Hike· Sibuyan· Philippines
Mount Guiting-Guiting
12° 24.8′ N · 122° 34.1′ E
Sibuyan's saw-toothed 2,058 m summit, rated one of the hardest climbs in the Philippines (9/9), rising from sea level over ultramafic knife-edge ridges in a protected 'Galapagos of Asia' rainforest.
Practical
Coordinates from Wikipedia. Two trails: Tampayan (north, from Magdiwang) and Olango (south, from Sitio Olango, San Fernando); 1–3 days (2–3 days for the traverse, 10–18 h to the summit). Register and secure permits, sign a waiver and present an itinerary at the DENR Mt. Guiting-Guiting Natural Park office in Barangay Tampayan, Magdiwang (OSM DENR-PAWB 12.4828, 122.5499). Guides and porters mandatory: 2014 traverse guide gave P300 registration and P3,000 per guide/porter with one of each per three hikers; 2013 PAMB policies set P300 entrance, guides P1,000/day (foreigners) or P800/day (Filipinos), porters P600/day, one guide and porter per 1–5 climbers on the regular trail, Mayo's Peak camp capacity 128 in peak season (verify all fees locally). No summit camping; campsites include Mayo's Peak and Camps 2/3. Water at Olango River and springs past Mayo's Peak; carry 4 L. Weather can close the mountain; DENR may change plans on the day.
Best for
Serious mountaineering
Nearby
- Sibuyan Island Rainforest ('Galapagos of Asia')1.7 NM away
- The Bamboo Terrace (Sibuyan west)3.8 NM away
- Mt. Guiting-Guiting Natural Park Office (DENR)4.3 NM away
- Espana Anchorage (Sibuyan west)4.5 NM away
- Lambingan Falls (Magdiwang)4.7 NM away
- Sibuyan Southwest Beach Anchorage4.7 NM away
- Sanctuary Garden Resort (Magdiwang)5 NM away
- Floating Cafe (Magdiwang)5.6 NM away