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Dalaguete is 100km south of Cebu City and public buses run every hour on a daily basis from Cebu South Bus Terminal to Moalboal, Oslob and Dalaguete. The cost of the bus is around 150 pesos. Casino Peak is best visited from the nearby beach towns of Moalboal or Oslob, which is between 50km – 60km away and approximately one-hour and thirty. A Visayan word means “Owned by Seno”. “This is where the “Ka Seno” or recognized now as “Casino Peak” or “Lugsangan Peak”, which is located in Lugsangan, Dalaguete, Cebu, Philippines. The jump off area of Casino Peak can be reached by riding a motorcycle from the main Highway of Dalaguete.

I remember seeing the area where Casino Peak in Dalaguete, Cebu is a located a few years ago but I didn’t know its name that time and how to get there. We were among the first few travelers who visited Osmena Peak that time. I noticed the mountains on that side are similar to Chocolate Hills of Bohol, while Osmeña Peak is more like deformed Hershey’s Kisses. So when a friend mentioned about Casino Peak recently, I was no longer surprised. But since I really wanted to see it too, I planned a trip to Dalaguete with my cousins and uncle. I created a day trip Casino Peak itinerary with estimated budget.

It is 'branded' as lugsangan peak (aside from Casino Peak) by the local/s government as it is located in Sitio Lugsangan in Barangay Tabon, Dalaguete, Cebu. It features countless conic peaks a bit similar to that of Bohol’s Chocolate Hills and that place in Albay.

For those who don’t know, Casino Peak is near Osmeña Peak, they are both located in the town of Dalaguete in South Cebu. You can actually travel to both tourist spots in 1 day or even half day (if your pace is fast). Casino Peak is situated in Sitio Lugsangan in Barangay Tabon while Osmeña Peak is situated in Barangay Mantalongon.

Since Casino Peak is new to the tourism scene, there are no standard rates yet. I spoke with our local guide and he told me that the village is still talking to the LGU regarding the environmental fee, entrance fee and the standard rate for guide fee and motorcycle fees. Hopefully soon enough, they’ll be able to impose reasonable standard rates.

Here’s my Casino Peak trip guide to help you plan your trip.

CEBU CITY TO CASINO PEAK (DALAGUETE, CEBU)

Via Direct Bus to Mantalongon

There are direct buses to Mantalongon in Carbon Market as well as South Bus Terminal. Bus fare is around PHP 120 /USD 2.34 (EURO 2/MYR 10/SGD 3) and the trip will take approximately 3 hours.

The bus will stop at Mantalongon Market where you can hire habal-habal (motorcycle) to Casino Peak. Fare is around PHP 50 /USD 0.98 (EURO 0.82 /SGD 1.32/MYR 4) per person per ride. But drivers may charge you PHP 70/USD 1.37 (EURO 1.14/SGD 2/MYR 6) per person per ride since you are a tourist. Transit time is about 20 minutes.

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Once you reach Sitio Lugsangan where Casino Peak is located. You need to register at the house of the village chieftain.

You will be assigned a guide. But there’s no standard rate yet. Some say it’s like in Kandungaw Peak where the minimum guide fee rate is PHP 150.

Hike will take about 30 minutes depending on your pace. I took a lot of photos so I reached the summit around an hour after. PHP 150/USD 3 (EURO 2.45/MYR 13/SGD 4) (just like in Kandungaw Peak). Me thinks PHP 300/US 6 (EURO 5/MYR 25/SGD 2) is a fare rate already if you a group of 5.

VIA BUS TO BARILI (VIA OSLOB)

If you miss the bus to Mantalongon, Dalaguete, don’t fret because you can also ride the bus to Barili via Oslob. Make sure it is via Oslob because that’s the bus that will pass along Dalaguete.

Bus fare from Cebu City to Dalaguete is roughly PHP 120 /US 2.34 (EURO 2/MYR 10/SGD 3). Travel Time is around 2 hours.

Tell the conductor you are alighting at Dalaguete. Get off at or near 7/11 in Dalaguete.

Charter a tricycle to Mantalongon Market. Fare is roughly PHP 50 /USD 0.98 (EURO 0.82 /SGD 1.32/MYR 4) per person per ride, but some motorcycles may charge you PHP 70/USD 1.37 (EURO 1.14/SGD 2/MYR 6) per person per ride. That’s a good rate already considering the ride to Mantalongon Proper will take almost 1 hour. They don’t provide helmets.

At Mantalongon Market, charter another habal-habal (motorbike) to Casino Peak. Fare is PHP 50 /USD 0.98 (EURO 0.82 /SGD 1.32/MYR 4) per person per ride but some motorcycles may charge you PHP 70/USD 1.37 (EURO 1.14/SGD 2/MYR 6). Ride will only take about 15-20 minutes.

If you want to charter a motorcycle directly to Casino Peak, negotiate with the driver. The usual rate is PHP 150/USD 3 (EURO 2.45/MYR 13/SGD 4) per person. So that’s PHP 300/US 6 (EURO 5/MYR 25/SGD 2) per motorbike. If you are a party of two, that’s already a good rate since you don’t need to switch and look for another driver at Mantalongon.

At Casino Peak in Sitio Lugsangan, Brgy. Tabon, Dalaguete, you need to register. Entrance is free as of the moment.

They will assign you a guide for your safety. No standard rate but usually the minimum rate for local guides in Dalaguete (like in Kandungaw Peak and Osmena Peak) is PHP 150/USD 3 (EURO 2.45/MYR 13/SGD 4). I think PHP 300/US 6 (EURO 5/MYR 25/SGD 2) is already a good rate. One guide for about 5 – 6 hikers.

The hike is an easy one, will take about 30 minutes. But be extra careful as the trail is slippery and rocky. Wear proper hiking shoes and outfit. I had a hard time because I was wearing a long pants and my shoes was slippery.

CASINO PEAK ITINERARY

Here’s a sample itinerary for Casino Peak. You can adjust this base on your availability and budget. This sample itinerary is supposing you are taking the bus that will pass by Dalaguete Proper and you will hire a habal-habal (motorcycle) directly to Casino Peak (Sitio Lugsangan).

CASINO PEAK EXPENSES

Here’s a list of possible Casino Peak trip expenses to guide you in planning your itinerary and budget. Note that you will not encounter them all as it depends on the transportation that you will take and the guide fee is up to you.

CASINO PEAK TRAVEL TIPS

There is no store yet at the base of Casino Peak so bring your own drinking water.

Please do not leave trash anywhere.

Stick to the trail to avoid stepping on crops and vegetables. It’s surrounded by a vegetable farm so please be mindful of your steps.

Hire a local guide for your safety. It’s a way of contributing to the local economy since there is no entrance fee anyway.

Wear proper trekking shoes and outfit.

Bring sunblock and hat to protect yourself from the sun.

Greet the locals politely. Make way for them especially when you see them carrying basket full of vegetables.

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Close your eyes, take a deep breathe, open your eyes, and be amazed by the majestic view of Cebu Island from the top of Casino Peak.

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How long have you been on a top of a hill and took a deep breathe to distress yourself? I guess, you’re thinking how long it has been, because maybe, it’s really quite a long time. Well, you have noting to worry about because I will take you on a journey towards the alp of Casino Peak with this blog.

For the mean time, allow me to give you first an insight of how far it is from the city and how beautiful the view is when you’re up here.

Casino Peak is one of the newest budget-friendly attractions in Cebu. It is situated in Sitio Lugsangan in Barangay Tabon of Dalaguete, Cebu. This mountain entices and attracts a lot of tourists especially the mountaineers because of its mesmerizing view both in near and from afar. The scenic view of this mountain will, for sure, take you away from your element in the midst of view, cool and fresh air, and the sea of clouds.

But wait, this mountain, is not just a mountain. If you hear and see the chocolate hills of Bohol, that is how it looks like!

Now, allow me to tell you what to expect in the area from your trek, going up on top of Casino Peak.

Of course, you have to take a trek through a grassy field, and while you’re on your way, you can turn you head and eyes three hundred sixty degrees to see the amazing view of the majestic hills behind you.

The viewpoint you see is just a teaser of something more to expect when you’re really on the top of the mountain. Don’t miss to count the time on your watch because few minutes from the foot of Casino Peak is a plateau where you can see the ocean. From this spot onward, the viewpoint gets better and better and better.

Although the trail will be a little bit wild and tiring especially for the first timers, you have nothing to worry about because as you reach the top of this mountain, scenic view will tell you a question of whether you’re still in Cebu or in Bohol. Why? Try to look around, and you’ll see that the mountain will look like the iconic Chocolate Hills.

As I take you on a journey to going uphill, I know that you’re now asking how to get here? Simple. You just book a trip with Cebu Rent A Car. It’s very affordable and every cent is all worth it. From the people that will accompany you on this tour, to relaxing transportation, to safe and easy trip, and a lot more will surely make your Casino Peak adventure memorable.

You don’t need to spend a lot of money if you want to distress yourself and escape from the metro. All you need is to grab the opportunity to breathe out all your negativity and inhale the positive ones from this magnificent Casino Peak of Cebu!