Lake Holon, or ‘deep waters’ in the Tboli language, is an undeterred prismatic beauty from afar and up close. It is a sacred place for the Tboli natives, rich in the heritage of their ancestors and folklore.
Open
2 Days
Weekends
Fit to Climb
Beginners
Highlights
- Climb to the crater lake of Mt. Melibingoy.
- Experience relaxation at the foot of the eleven surrounding mountains that the people consider their guardians.
- Nurture yourself with the beautiful, picturesque, and serene lake.
Description
The elevation to the summit is 1,106 MASL with a trekking distance of 4.6 kilometers. Its terrain is moderate to rolling with a difficulty scale of 3/9.
The jumpoff point is at Salacafe or Kule trail. The area is an ancestral domain of the Tboli, and they call the mountain Mt. Melibengoy.
In Tboli, the term ‘Holon’ means deep waters. Upto this time, no one has ever reached the bottom of the crater.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Tribal and Environmental Fees
- Meals for
- Day 1 Dinner
- Day 2 Breakast
- Day 2 Lunch
- Transportation
Price details
Price Does Not Include:
Day 1 Lunch
Porter
Other amenities (boating, kayaking, toilet, etc.)
Additional preferences
We can discuss on the following add-ons if you need them:
Transportation – Davao to Tboli roundtrip
Porter to carry your hiking bag
Itinerary
Day 1: About 1,432 MASL from rolling to vertical hike up
4:00 am – Assembly
10:00 am – Registration, Orientation
12:00 nn – Lunch on the trail
6:00 am – Start of Climb
12:00 nn – Lunch on trail
2:00 pm – Arrival at campsite
3:00 pm – Kayaking, Boating, Swimming
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:00 pm – Socials
Day 2
5:00 – Breakfast
6:00 – Go to viewdeck
9:00 – Personal time
12:00 – Lunch
2:00 – Return home
Additional details
For those with vehicles, you can park them at Salacafe parking area.
For no vehicles, transportation to the start of the trip can be arranged.
Things you will need to bring:
Water bottle
Rain jacket in case of change of weather
Bring extra money
Conservation Rules
- Leave No Trace (LNT). Bring your own trash bag and take it home with you.
- Respect other guests by avoiding loud music, especially during sleeping hours.
- Do not pick plants or flowers.
FAQs
This is a relatively beginner’s trail where new hikers can start practicing their footwork and endurance in the trail. Though it is still advisable to have a good amount of exercise prior to the climb.
