Lambingan Hills Travel Guide

Introduction

Lambingan Hills is a pure nature inspired attraction which is located in Sitio Maysawa, Barangay Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal. It offers panoramic views of the Sierra Madre mountain range and Laguna de Bay. Lambingan Hills is owned by a private family and it opened in the year 2018.

Lambingan Hills is two hours away from Manila. Because of its proximity to Manila, it is a great travel destination from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Visitors and tourists can experience a peaceful relaxation, perfect chill and peace of mind. It is a perfect getaway for nature tripping,  and camping with your kids, family, friends, and partners in life.

Moreover, travelers and tourists don’t need to go to Atok Benguet to experience the blooming flowers and visitors don’t need to go to Tagaytay City to experience the cool breeze because it’s all in this place. The main attractions at Lambingan Hills are the beautiful flower garden, swimming pool and heart peak at the top of the hill. Lambingan Hills activities include camping, stargazing, bonfire, swing, picnic and pictorial sessions.

Name: Lambingan Hills
Location: Narra Street, Sitio Maysawa, Barangay Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal
Features: Swimming pool, flower garden, lovely views of the Sierra Madre mountain range and Laguna Lake

My trip to Lambingan Hills

I’m so bored staying at the house due to work from home setup and I want some fresh air and mountain views. For this reason, I searched on the internet for a budget friendly day tour near Manila. After a few days of searching for my next travel destination, I finally found one. It is Treasure Mountain with a side trip to Lambingan Hills.

It was Friday morning when I arrived at our designated assembly place in Greenfield Mcdo. After relaxing and unwinding for almost seven hours at Treasure Mountain and El Patio Razon, our group settled to go to Lambingan Hills. We arrived at Lambingan Hills at 1 pm. Our group paid the registration fee and tour guide fee and after that we started walking. We took many pictures at Lambingan Hills signboard before we started to explore the place. After that we walk several meters to reach the picturesque flower garden.

The Celossian flowers in Lambingan Hills are so enticing and beautiful that some of the members decided to take close up pictures. Then we walked around and we saw the Lambingan Hills marker. A few meters from the marker is where we found a swimming pool but our group didn’t swim because we don’t have a budget anymore and also it’s too hot already. As a result, some of the members just rest under the tree while others are riding the tree swing. 

According to our tour guide, Lambingan Hills swimming pool is clean and cold because they have immense access to natural spring water. Then we ordered some food and soft drinks for our afternoon snack. While eating, I noticed that the place is so peaceful and tranquil that I wish to be here for a longer period of time.

Also the staff there is so friendly and warm. Indeed, it is a healthy environment to be here. After resting and eating our snacks, we walk again going to the top. We pass a small bridge and finally we reach the peak of the hill.

At the top of the hill we saw a large heart symbol and we took our chance to snap photos. Then we saw a picture perfect spot where we could view Laguna Lake. I love the solid view and I fell in love with the place. Also we saw a lot of lovely couples taking prenup shots in this romantic place. For this reason I said to myself I hope all have tenderness.

We had our picture taken by our tour guide at that spot for ten minutes to capture all angles. As the sun was already high at that time, luckily we saw a nipa hut just beside the heart symbol. We sat there for thirty-five minutes and talked about life before the pandemic. Also we shared some thoughts about the mountains in Rizal that we hiked before.

After resting, we go down the hill and go to their restroom. I noticed that their restroom is clean and well maintained. Their facilities, canteen and stores are nice too. In my own opinion Lambingan Hills is truly a remarkable place for relaxation, connecting with nature and family bonding. Going up and down the hill takes only about 10 to 15 minutes.

Also, it has a nice view of the surroundings that makes you forget your problems and hardship in life. I definitely recommend this ideal place to my friends and loved ones. Before we entered the van, some of the group members did TikTok dances. Our group had a fun time. It was five in the afternoon when our van departed Lambingan Hills going back to Metro Manila.

After nearly two hours of smooth road travel, our van reached Manila around 7 pm. We came back home safely and in good condition. I’m so happy and thankful to be part of this organized tour going to Lambingan Hills. I wish I could go back to this relaxing place again. It was such an amazing experience in the province of Rizal. The trip was all worth it.

Overall my trip to Lambingan Hills sums up with this beautiful quote: “Don’t let this pandemic stop you from traveling and enjoying your life.”

Sample itinerary to Lambingan Hills (Daytour)

6AM – Assembly at Cubao Farmers Plaza
6:20AM – Ride a van going to Cogeo
7:50AM – Jeepney ride going to Sitio Maysawa
9:30AM – Tricycle ride going to Gate 2 of Treasure Mountain
9:40AM – Snap photos at Treasure Mountain
10:20AM – Early Lunch
11:15PM – Tricycle ride going to Lambingan Hills
12PM – Explore Lambingan Hills
5PM – Ride a tricycle going back to Sampaloc jeepney station
6PM – Ride a jeep going to Cogeo
7:30PM – Jeepney ride going back to Cubao
9PM – ETA Cubao

Sample itinerary to Lambingan Hills (Overnight)

Day 1
12PM – Meetup, lunch
12:45PM – ETD going to Lambingan Hills
4PM – ETA Lambingan Hills, explore the place and take pictures
5PM – Pitch tent
7PM – Dinner and socials
10PM – Lights out

Day 2
5:30AM – Wake up call, breakfast
7AM – Sunrise viewing at the top of the hill
9AM – Break camp, log-out
11AM – Side Trip going to Treasure Mountain or El Patio Razon
4:30PM – Departure going back to Manila
8PM – Arrival at Manila, Home sweet home

Note: the sample above itinerary is only a basis and not absolute or will not be 100% perfect due to many factors such as the group pacing, delay, weather condition, traffic, etc.

Things to bring on your visit to Lambingan Hills:

1 liters of water
Alcohol
Extra clothes and money
Flashlight
Jacket
Plastic bag
Camera
Power bank
Toilet paper and other toiletries
Towel or scarf
First Aid Kit
Personal medicine
Umbrella
Swimwear
Flashlight or headlamp because there’s no electricity at the campsite
Tent, sleeping bag, pillow, and other camping essentials if you plan to do overnight camping

How to Go to Lambingan Hills

By commute

Option 1:

1. From Cubao ride a jeepney or a van going to Cogeo, Antipolo City. 
2. Drop off at Cogeo and walk your way towards the terminal of the jeep, then ride a jeep going to Sampaloc (near City Mall), ask the jeepney driver to drop you off at Barangay Cuyambay, Tanay. 
3. From Cuyambay, ride a tricycle or habal-habal going to Lambingan Hills. It’s a two kilometer ride. 

Option 2:

1. From Baclaran, Paranaque, ride a bus going to Cubao and tell the bus driver to drop you off at Farmers Plaza Cubao then have a short walk going to the van terminal.
2. Then from Cubao ride a van going to Cogeo and tell the driver to alight you at the right side of Antipolo City Mall.
3. From near the end of Antipolo City Mall, ride a jeep going to Sampaloc, Tanay and tell the jeepney driver to alight you at Barangay Cuyambay.
4. Lastly, from the corner of Cuyambay, ride a tricycle going to Lambingan Hills jump-off point. 

Option 3:

1. From Tanay Public Market, ride a jeep going to Sampaloc, Tanay and tell the driver to drop you at Barangay Cuyambay.
2. Then from Barangay Cuyambay, hire a tricycle or habal-habal going to Lambingan Hills jump-off. After that do a short walk going to the hill.
   
   

By private vehicle

Option 1: Open the Waze app and pin Lambingan Hills, Barangay Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal.

Option 2: Use the Waze app and pin Pico de Pino Cafe and Restaurant (landmark) along Marilaque Road. In front of Pico de Pino there is arc signage of Barangay Cuyambay and ask the locals where Lambingan Hills are. It’s two kilometers from the highway to the jump-off.

Reminders and Tips:

• The Lambingan Hills entrance fee for an adult for a day tour is 100 pesos while the overnight entrance fee is 200 pesos. On the other hand, the entrance fee for the kid is 50 pesos for a day tour and 100 pesos for overnight. Prenup shoot fee is 3000 pesos. It includes entrance fee, room accommodation and it’s only good for 5 persons only. Note: All fees and prices may change without prior notice.

• Lambingan Hills day tour is from 7 am to 5 pm while Overnight is from 4 pm until 9 am the next day. Operational hours of Lambingan Hills start from 6 am until 10 pm. 

• Swimming pool entrance fee for adults is 100 pesos and 50 pesos for kids. It’s good for 4 hours only. No diving, don’t bring your slippers inside the pool. Alcohol or any beverages are not allowed at the swimming pool. Also no running or horseplay on the pool deck. Kids must be supervised by an adult at all times. Moreover, take note that the swimming pool is only open from 7 am until 6 pm only. No overnight swimming. 

• Lambingan Hills kubo rates range from 1,000 to 1,500 pesos depending on the size. First come, first serve. Kubo with a small veranda is 1000 pesos, good for 5 people. Kubo with a big veranda is 1,200 to 1,500 pesos, good for 5 to 10 people. Triangle room with no veranda is 1000 pesos, good for a couple.

• There’s a designated place for the bonfire. Bonfire fee is 150 pesos while the generator rent is 200 pesos per hour. 

• Safe parking areas and restrooms are available. Parking fee for the day tour is 20 pesos and 40 pesos for overnight. 

• You can rent their tents. Waterproof tent is 500 pesos good for overnight. Note: additional fee for extended night stay. Bring a jacket and thick clothes when camping overnight because it can get super cold at night. Also tent pitching is free. You can bring your own tent but don’t leave your important belongings when leaving your tent.

• Please practice the Leave No Trace principle. No littering, no picking of flowers. Put your trash in a proper manner. Bringing food is free but be mindful of your trash. Let’s keep the place clean at all times.

• Respect other visitors and guests. No loud music, bringing alcohol drinks is not allowed. Also bringing pets is not allowed.

• Please observe social distancing. No facemask is no entry. 

• There’s a sari-sari store or food stall where you can buy some food and drinks. Canteen is available from 6 am until 10 pm. However if you don’t want to order and to lessen your expenses you should bring your own food. There’s no corkage fee. 

• Tour guide fee is 100 pesos and the porter fee is 150 pesos. You may hire a porter for 150 pesos one way to help you with your bags and other heavy stuff. 

• I highly suggest you visit Lambingan Hills during weekdays of the summer season in order to avoid crowds and the muddy road during wet season. 

• There’s a cellphone signal for Smart users but only limited signal for Globe users.  

• A four seater car can be able to reach the entrance parking area provided it will not rain. 

• If it rains you can park your car at the jump off point only because the road going to Lambingan Hills is muddy and not accessible during the heavy rains. 

• If you know you will be late arriving at Lambingan Hills please message, text or call. Just to inform them. You can also reserve a tent right away because you might run out.

• Lambingan Hills is a nice place to chill and unwind but it hurts especially when you’re single just like me. You may feel a little bit jealous so better bring your family, loved ones and friends because the place is full of couples. You may tag your girlfriend or boyfriend to this place. 

• Last but not least, for more information you can search their official Facebook page – Lambingan Hills Official. Contact number of Lambingan Hills is 09215712014.
  
  

There you have it. Life is short. Travel and enjoy your life as much as you can. On the whole, I hope this Lambingan Hills travel guide and reference has been beneficial to you and encourages you to try to visit this wonderful place. Also, don’t forget to share this with your family, friends, groups, and colleagues if you ever plan to visit Lambingan Hills. God bless you in all your future travels. Until next time. Thanks for reading.