The hike and views are good and definitely worth trying. It's on the harder side of the hiking trails and ut takes about 6hrs to go up and down. Be ready to pay for every little things like environmental fee, tour guide fee, dip in the river fee etc basically a rip off. I would try it by my own and skip all those BS fees. Get a good pair of shoes to not slip a lot and be ready to get muddy on rainy days.

The best place to go on hiking during weekend, the rock formation is so awesome and the view at the top is very exhilarating. And the tinipak river is good.

My first hiking experience. They say this is for beginners, but I think it's not. Especially when it is raining. I slipped a couple of times. Your knees and thighs will hurt after climbing here. Overall the view on top is surely breathtaking. Rock formations are beautiful. The heart peak is picturesque. Good to shoot a prenup. I will come back here for sure.

Minor climb. The rocks get slippery when wet. Make sure to climb when its not rainy. Prepare some water before climbing. After hike you can enjoy swimming in the Tinipak river.

“The best view comes after the hardest climb.” Life is often compared to the mountains, with its many ups and downs and challenges. Thank you kuya Paul my guide that day.

In my experience this by far one of the hardest to climb 4/9 trall class i think it's 5/9 because of its difficulty .the guide told us its 90% assault and 10% flat and it's the truth punishing your legs and knee going up .It's reminds me Mt. Irid because of the sharp rocks ,rock formations along the way. Not ideal for newbie and first time climber you will seriously get injured once u slip fractured your leg and hit your head or get killed on those shard edge rocks or fell on the ravine going up and down the mountain.The catch here so slippery during rainy season which bring u to be more mindful about your steps . If u had the courage and adventure seeking heart go for Daratian. In the end it's worth it reaching the summit

Mt. Daraitan should be part of the itinerary of any newbie hiker. Its an easy and fun hike. It ends with a nice dip in Tinipak river.

However heavy or light, take a balanced load with you while climbing because every step is a risk to be averted and balance is a must. Gloves are a must because your fingers will take a beating after hundreds of grappling, grabbing, hooking into rocks, roots, stems and ropes. You will crawl at many points; hug the ground in order not to topple or lose balance. The trail ranges from dry to muddy, flat to very steep; mostly needing holding something, no need for walking sticks use your hands. Buy some 3L cheap hydration bladder from shopee etc wash it, fill it and use it because your body will need those replacements after sweating a ton. There are buko vendors at almost every station. It is crowded (like 100 people queuing to pose on the rocks) at midday weekend at the summit. Don't stray from any of your groupmates esp your guides the trail is tricky at many points. Every step up or down has an impact on your body, better to train beforehand. Tinipak area along Agos River is a meandering geologic wonder with very wide variety of sediment size from fine sand to 3m-high boulders, there are also rocks looking like white marbles with veins (it may be dusty when the wind blows, the wind is channeled through the deep canyon carved by the meandering river). The water ranges from very shallow and white to deep and dark green. You can practice smooth water photography by bringing a light tripod. Always wipe your camera lens to make sure you capture a clear photo in order not to miss a memory. Cobra, gatorade and water do the trick for me. Bring at least 3 cobra and 3 gatorade, or you can buy gatorade at Heart Peak for 60pesos. Heart Peak and Tinipak Area (Agos River) can be seen from each other.

If you love hiking this place is good for it, also the tinipak river is great if you love swimming as well

Mt Daraitan And Tinapak River is one of my best hiking experience. were you can hike and swim in the river were u can refresh.

Worth the experience!

PinoyMountaineer classifies Mt. Daraitan as an easy hike with a difficulty level of 4 out of 9

It's very amazing experience to climb a wondrous mountain like Mt. Daraitan because it's has a beautiful site seeing that will take away you're tiredness of climbing and also a great experience to be with the person you want to be with because Mt. Daraitan has also a heart pick where you can take some photos with you're love one and also there have the nices tour guide and they are very helpful and friendly i hope i can go back again to this amazing place with the people i am with before I have the best experience as my first time i hope for many times.

A good place to relax and also to enjoy the beauty of nature.

The vibe is great. The tour guides will help you and all are friendly. Great experience.

Good hiking spot! Even for beginners nice view at the top!

Not advisable for begginers especially on rainy season but all worth it on the summit.