Mt. Ulap Overnight Traverse: Complete 2D1N Itinerary
Experience the beauty of Mt. Ulap Ampucao, Benguet with an exciting overnight traverse. If you’re an adventure seeker looking for a memorable hiking trip, this guide will walk you through our Mt. Ulap overnight traverse itinerary, along with tips and a budget breakdown to help you plan your adventure.
Itinerary
Day 0: Travel to Baguio
- 11:30 PM: ETD from Manila to Baguio
Day 1: Start of Your Mt. Ulap Overnight Traverse
- 4:00 AM: ETA in Baguio; breakfast and time to buy supplies (Don’t forget your water supplies!)
- 7:00 AM: Jeep ride to Brgy. Ampucao (Jump-off site)
- 8:00 AM: Final preparations and tour guide briefing
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Duration of our hike (Bakit kami na-delay sa paghike?)
Matagal kami nakaakyat sa unang phase dahil nagrereboot pa katawan namin, walang exercise, tapos mabigat yung dala naming food at tubig. Madami kaming stopovers kasi ang ganda ng mga site for pictures, and wala kaming kasabay na umaakyat din.
- Kumain kami sa Ambanaw-Paway Peak
- Nagstop kami ng matagal sa Gungal Rock kasi may kasabay kami, and we tagged along!
- 3:00 PM: ETA at the campsite; rest and set up camp
- 4:00 – 6:30 PM: Free time (pwedeng magpahinga, abangan ang sunset, or bumili ng supplies sa “7/11”)
- 6:30 – 8:00 PM: Prepare and cook dinner (natagalan kami kasi kulang pa rin pala ang kitchen equipment namin, so nag-alter kami ng plan)
- 8:00 PM: Dinner (sopas ala corned beef, and you need to eat fast dahil mabilis lumamig ang pagkain sa sobrang lamig!)
- 9:00 PM: Rest time
Day 2: Mt. Ulap Traverse Summit and Descent
- 6:00 AM: Wake up early kahit malamig, para makaabot sa sunrise
- 6:30 AM: Konting breakfast, kape, at init ng natirang soup
- 7:00 AM: Hike to Mt. Ulap Peak from Campsite 2
- 7:30 AM: ETA at Mt. Ulap Peak, depende sa phasing mo
- 8:30 AM: Descend from the peak
- 8:30 – 9:30 AM: Break camp, linis sa campsite, and prepare to descend
- 9:30 – 11:00 AM: Descend from Campsite 2 to Sta. Fe Exit
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Rest, wash up, and take a break
- 12:30 – 1:00 PM: Jeep ride back to Brgy. Ampucao
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM: Travel back to Baguio
At this point, pwede kayong magstay sa Baguio for a sidetrip or uwi na after mamundok. We opted to stay in Baguio kasi may occasion.
Essential Tips for Your Mt. Ulap Overnight Adventure
- Kung mag-oovernight, pwede kang bumili ng supplies sa Baguio Market or sa “7/11” sa Campsite 2. Pero expect na instant at canned foods lang ang andun, may kanin din.
- Bring your flashlights and compact blankets. Expect na aabot ang temperature ng 14°C sa gabi with strong winds, kaya be prepared.
- Ang mountain convenience stores ay 2-3 minutes walking distance sa campsite.
- Paki pasok lahat ng gamit nyo sa tent tuwing gabi. May mga baka na gumagala sa campsite na baka mapagtripan ang gamit mo.
- Book your trip back to Manila the day you arrive in Baguio to avoid delays.
- Expect na masusunog ka kahit makulimlim dahil unpredictable ang weather.
Important reminders:
- Leave no trace. Bitbitin pababa ang mga basura.
- Drink in moderation, mahirap malasing sa bundok.
- Walang jeep pag weekdays sa Sta. Fe exit point, but may susundo na van na irerent for PHP 300 per trip.
Budget Breakdown for a Mt. Ulap 2D1N Traverse
- Bus Fare (MNL-Baguio-MNL): PHP 900 round trip
- Jeep from Baguio to Ampucao: PHP 60 round trip
- Mt. Ulap Environmental Fee: PHP 100
- Guide Fee (Overnight): PHP 500 (shared between two)
- Camping Fee: PHP 400 (shared between two)
- Food and Water: Around PHP 400
- Van from Sta. Fe to Ampucao: PHP 75 (shared)
- Shower at Sta. Fe exit point: PHP 20
Total: PHP 2,255 per person or PHP 4,510 for two.
Pricey pag dalawa lang kayo, pero at least walang foot traffic, especially if you go on a weekday.
Thank you kay Godfrey, guide namin, for taking care of us throughout the trek and for the added knowledge about the trail.
Good luck sa mga adventurers out there, and happy trails!
We went on an adventure on a weekday
So here goes our itinerary and sample budget
Sidetrip sa Baguio.
Roxel Santos
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