Man-made forest, Camp 7, Minglanilla Cebu

 

Man-made forest

Not to be confused on the man-made forest in Bohol. This forest is located in Minglanila, Cebu, passing through Toledo-Manipis road.

GOOGLE MAP LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/UJ1hErMV1QWcoaVk7

How to get there

If you are traveling from Cebu city, Your waypoint would be the Tabunok Fly-over bridge / Intersection. Facing south, turn right to the direction to the mountain ranges head towards Toledo-Manipis Road.  In rainy season, the path is prone to landslide, rockfalls.and slippy cement roads.  It is recommended travelling there with precaution or travelling on dry season.

What to bring/prepare

Food and water. Even though there are handful restaurants or karenderias are available along the road. If you are in a tight budget, bringing your own food and water is also good. 

EVO Nature Camp, Camping site in Cebu, Philippines

A Camping site!

EVO Nature Camp is a camping ground located in Gaas, Balamban. An outdoor creation venue, with hiking trails, panoramic flower garden, playground, and parking spaces for guests.   EVO Nature Camp offers a grill house with an alfresco dining.

 

How to Get there

It may take some time to reach the location, but your waypoint is JY square in Lahug, then going up pass the mountains through Transcentral Highway (TCH highway 815). Estimated 45 to 50 minutes travel from JY square to Ga-as, Balamban, Cebu.   With the challenging distance and elevation from the main city, I recommend to call or make reservations on EVO Nature Camp just to be sure your journey would not put in vain.  

GOOGLE MAP LOCATION: https://goo.gl/maps/rMfCs6S2E3eae7q18

Modes of transportation

For a group of guests, the possible mode of transportation would be on Van or any 4 wheeled vehicle that can go up the mountain highway.  The safest and reliable mode of transportation.

For adventurous guests using two-wheeled vehicles (motorcycles) is also possible.  Motorcycle taxi (habal-habal) is also available near JY square. It takes some negotiation skills and make deal with the driver. Be sure to ready your endurance  on riding motorcycle going up the mountains.

Camping / Glamping

As of August 2021:    

Camping:

• 300 pesos per person (you can bring your own tent)
• Tent Rental with inflatable beds: 
  300 pesos good for 2
  500 pesos good for 4
  700 pesos good for 6
  
• Does not included bedding, Please bring your own
• Please advice one day in advance
  Check-out time is 12 noon

Glamping:

is a portmanteau of "glamorous" and "camping", and describes a style of camping with amenities and, in some cases.

They have:

• Glamping deluxe with aircon
  (4,000 pesos weekdays)   (5,000 pesos weekends)
  Good for 4 people, with free breakfast, with guest toiletries
• Glamping standard without aircon
  (2,500 weekdays)  (3,000 weekends)
  Good for 4, without breakfast, with guest toiletries

There is also an area you can set-up your own tent.  Restrooms are also available on the area.

Environment / Playground / Garden

At the entrance, you are welcomed with Flower garden, and playground. 

The restaurant / dining area.

Fees / Expenses

Entrance Fee: 50 pesos (+5 environmental fee). Free entrance for kids for 5 years old and below.

Free usage of board games (sungka, chessboard, Jenga etc). Playing cards are for sale at the counter.