Tatlong Krus at its summit, a holy week destination and the Matabungka Falls.

Here is a link for details on Mt. Humarap or Tatlong Krus: http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/12/tatlong-krus-and-matabungka-falls.html

Photo taken from: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HL4xvOgeayM/VOhSfxjIsAI/AAAAAAAA4r4/XAkkvKRzIjU/s1600/TATALONG%2BKRUS%2B(9).JPG

Trip Schedule

5:00: Call time at Mcdonalds Taft

5:30: Depart to Buendia Terminal via bus/jeep

6:00: Depart to Sta. Cruz, Laguna via bus

7:30: Arrival at Sta. Cruz. Depart to Paete via jeep

8:30: Arrival at Paete, walk to trail start.

9:00: Start climb

10:00: Arrival at summit. Photoshoot. Lunch (?)

12:00: Start descent to Matabungka Falls

12:30: Arrival at Matabungka Falls. Swim, relax enjoy

14:00: Start descent

14:30: Back to Paete. Enjoy the town.

16:30: Depart to Sta. Cruz via jeep

17:30: Arrival at Sta. Cruz. Depart to Manila via Bus

20:00: 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 P350 (Bring extra for your personal expenses)

P350 Individual Budget Breakdown

*Note that the expenses may change depending on the number of hikers joining the trip.

-> P8: Jeep from Mcdonalds Taft to Buendia

-> P140: Bus from Buendia Terminal to Sta. Cruz, Laguna

-> P27: Jeep from Sta. Cruz to Paete

-> P27: Jeep from Paete to Sta. Cruz

-> P140: Bus from Sta. Cruz to Buendia

*Optional expenses

-> P100/pax: Cottage rental

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!