Mt. Manalmon, San Miguel, Bulacan

How to get there

Mt. Manalmon is located at San, Miguel Bulacan at Baranggay Madlum. Travel time will be around three hours and the hike to the summit will cost you another 1 to 2 hours.
To go to San Miguel, Bulacan you can ride a bus going to Cabanatuan, The bus will pass by San Miguel Bulacan and be sure to go down at baranggay Camias. This will take you 1 1/2 to 2 hours

From there you can then ride a tricycle to go to Madlum, just tell the driver that your going to Manalmon.

Tips and Guide
The bus fare will cost you around 112 pesos if you take the 5 star busline in Tramo Pasay, The tryke will cost you 50 pesos per head. Plus a guide is required, so you'll have to pay around 300 to 500 depends on the itinerary and the numbers of person in your group. You can go to the training center to ask for a guide.

A campsite is located at the foot of Manalmon which is just beside the river for those who want to take it the easy way. But for those who want to see the beauty of the place and willing to sacrifice sweat, a campsite near the summit that can pretty much accommodates 8 to 15 tents is advisable.

Please keep in mind that during the rainy season this place tends to be very slippery. Bring insect repellent and extra water if you are camping at the summit. There is no water source at the summit and even though the water is clear make sure to treat the water first when you plan on drinking it

Honda Bay (Puerto Princesa, Palawan)

Tips

Honda Bay is 10km north of Puerto Princesa by road and makes a good day-trip, though you can also stay overnight. There are seven islands in the bay, and you can visit them all by hiring a boat from Santa Lourdes Wharf. Snake Island has a good reef for snorkelling and Starfish Island has a rustic restaurant where the seafood is as fresh as it comes. Look out for Bat Island : in the late afternoon scores of bats leave here on their nocturnal hunting trips.

How to go there

Any jeepney or bus going north from Puerto Princesa will take you to Honda Bay. You'll need to get off at Santa Lourdes Wharf (this may involve a tricycle ride from where the bus or jeepney leaves you) and sign in at the little tourist office and book your banca. A boat cost will depends

on which island you plan to visit and for how long. Some islands ask visitors to pay a 40 pesos

Underground River Palawan

How to get there

To go to Puerto Princesa you can do it either by sea ( Negros Navigation) or by air (PAL / Cebu Pacific)

It is located in the West Coast of Palawan, 81 km north of Puerto Princesa City. To get there you need only to catch a ride going to Sabang from Puerto Princesa, but if you want a more comfortable way to get there it is much advisable to hire a van to go there and if you got numbers in your group it is better para marami ang maghahati-hati para cheaper.A motorized bangka is needed to go to the beach front of the underground river, from the beach front , you will only need to walk for 5 minutes through the forest, but dont worry there is a man made wooden path for tourist for easier walking.

Tips

Public Jeepneys are leaving for Sabang at the new Bus Terminal. It is better to be early at the Terminal. The best time to travel this route is to take the 7 am Jeepney. Until around 3 pm several Jeepneys and buses are departing for Sabang. Plus please observe proper disposal of trash. The place is safe and clean. There is no store at the underground river, so better bring your own water and food. There are also picnic tables where you can do your lunch.

Kubli Springs

How to go there
Kubli Springs is located at Dolores, Quezon. to go there you need to catch a bus ride going to Lucena or San Pablo Laguna (JAM transit at buendia) You either can go down at San Pablo, where you can ride a jeepney going to Dolores or at San Ignacio (at the Bato springs resort sign). Upon arriving Dolores you can the arrange a trike ride going to Kubli.

You will notice a rock mining facility when your near the springs, The trek is very minimal but the terrain can be very slippery. They say that the water is potable, but to be sure bring your own. Afterall there are many stores nearby before you get to ride the trike.

As of June 3, 2007

• the Bus fare from buendia to San Pablo is 112 to 120 depends on the bus line
• Jeepney fare from San Pablo to Dolores 16 pesos

Tips

Going to Dolores Quezon is okay any month just make sure there is no typhoon. Plus make sure to visit Kinabuhayan Cafe and have lunch or breakfast there. A picnic at kubli springs is very ideal but I have no idea if they allowed people to camp there.

Villa Ecudero

Villa Escudero Plantation Resort is two and a half hours south of Manila Highlight of the tour is a family museum of archaelogical artifacts and private collections of Antiquated relics from Pre-History, Spanish time, and World War II. Local folks will serenade you on board water buffalo drawn carts that transport you going to a man made waterfall that provides hydro-electric power to the plantation before, lunch is served on tables set over a flowing stream. On weekends, a cultural show is presented for the delight of plantation visitors. This will cost you around 1,100 pesos only.. Inclusive of entrace, river rafting, swimming pool and an all you can eat lunch.

How to get There

Driving time is about 2 hours (90 km)
Take the South Luzon Express Way (SLEX)
Exit at 50 A (Lucena exit)
Turn left at Sto. Tomas junction
Head straight South. By pass the towns of Alaminos and San Pablo
Slow down upon seeing the Quezon Province Boundary Arch. The Villa Escudero entrance is immediately to the left.

Follow the instructions of the gate officer when turning into the Resort.

Bus Lines: Several Bus Lines serve the route and will let you disembark and pick you up directly at the entrance (e.g. Tritran, JAC Liner, Philtranco, South Star).

Pico de Loro

How to go there
There are generally two jump-off points for the Pico de Loro climb but the one we have experienced is the one along the Ternate Hi-way going to Caylabne Bay Resort. Passing by Puerto Azul entrance, this jump-off point has a DENR marker you will never miss within the "magnet"
area.

To get there, catch a bus bound for Maragondon or Ternate Cavite at the Lawton or Baclaran Saulog bus line is one bus company who plies the route plus there are mini buses bound to that route. Then at Maragondon Cavite, hire a
jeep that will take you to the jump-off area or a tryke. From the jump-off point it will take you around 30 to 45 minutes to the base camp. The base camp is a good resting place, its also where you can refill your water bottles. Don't be shy to ask for indian mango they're selling it for 1 peso per piece. From the Base camp it will took you 1 to 2 hours to hike the camping grounds near the summit. Also there is a hidden waterfalls just a few minutes away from the basecamp.

Tips
You must consider packing lightly for there will be steep portion throughout the hike, water source is not available near the summit , and wear protective clothing from the sun.