Casino Peak Trek
The Casino Peak hike, also referred to as Lugsangan Peak, is one of the best adventures to be had in the South Cebu region in the Philippines. It’s a short ten-minute hike to the summit of Casino Peak to where you’ll be welcomed with panoramic views of nearby rolling hills and pristine coastline below. The Enterprise investigates the wreckage of a 21st century Earth spaceship orbiting a distant planet and the appearance of a casino with inhabitants based on a rather poorly written paperback novel. 1 Summary 1.1 Teaser 1.2 Act One 1.3 Act Two 1.4 Act Three 1.5 Act Four 1.6 Act Five 1.7 Log entries 2 Memorable quotes 3 Background information 3.1 Production history 3.2 Story and production 3.3.
Overview
PK Peak trek is one of the easiest and less challenging treks of our country. This easier trek is designed for those trekkers who wish to trek on the Himalayas but don’t have technical climbing skill and are not that physically fit. You will get an awesome opportunity to do the sightseeing of some of the highest mountain ranges of the world. If you are an adventure lover and are planning to trek in the Himalayas of our country but you have a limited time, then the Pikey Peak trek is the ideal option for you.
PK Peak trek offers the magnificent views of Himalayan ranges including some of the highest mountain ranges of the world such as Everest (Highest mountain of the world), Annapurna, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Makalu, Manaslu, Pumori, Amadablam, ChuluHimnal and other many beautiful peaks of the world. Although this trek is relatively easier and more adventurous but only a limited number of tourists visit this place in the humbug region. This trek is an alternative trek to Everest Base Camp and one who can’t trek to the base camp of Everest but has a desire to see the magnificent and closer view of Everest, then Pikey peak trek is the ultimate option for you. Besides the sightseeing of mountain ranges, you will also explore a wide variety of flora and fauna of Khumbu region. Sightseeing of the unique and ancient culture of Sherpa people living in the Khumbu region is also another major attraction of this trek.
PK Peak trek starts with the sightseeing of Kathmandu and then we will take a scenic flight to the Khumbu region. We will then start our trek and pass many ancient villages, monasteries, rhododendron forests to reach the summit of this beautiful peak. One of the major attractions of this trek is the sightseeing of the sunrise and sunset view from the top of Pikey peak. Return journey will be the same and we will trek back to Lukla and then fly back to Kathmandu and end our marvelous journey.
Kawasan Falls is a multi-layered waterfalls located in Barangay Matutinao in the town of Badian, Cebu, less than an hour away from scuba diving hotspot of Moalboal.
Famous for its beautiful turquoise water, Kawasan Falls sits at the foot of Mantalongon Mountain Range, approximately one kilometer from the national road of Badian and at least four hours of trekking from Osmeña Peak of Dalaguete. Its cold and clear water cascades through layers of waterfalls emanating from Kandayvic Spring before going to Matutinao River and Tañon Strait.
The waterfalls has two main cascades both with deep natural pools ideal for swimming. The first cascade stands at approximately 40 meters while the less crowded second level has a height of approximately 20 meters and can be reached within ten minutes of trekking.
Entrance fee is P40 per person. Bamboo rafts that can sit up to 20 persons are available for rent on the site for P300, it will to take you to where the water drops for a natural waterfalls massage. Cottages and picnic tables are also available for rent while for those planning to stay overnight may opt to get a room for as low as P1,000 good for two. Food should not be a problem, you can bring your own or order in the restaurants in the area.
If you are into extreme adventure, you may want to try downstream canyoneering which starts at Kanlaob River in the town of Alegria down to Kawasan Falls. It involves lengthy river trekking, swimming, rappelling, climbing and waterfall jumping, passing through and along scenic forest trails, clean rivers, streams and waterfalls. The Municipality of Alegria implemented a standard rate of P1,500 per person for the adventure inclusive of guide fee, all entrance and registration fees, motorbike transport, and use of life vest, helmet and shoes.
Casino Peak Trek Trail
From Cebu City
Casino Peak Trek Adventures
From the capital of the province, Kawasan Falls is four hours drive by public bus. Librando and Ceres buses going to Bato (Santander) via Barili are located in the South Bus Terminal of the city capital. Fare starts at P110 for non-aircon bus, P130 for aircon. Get off at Kawasan Falls in Badian and trek for 10 minutes from the main road in Barangay Matutinao.
From Oslob
From Oslob, catch a trike or multicab to Bato and transfer to a bus to Cebu via Barili. Get off at Kawasan Fall in Badian and trek for 10 minutes from the main road in Barangay Matutinao.
From Dumaguete
From Dumaguete City, Kawasan Falls can be reach within three hours. From downtown Dumaguete, catch a minibus or multicab to Sibulan Port for a minimum fare of P7. From Sibulan Port, take a pumpboat to Bato (Santander) for P50, terminal fee included. Upon reaching the Port of Bato, transfer to a bus to Cebu via Barili, get off at Kawasan Fall in Badian and trek for 10 minutes from the main road in Barangay Matutinao.
From Osmena Peak / Casino Peak
Trek for at least four hours, guide is advised.
Originally Published: 23-Apr-2011 Updates: 02-Dec-2014; 10-Oct-2017; 05-Jul-2019; 17-Feb-2020