DIY Banaue-Batad-Sagada (3D2N) Itinerary

Backpacking Banaue-Batad-Sagada (3 days 2nights) Itinerary

Updated July 2015

A do-it-yourself itinerary of Banaue-Batad-Sagada-Baguio. Most of the destinations mentioned are unguided unless guide is mandatory.

Destinations:

- Banaue Rice Terraces, Banaue, Ifugao

- Batad Rice Terraces, Banaue, Ifugao

- Tappia falls, Banaue, Ifugao

- Echo Valley, Sagada, Mountain Province

- Hanging Coffins, Sagada, Mountain Province

- Bomod-ok falls, Sagada, Mountain Province

- Pongas falls, Sagada, Mountain Province

- Sagada Rice Terraces, , Sagada, Mountain Province

- Lumiang Cave, Sagada, Mountain Province

- Sumaging Cave, Sagada, Mountain Province

- Kiltepan viewdeck, , Sagada, Mountain Province

Backpacking: Negros and Siquijor Island

Backpacking - Bacolod, Murcia, Dumaguete, Apo Island, Valencia and Siquijor

Bacolod City and Murcia - Negros Occidental

Dumaguete, Zamboanguita, Apo Island and Valencia - Negros Oriental

Larena, Siquijor, San Juan, Maria and Lazi - Siquijor

February 27 – March 1, 2014

Negros and Siquijor backpacking sequence [4 days]

> Bacolod City - Negros Occidental

> Murcia town proper - Murcia, Negros Occidental

> Mambukal [waterfalls] - Murcia, Negros Occidental

> Bacolod City [Cathedral, Manokan] - Negros Occidental

> Dumaguete City - Negros Oriental

> Malatapay, Zamboanguita [ Jump off to Apo Island] - Negros Oriental

> Apo Island - Dauin, Negros Oriental

> Casaroro falls - Valencia, Negros Oriental

> Tiptop hotel - overnight, Boulevard, Silliman University - Dumaguete City

> Larena Port -Larena, Siquijor

> Church of St. Francis of Assisi - Siquijor, Siquijor

> Capilay's Spring Park - San Juan, Siquijor

> Balete tree – LaziSiquijor

> Cantabon Cave – Barangay Cantabon, Siquijor

> Salagdoong Beach -Maria, Siquijor

> Sta. Maria Church -Maria, Siquijor

> St. Isidore Church and Lazi Convent - Lazi, Siquijor

> Cambugahay falls - Lazi, Siquijor

> Siquijor Port - Siquijor, Squijor

> Dumaguete City

Panagsama Beach - Moalboal, Cebu

Panagsama Beach – Moalboal, Cebu

Moalboal, Cebu

20-21 August 2013

This is a detailed itinerary based on our Southern Cebu adventure series 2013 (Oslob-Dalaguete-Badian-Moalboal).

Day 1 (August 19, 2013)        

-          Gentle giants encounter – Oslob, Cebu

-          Tumalog waterfalls – Oslob, Cebu              

Day 2 (August 20, 2013)

-          Osmeña peak traverse day hike | Mantalongon-Sanlagan

-          Kawasan waterfalls – Badian, Cebu                                     

Day 2-3 (August 20-21. 2013)

-          Panagsama beach – Moalboal, Cebu

We came from Kawasan waterfalls in Badian then we headed to Moalboal market and bought supplies. On our 2nd and final day in Cebu we opted to stay in Moalboal beach.

Kawasan waterfalls - Badian, Cebu

Kawasan waterfalls

Brgy. Matutinao Badian, Cebu

Moving Time and Day(s): 10-15 minutes | 1 Day

20 July 2013

This is a detailed itinerary based on our Southern Cebu adventure series 2013 (Oslob-Dalaguete-Badian-Moalboal).

Day 1 (August 19, 2013)        

-          Gentle giants encounter – Oslob, Cebu

-          Tumalog waterfalls – Oslob, Cebu              

Day 2 (August 20, 2013)

-          Osmeña peak traverse day hike | Mantalongon-Sanlagan

-          Kawasan waterfalls – Badian, Cebu                                     

Day 2-3 (August 20-21. 2013)

-          Panagsama beach – Moalboal, Cebu

We did osmeña peak traverse day hike (MANTALONGON-SANLAGAN). Our feet felt pain from the previous activity we had. We opted to ride on habal-habal then head to kawasan waterfalls jump off.

1140        We started our trek. Everyone will experience a short and easy trek because vehicles are not allowed to enter the area.

1145        A short 5-minutes walk led us to the registration area. A reasonable 10 pesos registration fee was collected and they issued an official receipt. It was wide and easy path going to the waterfalls.

You can buy foods at restaurants built near in the waterfalls. Bring food if you want to spend less.

1155        ETA Willy’s Restaurant | Lunch | Swimming

Tumalog waterfalls – Oslob, Cebu

Tumalog waterfalls

Tumalog waterfalls – Oslob, Cebu

Oslob, Cebu

19 July 2013

This is a detailed itinerary based on our Southern Cebu adventure series 2013 (Oslob-Dalaguete-Badian-Moalboal).

Day 1 (August 19, 2013)        

-          Gentle giants encounter – Oslob, Cebu

-          Tumalog waterfalls – Oslob, Cebu              

Day 2 (August 20, 2013)

-          Osmeña peak traverse day hike | Mantalongon-Sanlagan

-          Kawasan waterfalls – Badian, Cebu                                     

Day 2-3 (August 20-21. 2013)

-          Panagsama beach – Moalboal, Cebu

After the gentle giants encounter, we headed to Tumalog waterfalls also found in Oslob.

Day 1   – 19 August 2013

*** Continuation - from the whale shark watching resort.

1105     Head to Tumalog waterfalls | habal-habal (50php/ head/ 1 way)

Tumalog waterfalls is approximately 6km away from the resort or 3km meters away from the national highway

1115     ETA registration area | 20php

Tell the driver to wait for you or just bring you all the way to the waterfalls.

            We opted to walk from the registration area.

Gentle giants encounter – Oslob, Cebu

Whale shark - "Tuki"

Whale Shark - “Tuki” or “Butanding” in local name

Barangay Tan-awan, Oslob, Cebu

19 July 2013

This is a detailed itinerary based on our Southern Cebu (Oslob-Dalaguete-Badian-Moalboal) adventure series 2013.
Day 1 (August 19, 2013)        

-          Gentle giants encounter – Oslob, Cebu

-          Tumalog waterfalls – Oslob, Cebu              

Day 2 (August 20, 2013)

-          Osmeña peak traverse day hike | Mantalongon-Sanlagan

-          Kawasan waterfalls – Badian, Cebu                                     

Day 2-3 (August 20-21. 2013)

-          Panagsama beach – Moalboal, Cebu

On our first day, we swam with whale shark then trekked to tumalog waterfalls both found in Oslob.

Day 1   – 19 August 2013

Whale shark watching & Tumalog waterfalls in Oslob, Cebu

0530     We arrived at Mactan-Cebu International Airport – Lapu-lapu City, Mactan Island. 

0600     Head to south terminal | Taxi (230php)

0630     ETA Cebu South bus terminal, Natalio Bacalso Avenue

0640     Depart for Oslob | Ceres aircon bus (150php)

            Tell the bus conductor to drop you in Barangay Tan-awan whale shark watching resort.

1000     ETA Barangay Tanawan, Oslob, Cebu.

            We opted to enter MB’s Sunrise View resort.      

            500php for snorkeling + 70php for resort entrance fee and wash up.    

            After paying the fees, we attended a brief orientation of dos and don’ts of whale shark watching.

Mambukal - Murcia, Negros Occidental

Mambukal Resort

Mambukal - Murcia, Negros Occidental

 August 19-21 2012

Mambukal is located on the foot of Mt. Kanlaon. Another entry point or jump-off to lofty peak of Mt. Kanlaon is the resort while others also descent here. The serenity in Mambukal was rewarding. The cool mountain breeze added more tranquility. Moreover, it offers more exciting activities for families and friends.

  

How to get there from Bacolod City?

·         One can head straight by taking a bus (35 php) bound to Mambukal.

·         Or if you have enough time, try to visit the town proper of Murcia by taking a jeep  bound to  Murcia or take a bus bound to Mambukal then drop to Murcia.  From Murcia, take a bus bound to Mambukal.

·         Both terminals can be found near in Libertad Market in Bacolod City.

·         Travel time is more or less 45 minutes to 1 hour ride.

Ang Pulo | Mangroves Hopping

Ang Pulo | Calatagan Mangrove Forest Conservation Park

Island and Mangroves Hopping

Baranggay Quilitisan (Kilitisan) Calatagan, Batangas

Apri 8, 2012

It was late Saturday night when I picked up Ma’am Aby in Balayan then we headed back to Calatagan. She got interested in my Ambil and especially Lubang Island plans. So, we decided to cross the island via passenger boat from Calatagan Port to Lubang Island on Sunday Morning. Sadly, there is no available trip going to Lubang Island but Ambil island trip is available however the return trip was not available on the next day (Monday). My mother told us that she has an acquaintance in newly popular tourist destination in Calatagan called “Ang Pulo” at Brgy. Kilitisan. Her acquaintance will tour us for free. That’s “free” so tara lets! Libre e!