...: Mt. Ngusong Kabayo

Date: January 1, 2017 | Author: Jeric Par Esplana | Category: Travel Rizal

Mt. Ngusong Kabayo's famous rock formation

Mt. Ngusong Kabayo (625 MASL) is located in Brgy. Laiban and one of the latest newly opened mountain in the mountainous region of Tanay, Rizal. This 2-months old mountain is under the management of Tanay Tourism Office. It is part of the Quatro Mountains of Brgy. Laiban according to Nomad Terra Crawlers. The three other mountains are known as Mt. Lubo (Tangwa Peak), Mt. Toyang and Mt. Ulang.

TRIVIA: According to our guide, Mt. Ngusong Kabayo got its name from the rock formation that looks like a Horse. It is situated at the summit of this mountain. But if you're looking at the bottom part of the rock, you can also imagine that the rock formation also looks like the head of an Elephant or a dog and the other one really looks like the head of a Camel. Note: It's just my personal opinion :)

360' view of Tanay Rizal

Mt. Ngusong Kabayo is good for beginners with the assistance or guidance of the professional mountaineer or even the tour guide itself. The trail of this mountain is not that well-established but already visible. It features a muddy trail during rainy season, forest, waterfalls also known as Laiban Falls, a cave but not yet opened for the public, Limatic (along the trail of Laiban Falls) and the breath-taking view of Tanay Rizal.

Mt. Ngusong Kabayo is rich in Cogon so better wear dry-fit shirt with long sleeves. There are a lot of flowery plants along the trail. Cloud Rat is one of the endemic animal that can be seen within the vicinity of Quatro Mountains (Note: Don’t do anything that will harm them).

Cogon Photography

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.

Near the summit

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