Conquer the highest peak in the Philippines: Mt. Apo . This majestic mountain is also a home of the endangered Philippine Eagle, the country’s national bird. Mt. Apo is surrounded by moss-covered century-old trees, captivating flora and fauna, sulfur crater and massive boulders. It is one of the most popular summer destinations in Mindanao.
Mt. Apo, with a total land area of 72,769 hectares of tropical rainforest, is declared natural park. It has an elevation of 2,956 meters above sea level.
TREKKING ACTIVITIES:
• SUMMER CLIMB- during the first climbing season January – June
• OCTO TREK- during the second climbing season October – December
How to get here
Entry Points:
– Mandarangan Trail in Brgy. Ilomavis, Kidapawan City
– Bob’ong Trail in Brgy. Bongolanon, Magpet
– New Israel Trail in Makilala
BY AIR accessible via General Santos City, Cotabato City and Davao City airports
BY SEA accessible via General Santos, Cotabato City and Davao City seaports
BY LAND accessible by buses & air-conditioned vans
- Davao City (106kms or 2 hrs travel time)
- General Santos City (150kms or 2.5 hrs travel time)
- Cagayan de Oro City (390kms or 5 hrs travel time)
