Travel Guide: How to get to Mount Ulap!
Mount Ulap, let’s go!
Mount Ulap is one of the main attractions in the Ampucao – Sta. Fe Ridge in Itogon, Benguet. Officially opened to the public last October 2015, Mount Ulap easily got the attention of budding and expert hikers alike because the Cordilleran Mountains have the reputation of ‘being much closer to the clouds.’
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The Ridge leading to Mount Ulap can be hiked within the day. It is likened to a ‘Triple Day Hike’ as you would be climbing three peaks within the Ridge – that is if you would be traversing the Ridge.
Random Signage leading to Mount Ulap.
Average temperature here ranges from 15 Degrees Celsius to, at most, 20 Degrees. It is much cooler during the –ber months and during the ‘Amihan Season’ where temperatures range from 10 – 15 Degrees.
There are so many picturesque views on the site, be it from the view of the Cordillera mountains or from the view of the natural beauty of the Ridge as well (especially if you are on Gungal Peak, where you get to see Mount Ulap from afar.)
The terrain of the mountain is more likely that of Mount Pulag. Grassy land with many trees, but no dwarf bamboos is present. If the weather permits, you might also see a sea of clouds within the Ridge’s vicinity.
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So without any more to say, here is our detailed itinerary and (individual) expenses from the climb:
(This is just a guide in making your itineraries and projecting your expenses going to the Ridge. You can always make you own anyway.) 🙂
Itinerary
| 0700 – 0730 H | Travel Time
Philex Jeepney Station (Calderon Street near SSS) Ampucao Jeepney Station (Lakandula Street near Baguio Centermall) (Sitio Bet-ang, Barangay Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet) |
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| 0730 – 0800 H | Registration at Barangay Hall (inside Ampucao High School) | |
| 0800 – 1600 H | HIKE! (Hiking times going to each station) | |
| 0800 – 0810 H | Station 1 | Sitio Bet-ang |
| 0810 – 0830 H | Station 2 | Sitio Tumtumbek |
| 0830 – 0910 H | Station 3 | Sitio Kural |
| 0910 – 1025 H | Station 4 (Peak 1) | Ambanao Paoay |
| 1025 – 1130 H | Station 5 (Peak 2) | Gungal Peak |
| 1130 – 1200 H | Lunch! | |
| 1200 – 1230 H | Station 6 | Puyod |
| 1230 – 1330 H | Station 7 (Peak 3) | Mount Ulap |
| 1330 – 1430 H | Station 8 | Pong-ol |
| 1430 – 1600 H | Station 9 | Tiking |
| 1600 – 1630 H | Rest Time, Freshen up, Take a Bath, Buy Souvenirs | |
| 1630 – 1700 H | Hike from Barangay Sta. Fe kiosk to the Jeepney waiting station | |
| 1715 – 1800 H | Travel Time (Barangay Sta. Fe – Baguio City (Direct Trip)) | |
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Expenses
(Those highlighted in red are mandatory fees. Ask the personnel-in-charge upon registration for more details, especially when getting a tour guide.)
| Taxi Fare – House to Philex Jeepney Station (near SSS) – PhP 60/3 | PhP 20.00 |
| Jeep Fare – Jeepney Station to drop-off point | PhP 50.00 |
| Registration Fee – Regular (100); Student (50) | PhP 100.00 |
| Tour Guide Fee – mandatory (PhP 400/group) – 400/4 | PhP 100.00 |
| Breakfast Treat – PhP 30*4 | PhP 120.00 |
| Snacks (Sta. Fe Food Kiosk) | PhP 50.00 |
| Souvenir – Keychain | PhP 15.00 |
| Jeep Fare – Barangay Sta. Fe – Baguio | PhP 50.00 |
| TOTAL | PhP 505.00 |
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MORE PICTURES!
Overlooking the Cordilleras from Ambanao Paoay Peak
Mount Sto. Tomas from Gungal Peak
Food Kiosks in Barangay Sta. Fe
Signages leading to the Registration Area (Inside Ampucao Elementary and High School)
The Hugot Queen, The Pogi, The Fashionista, and Turista Boy!
The view of Mount Ulap from Gungal Peak
About Aldrick 'chiki' Agpaoa
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