Mt. Lubo | Tangwa Peak

  Date: January 7, 2017 | Author: Jeric Par Esplana | Category: Travel Rizal

glimpse of Tangwa Peak

Tangwa Peak is one of the main attraction of Quatro Mountains in Tanay, Rizal. It is located specifically in Brgy. Laiban in the municipality of Tanay, Rizal. It is also known as Mt. Lubo that is connected or beside the other mountain known as Mt. Ngusong Kabayo It is very accessible and just a 2-3 hours ride away from the Metro Manila.

Tangwa Peak is rich in cogon, bamboos and a bit of forest all throughout the trail. The trail is already visible but not that well-established. There are some steep parts and very muddy during rainy season. A lot of flora are scattered along the trail with different colors that made the trekking experience more beautiful. 

Maysawa Circuit

This mountain features thick grasslands (cogon), rock formations, 360’ view of Tanay, Rizal and a possible sight of sea of clouds plus the famous Laiban Falls after hiking.

TIP: Wear any sleeves that will protect your skin from cogon leaves and use sunblock to prevent sunburn.

Tour guide (1:5) is required per group / solo amounting Php 500.00 for the safety and protection purposes of every tourist. There is also a required payment for registration fee worth Php 20.00 per location. Hikers should request a permit under the management of Tanay Tourism before the date of hike. 

Cogon 

Mountainous Tanay 

Rizal's Paradise

HOW TO GET THERE:

[Option 1]: Ride a Jeepney from Cubao going to Cogeo/Gate2, fare is Php 25.00 and travel time is around 30-45 mins. Drop off at Cogeo then ride another Jeepney going to Sampaloc and tell the driver to drop you off at Brgy. Mayagay, fare is Php 55.00 and will take almost 1 hour travel time. From the highway, take a Habal-Habal that will bring you to the Registration Area which is the Brgy. Hall of Laiban, fare is Php 100.00 per head and additional 30 min. ride.

NOTE: Rates are subject to change without prior notice

VEHICLE	FROM	TO	FARE	TRAVEL TIME
Jeepney	Cubao	Cogeo/Gate2	Php 25.00	45 mins.
Jeepney	Cogeo	Brgy. Mayagay	Php 55.00	1 hour
Habal-Habal	Mayagay HW	Brgy. Laiban	Php 100.00/pax	45 mins.

[Option 2]: Ride a van/Jeepney from Starmall Shaw going to Tanay Rizal, fare is Php 70.00 and a travel time of almost 2 hours depending on the traffic. Drop off at Tanay Market then ride another another Jeepney bound for Brgy. Laiban itself, fare is Php 75.00 with a travel time of 2 hours.

NOTE: Rates are subject to change without prior notice

VEHICLE	FROM	TO	FARE	TRAVEL TIME
Van/Jeepney	Shaw (Starmall)	Tanay, Rizal	Php 70.00	1-2 hrs.
Jeepney	Tanay Market	Brgy. Laiban	Php 75.00	1-2 hrs.

Travel JePar

NOTE / REMINDER / TIP:

•  WHEN YOU’RE IN A BIG GROUP, you can ask the local to provide you a Jeepney that will bring you to the jump-off area (vice-versa). Php 3,000.00 – Php 5,000.00 is the price range depending on the numbers of people.
•  PREPARE A ROUGH-ROAD RIDE IN A HABAL-HABAL, you will be passing 9 shallow clear rivers before reaching the jump-off area so prepare having a WET shoes while trekking.
•  PERMIT is required but you can nicely ask the registration officers to prepare it for you. Inform them before the date of hike thru text/call/email.
•  LIMATIC is visible in some part of the trail so prepare to RUN or just put soap from feet up to your knees. (Don’t be afraid, it’s just a limatic)
•  TOUR GUIDE is required (1:5 for Php 500.00.
•  REGISTRATION FEE starts at Php 20.00 (Package: Php 80.00 for 4 travel destinations including Mt. Ngusong Kabayo, Mt. Tangwa, Laiban Falls and White Rocks River.
• OVERNIGHT is not yet allowed but subject for possibility to open soon.
• SIGNAL CONNECTION for globe users is not visible all throughout the trail (according to my experience).
• POTABLE WATER near the Laiban Falls
• WASH AREA is located within the jump-off area for Php 10.00 (Kagawad’s house)
• SPECIAL LOMI (Kumpletos Rekados) for only Php 35.00 at Kagawad’s House)

THINGS TO BRING:

• Flashlight/headlamp (early morning trek)
• 1 liter of water (it’s up to you)
• Limatic remover (soap / salt / tweezer)
• Sunlight protection (lotion / sleeves)
• Extra shirt / short / underwear / slipper
• Light poncho (optional)
• Trail food
• Sealed plastic cover for gadgets
• Extra plastic bags for trashes and wet clothes
• EXTRA MONEY

OTHER EXPENSES	PRICE
Tour Guide	Php 500.00 (1:5)
Registration Fee	Php 20.00 per travel destination
Comfort Room Fee	Php 10.00
ESTIMATED EXPENSES	PHP 700.00 / GROUP OF 2

TANGWA!

L E A V E . NO . T R A C E

K E E P . H I K I N G

I T'S . M O R E . F U N . I N . T H E . P H I L I P P I N E S

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