Malubog Lake Itinerary and How To Get There

Malubog Lake in Toledo City has started to make noise over the internet especially on the social media. The lake is indeed a beauty displaying her magnificence. Silent and mysterious, the lake is worthy of a visit especially for curious spirits out there.If you’re planning to see the lake, see this sample Malubog Lake itinerary and expenses I laid out below:

Before anything else, please see these tips and things to observe:

Tips and Points:

• I suggest you take a local to guide or someone who knows the place.
• There are things that need to be observed while at the lake.
• Also, observe the basic LNT (Leave No Trace) principle. Dispose of your trash properly and do not destroy anything.
• HELP IN PRESERVING THE BEAUTY OF THE PLACE. Don’t be that rude and irresponsible VISITOR.
• The lake looks best when the sky is not gloomy.
• Also, the lake is best viewed on sunsets.
• There is a somewhat like a waterfall, but I’m not sure if the water is clean.

• The tunnel is no more accessible for visitors. Only authorized personnel or residents can pass through the tunnel.
• Biga Pit is also already restricted for visitors by the operating mining company for reasons I don’t know.
• Bring anything that can protect your from the sun’s heat when hiking around the lake, like arm sleeves, caps, and umbrellas.
• Prepare to cross rivers up to knee level especially during rainy season.

• There are plenty of scenic views around the lake, so better ready your cameras and equip yourself with spare batteries and or power banks.

• ENJOY!

 

How to get there:

• From Cebu City, go to Cebu South Bus Terminal.
• Take a bus going to Toledo City.
• Disembark from the bus at Brgy. Juan Climaco’s Magdugo Elementary School.
• Go to the nearest intersection heading to Brgy. general Climaco.
• At the intersection, take a “habal-habal” ride to get you to Brgy. General Climaco’s Hall.

 

Sample Itinerary:

• 05:00   Meet-up at Cebu South Bus Terminal
• 05:30   Depart for Toledo City
• 07:40   Arrive and disembark at Brgy. Juan Climaco’s Magdugo Elementary School
• 07:42   Take another 15-minute “habal-habal” ride at the intersection to Brgy. General Climaco
• 08:00   Arrival at Brgy. General Climaco’s Barangay Hall
• 08:00   Start of hike and exploration
• 15:00   Start descent and head to Toledo City proper via jeepney
• 16:40   Arrive at Toledo City public terminal and catch a ride back to Cebu City
• 18:00   Arrival at Cebu City

 

Estimated Expenses:

• 60php   – Bus ride from Cebu South Bus Terminal to Brgy. Juan Climaco intersection.
• 60php   – Motorcycle ride from intersection to Brgy. General Climaco
• 50php   – Breakfast at Brgy. General Climaco
• 50php   – Packed lunch
• 10php   – “Bangka” fare if you want to cross the lake

• 20php   – jeepney fare from Brgy. General Climaco to Toledo City public terminal
• 100php – Van fare from Toledo City to Cebu City

• Other expenses depend on your necessities.

If you want to read our experience at the lake, click here.