Mt. Kiamo commonly known as the pitcher plant mountain gives more of a picturesque view of Bukidnon’s ridges and landscape.
Open
2 Days
Weekends
Fit to Climb
Beginners
Highlights
- Climb to the Palalihan Ridge along the Mt. Kiamo trail.
- Experience serenity and grandeur at the wide coverage of their campsite that exudes a ‘New Zealand’ pines and hills landscape.
- Relax and indulge at the wide expanse of land where you can be free and anything.
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 Sitio Centro, Barangay Jose Rizal. The area is an ancestral domain of the Bagobo-Tagabawa, and they call the mountain Buntod Ta Laya.
In Bagobo, the term ‘Buntod’ means mountain, and ‘Laya’ refers to a small species of bamboo that is common at its peak.
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
Additional preferences
We can discuss on the following add-ons if you need them:
- Transportation – Davao to Bukidnon 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 Sabangan 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 rain
- Umbrella or cap in hot weather
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.
Read our blog adventure
Climbing Mt. Kiamo via Palalihan Ridge: The Pitcher Plant mountain
