Easy Trek to Mt. Pulag
written by: Pagnat Saka AC
The Philippines is an archipelago in Asia composed of over 7,100 islands. Most tourists come here for the pristine beaches and the chance to play Robinson Crusoe for a short time. Ideal as it sounds, island-hopping is not the only activity here. There is an adventure waiting at every turn. In fact, the challenge is to choose which adventure to take. If you crave some nature and culture at the same time, try hiking in Mt. Pulag. The best guide in this area is the Pagna’t Saka AdvenTour Club.
As the highest mountain in Luzon, it is surprisingly one of the easiest mountain to summit. Mt. Pulag is home to a diverse number of flora and fauna and one of the hardiest people on Earth. Once you get there, you will be surprised that there are communities living a few hours from the peak. They are the descendants of an industrious tribe responsible for all the rice terraces in this mountain range.
There are 4 trails leading to the peak, all with its own attraction. Pagna’t Saka AdvenTour Club recommends the Ambangeg Trail for the beginners. Because it is an easy climb, you can savor the picturesque scenery on the way to the top, where you will feel like you are perched on top of the world with the clouds beneath your feet. Look up and down so that you will not miss the Dwarf Bamboos and indigenous Baguio Pines that call this mountain their home. Depending on the pace, most people will get to the top in 2-4 hours. Savor the sunset as it attempts to hide behind the clouds. Wake up early the following morning to greet the sun as it climbs on the horizon.
Pagna’t Saka offers the cheapest package for this 2-day adventure. They will pick you up and take you back in Baguio City. The package includes transportation to and from Baguio, various fees, 2 lunches, guides and team leaders. As added bonus, they will guide you to 2 major tourist attraction in the area. Currently, the price is set at about P1800 per head, although this might increase for justifiable reasons. Rest assured though, that it will still be the cheapest package around. Pagna’t Saka AdvenTour Club guarantees quality tours at affordable rates.
With Pagna’t Saka AdvenTour Club, you will experience the time of your life. You get to experience one of the best-kept adventure secret in the Philippines without breaking the bank.