Mt. Isarog Itinerary: 2 days

Approaching the mighty Mt. Isarog

Hiking, Mountain Climbing | Mt. Isarog via Patag-patag trail
Barangay Consocep, Tigaon, Camarines Sur
Specs: Major climb, strenous, steep trails with some crawling needed, Rafflesia baletei endemic in its dense forest; view of Bicol peninsula towns and neighboring Mt. Asog, Mt. Malinao and Mt. Masaraga
1966m ASL
Trek to summit: 8-10 hours

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Things to consider:
. A Climbing permit from DENR-PAMB is required to climb Mt. Isarog. You may contact the local government or Jojo Villareal of Kadlangan outdoor shop in Naga City for assistance.
. Popular buses that travel to Naga are Philtranco/TRITRAN/Isarog lines. Any buses headed for Southern Bicol also pass by Naga City.
. There are different bus types to choose from when travelling from Manila: ordinary (non-airconditioned), Airconditioned, Deluxe (Lazy-boy seats), Special (First class style, with restrooms).
· Fill your water reservoirs at Brgy. Consocep because there is no water source up the mountain
. Make sure to remind the hired jeep to return on a specific time to pick you up (better yet, get a cellphone number)
. Camp 2 soil tends to be marshy during rainy season because the area is not really a clearing nor part of a ridge
. Steep assaulting trail with some parts requiring you to crawl under bamboo
. The summit is just a small clearing but on a clear day it offers a fantastic view of the neighboring Bicol peninsula towns and mountains: Mt. Asog, Mt. Malinao, Mt. Masaraga and Mt. Mayon (volcano) afar.
. Tumaguiti falls, Bulalacao falls and four smaller ones can be found at the foot of Mt. Isarog in Barangay Consocep
. More info about Mt. Isarog National Park may be found here.

Options:
. Taking a private car reduces travel time by around 1 hour (no need to stop at Naga bus station)
. There are also flights to Naga City via Airphil Express (Daily ETD Manila 0645 – ETA Naga 0730; ETD Naga 0800 – Eta Manila 0845) or Cebu Pacific (Daily ETD Manila 0620 – ETA Naga 0715; ETD Naga 00735 – Eta Manila 0830)
. In Naga city, instead of hiring a jeep you may take a bus or van going to Hanawan, Tigaon Cam. Sur and take a tricycle to Brgy. Consocep (base camp)
. Other assembly options: Pasay bus station
. You have the option to meet the guides at Naga terminal or at Consocep resthouse
. Another trail to try is the Carolina trail via Barangay Panicuason (traditional trail).
. Back at the jump off, you may choose to spend the night and camp out Consocep resthouse/Consocep mountain resort or Head to an inn at Naga City proper (have a good rest and leave for Manila the next day). Others prefer to head for Camarines Sur Watersports Complex (CWC) for more adventure (wakeboarding, accomodations available).

Budget: around P-- per pax.
Budget estimate for -- people:
-- airfare Manila-Naga-Manila (~P1400-2600)
-- bus to Naga City, Camarines Sur (~P350-700 from Cubao)
200 DENR permit for 2 days (P100 per person, per day)
-- bus back to Manila (~P350-700)
-- jeep fare
-- guide fee
800 food share
400 misc