Bakun Trio

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Overview

Sitting on a plateau in the middle of the Cordilleras, the small town of Bakun,Benguet is the perfect setting for a three-day mountain adventure. With its poblacion serving as a base camp, climbers can go on day-hikes to any of the three surrounding mountains: Mt. Lubo with its dense forests, Mt. Kabunian and its hallowed grounds, and Mt. Tenglawan with its long and arduous hike.

Bakun Trio is a three-in-one package, with each mountain offering different experiences and varying degrees of difficulty. But the beauty of the setting and the excitement on the trail are constant. Expect to traverse hanging bridges over raging rivers, see cascading waterfalls splashing down the verdant landscape, and even visit a sacred burial ground shrouded in mist. Of course, breathtaking views from each of the summits are mandatory.

At the end of each day-hike, you’ll be able to take a shower, eat a warm meal, and sleep on a good bed back at the Bakun poblacion. There’s nothing like a hot mug of chocolate in the chilly Cordillera air to cap off a day of adventure.

Did you know?
Mt. Kabunian is named after the highest deity on the Kankana-ey and Ibaloi pantheon of gods. Kabunian is the father of lesser gods and all of mankind.

Inclusions

Roundtrip private vehicle: Manila-Bakun
Three days/two nights homestay accommodations
Hike meals (Day 1: Dinner, Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Day 3: Breakfast and lunch)
Registration fees, DENR fees and other applicable entrance fees
Services of our Adventure Guides
Local Guides Fees

Exclusions

Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, wifi, alcoholic beverages, shopping etc.)
Porter fees (if requested by the participant)
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance

Day 0
10:00 PM Depart for Baguio City. (Departure is the evening before the first day of the hike)
Day 1
04:30 AM Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) at Baguio. Continue drive to Bakun.
06:30 AM Breakfast stop.
09:30 AM ETA at Mt. Lobo jump-off point. First and highest mountain in Bakun.
11:30 AM ETA at the Mt. Lobo Summit. Take lunch.
12:30 PM Start descent. Back to jump off point.
02:00 PM Arrive at jump off point. Proceed to Bakun Poblacion.
03:00 PM Arrive at Bakun Poblacion. Settle down and relax.
06:00 PM Dinner.
08:00 PM Lights off.
Day 2
03:00 AM Wake up call and breakfast. (Your team leader may decide to start earlier or later depending on his/her assessment)
04:00 AM Start trek to Mt. Tenglawan.
05:30 AM Catch sunrise at ridge line.
11:00 AM ETA at Mt. Tenglawan Summit. Lunch.
12:30 PM Start descent.
05:00 PM ETA back at Poblacion.
07:00 PM Dinner.
08:00 PM Lights off.
Day 3
03:00 AM Wake up call. Breakfast. (Your team leader may decide to start earlier or later depending on his/her assessment)
04:00 AM Start trek to Mt. Kabunian.
06:00 AM Arrival at Kabunian Marker.
08:30 AM ETA Summit of Mt. Kabunian.
09:15 AM Start descent.
11:30 AM Back at Poblacion.
12:00 PM Lunch and pack up.
01:30 PM Depart for Manila. Dinner along the way.
11:30 PM ETA Manila or at a later time.

Trail Steepness	Moderate to steep
Trail Exposure	Mostly exposed
Mobile Signal	None in town. Sporadic at the mountains
Transportation	Public bus and private jeepney
Water Source	Present
Restroom/Toilet	Present in town
Electricity	Present
River/Water Crossing	None
Temperature	Warm during the day. 15-20 degrees in the late evening and early morning
Accommodations	Homestay (common room)
Meals	Provided (please see meals that are provided and not provided)
Special Equipment/Gear	None
Insects	Some bugs. Possible leeches in Mt. Tenglawan
Wash Area at the ju	Present

Terms and Conditions

Hike equipment:
Backpack
Backpack cover
Hiking shoes
Headlamp with extra batteries
Trek poles

Hike Clothing:
Inner
Wicking, quick-dry underwear
Wicking, quick-dry sports bra

Top
Bonnet/Beanie
Sunhat
Drifit shirt or long sleeves
Arm sleeves (optional)

Bottom
Drifit pants
Waterproof pants (optional)

For the cold
Windbreaker
Down jacket or fleece
Waterproof jacket with hood
Raincoat or Poncho

Gear accessories:
Fleece gloves
Hiking socks above your ankle
Buff
Sunglasses

Toiletries:
Toothbrush/ Toothpaste
Toilet paper
Women’s hygiene items
Soap and shampoo
Towel

Others:
Sun block
Mosquito repellant
Trail food
Airtight food container
Water
Ear plugs
Slippers/Sandals
Personal medications
Power bank
Hand sanitizer
Additional dry bags or plastic bags for used clothes
Pesos in small denominations
Neck pillow for the van ride
Watch (optional)
Camera (optional)
Umbrella (optional)

Cancellation Policy

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