Day Hike to Mountain with Tinipal River
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Manila, Philippines
- 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Say goodbye city and hello nature on this small-group guided hike to Mt. Daraitan, which stands 2,425 feet (739 meters) above Rizal. After you’ve enjoyed the misty mountain views, savor a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters of Tinipak River. Your package includes door-to-door transfers from most of central Manila (as well as Muntinlupa and Pasay): these are essential as reaching the mountain requires an extremely early start.
- Hike to the summit of Mt. Daraitan and swim in the Tinipak River
- Capture gorgeous photos of cloud seas, mountain peaks, and rushing waters
- Numbers are capped at 15 travelers, ensuring guide attention
- Picks up and drops direct to most central Manila hotels
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
*** free pick up/drop off from your hotel in Makati, Taguig, Ermita (Manila), Malate(Manila), Muntinlupa and Pasay. additional charges will incur outside these areas
Start time.4:00 am
Itinerary
1
Mount Daraitan & Tinipak River
8 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Distance wise the hike is not challenging. What is challenging is all of the slippery rocks. During our hike, the ground was wet and it rained on the descent. I needed to move quite slowly to avoid falling. Physically anyone can do this hike, as long as they are comfortable potentially slipping on landing in some mud. I’m glad I want!
Reviews
4.6
based on 24 reviews
I went on this trip because of all the good reviews and I love hiking. It was a challenging rock face but I was up to it. I was picked up at my hotel at 4 am and we arrived to the base camp at 6 am. We were shown a map to get to the top summit and where a short cut was by the heart peak. When we got to the heart peak around. 820 am. The trail guide and tour guide had a conversation that I could not understand. I was then told that going to the top summit would take too long based on what time the van needs to be on the road for my return, so it was best to go the short cut and go down the mountain.
On the way down we stopped by a local selling pop so we stopped for a rest break. At that time the trail guide mentioned that they have tubes that I could go on down the river. It does not take long and the cost is P 800. Once we got down the mountain I realized it was only 11 am….van was not scheduled to leave until 3 pm!!!
So, I got to the place that does the tubing around 1030 ( I already paid the P 800) then was told it is another P 200 because it is slow season…I call it white tax! After the tube ride we did a swim in a small area and had lunch alone in the village.
Then I was told we can leave….it was noon!!! When I said the tour is until 3pm I was told that, “itinerary may change without notice”. Three hours early is ridiculous and asked to walk around the area.
I feel ripped off….
Distance wise the hike is not challenging. What is challenging is all of the slippery rocks. During our hike, the ground was wet and it rained on the descent. I needed to move quite slowly to avoid falling. Physically anyone can do this hike, as long as they are comfortable potentially slipping on landing in some mud. I’m glad I want!
Local tour guide and our primary tour guide were so friendly and welcoming! We had great conversations going on the hike. The hike itself was really hard! Not for beginners because of how muddy and slippery it was.
Requires stamina. Bring your water bladder, snacks but light, light clothes for the dip in the river after the hike
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Excited to leave this review! The pros and the precautions!
First the pros… my guide, Asia, and driver Rency (I think) were great. On time, fun to talk to, and the local hiking guide they paired us with Alexis, was a beast of a hiker. Guy even walked barefoot part of the way.
Now the precautions! I made it to the summit, I’m not an experienced hiker, but I am in good shape. Tip one, DO NOT eat a heavy breakfast, in fact if you can, skip breakfast (I did), cuz the assent to station one is so challenging you don’t want to get sick. Two, bring twice the water you think you need!!! For the summit, you def need two liters, and drink them sparingly to make sure they last. Three, good footwear! Hiking boots preferred. I also had climbing gloves, but didn’t use them. Four, be honest with your physical ability. If you’re not in great shape or experienced hiker, you will not make it to the summit, and if it’s raining or rained recently it will be even more challenging. If you tap out early, there are alternative paths they take you on to get down, BUT getting down is just as challenging as getting up.
All in all… the hike whooped my butt, I ran out of water, BUT I feel like a beast for making it to the summit! Letssss goooo!!!!
Intense short hike with a great view from the top. The swim in the Tinipak river was a great way to cool off after with its clear and cool waters. Asia was knowledgeable about the area and a phenomenal guide for the day. Hike guide Willy was great as well and set a good pace over the rocky terrain on the way to the top. Highly recommend.
Amazing trip for me, Asia was an excellent and kind guide for the day, and Pedro a good driver. Communications easy from the outset, early start well worth it to beat the traffic, and fabulous scenery to experience. Do be prepared for more of a clamber over muddy rocks than a hike, gloves sold at site well worth the 50 pesos, you need them for the climb up and down. I loved it, but it might not be for everyone. Amazing visit to caves and dip in Tinipak was very welcome. An expensive trip for me travelling solo, sadly I don’t think much of that high fee gets to our guides on the day.
I'm pretty sure I have already left a review. Is there another site? This was an awesome trip and we went on the weekday so there was no one else except my partner and me. Terrific experience and highly recommended. The tour guide was extremely helpful as well.
Great, intense short little hike. Our driver Pedz and our guideJoannah were the best. I am older, had my wrong shoes with me, did alot of sliding down the hill, but if i made it, get away from the city and try it out. 2 thumbs up
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