Travel: The Ranch Resort

Last month, we decided to end our summer somewhere far and peaceful yet with a blast. So, while looking for somewhere to do that, I remember that there was this place that we wanted to go but didn't have the time to do so. Anyways, it is called The Ranch Resort which is located in Bato, Toledo. Pretty far, right?!


HOW TO GET THERE:

Ride a bus going to Pinamungajan or a v-hire. V-hire costs Php100.00. Just tell manong driver to drop you off to the terminal in Bato, Toledo. From there, grab a tricycle going to the resort which costs Php15-20.00.

THE RESORT :)

The resort has 5 pools with different levels. The place is really good and they even have a farm but I didn't get to visit it since I was too excited with the swimming pools. You have to pay an entrance fee to enter the farm. You could either rent a bike or take the tour. Their food is really delicious which ranges from 150-400 pesos. I forgot to take a picture of their menu.

ACCOMODATIONS:

Inclusion for getting a room includes free entrance and usage of pool. There is no complimentary breakfast unfortunately. Below are the rates.

Photo credits from The Ranch Resort

Standard Room (Photo credits from The Ranch Resort)

Standard Room CR (Photo credits from The Ranch Resort)

Jr. Suit Room (Photo credits from The Ranch Resort)

Jr. Suit Room CR (Photo credits from The Ranch Resort)

The Ranch Resort
Bato, Toledo
info@ranchresort.com.ph

Travel: North Sky in Bawo, Sogod

The place is good for family outing, team building and reunions. Their cottage, which is Php400, can accommodate more or like 15 to 20 persons but there is no limit on how many would occupy ^_^. Anyways, the place is 2 hours travel from the city since it is located in Bawo, Sogod. You will know when you see their sign outside the gate. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the sign :( Sorry

Entrance fee is Php80.00 per head which includes the swimming pool, beach, shower and grill. They also have houses that you can rent if you want to stay overnight.

Here are some pictures I took around the place.

Bawo, Sogod
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Travel: Tops to Mountain View Busay Adventure

Since we were bored, we decided to visit Tops and Mountain View. Bought some snacks and made sure we bring lots of liquids since it was very hot and we don't want to get dehydrated. Expect foods there to be expensive.

How to get there:

From JY Square Mall, ask a habal-habal driver to take you to Tops. It is much better to go there at night time so that you'll see the city lights. Public transportation there are mostly motorcycles and its difficult to get one so you might want to ask the driver to fetch you. Entrance for Tops is Php100.00 and fare is Php50.00 each.

Here are a few pictures we took.

Place to eat and hang out

Nice view ^_^

Mountain View

We asked our kuya driver to fetch us after lunch and take us to Mountain View. There is an entrance of Php50.00 each.

We planned to do the way of the cross first.

Then, to the most awaited rope course ^_^

We have to take more than a hundred steps to the rope course

Almost there!

Lets pay before we play

Make sure you wear shoes or else you'll have to rent.

And finally, we can begin!

A few more pictures...

Travel: Marine Sanctuary in Olango Island

How to get there:

Ride a jeepney from Hiway going to Engano. Fare is Php15.00. Ask the driver to drop you at Hilton, now known as Movenpick Hotel. Beside hilton is the port going to Olango Island. From the port, you need to pay Php15.00 for the fare to Olango and Php5.00 for the port entrance. Wait until the pump boat arrives.

Olango Port

A lot of tricycles are parked near the port. Just negotiate them for the fare going to marine sanctuary.

Marine Sanctuary Banner

Entrance going to the sanctuary

 This is where you pay the entrance. From what I remember, if you came just to visit, entrance is Php25.00 but if you go swimming, it should be Php75.00. Underwater picture taking is Php100.00. Life Vest is free for those who want to swim.

Mangroves

Boardwalk to sanctuary

View from boardwalk to the mangroves

Almost there ^_^

End of boardwalk

So, this is where you go swimming and snorkel. You could also ride a boat for Php75.00 to get you farther where a lot of fishes are living.

These are what I took underwater.