Hike More, Worry Less at Treasure Mountain Day Hike: Guide + Budget 2018
- Carole See "The Chavacano Traveler"
- Nov 24, 2018
- 3 min read
Officially known as Treasure Mountain Educational Campsite is a large property privately-owned. Located at Tanay, Maysawa Circuit in Cuyambay, 1980, Rizal, one of the 20 barangays.
It is located 57 kilometres (35 mi) east of Manila, although a typical commute between Manila and Tanay will take between one and three hours depending upon traffic conditions. It contains portions of the Sierra Madre Mountains and is bordered by Antipolo City in the north-west, Baras, Morong and Teresa in the west, General Nakar (Quezon Province) in the east, and Pililla, Santa Maria (Laguna province) as well as the lake Laguna de Bay in the south.
The mountain range show-offs God's perfect hands. You don't need to trek since the trails are well-paved dirt. If you're looking for a perfect place to almost reach the heavens and feel alive again, this would be the best place.
It's mid-November in the Philippines. The mountain area emits an amazing, one-of-a-kind fresh healing air. Lakwatserang Payat Travel & Tours in collab with The Chavacano Traveler is thrilled to finally launched its first DIY DAY Tour (Hike) mountain adventure. Surely the place to find your "forever" Either is BFF or Forever, it's as good as treasure.
Here's sharing with you our DAY TOUR adventures.
Our First DIY Day Tour : 🌳🌿 TREASURE MOUNTAIN
🚍💬HOW TO GET THERE
Two routes via Private Transport
1. Take the Marcos Highway. Pass through Masinag, Cogeo, Boso-boso Resort, Foremost Farms, Palo Alto and Garden Cottges. TM is on the left.
2. Take Sampaloc Road. This will pass by street going to Daranak Falls. Head to junction. Turn left. Drive 30 mins - 1 hour drive thru scenic road. Pass-by Sierra Madre resort on the right. Then Ten Cents to Heaven on the left. Pico de Pino on your right.
Two routes via Public Transportation
From Cubao.
1. Take the jeepney bound to Cogeo Gate 2 via Marcos High-way. Fare is php 25. Get off at Gate 2. Take jeepney with Sampaloc signage for 45 pesos. Jump-off to the Maysawa Circuit. Take 30-45 minutes trek to TM or take the habal-habal for 50 pesos.
2. Via Tanay. Take a jeepney or van to Tanay Town proper. Fare is 80 php. At the public market, there are jeepneys going to Cuyambay or Sampaloc. Get off at junction. Take another jeepney bound Cogeo. You'll get off at Sitio Maysawa or Maysawa Circuit. Or hire a tricycle 500 for 4 passengers.
💰📌EXPECTED XPENSES:
Rates:
Day Tour is 4:00 AM – 3:00 PM = Php150/pax
(kids below 6 yrs old are free)
Cottage Rental - 350/6 pax
Overnight 4:00 PM – 1:00 PM = Php200/pax
Tent Rental - 500php (2 pax),
800php (4 pax)
Hammock fee - 150 php
Tent pitching fee - 300 php
Sleeping Mat only - 200 php
Mattress/pillow/blanket - 200 php
Overnight lodging - 500 php/pax
Other Amenities:
Swimming pool📍
- 100/ pax day tour
- 150/pax overnight
Bonfire - 50 per wood bundle
Tour to Bosay Falls - 500 (max of 5 pax)
Meals 📍
-150 / pax breakfast
- 250 / pax lunch and dinner
Tricycle from TM to Sampaloc Highway Entrance - 150/4 pax
PARKING RATES:
Day Tour - Car (20 php)/ Motor (10 php)
Overnight - Car (40 php)/ Motor (20 php)
📌📋🌀ACTIVITIES
Operating hours is from 6 am to 6 pm
(Rates are exclusive of entrance fees)
Spider’s web- Php150 per head
Whole course- Php250 per head
OUR ACTUAL EXPENSES:
From Estrella, EDSA:
Bus Fare to Shaw - 20 php
UV Shaw to Tanay - 80 php
Jeepney Tanay to Sampaloc - 29.50
Sampaloc to Treasure Mountain - 100 php
Treasure Mountain Day Tour Fee - 150 php
Snacks - 75 php
Tricycle Sampaloc to Tanay - 100 php
UV Tanay to Mega - 75 php
Late afternoon snacks after - 60 php
TOTAL : 689.50
👌PLACE IMPRESSIONS💫
* Spectacular Mountain views.
* Breathtaking. The air was so fresh.
* Area well-taken cared of. Amenities too.
* Easy to hike. Children are encouraged to join.
* No litter. Trails are dirt-smoothened.
* Weather was perfect. Best time to visit Summer and last quarter of the year.
* Staff friendly and accommodating.
* Location far yet worth-it
* Canteen selling price affordable. 25 php for small soda and water.
* Comfort rooms clean.
* Fee just affordable.
* Transportation available.
* Good for team-building.
TIPS:
* Set extra time waiting for transpo to be full:
- UV or Jeepneys going to Tanay.
- Tanay to Sampaloc vice versa
- Sampaloc to Treasure Mountain
* Best time to visit early morning or afternoon.
* Consider travel time back home.
* Bring extra clothes to change.
* Be sun blocked ready.
* Pack light.
* Pack water to consistently drink when thirsty.
* Wear comfy shoes.
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