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
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Contact the Department of Tourism office in Legazpi to arrange transporation
and to hire guides.
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Mr. Joselito S. Arcilla
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Meliton Dy Building, Rizal St., Legazpi City
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MATELCO (5221) 243215, 243286
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BAYANTEL (52) 4806439
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The local Mayon Mountaineers club can be contacted through this office.
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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.
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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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