Mount Pulong Bato is made from solid rock, which makes it unique from other mountains. At the same time, it gained a reputation when the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) declared it as a volcano, surprising a majority of the locals.

PHIVOLCS further stated that Mount Pulong Bato is an intrusion type of volcano, which means that it was formed within the Earth’s crust.

 

Location

Mount Pulong Bato can be found inside the Pasonanca Natural Park, at Pasonanca Road, 7 kilometres from the city proper.

 

Opening Days and Hours

The Pasonanca Park is open from 06:00 to 18:30, daily.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance to the park is free.

 

How to Get There

  • Fly from the country’s capital of Manila to Zamboanga City via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines.
  • From the Zamboanga city proper, board a jeep bound to Pasonanca.
  • Alight at the Boy Scouts Grounds.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

You can opt to stay 1 to 2 hours in this attraction.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

The best time to visit Pasonanca Park and Mount Pulong Bato is from 07:00 to 11:00.

 

Food

Food places located near Pasonanca Park are Chinito’s Restaurant, Alavar Seafood Restaurant, Don Vicente Restorante, Family Fried Chicken, and Chowtime Cuisine.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Fort Pilar
  • Paseo del Mar
  • Great Santa Cruz Island
  • Pasonanca Park

 

Stay

You can find a number of accommodation options within the Zamboanga city proper, such as Grand Astoria Hotel, Garden Orchid Hotel, CityInn Hotel, Winzelle Suites, and Casa Canelar Pension House. Rates range from USD 20 to USD 45.

Day after day, hundreds of tourists flock Mount Faber for one reason — the landscape of Sentosa and the southern part of Singapore is most stunning when viewed from the mountain’s peak. Mount Faber is a well-preserved nature sight in Singapore that is known for its immaculate cleanliness, cool shade and relaxing ambiance brought by the secondary rainforest that covers it. While your at Mount Faber, Dine at Faber’s Peak, ring the Bell of Friendship, learn of Singapore’s history through murals, and board a cable car to Sentosa and see the horizon’s breathtaking view from above.

 

Location

Mount Faber is located at Mount Faber Road, Singapore.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Opens daily, 24 hours.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance to this attraction is free.

 

How to Get There

  • From the city centre, you can charter a taxi to Faber Peak.
  • Also, a popular option is to ride the cable car to the top of Mount Faber.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

Average duration spent in this attraction is between 1 to 2 hours.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

Best time to visit this attraction is between 8:00 and 11:00 or 14:00 and 16:00.

 

Food

Spuds and Aprons, The Jewel Box, Old Habits, Food Republic Foodcourt, Seah IM food Center, Dancing Crab, and Jpot are some of the nearby dining options.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Skyline Luge
  • 4D Adventureland
  • Imbiah Lookout
  • Madame Tussauds

 

Stay

For a place to stay, you can choose from nearby hotels such as La Meridien, Festive Hotel, Ascott Raffles Place, Hotel Jen, Holiday Inn, and Amara Singapore which offer accommodations at rates ranging from USD 150 to USD 250.

Buggy tours offered in Boracay make a stop at Mount Luho where tourists can take the 30-minute trek to the top and see most of the island. The top of Mount Luho is a great place to take vacation photos — the contrast of the sea’s changing colours and the surrounding rock formations’ verdant green spots is breathtaking. Mount Luho’s also a great place to sit back and relax — the fresh, strong breeze coming from the ocean is nothing short of refreshing.

 

Location

Mount Luho is located in Brgy Bolabog, Boracay Island.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Mount Luho is open from 5:00 to 23:00.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance fee is PhP 120 (USD 2.40).

 

How to Get There

  • Fly from Manila to Caticlan Airport via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines.
  • From Caticlan Airport, take a tricycle to the port.
  • Board a boat to Boracay.
  • Rent a buggy to Mount Luho.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

Average time spent here is 30 minutes.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

Best time to visit Mount Luho is between 7:00 and 11:00.

 

Food

The nearest dining places are in White Beach. Choose from Tito’s Boracay, Gerry’s Grill, Paradiso Grill, Steakhouse Boracay, Johnie’s Restaurant, and Gorio’s.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Ariel’s Point
  • Puka Shell Beach
  • Diniwid Beach
  • White Beach

 

Stay

Homestays around Boracay offer accommodations starting at PhP 500 (USD 10) a night. Hotels also offer accommodations at a higher rate, usually between USD 60 to USD 200. Hotel options include Bluelily Hotel, Willy’s Beach Hotel, White House Beach Resort, Estacio Uno Resort, Agos Hotel, and Mandala Spa and Resort Villas.

Sirao Peak, previously known as Kan-irag Peak, is an accessible tourist destination located close to the heart of Cebu. This easy climb boasts of relatively conquerable trek trails which are filled with photo-worthy sights — think interesting rock formations, rich flora and fauna, a couple of rivers and streams and towering trees. The peak — a spot you can reach after 4 to 5 hours of hiking — is one of the most relaxing spots in Cebu where you can relish in the sights of the city and the surrounding landscape. Sirao Peak is a great spot to view the sunset as it spreads its golden hue around the place.

 

Location

Sirao Peak is located in Sirao, Cebu City.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Sirao Peak can be accessed anytime.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance to Sirao Peak is free.

 

How to Get There

  • Fly from Manila to Mactan, Cebu via Cebu Pacific, Air Asia, or Philippine Airlines.
  • From the airport, take a taxi to Lahug.
  • Proceed to JY Square in Lahug, and take a motorcycle to Busay.
  • From there, tell the drivers you’re going to Sirao Peak.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

You can choose to spend an entire day in this place.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

Sirao Peak is popular among hikers around Cebu. Best time to visit is before the sunset.

 

Food

No dining place is available in Sirao Peak. Hikers are encouraged to bring enough food for their stay.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Cebu Taoist Temple
  • Basilica del Santo Niño
  • Mactan Beaches

 

Stay

Those who plan to spend the night in Sirao Peak can do so in its campsite. Tourists need to bring their own tents and beddings.

First of all, the trek to Mount Tapyas is not for the faint-hearted — in order to climb up to the top, you have to take on 700 steep steps. Despite the overwhelming number of steps, there’s a great reward waiting for those who conquered the challenge — strong, ocean winds and a stunning contrast between the deep, cerulean colors and the surrounding greenery can surely make anyone stop, stare, and take endless photos. The top of Mount Tapyas is a great place to relax — sit down by the grass and breathe in the fresh air as you savour all of Coron’s beauty.

 

Location

Mount Tapyas is located in Busuanga Island, Coron, Philippines.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Visitors can visit Mount Tapyas anytime.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

No entrance fee required.

 

How to Get There

  • Fly from Manila to Coron via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines.
  • From the airport, board a van to Coron town proper.
  • Rent a tricycle to the base of Mount Tapyas.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

Total time to spend (climb included) is between 1 – 3 hours.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

Best time to visit Mount Tapyas is during the early morning when it isn’t too hot yet. Mount Tapyas is also a great place to see the sunset.

 

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Picnic

 

Food

No dining place is available in Mount Tapyas so visitors are highly encouraged to bring food and lots of water.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Coron Bay
  • Sangat Island
  • Calamian Island

 

Stay

Coron has several decent hotels and inns which offer great accommodations. SeaHorse Guesthouse, Zuric Pension House, Koskosnus Garden Resort, Sunlight Guest Hotel, and Coron Westown Resort are some of the options. Rates range from USD 30 to USD 120.

Known to the world as the “most perfectly formed volcano,” Mount Mayon, which also means “beautiful lady”, continues to fascinate local and foreign tourists alike with its beauty. Even from a distance, this volcano’s perfect cone still remains photo worthy. While in Albay, never miss learning about the romantic legend about the volcano and take unique vacation snaps by following the old photo tricks often done by other Albay tourists. Apart from enjoying the breathtaking sights, you can also visit nearby sights such as Daraga Church, St Raphael Church, Hoyop Hoyopan cave, or go on an exciting ATV tour of the area.

 

Location

Mount Mayon is located in Daraga, Albay.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Cagsawa Ruins Park, which provides ATV services around the Mayon area and offers a great view of the volcano, opens daily from 6:00 to 18:00.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance is free, but in order to see Mount Mayon up close, you need to hire an ATV. Rates range from PhP 500 to PhP 9,000 (USD 10 to USD 240).

 

How to Get There

  • Fly from Manila or Cebu to Legazpi via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines.
  • Another option is to take a 10-hour bus ride from Manila to Legazpi.
  • Board a jeepney bound to Camalig or Guinobatan.
  • Ask to be dropped off at the Cagsawa Ruins Park.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

You can spend between 2 to 5 hours in the area.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

The best time to visit Mayon is between January and April. Visiting during the rainy months could affect some ATV tours.

 

Activities

  • ATV tours

 

Food

Cocoy’s, Balay sa Bikol, Balay Cena Una, Casa Lorenzo Food and Culture, Waway’s Restaurant, and Chachi’s Kitchen are some of the restaurants near the area. Food stalls around Cagsawa Ruins Park offer affordable meals, too.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Cagsawa Ruins Park
  • Daraga Church
  • Sumlang Lake
  • Albay Park and Wildlife

 

Stay

Nearby accommodations such as Neuhaus Inn, Villa Amada Hotel, Mayon Lodging House, and Balay Dela Rama Bread and Breakfast offer rooms at rates ranging from USD 25 to USD 60.

Whether you are a hiking enthusiast or someone who just appreciates the beauty of nature, you just can’t help but be intrigued by Mount Iraya — ever present but perpetually shy, Mount Iraya’s full beauty is only for a few lucky ones as its top is always covered in clouds. Not only is it a picturesque landmark, it’s also a great place for hiking and trailblazing — despite a few challenging areas, you can climb to the top of this volcano in 2 hours. Don’t forget to bring the camera with you as the view on the top — the entire Batanes islands, and a majestic fusion of sea and clouds — will surely take your breath away.

 

Location

Mount Iraya is located in Batan Island, Batanes.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Mount Iraya can be accessed anytime. Tourists are strongly advised to only take day trips to the mountain.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Mount Iraya is free for all. However, you need to hire a tour guide if you are planning to hike. Rates start at PhP 1,500 (USD 30).

 

How to Get There

  • Fly from Manila to Basco, Batanes via Philippine Airlines or SkyJet.
  • From the airport or your chosen hotel, board a tricycle to Mount Iraya.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends

 

Time to Spend

Hikes can take 2 to 5 hours.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

The best time to hike Mount Iraya is during the summer months which start from March and ends in May. Start your hike as early as 5:00 to fully enjoy its beauty.

 

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Trailblazing

 

Food

Bring your own food and water with you during the trip.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Basco Lighthouse
  • Sabtang Lighthouse
  • Tukon Church
  • Valugan Boulder Beach

Stay

Different homestays and inns are available at Basco Town proper. Troy’s Lodge and Marfil’s Inn are among the most popular in the area. Rates range from PhP 500-700 (USD 10-14).

One of the most stand out attractions in Phou Asa Mountain is the set of towers — 108 stone towers capped with a flat rock on top — which looks like a castle’s fortress. Near the towers is the Wat Phou Asa, a temple near the summit that offers a breathtaking view of southern Laos’ larger areas. This mystery-filled mountain — archaeologists can’t still figure out where the mountain and its towers came from — can be reached by foot and by an elephant ride.

 

Location

Phou Asa Mountain is located at Pakse, Laos. 

 

Opening Days and Hours

The mountain can be accessed anytime but it is strongly advised that you visit during daytime.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Going to Phou Asa Mountain is usually done during a group tour. Tours offered by Green Discovery and the local tourism office range from USD 25 to USD 50.

 

How to Get There

  • Take Road 13 and turn left in 48 kilometres.
  • Follow the dirt road. 8 kms long.
  • Walk the rest of the way or take an elephant ride.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

Suggested time is one hour.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

Best time to visit the mountain is during early morning and late afternoon.

 

 

Food

Food is included in the tour package.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Wat Luang
  • Wat Phou Asa
  • Golden Buddha

 

Stay

Accommodations are already included in the tour package.

Mt. Rinjani is an active volcano on the island of Lombok, Indonesia. It has an elevation of 3,726 metres or 12,000 feet, making it a tough mountain to conquer. But the views in its summit are truly worth roughing it out.

 

Location

Mt. Rinjani or Gunung Rinjani administratively lies in the Regency of North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Mt. Rinjani is open daily to host 3-day treks and hikes, with the call time usually set at 02:00.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Average prices for hikes/treks are:

  • 2 Day Summit Trek: USD 200
  • 4 Day Summit Trek: USD 235
  • 3 Day Crater Lake and Hot Springs Trek: USD 200
  • 1 Say Sunrise Hike to Senaru Crater Rim: USD 105
  • 3 Day Summit Trek: USD 255

 

How to Get There

You can reach Mt. Rinjani via:

Air: Flights from Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya (some linking to Kuala Lumpur), and Singapore fly into Lombok.

Land: From Lombok Airport, you can drive for around 2.3 to 3 hours through Mataram to Senaru village, and approach Mt. Rinjani from its west. Another option is to drive for 2 to 2.5 hours via Praya – Kopang – Masbagsik – Aikmel, and finally Sembalun village in the east side of Mt. Rinjani – note that this is the closest ascent route to Mt. Rinjani’s summit. Lastly, the final option is to drive for 1 to 1.5 hours via Praya – Kopang – Terara – Kotajara – Tetebatu or Timbanuh – this is the newest and most challenging route.

Water and land: Other options to include Mt. Rinjani is to board drive-on ferries that regularly operate from Padang Bay in Bali to Lembar in Lombok. Fast boats are also available from Benoa, Serangan, or Padang Bay going to to the three Gili Islands, Telok Kodek, Senggigi, or Telok Nare in Lombok.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Hiking enthusiasts and mountain climbers

 

Time to Spend

Time to spend in Mt. Rinjani will depend entirely on the trekking package you will avail of.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

The best time to visit and hike Mt. Rinjani is from April to December. Although it is possible to hike the mountain all year round, do note that the Mt. Rinjani National Park is closed from January to March due to heavy rains.

 

Activities

  • Hiking and see wild flora and fauna

 

Food

Tour packages come with three meals, snacks, biscuits, fresh fruits, and water per day. You can also try out Rifka Café Rinjani before or after your trek.

 

Nearby Attractions

Here are some attractions you can visit during your Mt. Rinjani trek:

  • Susu Cave, Payung Cave, and Manik Cave (Goa Susu, Goa Payung, Goa Manik)
  • Pangkereman Jembangan – Healing Hot Springs
  • Segara Anak Crater Lake
  • Sandar Nyawa or Eternal Flower or Edelweis
  • Rinjani Peak
  • Mount Baru Jari (Gunung Baru) – the new volcano in the middle of the Segara Anak Lake

 

Stay

A number of guesthouses, lodges, homestays, and hotels are located near Mt. Rinjani such as Maria Guesthouse, Rinjani Family Homestay, Sembalun Kita Cottage, Rinjani Lodge, and Anak Rinjani Guesthouse. Costs range from USD 6 to 74 per night.

Going to Phousi Mountain, also known to many as the “sacred hill,” means braving the 300 steps to the top. But it does offer a great reward to persistent tourists: on top of the mountain, one can have a clear view of the town of Luang Prabang, the nearby forests, and the famous Nam Khan and Mekong rivers. On a clear day, the view includes sights in the eastern part of the town like the Wat Phra Phome Phao Santi Chedi’s golden stupa. Apart from seeing the stunning sights, the landmark is also popular with tourists because of the great sunsets visible from the top.

 

Location

Mount Phusi is located at the center of Luang Prabang.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Mount Phousi is open 24/7.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Halfway up, tourists are charged LAK 20,000 (USD 2.50) entrance fee.

 

How to Get There

  • Fly from Vientiane to Luang Prabang via Lao Airlines
  • From the town proper, rent a tuk-tuk to bring you to either the Thanon Phousi entrance gate or to Thanon Sisavangvong entrance.

 


Suggested For

  • Solo Travelers/ Backpackers
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups

 

Time to Spend

Visitors can stay at much as they want on Mount Phousi but since the place can get a bit crowded, visitors are encouraged to stay a maximum of 1 to 2 hours.

 

Popularity and Best Time to Go

Mount Phousi is popular for its sunsets, so be there before 17:00. But if you want to avoid the crowd, it is best to visit the place first thing in the morning.

 

Food

Drinks and snacks are available at the peak of Mount Phousi.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Kuang Xi Falls
  • Royal Palace Museum
  • Golden City Temple

 

Stay

Hotels like the Namkhan Riverside Hotel, Villa Santi Hotel, and Burasari Heritage offer accommodations near Mount Phousi at rates ranging from USD 40 to 250.