Duration: 4 Days 3 Nights
Trail: Magpet Traverse Sta. Cruz Trail
Minimum No, of Guest: 4
Adventure Description:
A trek to the summit of Mt. Apo via ascending the summit through West and descending on the East side of the mountain.The trail on this adventure activity features camping in Tausuvan Water falls, Lake Venado, grassland trail ,Mt. Apo Summit, boulders trail, jungle and farm trail.
Itinerary for this Trek is designed both for family trekkers and even beginners (physically and mentally prepared) looking for a longer trail and take it easy while enjoying the features of the mountain.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1
9:00AM Depart for Bongolanon Campsite Magpet
Lunch along the way
1:00PM ETA Kidapawan City and Buy Supplies
2:30PM ETA Tausuvan Water Falls (Base camp)
Enjoy the Falls
6:00PM Dinner
7:00PM Lights Off
Day 2
4:30AM Wake-up call
Have some hot drinks and Break camp
5:00AM Have some hot drinks and snacks and prepare packed Lunch
6:00AM Breakfast
7:00 AM Break camp and Ascend to lake Venado via BoBong Campsite
10:00 am Eta Anus and have trailfood
12:00NN ETA KANIPISAN Lunch Break
1:30pM Eta Bobong Camp site
4:00PM ETA KAWAYANON CAMP SITE
5:15pm Pitch tent, dinner
08:00pm Lights Off
Day 3
5:00AM Wake-up call
5:30AM Have some hot drinks , lights snacks and Break camp
6:00 AM Ascend to lake Venado
8:00AM ETA Lakae Venado
Breakfast Time and enjoy the view in the lake
9:00am Ascend Summit
12:30NN ETA Summit Camp site
Lunch break and siesta
1:30PM Explore the Peak (Center Peak , 2,964Masl)
2:30pm Descend to 87 degrees Campsite
3:30PM ETA 87 degrees Campsite
4:15pm Pitch tent, dinner
8:00pm Lights Off
7:00am Descend to Tinikaran Camp 1 via Boulders ,Mini Rock Tower, Gabroq E-Camp ,
5:00PM ETA Camps Site
6:30PM dinner
08:00pm Lights Off
Day 4
4:00am Wake Up Call
4:15 AM Ascened to Davao Side Summit for Sunrise(Optional)
5:15AM ETA Davao Side Summit
Enjoy the sunrise
6:30am Descend back to camp site
7:00AM Breakfast
7:30am Break camp
8:00am Descend to Tinikaran Camp 1 via Boulders ,Mini Rock Tower, Gabroq E-Camp
11:00AM ETA Tinikaran Camp 1
Lunch Break and Siesta
12:00nn Trek Down to Exit Point
2:00pm ETA Tumpis
3:00pm ETA Baruring
4:00pm ETA Kapatagan have lunch
7:00pm ETA Davao.
Package Cost
4-5 Pax: P 14,000.00
6-7 Pax: P 13,500.00
8-12 Pax: P 12,500.00
Package Inclusion:
• Permit to Climb
* Exit Fee
• Climb Certificate
• Guide Fee (1Guide Every 5 Guests)
· Camping Equipment (Tent, Sleeping Bag, Trekking Pole, Mess Kit and Stove with fuel)
* Transportation from Davao City to Trailhead and Exit Point to Davao City
* 2-5 Guests (Public Transport and Motorcycle) * 6 Guests and Up (Private Vehicle)
• Meals for the duration of the Climb (dinner on the 1st Day Up to Lunch on Day 3)
• Porter Fee for the Food and Staff in the Package
* 1 Night Hotel accommodation in Davao City
• Mt. Apo souvenir T-Shirt
*Documentation Photos on Soft Copy ( Available if the Author is your Guide)
Reminders:
*Pick-up area and Drop -off Point : Your Hotel/Accommodation in Davao City
* If You hire 1 personal porter to carry your personal things additional P 2,500.00 for the whole duration of the climb.
* Please be reminded to do some jogging and stretching at least 30 minutes a day 2 weeks
before the climb to be fit
* Pls be informed that the temperature could drop to 1 degrees so kindly prepare appropriate layering ( Fleece and Jacket)
that could withstand to that temperature to get warm.
*Kindly bring rain coat or poncho since it might rain within the day of our climb, hopefully well
have a good weather.
• And dont forget to bring trail food for you to nibble while Trekking
* Also please Bring the following:
1. Bonnet /head gear
2.Raincoat/poncho
3.personal Meds
4.gloves for trekking( construction gloves with rubber coating is recommended)
5. Flashlight/torch
6.Toiletries.
7. Trail Foods( Chocolate, biscuits and etc)
8. Water Bottle (at least 1 Liter)
Trail Map: