Summer Getaway: Amansinaya Mountain Resort

Amansinaya Mountain Resort

March 10-11,2012

Thanks to my fabulous and adventurous sister Minda, who always have a getaway gimmick every now and then. She loves swimming and she practically visit every resort near the city. And now, we are invading the San Laurel Batangas. She found the place in the famous Metro Deal website were she can have half the price of the entrance fee at the resort. Since the package includes trekking to a falls and an adventure camp, she loves the idea of a thrill, fun-filled, action pack getaway so, she grab it.

Of course, being the opposite of my sister who just love a safe and sound relaxation at home or just have some fun with friends at a nearby resto-bar, was not at first thrilled with the idea. I search for a review for the resort, got some pictures, and blogs and viola, I found myself pretty excited to do it too (just for the benefit of summer adventures I could call my own).

So came the plans, we grab stuff at the grocery stores Friday night, we packed things and headed on the highway by morning the next day. We're bound to Rotonda Tagaytay City were there is a short-cut as they say it to Talisay road. The short cut they say seem a lifetime for me, coz it's a long way high way to hell. Hell, coz I feel a lot of stomach ups and downs due to blind curves and super twisted road.

It was like cannon road of Baguio City. Though its smaller and the road were not a usual main road coz I have seen very few light vehicles passed by. I wonder what it would look like in the evening. On the roadside the scenery is remarkable.

At 9am we arrived at Patio Filipino where the restaurant and admin office of the resort is located. There is a pool there they called infinity pool which is from 2ft. to 5ft. deep. There are tables and chairs beside the pool where you can have your breakfast, lunch or dinner.
We have registered and reserve ourselves a lunch before we joined the group who will trek that morning.

While trekking, we saw the streams of water, tall trees, carabaos, horses and rice fields. Typical countryside scenery. So if you are a nature lover this adventure is really for you. Down the roads you will cross parts of the river so the chance of getting wet is there so be sure you wear sandals or slippers or expect your shoes and clothes to get wet.



After a 45-minute trek, you will surely enjoy the wonders of nature. Ambon Ambon falls is definitely one good scenery to adore.



When we got back to resort we checked in to Casa Aman, one of the Casatel of the resort. The place is very cozy. We add 2 mattress to accommodate all of us. The room is big it can accommodate 4 to 5 persons. It has a refrigerator and a television with cable.

Each Casatel has a pool of its own.



Pugad Lawin Adventure Camp is also a wonderful experience.

Adventure Camp is very suitable for team building and camping. There is obstacle course and other exciting activities to enjoy with.

It is the first time I tried mud slide. I was hesitant first, but I enjoyed my first try. I wasn't able to try zip line because of security restrictions. You cannot ride it when you're wet because the harness might slipped and it is not safe.

Surely this is one fun-filled, action packed getaway I have for 2012. And most of all, I have a great bonding with my family. It is not so often you get to be at one with nature and be adventurous like this one.