Getting there from Manila

• 4:00 AM
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  Meet at Buendia (Gil Puyat) terminal

  Gather the group; grab breakfast and supplies at nearby convenience stores.

• 4:30 AM
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  Ceres / Batangas Line bus to Cuenca

  Board a bus bound for Batangas City — alight at Cuenca junction. ~2.5 hrs. Alternatively take a Batangas City bus then a jeepney to Cuenca town.

• 7:00 AM
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  Tricycle from Cuenca to jump-off

  Ride to Brgy. Maabog jump-off, ~₱30–50 per person. Register at the barangay and pay guide/registration fees.

• 7:30 AM
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  Start hike to the Rockies

  ~2 hrs to the famous Rockies outcrop. Trail passes through dense forest then opens to a dramatic rocky ridgeline above Taal Lake.

• 9:30 AM
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  The Rockies — iconic Taal Lake view

  Cliff-edge view of Taal Volcano and Lake. Eat snacks, take photos. Option to continue to the true summit (747 MASL) — an additional 1 hr up and back.

• 10:30 AM
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  Descend

  ~1.5 hrs back to the jump-off. Same trail on the way down.

• 12:00 PM
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  Lunch in Cuenca town

  Carinderias near the terminal. Batangas is known for its rich bulalo and sinigang — worth spending ₱150–200 on a proper sit-down meal.

• 1:30 PM
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  Bus back to Manila via Buendia

  Arrive Manila ~4:00 PM.

Estimated cost per person