Osmeña Peak: A Beautiful Sunrise Hike
   

   If you are unfamiliar with this area, it’s a spot that you really will want to visit. With an incredible green plant life and jagged hills, this peak offers you the incredible combination of both beauty and challenge.



   The view from the peak is truly rewarding; it's an eye candy mountains, endless greenery, seas, and other islands of this beautiful archipelago.

  The Osmeña Peak is located in Barangay Mantalungon, in the Municipality of Dalaguete, Cebu. The peak is part of the Mantalungon mountain range.
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Handy Travel Tips in Osmea Peak
Make sure to wear comfortable clothing during the hike for ventilation.
Protect yourself from the harmful rays of the sun by applying sunscreen.
Keep yourself hydrated by bringing water-filled reusable bottles to prevent dehydration and heat exhaustion.
Observe cleanliness and be a responsible traveler at all times.
Bring only necessary items during the hike (cell phones, wallets) and place them in a smaller bag.
Don’t forget to bring your camera. The place is truly amazing.


When to visit Osmeña Peak

   If you are only visiting the peak to see what its beauty, it is highly suggested to visit there very early in the morning or some time late in the afternoon, before sunset.
   If you are planning to camp overnight, time your travel so you arrive there when the sun is no longer hot as there are no trees at the peak to keep you shaded.
   If you  may get a little difficult to visit Osmeña Peak during the rainy season as the trail may become slippery and wet. It is also recommended to visit during the weekdays when it is less crowded.


Fees
Php 30.00 for environmental fee upon registration
Php 150-200 of you want guide services. They serve as  your photographers as well.

How to get there

Getting to Osmeña Peak takes around 3-4 hours from Cebu City.

First, you need to make your way to the South Bus Terminal and hop aboard a bus bound for Bato or Oslob but tell the driver to drop you off at the Mantalungon-Dalaguete junction. The ride costs around PHP 100 per person and you can take your brunch, lunch or other last minute purchases at the Dalaguete Public Market.

Even before you get off the bus, there will already be a lot of habal-habal drivers waiting to take you to your destination. Get on one and ask to be taken to the foot of Osmeña Peak. This ride will cost PHP 100 per person, one way.

Some more experienced hikers will start at  Mantalungon Public Market and start hiking from there, saving PHP 50 in the process. Last minute purchases may also be done from here.

Always remember,
"Leave no Trace"
No matter where you go, you should always remember to leave no trace to help preserve the beauty of the place. Don’t pick the flowers nor leave trash behind. Follow the trail and don’t make a new one. Visit the place and only take pictures — as if you have never been there at all.


-SHANIA-