MT. NAMANDIRAAN TRAVERSE – DAYHIKE

MT. NAMANDIRAAN TRAVERSE – DAYHIKE
Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
Major Climb – Not for Beginners

Climb Facts
Entry Point: Sitio Paang, Brgy. Dinwede East
Exit Point: Bessang Pass / Sitio Biwak, Brgy. Malaya
Elevation: 2,331++ MASL (Highest in Ilocos Sur)
Specs: Major Climb | Difficulty 8/9 | Trail Class 1–3
Trek Time to Summit: ~8–9 hours (Dayhike pace)

Trail Highlights
Mossy & pine forests
Wide grassland summit
Summit camp area (overnight option)
360° Ilocos views

Event Fee: ₱3,000 per pax
Reservation: ₱1,000 per pax (Non-refundable, transferable)

Inclusions
Roundtrip van transfer Manila–Ilocos Sur
Fuel, toll, parking, driver’s fee
Organizer / coordinator
Local guide fee & climb permit
Registration fee
Climb certificate & bag tag
Ref magnet souvenir

Exclusions
Medical certificate (required)
Meals & trail food

Proposed Dayhike Itinerary
Day 0 – Assembly / Travel
20:00 – Meet-up at McDo Quezon Ave.
21:00 – ETD to Cervantes
Day 1 – Climb Day
07:00 – ETA Cervantes, breakfast, buy supplies
08:00 – Meet guides, PNP registration, secure permits
08:30 – Proceed to Brgy. Malaya
09:00 – Arrival, register, briefing
10:00 – Proceed to jump-off (Bessang Pass)
10:30 – Final prep
11:00 – Start trek
12:00 – Sitio Biwak, lunch break
13:00 – Resume trek
13:45 – Viewdeck, photo ops
14:00 – Pine forest trail
15:00 – Ballay campsite, river area
15:15 – Resume trek
19:00 – Summit arrival, short rest & photos
19:30 – Start descent
04:30 – ETA Sitio Paang, wash-up
05:30 – Dinner / socials
06:30 – ETD to Manila
Following Day
02:00 – ETA Manila
Pace and timings may change based on group speed & weather.

Things to Bring
Valid ID (required)
Medical Certificate (required)
2L water
Packed lunch & trail food
Gloves, cap, sunblock
Slippers
Poncho / raincoat
Headlamp / flashlight
Garbage bag (Leave No Trace)
Extra clothes
Camera / phone + powerbank
Extra cash

Reminders
Strictly NO DOWNPAYMENT = NO SLOT
Downpayment is non-refundable but transferable
Last-minute back out (less than 7 days) = charged full amount
Organizer may reschedule due to bad weather
Leave No Trace principles apply – be a responsible hiker

Challenge yourself on Ilocos Sur’s rooftop! Experience knife-edge trails, breathtaking views, and pine forest paths – all in one epic day.