INTRODUCTION
Mount Pulag is Luzon’s highest peak towering at 2,926 meters above sea level. It is standing along the borders of the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao and Nueva Vizcaya.
 
The mountain’s unique environment of pine forest, mossy forest and grassland offers not only trekkers but also landscape photographers scenic playgrounds to enjoy and capture. The temperate climate is also a big factor why this mountain is so popular among adventure and nature seekers. If we will be lucky, we can be given a chance to photograph the majestic sun rising above a sea of clouds and distant mountain ranges. 
 
We will be camping for two nights in the mountain and will do two early morning treks to the summit. This must be a fun photography adventure to do this end of 2022 summer season.
 
LOCATION
Mount Pulag, Benguet, Philippines

DATE
June 29-July 1, 2022 (3 days not including the bus travel)

GROUP SIZE
6-12 not including the facilitator

FACILITATOR
Francis Ansing

ACTIVITY DIFFICULTY
Moderate: 3-5 hours of trek to campsite / 1-2 hours of trek to shooting locations. Porter will be provided from Ranger Station to camp. 

SEASON
Dry-Wet transition

ACCOMMODATION TYPE
One in a tent at basecamp 2

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
-Vaccination Card (complete)
-Medical Certificate from a doctor stating that the climber is at normal fitness and/or fit to climb Mount Pulag

HEALTH PROTOCOL
✅Regular checking of temperature
✅Always use of facemask 
✅Always use of facemask while inside the vehicle
✅Social distancing must be always observed
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ITINERARY
June 28
2000: Meet up at Victory Liner Cubao
2030: Prepare to board our bus to Baguio
2100: ETD for Baguio

June 29
0400: ETA Baguio
0430: Board our monster jeep to Mt. Pulag
0700: Lunch at Pinkanjo Restaurant
0800: Resume travel
0930: ETA DENR. Orientation
1000: Head to Ranger station
1100: Lunch and prepare for trek
1200: Start trek
1600: ETA camp 2. Set up tent. Dinner. Rest
 
June 30
0200: Wake up call.
0300: Trek to the summit
0430: ETA Summit. Sunrise shoot 1
0700: Head back to camp
0800: Breakfast 
0900: Rest
1300: Lunch
1500: Trek to transmitter tower peak for a sunset shoot
1830: Head back to camp 2
1930: Dinner
2000: Rest
 
July 1
0200: Wake up call.
0300: Trek to the summit
0430: ETA Summit. Sunrise shoot 2
0700: Head back to camp
0800: Breakfast 
0900: Start descent
1200: ETA ranger station. Lunch. Tidy up
1400: Head back to Baguio
2000: Head back to Manila  
 
July 2
0300: ETA Manila

EQUIPMENT TO BRING
1. Camera body (mirrorless or DSLR)
2. Lenses
    -ultra-wide
    -standard zoom
3. Sturdy tripod
4. Remote shutter / intervalometer
5. Filters
    -ND (10 stops and/or 6 stops)
    -GND (0.9 soft)
    -CPL
6. Extra batteries
7. Charger
8. Extra memory cards
9. Rain protector

PERSONAL STUFF TO BRING
1. Clothes for 3 days
2. Underwear
3. Socks
4. Insect repellent
5. Flashlight or headlamp
6. Warm jacket
7. Toiletries
8. Personal medicines
9. Shorts or comfortable pants
10. Raincoat or poncho
11. Waterproof trekking shoes
12. Water bottle
13. Identification
14. Trail food
15. Sunblock
16. Windbreaker
17. Bonnet
18. Gloves
19. Sleeping bag
20. Drinking water (spring water is available at the campsite)
 
DISCLAIMER
We are not liable for any bodily injury or harm, accidents, property damage or loss as a result of, but not limited to: physical exertion for which the participant was not prepared for; travel by plane, boat, car and other modes of transportation; consumption of alcoholic beverages and local food intake; forces of nature such as winds, hurricanes, typhoons, flooding, landslide, avalanche, etc; heat exhaustion; photography equipment failure includes but is not limited to water damage, loss, and theft; civil unrest or terrorism; or the unavailability of medical services and medicines in remote areas and the quality thereof. We are also not liable for: expenses that are not specified as included in the fee. We reserve the right to make hotel and car arrangements and/or itinerary or route plan changes in order to improve the quality of the trip. 

FEE (without PORTER)
Php 13,500 each (if there are 5 participants)
Php 12,500 each (if there are 6 participants)
Php 11,900 each (if there are 7 participants)
Php 11,300 each (if there are 8 participants)
Php 10,000 each (if there are 9 participants)
Php 9,900 each (if there are 10 participants)

PORTER FEE (2-WAY @15KG)
Php 1000 

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
-2-night tent accommodation at basecamp 2 (1 in a tent)
-2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinner
-2-way bus (Cubao-Baguio)
-guide, green, cultural, camping fees
-2-way monster jeep service (Baguio-Mt. Pulag)
-Travel Insurance by AXA
-1 Tour Leader
-1 Tour Assistant / Cook
 
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
-water and trail food
-personal and accidental expenses
-sleeping bag
-meals not stated above
-breakfast on June 29 at Pinkanjo Restaurant
 
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
June 23, 2022

TO REGISTER
-Since this is happening very soon this month of June, full payment payment must be made upon registration. Please deposit Php 10,000 and we will adjust the final price of the payment when we've determined the total number of participants.
-Registration must be done by filling up the ​registration form.  Scroll down to see the "REGISTER" button.
-A copy of proof of payment and identification must be sent francisansingphotography@gmail.com.  

CANCELLATION
-Deposit/downpayment/payment is non-refundable.
-If full payment is not received by the specified dates, we reserve the right to treat the reservation as cancelled and we can retain the downpayment. 
-50% of the balance paid will be returned if cancelling 30 days or more before the first day of the trip. No refund will be given if cancelling within 30 days before the first day of the trip. 
-All cancellations must be made by writing an email to the organizers. 

PAYMENT CHANNELS
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) 
Francis Eneria Ansing
9809-2077-33

Banco de Oro (BDO) 
Francis Eneria Ansing
008180116757

G-Cash
09177302505

Paymaya
09201233942 

Paypal
francisansingphotography@gmail.com

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