"How far can you go in finding that perfect spot for sea of clouds viewing?"
For me, I traveled all the way to Kiltepan, Sagada just to witness sea of clouds. That was my first time and the experience had created that wanting in me to witness it again. So, when my friend informed me that there's this place in Rizal known for the sea of clouds viewing, I immediately decided to join the trip going there.
Treasure Mountain is a place for those who like me, is hoping to witness sea of cloud. But there's no guarantee. There were days that it is not present - just like when we have our visit. But I can say that we never got disappointed because of it's amazing view.
We arrived arrived here at around 4:30 AM, still dark. We did registered first. So we waited. I love how we witness the sun rises slowly and how it turned the darkness into misty orange, until the sun rose completely. I forgot that we came here for the sea of clouds, waiting for the sunrise already overwhelms me.
Hello Mr. Sun!
While the sun started to rise, we looked for a spot where we can take pictures. Our favorite was with this rock formation.
There were also groups who stayed overnight. We saw their tents on the camping area. They also have kubo rentals if you are not comfortable sleeping in a tent. See rates below.
How to get here:
Private Vehicle - It's an hour or two drive away from the Metro. Take Marcos Highway. Follow the road going to Maysawa Circuit Jump-off.
Public Transportation - You have 2 options. You can choose form Cogeo or Tanay route.
Tanay Route
- Take a jeepney to Tanay Public Market
- From Tanay Public Market, take a jeep to Cuyambay. Get off at Sitio Maysawa (Maysawa Circuit)
Cogeo Route
- Take a van/ jeep in Cubao to Cogeo Gate 2 or Padilla
- From Gate 2, take another jeep going to Sampaloc Tanay and get off at Sitio Maysawa (Maysawa Circuit)
Treasure Mountain Rates:
Day Tour (4 AM to 1PM)
Entrance Fee : Php 150 per pax
Cottage Rental : Php 300
Overnight Tour (4PM to 1 PM the next day) - Required reservations
(inquiry.treasuremountain@gmail.com/09179461200)
Entrance Fee - Php 200 per pax
Tent Pitching Fee - Php 300 per tent
Tent Rental - Php 500 good for 2 pax, Php 800 for 4 pax
Kubo Rentals - Php 3500 good for 6 pax
Parking Fee
Car - Php 20 for day tour and Php 40 for overnight
Motorcycle - Php 10 for day tour and Php 20 for overnight
You can bring your own food. They also offer meals ranging from Php 100 to Php 200.
We decided to have side trips after visiting Treasure Mountain.
Itinerary:
3:00 AM : Pick up at Mcdo Quezon Ave.
4:30 AM : ETD Treasure Mountain
5:00 AM - 7:00 AM : Registration, Chasing Sea of Clouds, Picture taking
7:30 AM : ETA Kawa Hot Bath
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - ETD Kawa Hot Bath, Picture taking
10:15 AM : ETA Calinawan Cave
11:30 AM - ETD Calinawan Cave
12:30 AM - Lunch
1:00 PM - ETA Daranak Falls
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM : ETD Daranak Falls, swimming, picture taking
3:10 PM : ETA Windmill
4:30 PM : ETD Windmill, sightseeing, picture taking
5:30 PM : ETD Manila
7:30 PM : ETA Manila
Though we weren't able to witness the sea of clouds, I am happy we were able to catch the sunrise. Maybe on our next visit. :) The view is still amazing and we managed to enjoy sightseeing. :)
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