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Mt. Mariglem Traverse Dayhike x 3 Rivers: What to Avoid

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Mt. Mariglem has an MASL of 576, and perhaps the very reason why many hikers, mostly beginners, presume that she is an easy climb. Well, if you categorized yourself as beginner in trekking and hiking, you would not tag Mt. Mariglem an easy climb. Why? I’ve list down the reasons below:

1. The trail is a continuous ascent and vice versa. Mt. Batulao is 100-200 MASL higher but I can confidently say that Mt. Batulao is easier because the trail is a mix of “up and down”.

2. There are literally no trees along the trail to give you shade. Trees are 50 percent lesser than Mt. Batulao. So don’t try to start your trek later than 5:00 AM, especially if it’s summer. Otherwise, bring umbrella and put cool fever strips on your forehead and nape.

3. It’s either bring a lot of extra money or bring a lot of water. The smallest bottle of mineral water and sodas amount to P60. I know we should expect them to be that pricey because of the effort these locals do to bring their refreshments at the peaks but there’s a line that separates being greedy and taking opportunity.

4. Wear trek sandals because there are 3 rivers you’ll be crossing. There is a store at the jumpoff where you can buy a pair in case you did not wear/bring yours. We did our hike on October (rainy season) and we crossed the rivers measuring just above the knees, I stand around 5’5″ tall.

5. You can cook, tambay and swim at one of the rivers. Bring your own matt because there are no cottages near the area.

But although there are things you need to avoid, there are also things you’ll be grateful for trekking Mt. Mariglem, to which I’ve listed below:

1. Awestruck panoramic mountain view. It’s like you are infront of an IMAX theater only this time you are watching a live and real panoramic beauty of the nature.

2. The river is magical to look at because it is crystal clear in the shade of aqua blue.

3. If you are looking for an extra thrill, ride kolong-kolong/habal-habal and thank me later. It cost P100 per person and can accommodate up to 4 to 5 passengers. But yeah, it’s optional.

4. There are four peaks before the actual summit, showcasing different perspective of the beauty of the mountain range.

5. There is a community that feels like you’re being transported back to the 90s where our fences are made of woods, trees, and plants. I cannot completely explain it so here are the photos:

 

And, here are the photos we took during the climb and at the river:

 

To help you visualize more our trip at Mt. Mariglem, visit this video documentation: Mariglem x River

It is always more beautiful to experience the place first hand and be amazed with the proofs of the greatness of God.

Have a safe and wonderful trip. Message or comment below for the info regarding the recommendable travel tours for your trip here. Here’s a proof that this travel tour is recommendable:

I know you are looking for the itinerary and budget breakdown, so here:

Itinerary

9:30 PM – left Bacoor, Cavite
4:00 AM – Breakfast at Zambales
4: 40 AM – Registration
5:30 AM – Start of Trek
9:30 AM – Summit
10:00 AM – Descent to River 2
12:00 NN – Arrived at River 2 / Buffet Lunch (provided by the tour) / river swimming
2:00 PM – Back to Registeration Area
3:00 PM – Registration Area / Clean-up
4:00 PM – Back to Cavite / Manila

Budget Breakdown

1600 – Transpo / Registration / Tour Guide / Event Fee / Buffet Lunch
25 – Bathroom use
60 – Refreshments

100 – Kolong-kolong / Habal – Habal (per pax, per ride)

Rewarding Scenic Beauty at Mt. Batulao

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Of all the beginner-friendly mountains these climbers tagged, Mt. Batulao is one of the few that really is a beginner-friendly. If you are looking for your first mountain to climb, you might want to consider Mt. Batulao. Truly, with less physical effort, a rewarding scenic beauty at Mt. Batulao awaits you. It is so far, based on my experience, the epitome of a “chill climb” next to Gulugud Baboy. Although, I don’t remember claiming these words on our first and previous climb here which can be read here: Up and Down to the top of Mt. Batulao

Anyway, I’ve listed down the best qualities and reasons to climb Mt. Batulao:

1. As I have mentioned, with less physical effort, a rewarding scenic beauty awaits you. Of course, assuming that you are physically active. If not, then, it can still be exhausting on your part.

2. Ridges are pretty awesome and will be more cinematic if one will do drone shots here. I can say that it can be likened to the mountain ridges we see on tiktok and fb reels.

3. There are 12 peaks, which will help you anticipate how much more or long you need to go through before reaching the top. It’s like a countdown.

4. As for now, it is underrated, or probably because most don’t know that Mt. Batulao is open again after closing for rehabilitation for several years. So yeah, there ae less tourist on the location even on weekends. Well, if I were to compare Batulao to other famous mountains, such as Pulag and Rizal’s. This also means, less waiting time for the opportunity to have decent photos on the beautiful spots. And imagine on weekdays, you’ll get “wantosawa” photo opportunities.

5. Refreshments and food are available on the trail and on the top on weekends and holidays but they are closed on weekdays. So pack your own if you’re going to sched your hike on weekdays.

6. You have the option to use the new trail or old trail or both by doing a traverse. Numerous pass-through fees are still implemented here (P20-P30) probably because some part are privately-owned.

7. If you are fond of rapelling, then Mt. Batulao is perfect for you. Some part of the trail require rapelling or rock climbing but the difficulty level is very low.

8. Most part of Mt. Batulao, including on the summit, the network signals are available.

9. Here is the video documentary of our climb here to help you visualize your climb here: Mt. Batulao (Mountain Ridges, Rapelling, etc.)

And, here are the proofs of the scenic beauties at Mt. Batulao, crafted by the most creative and gracious God who allowed us to witness these, though the weather forecast told us otherwise:

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Have a safe and wonderful trip. Message or comment below for the info regarding the recommendable travel tours for your trip here.

I know you are looking for the itinerary and budget breakdown, so here:

 

Itinerary

2:00 AM – left Bacoor, Cavite

4:00 AM – arrived at Brgy. Kaylaway / Registration / Breakfast

4: 40 AM – start of trek

6:00 AM – witness sunrise / rest

7:20 AM – Summit

8:00 AM – Descent to Peak 8

9:00 AM – Peak 8 / Early Unli Lunch (provided by the tour)

10:00 AM – Descent back to jump off

11:00 AM – Registration Area / Clean-up

12:00 NM – Back to Cavite / Manila

 

Budget Breakdown

1500 – Transpo / Registration / Tour Guide / Event Fee / Unli Food

25 to 100 – Bathroom use (depending on how much water you are going to use)

Mascap Trilogy Dayhike turned Twin Hike: Espadang Bato and Mt. Ayaas

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This is a must read Mascap Dayhike experienced so you can avoid your plan of trilogy hike to becoming a twin hike, that is if you still have the energy after Espadang Bato and Mt. Ayaas.

Many article or content found on social media claimed that Mascap Trilogy Hike is beginner-friendly and can be categorized as minor. Don’t believe those claims, especially if it’s your first time climbing a mountain, unless you went through proper training beforehand. Aside from that, I have listed below what to expect and know about Mascap Trilogy aside from the basic hiking ethiquette:

1. Don’t wear sandals. Part of the ascend to Espadang Bato is rocky, and can cut skin.

2. Do cardio exercises days before your climb.

3. Arrive at Brgy. Mascap not later than 4AM or if you really want to experience the trilogy hike do it on weekdays so there will be less tourists or set your hike to an overnight instead.

4. You are about to wait 2 to 3 hours at Espadang Bato to have a wonderful photo at the spot.

5. Prepare extra money (P 200) for drone shots on Espadang Bato.

6. Meals and water are available at the campsite but they are quite pricey.

7. Some important details can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/5_LUelV1Ma0?si=fLT_HY2QsZFXKNPh

Meanwhile, here are the instagrammable photos we have taken at the place, showcasing how wonderful and magnificent God’s creations are:

Have a safe and wonderful trip. Message or comment below for the info regarding the recommendable travel tours for your trip here.

I know you are looking for the itinerary and budget breakdown, so here:

Itinerary

12.30 AM – left Bacoor, Cavite
4:00 AM – arrived at Brgy. Mascap / Registration / Breakfast
5: 30 AM – start of trek
7:00 AM – 1st Summit (Mt. Ayaas)
9:45 AM – Junction
10:30 AM – Start of trek to Eapadang Bato
12:30 PM – 2nd Summit (Espadang Bato)
2:45 PM – Start of photo op for our group
3: 30 PM – Start of trek back to Junction
4:30 PM – Rest at Junction
4:45 PM – Trek to Jump off
6:00 PM – Registration Area / Clean-up
6:45 PM – Back to Manila / Cavite
9:30 PM – Bacoor, Cavite

Budget Breakdown

1500 – Transpo / Registration / Tour Guide / Event Fee
200 – Drone shot
40 to 150 – Meal
50 – 1L mineral water
10 to 25 – Bathroom use

The Beauty of Batangas Road Trip

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Going on a Batangas road trip is quite exhausting even if you are from the nearby province like Cavite. It would take you more than three hours to reach a decent road trip with the nature and away from the city noise. But it would be worth it, especially if you’re looking for a long ride with shoreline as a background noise.

Batangas is also a good choice if you’re looking for tranquility, serenity, and peace, which can mostly happen during holy week. It’s like you’re traveling on nostalgic places that even if it’s your first time being there, it feels nostalgic. It’s like you’re back on good old days. Simple and it nourishes your soul.

Well, if my words don’t convince you, perhaps the video here (Batangas Road Trip) and the photos below can:

 

Have a safe trip and if you’d like to gain more insight regarding motorcycle ride you may visit alnbrtbriones.com while drinking your favorite coffee.

 

Buscalan Mountain Province

Mountain Province DIY Trip: Buscalan Village, Sea of Clouds at Sagada, and Side Trip Baguio City

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This tour probably was the most meaningful among all trips I have experienced. But I would like to emphasize that all trips and adventures we experienced are worth it and have brought so much joy in my heart. This Mountain Province trip is meaningful among all perhaps because it had teach me so many things that might contribute to how I see and understand life plus the fact that we really had our quality time given that this was a Mountain Province DIY Trip.

Truly, a visit to Buscalan Village, where Mambabatok Tribe resides, is a must in your lifetime. Mambabatok is centuries old tribe and was only made famous at the latter part of 1900s. And spending overnight at the village is a privilege one can be proud of all through his/her life. Not only that, being up close and personal to the oldest Mambabatok in the village, Apo Whang Od, who is 108 YO as of writing is truly overwhelming. What an honor to be standing next to a living legend who has so much history sorrounding her wellbeing, that one might not fathom.

Going to the village can be likened to a short trek. Their village is located on an elevated area and you will go through crossing a narrow bridge and perhaps more than 500 steps on a cemented stairs before .

 

If you are planning to visit the village, please bear in mind that you are entering centuries old sanctuary that seeks for your respect not only to the area but most especially, to the locals. If you cannot do that, don’t dare go there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you would like to get the signature tattoo of Apo Whang Od, be at the registration area during afternoon, so you can line up and get the tattoo by tomorrow. And if unfortunately you failed to have the signature tattoo of Apo herself, her grandchildren will be pretty much available to put that signature tattoo on you. Also, you can still have amazing photos with Apo Whang Od. So yeah, it’s still so much worth it.

Aside from Apo Whang Od, you can also explore the place and have a swim at the falls:

I can recommend you the homestay and tour guide we booked so you can advance your booking to lessen the hassle on the day itself. At the homestay, you can cook you own meal. There is available mini palengke along the registration area. They have fish there too. Rice and coffee are unlimited at the homestay. Also, our homestay and tour guide is highly recommended. Message me, so I can refer them to you.

 

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After spending an overnight, we left around 3AM to experience sunrise at Sagada. We have experienced road blockages of huge rolls of stone as we ride away from the village, this is because it had rain for the night. Good thing, we have boys with us who moved the blockages inch by inch. So you might, take note of that if you plan to visit Buscalan.

We have arrived past 6AM at Pogo Hills, and not only we have experienced the sunrise but the amazing sea of clouds as well. The very first beautiful sea of clouds I have witnessed.

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We had breakfast along the way and then headed on to Baguio City.

It took us almost 6 hours to reach Baguio City where we enjoyed some activities like boat kayaking. There are plenty of outdoor and indoor activities at Burnham Park. We had our lunch there and bought our pasalubong from the public market. At this time, I am very much exhausted, but I am also very much enjoying the company

 

Here’s the trip motion documentation of our trip so you can visualize it more: A Trip to Mountain Province

Anyway, to help you plan your trip, here’s our itinerary:

Day 0

6:30 PM – leave Cavite

10:30 PM – dinner

Day 1

6:30 AM – Buscalan Registration

700 AM – start of trek to Buscalan Village

7:30 AM – Arrived at Homestay

7:30 AM – 2:00 PM – Chillax / Lunch / Nap Time

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM – done with their tattoo

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM – going to and back from Buscalan Falls

5:30 PM – done with picture taking with Apo Whang Od

6:00 PM – dinner / coffee

7:00 PM – sleep time

Day 2

3:30 AM – going to Sagada

6:30 AM – Pogo Hills Sagada

7:30 AM – Breakfast at Sagada

8:00 AM – Going to Baguio

12:00 NN – arrived at Baguio

1:00 PM – lunch

2:00 – 5:30 PM – going back to Cavite

12:MN – home

 

Budget breakdown:

Registration Buscalan: 100/pax

Transpo: 3085/pax (cavite-buscalan-sagada-baguio-cavite)

Guide Buscalan with tip: 300/pax (1 tour guide for 5 is 1500 overnight)

Meal: 70/pax (we divided our pinamalengke)

Homestay: 400/pax

Sagada Pogo Hill entrance: 50/pax

Driver’s meal and Parking Fee: 150/pax

 

Our rented vehicle is recommendable if you are looking for one. Message or comment down so I can provide you details.

May you find your trip here as meaningful as how we have experienced and perceived it. God bless.

Mt. Pinatubo and its Adrenaline Activities

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Mt. Pinatubo is one of the destinations that climbers and non climbers would agree to put on their travel bucket list. It is coined as “A Beautiful Disaster” of the Philippines, and it seems that everybody wants to know why or perhaps to just simply witness its beauty first hand. And since we are at the age of social media, where we can easily view and be influenced by the hype and be enchanted by the beautiful sceneries world wide, Mt. Pinatubo has become more popular, especially to the youth.

But what should we really expect to experience by trekking Mt. Pinatubo? If you’re in a rush and preferred a motion documentation, here’s the link for it (⁠☞ﾟ⁠∀ﾟ⁠)⁠☞Mt. Pinatubo and its Adrenaline Activities Video Documentation you can view our adventure there.

Anyway, since here you are continuing to read my written blah blah blah, allow me to start lay down our adventure at Mt. Pinatubo with the instagrammable photos below:

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Now that you know that Mt. Pinatubo is really worth that booking/trip, you should also know that trekking it comes with not so-okay experience — perhaps, a beautiful disaster. Here, I’ve already made a list of the things you should know and consider before booking a trip:

1. If you live far from Tarlac, this will not be an easy trip. We were from NCR and Cavite and we left around 12MN to be able to arrive at the drop off / registration point in time. So if you’re not used to getting sleep on a moving vehicle, this will be a challenge. So might as well bring something that could help you sleep comfortable, like pillow neck.

We arrived at Capas, Tarlac around 4:30AM and start the registration process where we signed waivers. Also, 40 and above YO climbers are required to undergo blood pressure check-up before setting off.

By the way, there are several registration places.

2. Do not book your trip on weekends if you are not a fan of crowded area. And when I say crowded, I mean CROOOWWDEED. If you haven’t checked the link above, where you can watch our video documentation, here’s a short clip to help you visualize what I meant:

According to our source, we were more than 1,000 tourists that Saturday, where around 300 units of 4×4 vehicle were dispatched by the tourism office.

3. 4×4 vehicle is a required ride to get to the starting point of trekking. It comes on different models and can accommodate 4 pax at most. Many preferred a jeepney type where tourists can stand and feel the adrenaline rush of being tossed around since the ride is an off-road.

Please spare being brats and be picky with the 4×4 vehicle. Accept what is assigned to your group. Most jeepney owners are Katutubo (Indigenous people). Aside from that, being assigned with a closed 4×4 vehicle is a heaven on the way back. Because who wants to be tossed around when you are already exhausted. We learned that as we ride back at the jump off / registration point, sleeping like a baby.

Yes, you can bring your own 4×4 off road vehicle but you need to process its registration at the tourism office.

4. Most part of the off road areas are used for military trainings so there’s a chance to get stranded while you wait for the training to get done.

5. Katutubo. They are seen all over the municipality. They are the original locals of Capas, Tarlac. The local government has given them job opportunities by enlisting them as tour guides. Although, they are going to be paid by the LGU, be generous to your tour guide and tip them big time. And most especially, be respectful of them.

Also, I advice you to bring spare money or food so you can buy and give it away (though they don’t ask for it, they wait for tourists to initiate) to the katutubo who sells stuff along the trail.

I have learned, upon interviewing our guide, that their lands were taken away from them by the national government since former Pres. Ramos has declared their area non-inhabitant. They didn’t push for an uprise, though. Instead, they find other ways how to sustain their lives in their hometown.

6. You can bring your own food / packed lunch if you are on a budget. But if you prefer to travel with less bagage, food and drinks are very much available along the trail. They even have inasal there.

7. The trail is somehow can be described as a walkathon rather than hiking. It is easy and very much beginner friendly but the walkathon is also tiring and exhausting. But worth it.

8. Remember your tour guide’s face and name, just in case you still picked weekend for your trip and got mixed with thousand of people at the crater. You will spot them after several minutes because he/she will also look for you.

Also, don’t fall in line at the crater unless you want a drone shot and pay.

9. The trail is a mix of rocky and shallow river trek. So, yeah, it’s better to wear sandals.

And, here’s our day hike itinerary to help you plan out your trip:

1:00 AM – leave Manila

4:30 AM – Regstration Point / Drop Off / Breakfast / Prep Up / Waiting in line

6:30 AM – Board 4×4

7:30 AM – start of trek

10:30 AM – Mt. Pinatubo Crater / Lunch / Rest / Savor the beauty of Pinatubo

11:20 AM – Descent

1:00 PM – Board 4×4

2:30 PM – Regstration Point / Drop Off / Breakfast / Clean Up / Waiting for the other group (since we booked a travel agency)

5:00PM – back to Manila

 

Budget breakdown:

Php 2,875.00 all in for:

Van RT

Parking fee

Guide fee

Environmental fee

Bagtag

Climb permit

4×4 Vehicle

 

Requirements:

Valid ID

Backlava Mask

Spare Coins (for the usage of CRs, which is also available along the trail)

 

If you are less than 8 pax, I suggest that you opt booking a travel agency instead DIY. It will be more budget friendly. Our tour is recommendable if you are looking for one. Message or comment down so I can provide you details.

To sum it up, indeed Mt. Pinatubo is a beauty. No doubt about it. But you have to go through a lot before you witness her beauty. And at the end of your trip, you will have no choice but to agree that it is indeed “a beautiful disaster” not only because of what you went through just to see her but mostly because of the devastation she has done to its surrounding places which perhaps has changed geography but has add to its beauty and providing tourism income opportunities to its locals.

I just hope that those thousands of people who went there not only came for awra photos showcasing their beauty and outfit but have also been overwhelmed by the majestic beauty of Mt. Pinatubo and the disaster that has shaped the lives of the locals and the municipality as well. And that she’s a beauty, but she can be danger as well.

Ilocos Tour 2024

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It’s been almost a decade since the first time I booked a tour in Ilocos. You can read our previous adventure here: Ilocos Tour

This year’s ilocos tour is quite exhausting than my last visit but ironic as it may seem, I found it quite enjoyable, perhaps because I have experienced nerve wrecking activities like the 4×4 sand dunes ride and sand boarding. Plus, I have enjoyed and savor my moment at a nice beach in Pagudpud. And to top it all, I am with my very patient husband.

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If you’re looking for a budget breakdown, I cannot lay itdown here. Message me and I’ll refer you the budgetarian tour we have booked or you can click on our last tour at Ilocos because it’s the same tour agent.

Ilocos is a very nice place, actually one of the best places in the Philippines. They know how to maintain their place and by maintain it does not only mean culture and heritage preservation but also the cleanliness of their surroundings. It is evident with the photos below, from shoreline to the most urban place, decipline with cleanliness is always present. So please tourists, do not litter. The locals are also respectful with their tourists so please reciprocate.

Here’s the video documentation of our tour: Ilocos Tour 2024 side trip Apari

Meanwhile, here are the instagrammable photos we took at each stop:

 

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Have a safe trip, enjoy and God bless us all!

Manila Bay’s Instagrammable Spots

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If you’re thinking about the infamous dolomite sand of the city, which became one of the Metro’s tourist attractions, you’re wrong. But we are not writing this to disregard the aesthetic features of the dolomite sand in Manila Bay. In spite of the lingering controversy, we cannot deny the fact that it is indeed beautiful, based on the circulated photos in social media because we failed to witness it first-hand. Perhaps some other time, we could make a blog and vlog about it.

Anyway, so which spot in Manila Bay I am talking about that has Instagrammable spots?

Make a guess with the photos below:

 

 

 

If you still can’t figure out which part of Manila Bay this is, maybe this short clip will help you identify it more. Am sure this will:

In case you really have no idea about Manila Bay, this location is just beside the CCP Complex. You’re welcome.

Anyway, to conclude this blog, I think we made it obvious that Manila Bay is a gem in landscape photography, you just gotta find the perfect spots. Adding dolomite sand is not supposed to be the priority, perhaps. Rather, they could have focused more on the maintenance and rehabilitation of Manila Bay, such as but not limited to, clean up drive. But as I have mentioned above we are not here to discredit the beauty that the dolomite provides to the site. And surely, it attracts more tourists, if that was their goal then they have achieved it.

What do you think? Have a safe trip.

Budget Friendly Beach Resort in Cavite

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It’s rare to find budget friendly beach resorts with promising environment and ambiance. Good thing we found one just around the corner.

With these instagrammable photos, who would have thought that we only spent P320? Not to mention that we got to enjoy swimming without too much crowd. Perfect serenity, indeed. Here’s the video documation of our trip there https://youtu.be/1QsBXKTFmjU

Food is also available just around the corner.

You can also bring your own food and use the grilling area. Comfort rooms are available with minimal fee that ranges from P5 – P20, depending on how much water you are going to use. Karaoke or KTV is also available for rent. So, if you’re looking for a budget friendly family get-away, this is one of the best choices, presumably you are from NCR or Cavite.

Just search Coastline Beach Resort on google to know how to get there via private vehicle but if you are going to commute, here’s how to get there:

– From PITX, ride a bus going to Naic;

– Tell the conductor to drop you on Sto. Niño Beac Resort or Coastline Beach Resort;

– Ride a tricycle to Coastline Beach Resort. 

You might spend, around two hundred for the fare going to and back to PITX. 

 

Anyway, here’s the budget breakdown of our trip there:

Cottage – 300 / good for 2 pax

Parking Fee – 20

There is no entrance fee. 

 

Please be a responsible tourist when you get here. Leave no garbage and avoid littering. Enjoy God’s amazing creations and savor the moment!

What to Expect at Paraiso De June Quixote Ecofarm Resort

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Paraiso De June Quixote Ecofarm Resort is one of the newly ecofarm resorts in Maragondon, Cavite. They offer so may outdoor activities that would most probably be enjoyed by the adrenaline junkie. But as early as now, before you even see the budget breakdown, I must say that the fees for these activities are not cheap. But is it worth it? Find out below or you may click on this link for a virtual tour: Paraiso de June Quixote Ecofarm Resort in Maragondon, Cavite

We only happened to experience two adrenaline activities because: (1) we went there on a weekend and the place is once again crowded just like our previous tour at torres farm;  (2) we didn’t brought enough cash because we didn’t expect that the activities would be that expensive.

But did we enjoy it? Yes we did. But personally speaking, they are too pricey compared to other tours we have experienced. This getaway is far from Dito Kay Shellan’s travel mission, which is to give tips on how to travel budgetarian (on a little budget or budget-friendly).

The ATV ride is enjoyable but it will cost you P750 per head and P500 for a backride for just a simple man made trail. We experienced ATV at Mt. Mayon and it only amounted us P850 for two including tip for the guide. 

The sky walk, not really much of an adrenaline adventure will cost you P120, where it actually serves as an entrance fee to access the other part of the resort.

The hanging bicycle is fun and can be enjoyed for P200 each for a back and fort experience.

We didn’t get to take lots of photos because the place is so crowded and you would not enjoy a picture with a lot of photobombers. But, here are some decent photos we have taken at the place:

The good things about Paraiso de June Quixote Ecofarm Resort are (1) they offer delicious and affordable meal, (2) the service is very accommodating and all their employees are courteous, helpful, and approachable, (3) they have live bands at the al fresco dining which you can jam with if you like, (4) No parking fee, and (5) most amenities are pretty much free for children like the go karts and the activities at the park.

To sum it up, here’s the budget breakdown you should prepare if you opt to go here disregarding our warning that this is not a budgetarian getaway:

Sky walk: P120 / per head

Hanging bicycle: P200 / per head

ATV ride: P750 / per head

ATV back ride: P500 / per head

Food: we had full stomachs with less than P1000 including drinks, for three. Which is why it is also perfect for a family getaway. Plus, they serve free water.

Other activities:

Rappelling

Swimming

Zipline (soon to operate)

Crystal Kayaking

See this photos for more:

How to get there:

Just pin Paraiso de June Quixote Ecofarm Resort on Google Map or Waize. Once you are around 10 mins. Away, be vigilant to look for the small signage of the place but you will know you have arrived at the entrance when you see a decorated vehicle pathways that leads to the parking space.

I suggest that if you are going as a group, book grab, it will be much cheaper if you divide the fee, because the place is not really accessible by public transportation.

Enjoy and God bless.