Sir, Magkano Budget? The PinoyMountaineer Table of Hiking Expenses

by Gideon Lasco

To make things easier for hikers, I am posting this page that compares the budgets of different mountains that are within dayhike range of Manila. I will continue to improve this page as time goes by. Assumptions: Group of 7 hikers, public transportation (as of Nov. 2012), without guide whenever possible, food expenses at 300/day (regardless as camp meals, trail food, or dine-ins), margin of error: +/- 75 pesos. Inclusions in the calculation: Transportation from the bus terminals in Manila, registration fees, guide fees, food allowance of 300/day. You can still lower your budgets by cutting down on food and other expenses.

Note: This table is still under construction. Eventually, I will include all the mountains with an itinerary in PinoyMountaineer.com. Usual disclaimers apply: This is meant to be just a guide and is not a guarantee that the costs will be as stated.

See also: Ten tips for a budget-friendly climb

HIKING EXPENSES, BY DESTINATION

Hike Budget (Dayhike) Budget (Overnight)
MakTrav 550 850
Kalisungan 550 850
Romelo 580 880
Manabu 600 900
Malipunyo 600 900
Batulao 600 900
Talamitam 600 900
Balagbag 600 900
Tagapo 610 910
Maculot 610 910
Manalmon 620 920
Sembano 650 950
Arayat 650 950
Tarak Ridge 690 990
Marami 720 1020
Natib 720 1020
Pantingan Pk 740 1040
Pico de Loro 740 1040
Buntis & Nagpatong 760 1060
Damas 790 1090
Mabilog 800 1100
Daguldol 850 1150
Lobo 850 1150
Banoi 850 1150
Cristobal 980 1280
Palali 1050 1350
Tapulao 1200 1500

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