Transportation logistics in the Philippines can be overwhelming because of the numerous options for getting around and signage that can be lacking for the first time tourist. We’ve put in lots of effort to meet and organize the human resources to make getting here from the airport or city as streamlined as possible no matter your travel price point.
Please be aware that we have limited space and property resources to host climbers, so we ask that you reach out to us far in advance at danaoclimbing@gmail.com or on Instagram at @danaoclimbing before your visit to make sure we have a vacancy for your desired time frame.
Step 1: Get to Cebu and buy a SIM card
Danao is located on the island of Cebu in the central Philippines. Cebu-Mactan Airport is the second largest airport in the country and receives dozens of international and domestic flights each day.
Unless your phone has an international plan, we strongly recommend acquiring a Philippines SIM card. Phone plans with data are super cheap and very important to have, both for travel logistics and in case of emergency. You can either buy a virtual e-SIM before (or upon) your arrival, or a physical SIM once you get here. Smart and Globe are the two service providers.
If your flight arrives after 6pm, you will need to stay in Mactan, Cebu City, or Danao City for one night before coming up to the climbing area, as it takes a couple hours to get up here and late arrivals disrupt our neighbors. There are many cheap hotel options near the airport. Read our FAQs to learn more.
Step 2: Take a bus or taxi to Danao City
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A bus is the least expensive option, but also the most time consuming. From the airport, catch MyBus (around 50 pesos) to SM City Mall in downtown Cebu CIty (Mabolo). At SM City, the North Bus Terminal can be found behind the Radisson Blu hotel. There, numerous bus options going to the Danao Bus Terminal can be found.
Cost: around 300 pesos (5 USD)
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For an easier journey but higher cost, ask a taxi to take you to Danao City. We recommend requesting a drop off at the Metro grocery store to stock up on food before visiting the cliff, or at the Danao Bus Terminal if you’re going to be taking a multicab for the final leg of your journey into the mountains.
Cost: a reasonable fare would be around 1,500 pesos (25 USD), but it might require a bit of negotiation.
Step 3: Take a multicab or motorbike taxi from Danao City to Togonon
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The safest way to get from Danao City to Togonon is a multicab, which is a small four wheeled mini truck with an open back. In order to coordinate a multicab to take you to Togonon, text Valentin Bitoon at +63 909 461 5954, he works at the bus terminal. Text him one day in advance so he can coordinate a multicab for the expected time of your arrival. If you don’t have a SIM card, you will need to get to the Danao Bus Terminal, look for Valentin, and hope he can arrange transport for you on short notice. If you ask your multicab driver, he can make a grocery stop for you on your way to the crag.
The location of the crag is here. Contact us for exact directions before your arrival, as there is a small hike through the neighborhood to get here and we have more specific instructions to provide. Please note that arrivals after 10pm are not permitted in respect of the neighborhood.
Cost: 1250 pesos (21 USD). Multicabs can fit 6 people with backpacks.
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The second option to get to Togonon is to hire a local habal habal motorbike taxi. Habal habals can be found all throughout Danao City.
The location of the crag is here. Contact us for exact directions before your arrival, as there is a small hike through the neighborhood to get here and we have more specific instructions to provide. Please note that arrivals after 10pm are not permitted in respect of the neighborhood.
Cost: 200-300 pesos (4-6 USD), depending on the driver/weather/time of day and the size of backpack you have.
Helpful map locations
Contact us for exact directions before your arrival, as there is a small hike through the neighborhood to get here and we have more specific instructions to provide. Please note that arrivals after 10pm are not permitted in respect of the neighborhood.
The correct drop off location is the spot where the paved road ends and the dirt road begins. Contact us for exact instructions for the walk through the neighborhood.