Nasugbu Trilogy Hike (Mt. Lantik, Mt. Talamitam, Mt. Apayang)
About
Three grassy summits in one long day! The Nasugbu Trilogy links Mt. Lantik, Mt. Talamitam and Mt. Apayang in Barangay Aga, Batangas, and the ridgeline views stretch all the way to Taal Volcano and the Lubang Islands. The full circuit takes 5 to 7 hours and is rated a minor climb (4/9), so the real boss here is the sun, not the slope. Start at dawn on Lantik, cross the rolling grassland of Talamitam, then finish on Apayang, the highest of the three at 662 MASL. A local guide is required, so book one at registration and split the fee with your group. Pack at least 3 liters of water each, because there is no water source on the trail!
Dry until sunset (5:35 PM). Good time to go!
- 5–7 hrs for the full circuitTime to spend
- Dry season, November to May. Start before sunrise to beat the heat on the open ridges.Best time to go
- About ₱130 per personValue · Great value
- Bus, then a tricycleNo car needed
What to do here
- Start at dawn on Mt. Lantik
- Cross the rolling grassland of Mt. Talamitam
- Finish on Mt. Apayang, the highest summit
- Take ridge photos with Taal Volcano in the background
Know before you go
Heat exhaustion is the main risk: the ridges have almost no shade, so start early and carry at least 3 liters of water.
Bring gloves for the short rock scramble near the summit.
Never hike without a registered guide; barangay tanods turn back hikers who skip registration.
If driving, set your map to “Mt. Talamitam Jump-off” or Bayabasan Elementary School; parking near the jump-offs is about ₱50–₱100 (2026).
Registration is ₱50 per head for Mt. Lantik and ₱50 per head for Talamitam/Apayang, plus a ₱30 trilogy surcharge. The required guide costs ₱1,500–₱2,100 per group for the full circuit (LakbayPinas, June 2026).
Pack at least 3 liters of water each, because there is no water source on the trail!
Where it is
Barangay Aga, Nasugbu, Batangas (jump-offs at Sitio Kayrilaw and Sitio Bayabasan, KM 83)
No car neededTake a DLTB or BSC bus from Buendia (Gil Puyat) or PITX bound for “Nasugbu via Tagaytay” (₱212–₱260, 3–4 hours) and get off at KM 83 / Sitio Bayabasan. Skip buses via Ternate or Kaybiang Tunnel, which bypass the jump-off. A tricycle to the registration area or the Lantik jump-off costs ₱150–₱200 per tricycle.
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FAQ
Do I need a guide?
Yes. Barangay Aga enforces a “No Guide, No Hike” rule. A full-circuit guide costs about ₱1,500–₱2,100 per group (2026).
How long is the hike?
About 5 to 7 hours for all three peaks, including rest and photo stops.
Which peak is the highest?
Mt. Apayang at 662 MASL, then Mt. Talamitam at 630 MASL and Mt. Lantik at 552 MASL.
Is there water on the trail?
No reliable water source after the jump-off, so bring at least 3 liters per person.