Guides - Mt. Iriga

  In the shadow of Mt.Isarog, just 20-km south, is MT. IRIGA near the city of Iriga, Camarines Sur. An extinct volcano, in ancient times it was known as Mt. Asog after an Agta chieftan that ruled the region. The local people also call this volcano Mt. Sumagang which means "Mountain of the Rising Sun." Reaching 1,470-meters, it is situated on the territorial boundaries of Iriga City and the municipality of Buhi. On the Buhi side, Mt. Iriga appears scarred because of a cavernous gully which is actually a collapsed crater left after a violent eruption in 1641. 

   Forested slopes teeming with wildlife surround this volcanic mountain making it an ideal trek destination. 

Typical Three-Day Schedule

DAY 1
 6:00 a.m. Leave Legazpi for Iriga City.
 8:00      Arrive at Iriga City and continue to Buhi, Camarines Sur.
 9:00      Arrive at Buhi and continue to Cabatuan.
11:00      Arrive at Cabatuan. Have lunch.
12:00 p.m. Start of trek from Cabatuan to Esplana's Plantation.
 3:30      Arrive at Esplana's Plantation then continue to Dead Crater.
 4:30      Arrive at Dead Crater.
 5:30      Leave Dead Crater and return to Esplana's Plantation.
 6:00      Arrive at Plantation in time for dinner. 

DAY 2
 6:00 a.m. Breakfast. Break Camp.
 7:00      Start trek to summit.
12:00 p.m. Arrive at summit and have lunch.
 1:00      Start descent toward San Roque.
 4:30      Set up camp along the trail.
 6:00      Dinner. 

DAY 3
 6:00 a.m. Breakfast.
 7:00      Continue trek to San Roque.
11:00      Arrive at San Roque. Have lunch.
12:00 p.m. Continue to San Jose then take transportation to Iriga City.
 2:00      Arrive at Iriga City and leave for Legazpi.
 5:00      Arrive at Legazpi for a well-deserved celebration. 

Special Considerations

  • Contact the Department of Tourism office in Legazpi to arrange transporation and to hire guides.
    • Mr. Joselito S. Arcilla
    • Meliton Dy Building, Rizal St., Legazpi City
    • MATELCO (5221) 243215,  243286
    • BAYANTEL (52) 4806439
  • The local Mayon Mountaineers club can be contacted through this office. 
  • It is possible to attempt the climb anytime of the year in absence of tropical depressions or if advised otherwise by the local weather bureau. 
  • Guard against leeches especially during the rainy season. Secure cuffs of long-sleeved t-shirt and pants. Tweezers and lighted cigarettes are useful for removing leeches. As a preventive measure, ordinary soap may be rubbed on pants and shoes to ward off leeches. 

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