MT. Lantad Jump-off point: Cabugao, Bato Catanduanes Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 2-3 hours Specs: Minor climb
Mt. Lantad is one of the most popular mountaineering destinations in Island of Catanduanes especially to all beginners. Mt. Lantad call it, is one of the favorites in the mountaineering community in Catanduanes when it comes to day hikes and massive camping. The campsite is a big playground for all outdoor enthusiasts. This is located in Cabugao, Bato Catanduanes. The main destination or feature of this mountain it is shoulder campsite overlooking of coastal view of Bato town and Virac town.
In Catanduanes, it’s easy to keep in touch with the rest of the world. The mod cons of communication are all available for you. If you’re interested in outdoor pursuits, an easy lifestyle among warm and friendly people and a general escape from the frantic pace of urban life – Catanduanes is the perfect hideaway.
Catanduanes is a place where you could go back to simplicity and revel in the absence of man-made preoccupation and self-made entrapments; a total escape, they say. Come, experience and enjoy the richness and wonders of nature in Catanduanes Island, Philippines! Truly, a Wealth of Wonder in this side of the Pacific.
Getting to Catanduanes Island Bicol Philippines By Air Cebu Pacific flies from Manila to Catanduanes and vice versa three times a week with a flying time of less than an hour (45-55 minutes).
By Land Numerous bus lines operate air-conditioned coaches from Manila to Tabaco, Albay with trips running from 9 to 10 hours. From the seaport of Tabaco, hop on either at MV Calixta III, MV Calixta II, MV Penafrancia or MV Star Ferry to reach the island of Catanduanes via Virac or San Andres seaport. Another option is to take RSL bus from Manila to Catanduanes which has ticketing station at Cubao (infront of Ali Mall) and pick-up station at Alabang (near Metropolis) or Ermita (Ground Floor, Trade Center, Padre Faura St.) RSL Executive and ordinary bus departs Cubao to Catanduanes at 5:30 PM. From Tabaco, both buses board MV Calixta II which docks at San Andres port. The bus ferries its passengers to the capital town of Virac.
ITINERARY Day1 0700 ETD Tricycle in Virac Catanduanes proper to Cabugao (P15.00 per head) 0730 Arrival at Barangay Cabugao, Bato, Catanduanes 0800 Start trek 1000 ETA Campsite. Set camp. 1015 Rest 1030 Prepare lunch 1200 Lunch 1900 Dinner & Socials 2200 Lights Off
Day 2 0600 Prepare breakfast 0700 Breakfast 0730 Explore 0900 Start trek 1200 ETD Barangay Cabugao, Bato, Catanduanes 1230 ETD Tricycle in Cabugao to Town of Virac 0100 ETA Virac
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