Last updated on September 9, 2022
“Not all who wander are lost.” Gandalf, Lord of the Rings, Fellowship of the Ring, J.R.R. Tolkien
When was the last time you spent a night star-gazing, the last time you camped out with your family, shared stories personally and not just through social media? When was the last time you liked your siblings’ jokes and laughed out loud without typing lol?
Just last month, April of 2018, I found my eyes gazing at the sea of little twinkling specks in the sky. We camped as a group, cooked our dinner, played a game of self-discovery (Kokology, Tadahiko Nagao and Isamu Saito) and talked about our crazy grade school life.
Sitio Maysawa Brgy. Cuyambay, Tanay, 1980 Rizal
Reserve slot through Facebook page.
Reservation
We made sure to contact the management and reserve a slot for a group before heading out. The management was strict about reservation. Those who just went there were not guaranteed to get a slot to stay overnight unless someone cancelled a reservation or do not show up.
No admission fee for children under 6 y/o
Overnight fee: (4:00 PM – 01:00 PM the next day)
Admission: Php 200
Tent Pitching: Php 300 per tent
Overnight Parking: Php 50
Day trip fee: (4:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Day trip was good as well. There were many rock formations which were lovely for photos!
Admission: Php 150
Tent Rental
Php 500/tent for 2 pax
Php 800/tent for 4 pax
Sleeping Mat Rental: Php 200/mat
Check here for complete rates.
Direction
The mountain was accessible by vehicle. We went on a group by a private car but taking public transportation was easy.
Private car
Take route via Marcos Highway to Treasure Mountain
The road from Sitio Maysawa Waiting Shed to Treasure Mountain was not fully paved yet so here are your options in case it rains.
1. Park close to the waiting shed and get a tricycle/ habal-habal up to the Treasure Mountain
2. If your tires can make it. Take the road up to the Treasure Mountain.
Click here for the published map by Treasure Mountain
Public Transportation
(Instruction from Treasure Mountain)
Van/Jeepney to Cogeo Gate 2 or Padilla -Jeepney bound to Sampaloc, Tanay – Sitio Maysawa waiting shed – tricycle to Treasure Mountain
Last trip of jeepney bound to Sampaloc: 5 PM
Fares:
Cubao to Cogeo Gate 2 : PHP 24
Cogeo Gate 2 to Sitio Maysawa : PHP 45
Tricycle/Habal-Habal to Treasure Mountain : PHP 50
Click here for published direction from Treasure Mountain
What to do
- Star gaze
- Watch out for the sea of clouds
- Photo galore with rock formation
- Story telling and joke night with family and friends.
What to bring
- Hiking tent (expect strong wind up in the mountain)
- Portable cook set
- Jacket
- Portable lamp or just your phone
- Camera
- Garbage bag (help nature preserve its beauty)
Special Note
1. Restrooms were available.
2. Water was limited in the area so respect “do not shower” signs.
3. Mini store inside the area serves meals and beverages with prices a bit higher than the prices in the city. Bringing food might be a hassle for some but was worth it.
Side Trip
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- Kawa Hot bath in El Patio de Razon
We enjoyed the trampoline inside El Patio de Razon like kids. Try it!
Admission: Php 50
Hot bath in Kawa: 300 (can be shared by 2 pax)
Sample Itinerary
Budget
Truly, camping out is a gorgeous way to bond, relax, de-stress and to connect not in cyber space but in real space with the people we love. ¹
Head on to Treasure Mountain!
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- ¹10 benefits of camping by MommyUniversity
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- Marcos Highway Roots and Routes by MarikinaLife
