Major jump-off: Ambangeg Ranger Station, Bokod, Benguet
Summit: 2922 MASL, Days required / Hours to summit: 4-5 hours / 1-2 days
Specs: Major Climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-2
Trail system: Grand Cordillera Trail
Mt. Pulag, is said to be the “playground of the gods” by the local people. The mountain highlights breathtaking views of grasslands, mountain peaks that pierce through rolling clouds, pine and mossy forests and a multitude of flora and fauna.
On hiking Mt. Pulag, you would be starting your trip from the city of Baguio, which is already on a high altitude – low temperature environment. This cool weather is for many, a welcome experience. However, hiking the aforementioned mountain can be troublesome if one is unprepared as temperatures have been recorded to have reached 0°Celsius, and on rare occasions, even below.
After getting off the bus from Manila to Baguio, the chartered jeepney will take you for a 2 hour ride to DENR office in Bokod, Benguet for registration and orientation. The orientation is a 15 minute video basically informing hikers of the Dos and Don’ts while inside the Mt. Pulag National Park. Once you are done, you again board your chartered jeep and ride your way on the newly cemented road towards the Ranger Station which is now an hour away.
Significant Hours
Manila - Baguio: 5
Baguio - DENR: 2
DENR - Ranger Station: 1
Total Hours on the Road: 8 Hours
Ranger Station to Camp 2: 4
Camp 2 to Summit: 1
Total Hiking Hours: 5 Hours
Itinerary
Day 0
0900 PM - Assembly Time at Victory Liner Pasay
1000 PM - ETD Manila to Baguio City
For Victory Liner Schedule, click HERE
Day 1
0400 AM - ETA Baguio City
0415 AM - ETD Baguio City
0700 AM - ETA Ate Gina's Karenderia for breakfast
0800 AM - ETD to DENR for registration and orientation
0900 AM - ETA Rangers station / Prepare for hike
1000 AM - Start trek
1200 NN - ETA CAMP 1 / Lunch
0130 PM - Resume Trek
0400 PM - ETA CAMP 2 / Set Up Camp
0500 PM - Prepare Dinner
0630 PM - Dinner and Socials
0900 PM - Lights Out
Day 2
0330 AM - Wake Up Call / Breakfast
0400 AM - Start trek to Summit
0530 AM - ETA Summit
0730 AM - Sunrise Watching and Picture Taking/ Rest
0830 AM - Descend from summit
0930 AM - Reach Camp 2 / Rest and Eat
1030 AM - Break camp
1130 AM - Start Descend
0130 PM - ETA Camp 1
0300 PM - Rangers Station
0315 PM - ETD DENR via chartered Jeepney
0415 PM - ETA DENR / Log Out
0515 PM - ETA to Ate Gina’s place for lunch and wash up
0630 PM - ETD to Baguio City
0800 PM - ETA Baguio City
0200 AM - ETA Manila
Side Trip
Stay another day to tour Baguio City
Expenses
Bus (Manila-Bagui-Manila): P890 round trip
Chartered Jeep: P8000
Registration Fee: P225 per person
Guide: P1000
Food (Meal plan): P200 per person
*Porter (Optional): P20 per Kilo per Day
*DENR Certification (Optional): P50
Special Concerns
Mt. Pulag can be hiked all year round with its peak season during December to May, it is important to be especially prepared for the cold nights. Fleece and Jackets, head warmers, gloves, socks and blankets are a must as low temperature and high altitude sickness are commonly experienced by hikers and tourist alike.
Download Presentation: Hydration and Hypothermia
Highlights of the Hike
Contacts
For jeepney rent contact details, you may contact ate Gina Epe at:
0918 816 9234 / 0999 991 6008
DENR reservations contact Emerita Albas at:
0919 631 5402
Suggested transient house for an extended stay in Baguio: Contact Babs at 09233498481
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