MT. TAPULAO (2037 MASL)
Palauig, Zambales
Major jump-off: Sitio Dampay, Brgy. Dampay-Salaza, Palauig
Days required: 1-2days

Hours to summit: 11-13 hours
Specs: Major Climb

Difficulty 5/9

Trail class 1-3

HIGHLIGHTS:

? Its name, tapulao, means pine tree in the local dialect, and it is truly an apt description.

?The highest of all peaks in Central Luzon.

?The rocky road that constitutes 85% of the trail, a beautiful pine forests, and into a mossy forest, til the end of the trek.

?With a total of 36KMS to the summit and back to the jump off point.

EVENT FEE: ₱1,400 Per Pax

RESERVATION FEE: ₱1000per Pax

INCLUSIONS:

✔️ A/C Van Transfer

✔️ Local Guide fee

✔️ Brgy. Fee

✔️ Registration Fee

✔️ Bagtag

✔️ Logistics fee

✔️ Toll fee/ parking fee

✔️ Driver's meal allowance

EXCLUSIONS:

✖️ Anything is not specified in the inclusion.

FOR RENTAL:

Headlamp with batt (₱50each)

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

DAY 0

10:00PM - CALLTIME / MEET & GREET..

Pick Up Point:

? Mc Do Greenfield / Mayflower Parking lot

? Mc Do Centris near Alorica

11:00PM - ETD to Zambales

04:00AM - ETA jump off point

Secure guide/ Orientation / Register

05:00AM - Start Trek

07:00AM - ETA KM6

08:30AM - ETA KM10 Water source, we can refill water here!

11:00AM - ETA KM16 CAMPSITE

take Lunch

12:00NN - Proceed to Summit

1:00PM - Arrive in Summit

1:30PM - Headback to Jop

06:00PM - ETA Jop, Rest, wash up!

07:00PM - Travel back to Manila *Dinner along the way

12:00MN - ETA in Manila

REMINDERS

Leave No Trace Principles

1. Plan ahead and prepare.

2. Travel and Camp on durable surfaces.

3. Dispose of waste properly.

4. Leave what you find.

5. Minimize campfire impacts.

6. Respect wildlife.

7. Be considerate of other visitors.

THINGS TO BRING

?Bring a lot of water(at least 1 Liter)

?Energy drink (Gatorade)

?Packed lunch. You can buy foods at the fastfood stores

?Sunblock

?Garbage Bag(Leave no trace)

?1 set of Extra clothes

?Jacket

?Headlamp

?Cameras(Actioncam, Phone, DSLR, etc)

?Cap

?Arm sleeves to protect your arm from getting tanned.

?Trekking pole *Optional

?Towel

?Basic First Aid Kit/Personal meds

?Trail foods

?Extra money

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Php 1,000.00 down payment is REQUIRED for the seat reservation and prevention of sudden back out.

Remaining balance will be collected on the day of scheduled trip.

Send a copy of the deposit slip as a proof of payment.

Confirmed bookings are strictly non - refundable but are transferable to new participant /s is not yet on the list. It is the resposibility of the participant to look for replacement / new participant.

Last minute back out (4days before departure) is considered as SOLD and shall be charged the FULL event fee.

Failure to comply will cause the participant / s to pay the remaining balance.

Down payment will only be refunded in case the event is cancelled due to weather condition.

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Organizer has the right to cancel or reschedule the tour if the minimum numbers of participants are not met.

Travel dates are subject to change due to weather conditions.

Organizer is not liable for any lost or damages of your valuables

** By booking a tour with us, you accepted all of the terms & conditions.

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