TARAK RIDGE
Mariveles, Bataan
Jump off point: Brgy. Alas-asin, Mariveles
LLA: 14°30.357′N, 120°30′E, 1,006 MASL (ridge); 1,130 MASL (peak)
Days required / Hours to summit: 2 days, 5-6 hours
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 4/9, Trail class 3

EVENT FEE: 1,600/pax
INCLUSIONS:
Van RT / Toll / Driver / Fuel
Reg Fee / Brgy Fee
Guide Fee

ITINERARY
Day 0 (Friday)
11:00PM Start of Pickup
Stop-over at NLEX

Day 1 (Saturday)
04:00AM ETA ETA Alas-asin; register at Brgy. Hall. Secure guide
05:00AM Start trek
07:45AM ETA Papaya river; Breakfast
08:15AM Start trek to woodlands
10:00AM ETA Tarak Ridge / Photo Ops
10:30AM Resume to Summit/Photo Ops
12:00PM Back to Papaya River
01:00PM Late Lunch
03:00PM Back to Jump Off / Wash up
05:00PM ETD to Cubao / Dinner along the way
09:00PM Drop-Off

Things to Bring:
at least 1L of water
breakfast
Essentials

DINAGAT ISLAND TOUR + MOUNT REDONDO DAYHIKE
939+ MASL via 4x4 BACKTRAIL
GOOD FOR BEGINNERS
CATEGORY: Minor Climb, New Hiking Destination yet Difficulty Level is subjective
Features: Tropical & Bonsai Forests, Plateaud Trails, Rich Flora & Fauna,

SCHEDULE: JUNE 6-8, 2025

PHP 8,000 PER HEAD

INCLUSIONS:
ROUNDTRIP Van Transfers from Robinsons Butuan City to Surigao City Port
ROUNDTRIP Van Transfers for the entire Dinagat Island Backpacking
ROUNDTRIP Ferry Ticket from Surigao City Port to San Jose Port and Vice Versa
4X4 Vehicle going to Mount Redondo
Meals for Drivers & Boat Operators
ROUNDTRIP Boat Transfers in the Island Tour
Mount Redondo Registration Fees
Local Mountain & Tour Guide Fees
Climb Permit & Registration Fees in all destinations included in the tour
LGU & Environmental Fees in all destinations included in the tour
Shared 3D2N A/C Accommodation
Seven ( 7 ) Group/Hosted Meals for 3 DAYS in DINAGAT ISLAND
Cheap Roundtrip Airfare Assistance

EXCLUSIONS:
ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE (MNL-CAG/MNL-BXU/MNL-SUR/MNL-DVO)
Meals & Lodging before & after setting sail at DINAGAT ISLAND
Day 1 Breakfast in the island
Pasalubong/Souvenirs
Swimming Gears, Personal Supplies & Trail Foods
Anything not mentioned above

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DESTINATIONS:
MOUNT REDONDO
HAGAKHAK ROCK FORMATIONS
RSG CAVE POOL & VIEWDECK
MIRACLE POOL
A.O. BEACH RESORT & PANGABANGAN BLUE LAGOON
JELMAR’S RESORT
CABACUNGAN COVE
BABABU LAKE & BEACH
DUYOS BEACH
BITAOG BEACH
PAGKAWASAN BEACH
DINAGAT ISLAND MARKER & PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S BUILDING
STA. CRUZ BEACH (SUNSET VIEWING)
ISLANDER’S CASTLE
PHILIPPINE BENEVOLENT MISSIONARIES ASSOCIATION SHRINE

SIMPLE ITINERARY
(Note: Mount REDONDO climb is already included in the DINAGAT ISLAND TOUR)

Day 0 JUNE 5, 2025
00:00-21:00 FLY FROM MANILA TO MISAMIS ORIENTAL/AGUSAN DEL NORTE/SURIGAO DEL NORTE
21:00-23:00 ASSEMBLY & GUESTS PICKUP (ROBINSON’S BUTUAN CITY, AGUSAN DEL NORTE)
*Note: For Laguindingan and Davao alighted guests, PLEASE AVAIL MORNING FLIGHT ONLY and ALLOT AT MOST 10 HOURS LAND TRIP FROM CDO OR DAVAO AIRPORT/BUS TERMINAL GOING TO ROBINSON’S BUTUAN CITY

Day 1 JUNE 6, 2025
00:00-04:00 LAND TRIP FROM BUTUAN CITY TO SURIGAO CITY BOULEVARD
04:00-06:00 FERRY TRIP FROM SURIGAO CITY PORT TO SAN JOSE PORT
06:00-07:00 ETA DINAGAT ISLAND, SECURE ACCOMMODATION, PREPARE STUFFS
07:00-17:00 DINAGAT ISLAND DAY TOUR 1 PROPER
17:00-18:00 SIDETRIP TO STA. CRUZ BEACH FOR SUNSET VIEWING, RETURN TO ACCOM
18:00-22:00 WASHUP, DINNER, SOCIALS, NIGHT LIFE
22:00-24:00 REST

Day 2 JUNE 7, 2025
00:00-06:00 REST
06:00-07:00 WAKE-UP CALL, BREAKFAST, AWRA PREP
06:00-17:00 DINAGAT ISLAND DAY TOUR 2 PROPER
17:00-18:00 SIDETRIP TO CAPITOL GROUNDS, RETURN TO ACCOM
18:00-22:00 WASHUP, DINNER, SOCIALS, NIGHT LIFE
22:00-24:00 REST

Day 3 JUNE 8, 2025
00:00-06:00 REST
06:00-07:00 WAKE-UP CALL, BREAKFAST, AWRA PREP, FINAL PACKUP
07:00-12:00 DINAGAT ISLAND DAY TOUR 3 PART 1
12:00-13:00 LUNCH, WRAP-UP, ACCOM CHECK-OUT
13:00-15:00 DINAGAT ISLAND DAY TOUR 3 PART 2, RETURN TO ACCOM
15:00-16:30 QUICK WASHUP, CHECK-OUT ACCOM, CATCH LAST FERRY TRIP FROM SAN JOSE TO SURIGAO PORT
16:30-18:00 FERRY TRIP FROM SAN JOSE PORT TO SURIGAO CITY PORT
18:00-24:00 FLY TO MANILA, HOME SWEET HOME

NOTE: Full and Detailed Itinerary will be given to JOINERS WITH CONFIRMED PLANE TICKET AND WITH SECURED INITIAL PAYMENTS ONLY.

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WHAT TO BRING/SECURE:
CASH
BACKPACK AND WATER BAG
MEDIA DEVICES FOR YOUR GRAM, VIDEOS, ETC.
LITER OF WATER, TRAIL FOODS
TREKKING POLES, SHOES/SANDALS
SUN PROTECTION/BUFF/ARM SLEEVES
HYGIENICS & FIRST AID KIT
CLOTHINGS/ACCESSORIES FOR HIKE, AWRA & SWIMMING
THINGS TO NOTE FOR THE ENTIRETY OF TRIP:
LISTEN TO INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL SUPPORT REGARDING TREKKING, WATER ACTIVITIES & OTHER IMPORTANT MATTERS
LNT PRINCIPLES ARE STRICTLY OBSERVED AND PRACTICED
BE RESPONSIBLE ON YOUR PERSONAL VALUABLES
BE APPROACHABLE WITH LOCALS