Clouds Above Laguna de Bay
Itching for a short escape during this vacation? Worry not because Laguna de Bay offers a short dayhike that comes with a stunning 360 view at the summit!
Here is a link for the mountain's details:
http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/mt-tagapo-438.html
http://www.janegalvez.com/2015/11/26/mt-tagapo-day-hike/
Trip Schedule:
5:00 Call time Mcdonalds Taft
5:30 Depart to EDSA Shaw via lrt/mrt
6:30 Arrival at EDSA Shaw. Depart to Binangonan Port via UV Express
7:30 Arrival at Binangonan Port. Depart to Brgy. Janosa, Talim Island via ferry
9:00 Arrival Brgy. Janosa. Registration
9:30 Start trek
12:00 Arrival at summit
12:30 Return to peak/campsite. Lunch
13:30 Start descent
14:30 Arrival at Brgy. Janosa. Clean up
15:30 Depart to Binangonan Port via ferry
17:00 Arrival at Binangonan Port. Depart to Manila via UV Express
18:30 Arrival at EDSA Shaw
Individual Things to Bring:
>Toiletries, Sun Protection, Personal medications
>Waterproofing (Bag/Ziplock/Plastic)
>Trekking shoes, Slippers, Extra clothes, Towel
>Food (Lunch, trail food) and water
>Extra plastic for wet items
>Individual trip budget of P328. Extra money for personal expenses.
P328 Individual Trip Budget breakdown (for 15 people, changes as more people join or if less than 15)
>P14: LRT EDSA
>P20: MRT Shaw
>P50: Van Binangonan
>P10: Tricycle Binangonan Port
>P30: Ferry Brgy. Janosa
>P20: Registration fee
>P60: Guide fee
>P30: Ferry Binangonan Port
>P10: Tricycle Binangonan Terminal
>P50: Van Shaw
>P20: MRT EDSA
>P14: LRT Shaw
Notes
(*Notes in italicized font are trip specific.)
-The summit may be very hot due to no shade available after the peak so bring heat protection
-The ferry departs hourly but expect delays as well as multiple stops so the schedule may adjust
-Weather conditions will affect how we go about our trip but as much as possible it will push through.
-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 hike.
-Shower rooms may not be available after the Pantihan Falls sidetrip
For concerns and suggestions, feel free to message me!
Cheers!
