Northern Mindanao 🇵🇭 [ EP.02 ] | MT. HIBOK-HIBOK, CAMIGUIN | 2023 DIY Solo Budget Travel Itinerary

This series features my 5-Day Camiguin x Bukidnon x Cagayan de Oro DIY Solo trip last April 28-May 2, 2023.
I also included my expenses tracker at the end of the video.
Disclaimer: I'm no scientist. Mentioned names of some of Mt. Hibok-hibok's flora and fauna are based on Google Len's results. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. 😊
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ITINERARY SUMMARY
Day 01: Camiguin
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Day 02: Camiguin
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Day 03: Camiguin
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Day 04: Bukidnon
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Day 05: Cagayan de Oro
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ACTUAL ITINERARY
Day 2: April 29, 2023 (Saturday) CAMIGUIN
05:20am - 07:00am : Accommodation to DENR-PENRO ( vice versa)
07:20am - 02:40pm - 📍 Mt Hibok-hibok hike
04:30pm - 06:00pm - 📍 Ardent Hot Spring
06:00pm - 07:00pm - Wash up/Rest
07:00pm - 08:00pm - Dinner
08:00pm onwards - Lights Out
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[@davidbruce5377]

I like how you took the time to identify the various species, along the way. We are residents of Camiguin and have not completed the hike, as yet. We will certainly look for your ID's on our hike. Thanks!!

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Thanks, David! :)

[@yenjhie]

Ang saya naman. Kahit tga Camiguin ako, I haven't tried these things. hehe.

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Hahaha maybe this is your sign to try hiking Mt. Hibok-hibok, Anje 😊 It is truly fun and relaxing pagdating sa crater lake 😊

[@TheToni1976]

What an amazing experience, i dream about hiking Mount Hibok-Hibok, the trail through the moissy forest is a blast. Take care

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Thanks, Dinis! 🙂

[@WanderingChronicles]

i really hope that you do more vlogs like this. it is indeed fascinating to watch your solo travel videos. Salamat lodz for taking us with you.

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Oh thank you, Dionar! I really appreciate it! 💛

[@aeonhere]

This vlog is calming. It heals something from within. Kudos to your detailed vlog, learned a whole lot. I hate trekking because I'm not that kind of person to trail but hmmmn might give it a shot.

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Oh, thank you Roanne! I am very happy to hear that! 😊 You know hiking clears my mind. Just give it a shot, Roanne. You might enjoy it. 😊

[@WanderingChronicles]

I agree. So serene and calming. sarap panuorin

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

@@WanderingChronicles thank you so much, Dionar! I'm glad you feel that way! 💛😊

[@ervinslens]

Simply majestic scenery, this looks and sounds amazing my friend!

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Thanks, Ervin!

[@geraldineanzon9636]

Wow absolutely gaganda ng place na pinupuntahan mo

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Thanks, Ms. Geraldine! I wish you could visit Camiguin soon and witness its beauty. 😊

[@mayna0815]

Grabe nakaka inspired po kayu at gaya ng ibang mga comments dito, ill be binge-watching your vlogs po.

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Awww, thanks May! I'm happy that you find my videos inspiring 😊 Enjoy watching! 😊

[@heyyygala]

Your travel vlogs are so relaxing ang inspiring!

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Aweeee 💛 Thanks, Faith! I love your vlogs too! Still waiting for the next episodes of your Cebu x Boracay, and Siargao trips though 😅 More travels for us both! 💛☺️

[@leahannegudani4089]

It was so amazing to learned so much from this episode, lalo na yung binigay mo mga names ng mga na picturan mo from the forest! It was so good din nung nareach mo na yung taas 😍 very detailed as always! More travels to come! 🥰

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

I'm so glad that you learned something from this episode, Leah! I really appreciate your comments ☺️ Do you also hike, Leah?

[@cppc4781]

I've stumbled on your vlogs because I am planning to do a diy trip of Northern Mindanao soon. Hopefully I could pursue it. And once I did, your videos sure would help a ton. I like your approach in editing and compiling these videos. Very zen 😌 No voice audio and less human exposures (yung puro mukha nung vlogger nasa shot it irritates me haha) and calming upbeat music. Please make more 😁

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Awww, thank youuu CP! This means a lot to me 😊

[@elle4176]

Another healing vlog 🤍

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Awwee, thanks Elle! This is very nice to hear. 😊

[@daraalots]

I'm done watching your ep 1 of camiguin. Napaka soothing panuorin kaya I hit the subscribed button.

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Awww, thank you Shang! 😊 Enjoy watching!

[@jovanniabecia8967]

Gusto ko mag vblog ng ganito simple calm and imformative and Quite walang maraming salita just pure experience..

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Thanks, Jovanni! 😊

[@JoyceToTheWorld777]

I love this video so relaxing to watch. 😊😊😊

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Thank youu, Joyce! 😊😊

[@kristabuendia8164]

hi again! just wanna ask where do you edit your videos po? huhu it's so calming. been binge-watching your vlogs!!

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

I'm using the VLLO app 😊

[@mpc13]

subscribed!!!! love how you took still photos of the flora and fauna. I have a question, do you think this trail is okay for pre-teens? Thank you for this video

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Hi, Mish Coquilla! Thank youuu! Based on experience, I would rate the trail difficulty at 5/9. What makes it difficult is the muddy trail ( if it's rainy season) and some parts are steep. I think it wouldn't be a problem for pre-teens to hike Mt. Hibok-hibok especially if they are used to hiking 😊 Just bring lots of water and take some rest when needed.😊

[@mpc13]

@@lulinghayawnijuan thanks for replying! will be taking my son there soon. :) looking forward to more trekking/hiking videos!

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

@@mpc13 Thanks, Mish! 😊 have fun! 😊

[@filipinainsweden_marianjoakim]

Thanks for sharing! In the first Camiguin episode, how much was your fare to Mantigue? As a joiner and if you take it by yourself?

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Hi, Marian! The boat fare to Mantigue is 750 pesos good for 4 passengers that's 187.50 each 😊 You may see the detailed breakdown of my expenses at the end of each episode 😊

[@maryamabushaaban519]

I love your vlogs. Visiting the Philippines for the first time next week and I like the vibes in your videos. What navigation app do you use for hiking trails?

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Thank youu, Maryam! Honestly, I don't use any navigation app for hiking trails 😂 I downloaded Alltrails App before but haven't used it 🤣

[@maryamabushaaban519]

@@lulinghayawnijuan thanks for the quick response. Thought that screenshot of a trail map was of an app you were using. I will stick to using tour guides for my safety as I definitely lack experience 🤣

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

@@maryamabushaaban519 ahh that's Alltrails App but I didn't used it during the hike since I need to upgrade to Premium before downloading the trail 🤣. I agree on sticking on to your guides haha you need to hire one anyway regardless since a guide is required for you to hike Mt Hibok-hibok 🙂

[@maryamabushaaban519]

@@lulinghayawnijuan thanks a lot 🥰

[@davidbruce5377]

Welcome. To be honest, I was shocked by the DENR fees. Was trail in good condition? Does it appear, they are maintaining it?

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Honestly, it looks unmaintained to me. I don't know if they just leave it untouched for it to be more natural but the trail is quite difficult especially if it's raining. I remember dead tree trunks blocking the way and dead roots that might be dangerous if you're relying into it as support. I don't know where the 500 peso fee went 😂

[@jrb2676]

Hello po, ask po sana ako kung need pa ba ang vaccination card or Travel Pass pag sumakay sa ferry at pagdating sa Camiguin? Sana hindi na sila strict sa ganiting requirements. Maraming salamat po.

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Hi, @jrb2676 ! Yes po need pa rin ng Vaccination Card upon boarding sa ferry to Benoni Port. Actually, need nila yung Clean Camiguin QR Code upon entry. Upon registering sa Clean Camiguin, kailangan mong mag-upload ng picture of your vaccination card. Alternatively, if you are not vaccinated, you can present a negative antigen test taken no more than 2 days prior entry. Here's their Facebook Post for the latest entry requirements: m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02MucDY65QLSSfKjYmRTEfFM5beUMKU3rm714kkMhx3vXoZd2z1fa6fhn2vo6YMR5tl&id=100064725304797&mibextid=Nif5oz Hope this helps 😊

[@loriechinclaveria3938]

Hi po, rate 1-10 gaano po kahirap yung trail sa Mt. Hibok Hibok? Thank you very much

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Hi, Lor! For me, it's 5/10 😊

[@aariz2469]

unsay video cam nimo sir?

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

Hi, Aariz! I'm just using my Google Pixel 4A phone 😊

[@quickchow2113]

ang dumi na ng ardent 😱

[@lulinghayawnijuan]

I haven't been there before but yeah when I went there medyo makati na yung tubig 😢