Central Luzon

  • Hermana Menor Island, Santa Cruz, Zambales, Philippines
    Central Luzon

    ZAMBALES [Hermana Menor Island]

    📌Please be reminded that Hermana Menor has been closed to the public indefinitely for rehabilitation. 🇵🇭HERMANA MENOR ISLAND ADVENTURE PRIMER🇵🇭 ✈️🛳🚌 How to get to Hermana Menor Island, Zambales: ⏺ Ride a bus from Metro Manila bound for Santa Cruz, Zambales (e.g. Victory Liner in Monumento, Caloocan) . ⏺ Remind the bus conductor to drop you off at Petron Gas Station of Barangay Lipay, Santa Cruz (travel time: 5 – 6 hours). ⏺ Hail a tricycle to get to the jump-off. ⏺ Charter a boat that will take you to the island (travel time: 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on sea condition). ⏰⏳ SAMPLE ITINERARY: 12:00 AM ETD for…

  • Talisayen Cove, San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines
    Central Luzon

    ZAMBALES [San Antonio]

    🇵🇭SAN ANTONIO COVES ADVENTURE PRIMER🇵🇭 ✈️🛳🚌 How to get to the coves of San Antonio, Zambales: ⏺ Ride a bus from Metro Manila bound for Iba, Zambales (e.g. Victory Liner in Monumento, Caloocan). ⏺ Alight at the town proper of San Antonio (travel time is 4 – 6 hours). ⏺ Charter a tricycle to Pundaquit Beach which serves as the jump-off. ⏺ Hire a boat that will take you to the coves of San Antonio. 🏄🏝🚴 Sites to Explore/Activities: Agnaem/Agnain Cove Anawangin Cove Talisayen Cove Nagsasa Cove Silanguin Cove Capones Island Camara Island ⏰⏳ SAMPLE ITINERARY: DAY 1 12:00 AM ETD for San Antonio 5:00 AM ETA San Antonio /…

  • Mt. 387, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
    Central Luzon

    NUEVA ECIJA [Mt. 387]

    🇵🇭MT. 387 ADVENTURE PRIMER🇵🇭 ✈️🛳🚌 How to get to Mt. 387, Nueva Ecija: ⏺ Ride a bus from Metro Manila bound for Tuguegarao, Cagayan (e.g. Florida Bus in Sampaloc, Victory Liner in Kamias or Five Star Bus in Cubao). ⏺ Alight at Iglesia ni Kristo in Barangay Puncan, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija which serves as the jump-off (travel time: 4 – 5 hours depending on traffic condition and number of stop-overs). ⏺ Alternatively, you can ride a bus bound for San Jose City, Nueva Ecija (e.g. Baliwag Transit in Cubao or Caloocan) then hire a tricycle that will take you to Barangay Puncan. ⏺ Register and secure/guides. ⏰⏳ SAMPLE DAY HIKE…

  • Sisiman Bay, Mariveles Bataan, Philippines
    Central Luzon

    BATAAN [Sisiman Bay]

    🇵🇭SISIMAN BAY ADVENTURE PRIMER🇵🇭 ✈🛳🚌 How to get to Sisiman Bay/Mt. San Miguel, Bataan: ⏺ Ride a bus from Metro Manila to Mariveles, Bataan (e.g. Genesis Bus; travel time is 3 – 4 hours depending on traffic condition and number/duration of stop-overs). ⏺ Alight at SSS Building in Mariveles. ⏺ Charter a tricycle to San Miguel Rock/Sisiman Bay. ⏰⏳ SAMPLE ITINERARY: 3:00 AM ETD for Mariveles 6:00 AM ETD for Sisiman Bay 6:30 AM ETA Sisiman Bay 7:00 AM Commence trek 8:00 AM ETA Mt. San Miguel summit 12:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM Trek to hilltop grotto 3:00 PM Free time 5:00 PM ETD for Mariveles 6:00 PM ETD for…

  • Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, Bagac, Bataan, Philippines
    Central Luzon

    BATAAN [Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar]

    🇵🇭ADVENTURE PRIMER🇵🇭 ⏺ Ride a bus from Metro Manila to Balanga City, Bataan (e.g. Genesis Bus; travel time is 2.5 – 3 hours depending on traffic condition and number/duration of stop-overs). ⏺ Transfer to a jeepney bound for the town of Bagac (travel time: roughly 1 hour). ⏺ Alight at the junction going to the resort then hire a tricycle that will take you to the heritage resort. ***For other destinations in Central Luzon, you may visit this link.

  • Dingalan, Aurora, Philippines
    Central Luzon

    AURORA [Dingalan]

    🇵🇭DINGALAN ADVENTURE PRIMER🇵🇭 ✈🛳🚌 How to get to Dingalan, Aurora: ⏺ Ride a bus from Metro Manila to Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija (e.g. Five Star Bus in Cubao or Baliwag Transit in Cubao/Caloocan; travel time is 2 – 3 hours depending on traffic condition and number/duration of stop-overs). ⏺ Transfer to a van en route to Dingalan (travel time: 1.5 – 2 hours). ⏺ Hail a tricycle to reach feeder port which serves as the jump-off. ⏺ Register and secure guide/s. ⏺ Hire a boat that will take you to Dingalan’s tourist spots. 🏄🏝🚴 Sites to Explore/Activities: ⏺ Agria Point, Barangay Paltic (Lighthouse and Mountain View Deck) 📌The boat ride…

  • Mt. Tapulao, Palauig, Zambales, Philippines
    Central Luzon

    ZAMBALES [Mt. Tapulao]

    🇵🇭MT. TAPULAO ADVENTURE PRIMER🇵🇭 ✈️🛳🚌 How to get to Mt. Tapulao, Zambales: ⏺ Ride a bus from Metro Manila bound for Iba or Santa Cruz, Zambales (e.g. Victory Liner in Monumento, Caloocan; travel time is 5 – 6 hours). ⏺ Alight at Iba bus terminal. ⏺ Hire a tricycle to Dampay-Salaza which serves as the jump-off (travel time: 45 minutes to 1 hour). ⏺ Register and secure guide/s. ⏰⏳ SAMPLE DAY HIKE ITINERARY: DAY 0 8:00 PM Assembly 9:00 PM ETD for Iba DAY 1 1:00 AM ETD for Dampay-Salaza 2:00 AM Commence trek 9:00 AM ETA Campsite 10:00 AM ETA Mt. Tapulao Summit 11:00 AM Head back to campsite…

  • Tarak Ridge, Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines
    Central Luzon

    BATAAN [Tarak Ridge]

    🇵🇭TARAK RIDGE ADVENTURE PRIMER🇵🇭 ✈🛳🚌 How to get to Tarak Ridge of Mt. Mariveles, Bataan: ⏺ Ride a bus from Metro Manila to Mariveles, Bataan (e.g. Genesis Bus; travel time is 3 – 4 hours depending on traffic condition and number/duration of stop-overs). ⏺ Alight at the barangay hall of Barangay Alas-asin. ⏺ Register and secure/guides. ⏺ Walk or hire a tricycle to get to the jump-off. ⏰⏳ SAMPLE DAY HIKE ITINERARY: 3:00 AM ETD for Mariveles 6:00 AM ETA Barangay Alas-asin / register 6:30 AM ETA jump-off / commence hike 9:00 AM ETA Papaya River 11:30 AM ETA Tarak Ridge / lunch 1:00 PM Start descent 5:00 PM Wash…

  • Pinagrealan Cave, Norzagaray, Bulacan, Philippines
    Central Luzon

    BULACAN [Norzagaray]

    🇵🇭NORZAGARAY ADVENTURE PRIMER🇵🇭 📌 Lioness Back no longer exists as it was destroyed for quarrying operations while Rhino Rock is no longer open to the public. ✈🛳🚌 How to get to Pinagrealan Cave, Bulacan: ⏺ Ride a bus from EDSA-Cubao (at Jollibee-Farmers Plaza) bound for Tungko, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan (travel time: 1.5 – 3 hours depending on traffic condition). ⏺ From Jollibee Tungko, ride a jeepney en route to Bigte Market, Norzagaray (travel time: approximately 30 minutes). ⏺ Charter a tricycle that will take you to the jump-off. ⏺ Register and secure guide/s. ⏰⏳ SAMPLE ITINERARY: 6:00 AM ETD for Tungko 8:00 AM ETD for Bigte, Norzagaray 9:00…

  • Mt. Bungkol Baka, San Jose, Tarlac, Philippines
    Central Luzon

    TARLAC [San Jose Circuit]

    🇵🇭SAN JOSE CIRCUIT/TRILOGY ADVENTURE PRIMER🇵🇭 ✈️🛳🚌 How to get to San Jose, Tarlac: ⏺ Ride a bus that passes by Tarlac City Siesta Bus Terminal (e.g. Victory Liner; travel time is 2.5 – 3 hours depending on traffic condition and number/duration of stop-overs). ⏺ Coordinate with GAMENEST for jeepneys for rent to reach Barangay Iba which serves as the jump-off. It is much better if you are traveling with a group so the expenses can be shared among the participants of the climb. You can also join organized hiking events to save on time and cut on costs. 🏄🏝🚴 Sites to Explore/Activities: Mt. Kawayan Mt. Bungkol Baka Mt. Tangisan ⏰⏳…