Backpacking Philippines: Trek to Mount Luho View Point , Boracay Island

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Trek to Mount Luho View Point , Boracay Island

Usually out of the radar screen of most tourists in Boracay, the island's highest peak, Mt. Luho, offers adventurers to an easy to moderate trek/climb and offer a panoramic view of the island. A view deck made of bamboo is available at the peak for an unobstructed view.

the Mt. Luho sign at the entrance with concrete steps that leads to the summit

signs also in Korean signifying presence of Koreans on Boracay Island

An entrance fee of P50 is required for all visitors. The park also has a mini-zoo where you can find an eagle, bayawak (monitor lizard), several pythons, birds, alamid/musang (civet or wild cat) and a monkey who loves to look at himself on a mirror.

a view of Alta Vista de Boracay, a high-end condominium development near Fairways and Bluewater Golf course and Puka beach

picture of Ilig-iligan beach with secluded coves and private resorts

not the mighty Philippine eagle here but pitifully caged. should belong in the wild

a hard to photograph monkey afflicted with narcissim, spent much of his time looking at himself on a mirror he's holding

When Tutubi and his friends visited the place, they were the only locals. Most visitors were Koreans and Americans who came on board ATVs (all terrain vehicles).

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How to get to Mt. Luho View Point:

Hard yet healthy way: trek from white beach, go to the main road towards Pacific Patio (formerly Pink Patio) and pass by bulabog beach access road, turn left at the end then just follow the road to the summit.

Usual way: rent a tricycle to take you there. Cost is around P150 to P250 per hour (depends on your negotiating skills. higher if you're a foreigner)

Great way: for the moneyed few, rent an ATV or bug car then drive on the dusty road up the mountains. ATV rental shops are available in near the entrance of Fairways & Bluewater Resort Golf & Country Club.

ATVs used by Koreans to get to Mt. Luho view point

Related Posts:

Boracay Travel Guide
Boracay White Beach
ATV, Bug Car in Boracay
Kitesurfing, Kiteboarding, Wind Surfing
Talipapa Seafoods

Labels: Aklan, Boracay, Mountains

posted by GingGoy @ 9:31 PM,

14 Comments:

At Apr 29, 2008, 8:07:00 AM, Photo Cache said...: You have given people more things to do in Boracay and that is so good.
At Apr 30, 2008, 4:43:00 PM, Anonymous said...: those big bikes are so cool! there's more to bora pala than just the beaches. i'm learning much about your adventures, tutubi. para na rin ako kasama sa trips. hehe!
At May 1, 2008, 8:15:00 PM, pieterbie said...: Those steps look pretty adventurous.
At May 2, 2008, 5:01:00 AM, Anonymous said...: You know I would love to go there - wonderful post and great pics - thanks for sharing!
At May 2, 2008, 10:26:00 AM, carlotta1924 said...: wow. that is amazing. will keep that in mind when i visit boracay again (hopefully not after ten years tho!) ü
At May 2, 2008, 4:03:00 PM, Oman said...: Thanks for sharing another interesting thing to do in Boracay. Have a safe travel always.
At May 2, 2008, 9:04:00 PM, Anonymous said...: This is truly an awesome post on traveling to Philippines. Thanks a tonne for sharing...
At May 4, 2008, 9:08:00 PM, Anonymous said...: breath taking! i love those mountain pics!
At May 4, 2008, 10:10:00 PM, GingGoy said...: photo cache, tutubi doesn't like to share the beach with many people that
's why he looked for other things to do there :P

acey,they're not just big bikes, they some at a hefty price tag too

pieterbie, steps are sharpso watch your steps

rennyba, you'd love it there but i guess you won't likehow hotit is nowin May :(

carlotta, you know it's my first time in boracay :P

lawstude, yeah, thanks for the reminder

anonymous, do visit again :P

narissa,notmuch stories here for my pics like in your blog.thanks
At May 5, 2008, 3:31:00 AM, Anonymous said...: First time I've heard of a monkey, or any creature for that matter, afflicted with narcissism. I thought that only humans can be narcissists. :)

I'm blogging at this link for the mean time.
http://niceheart.multiply.com/journal
At May 5, 2008, 4:19:00 PM, Mari said...: One of the places I would love to see when I go back to the old country. Places like these were never heard of when I was there...way back when. LOL

Thanks for sharing.
At May 16, 2011, 9:05:00 PM, Unknown said...: the mt. luho zoo is not very small but it is wonderful...

hahahahah
At Jul 12, 2011, 10:03:00 PM, Anonymous said...: What kind of zoo is that!?!? You call that a zoo!?? And id'ing your bird so wrong! Mighty Philippine eagle!?! Where in the world did you based your reference?!
At Jan 30, 2013, 3:55:00 PM, Missy l Sole of Missy said...: Indeed a must visit in Boracay. :)

Trek to Mount Luho View Point , Boracay Island

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