Mt Victoria Trek | 4 Days
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5 Days
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Min. 2 persons
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Private Tour
Description
Mt. Victoria is situated in the Victoria-Anepahan Range in Narra municipality and is a striking mountain. It is both an Endemic Bird Area and an Important Bird Area.
Travelers can discover the stunning beauty of this mountain, which stands at 1,726 meters above sea level and has a distinctive variety of biodiversity, including the uncommon Attenborough’s pitcher-plant (Nephentis attenboroughii), which is only found at its highest elevations.
Exploring the diverse habitats of Mt. Victoria is an exciting and challenging experience, with its lowland dipterocarp forest, mossy and ultramafic slopes, and varied bird, mammal, and reptile species. Trekking involves crossing several rivers and navigating steep land trails that require bouldering.
Mt. Victoria’s streams, rivers, waterfalls, and lagoons support a range of biodiversity, with many attractions to explore, including Atong Peak, Sultan Peak, the Teeth, and other peaks of the Victoria Range.
At the summit, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the South China Sea, Sulu Sea, and neighboring peaks and mountains, as well as marvel at the rare and unique flora and fauna.
Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel early in the morning between 5:00-5:30 am and drive south to Narra, which takes about 2 hours from Puerto Princesa. Upon arrival, proceed to the jump-off point of Mount Victoria. Trek for about 5-6 hours up to River Camp, passing through lush forest vegetation and crossing the river several times. Enjoy a packed lunch at the camp, set up your tent, and relax until dinner. Spend the night at River Camp. (lunch, dinner)
Wake up early in the morning, pack all your things and trek for about 8-8 hours to High Camp. Along the trail, you can spot a rich assortment of plants, some of which are endemic to Palawan. Take a break for lunch and then continue to the camp. Upon arrival at High Camp, set up your tent and relax until dinner. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Wake up early and prepare for the summit assault. Walk for about 2-3 hours from High Camp up to the highest peak of Mt. Victoria. Enjoy the stunning mountain landscape and explore the ultramafic slopes of Mt. Victoria once you reach the summit. After having lunch on the summit, descend for about 2-3 hours back to High Camp.(breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Wake up early in the morning and pack all your belongings. After breakfast, descend for about 5-6 hours to the jump-off point- From there, transfer to your hotel in Puerto Princesa by a private vehicle. (breakfast, lunch)
Booking notes
The package includes local guide, accommodation at the mountain camps, full board meals, camping equipment and transfers by private vehicle.
Internal flights and porters will be shouldered by the guests.
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