Do-it-Yourself Mt. Pulag via Ambangeg: The Complete Guide and FAQs
Do you really need a big group, or a tour, to climb Mt. Pulag? Not at all! This article is an instructional guide for individuals and small groups who wish to do Mt. Pulag by themselves, that is, without availing of a tour. The itineraries that I will be offering in this article are completely dependent on public transportation, or at least, minimizing the need for jeepney rentals. Of course, it cannot be denied that chartering jeepneys or availing of tour groups make it much more convenient. However, for those who have extra time and willingness to take more stops and public transportation, here is a page for you.
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MT. PULAG BUDGET
Manila-Baguio-Manila via Victory 920
Taxi to Slaughterhouse and back 100
Baguio-Bokod-Baguio via A-Liner 250^
Bokod-Babadak-Bokod via habal-habal 400*
Registration fee in Mt. Pulag 225
Guide fee (P1000/group)
PROJECTED EXPENSES
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#pax
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Transport
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cost
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1
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Public
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2895
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2
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Public
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2395
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3
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Public
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2228
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5
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Public
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2095
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7
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Public
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2037
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7
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Chartered
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2387
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10
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Public
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1995
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10
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Charatered
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2045
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^10 is the number of persons that would make chartering a jeepney almost as expensive than taking public transportation, assuming 1:1 ratio for habal-habal rides.
*It might be possible for two persons to take one habal-habal
Check out PinoyMountaineer’s ten tips for a budget-friendly climb
CONTACTS NEEDED
Emerita Albas +639196315402 – Tell her you are climbing Mt. Pulag on these dates.
ITINERARY
Day 1
0100 Take bus from Manila to Baguio City
0700 ETA Baguio City Baguio City. Breakfast/Supplies
0800 Head to the bus terminal at Old Slaughterhouse
0900 Take A-Liner bus bound for Kabayan
1200 ETA Visitors’ Center. Registration / Orientation / Lunch
1300 Set out for Ranger Station via habal-habal
1400 ETA at Ranger Station; secure guide; Start trek
1700 ETA Camp 2. Set up camp
1800 Dinner at campsite; socials
Day 2
0430 Early morning trek to summit for sunrise
0545 Arrival at summit just in time for sunrise
0700 Start descent from summit
0800 Back at Camp 2; breakfast
0900 Decamp; start descent to Ranger Station
1130 Back at Ranger; Settle guide fees; take
1200 Back at Visitors’ Center. Wait for bus back to Baguio*
1600 ETA Baguio City.
1900 Head back to Manila
*Note: Be sure to ask for the last trip. If the Kabayan-Baguio last trip has already passed through it may be possible to ask the habal-habal to take you instead to the the Bokod junction (for an additional 50 pesos or less) and wait there for the Baguio-bound buses coming from Kayapa.
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Sino Po Aaakyat Sa Inyo This November 28-29?
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Good day mountaineers! We're a small group of newbie mountaineers planning to climb Mt. Pulag next thursday, May 28-29. Itll be the first for the most of us. Any advice regarding transpo, guides, organizers, etc etc you can share to us? From what i've heard, maulan na daw po ngaun? Any help would be appreciated 🙂 Thanks!
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hi! sino balak pumunta this coming may20-21? punta kami ng friends ko and 3 lang kami. contact niyo ako if you want to join 🙂 09369696978 🙂
possible po kaya na dretso na from baguio
to ranger station or national park for registration and hanap ng tourguide for hiking to mt. pulag or need po prior reservation bago makaakyat ng mt. pulag?..thanks!..:)
im actually planning to hike alone on April 25. ang problema ko lng is first time ko aakyatin ang mt. pulag. meron ba agad guide na available dun if ever i arrive there unexpectedly?