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Mount Ulap


Mt. ULAP
ITOGON, BENGUET


One of the best of the Cordilleras has to offer, a mountain showcases stunning views, pines and grassland, and hanging bridges spanning around nine (9) kilometers through several peaks from the entry point of Barangay Ampucao until Sta. Fe exit. The 2nd peak is the Gungal Rock which is the best spot to take breath-taking photos. 



PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

from Manila

1. Take a bus from Cubao Terminal

  • Victory Liner
  • Genesis Transport Service, Inc.

2. Drop-off at bus terminal in Baguio.

3. Take a cab going to jeepney terminal at Lakandula St. near Baguio Center Mall

4. Ride a jeep going to Barangay Ampucao, Itogon Benguet. If you are in a group maximum of 10 pax, you may take a taxi for PHP 500 to PHP 1000.

ITINERARY

This is our itinerary for our day-hike. We are a group of 3.

2300 ETA Cubao Terminal
0400 ETD Bus
0430 Breakfast at McDonald's
0515 Ride a taxi
0530 At Jeepney Terminal (going to Ampucao). We can't wait so we decided to get a taxi.
0600 Taxi cab going to Ampucao.
0640 ETD Ampucao Barangay Hall
0645 Register and Orientation
0700 Start trekking
0730 at Checkpoint
0830 1st Peak; Paoay
1030 2nd Peak Gungal Rock: photo opportunities.
1130 Summit Mt. Ulap
1200 Lunch at Mt. Ulap store
1400 Start descending
1600 Sta Fe exit
1630 Ride a jeep going to Baguio
1730 ETA Baguio

EXPENSES

PHP 445 - Manila to Baguio (bus)
PHP 100 - Baguio to Ampucao (taxi)
PHP 100 - Registration
PHP 600 - Guide Fee (divided by 3)
PHP   50 - Sta Fe to Baguio (jeep)
PHP 445 - Baguio to Manila (bus)

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