Shortly after our courtesy call with Lake Sebu's good Mayor, Antonio Fungan we started our tour and our first stop - Mountain Lake Eco Resort. Located in Brgy. Bacdulong, this reserved by nature lake shore resort is a 15-minute drive out of the town center.
Nestled in a secluded cove at the western side of the lake, Mountain Lake Eco Resort provides a serene, graceful and tranquil vista of the languid and mystic Lake Sebu. The lake is so breathtaking from this point I could only say, wow!
We were greeted by these pretty T'boli ladies, so charming in their traditional dress, at their spacious and warm reception area.
We're late for lunch and we're having it on board their famous cruise.We then descended to the lakeside dock to board their clean, nicely dressed hall and I think, safe ferry.
Lake cruising is one of the things you should do while in Lake Sebu and Mountain Lake Eco Resort will let you experience that. While on board, you'll be treated to a sumptuous buffet for only P200/head. If you can manage to request to include Tinolang Manok in the menu, do so. I guarantee you the best view with the best meal of your time in Lake Sebu. The ferry we boarded can accommodate a maximum of 40 persons.
And to complete your lake cruise experience, cultural performers are also invited on board to get you engaged with T'boli's culture while mulling over a splendid lake scenery.
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This is Y'egas, one of the seasoned and gifted
T'boli women performers who have traveled the world
sharing T'boli's
culture and art.
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The cruise took about 45 minutes, not enough actually to round the islets and lagoons of the 354-hectare lake.
If you plan to take a Lake Sebu trip anytime soon, consider Mountain Lake Eco Resort, they have these accommodation choices and rates to give you a good idea;
Family Villa (good for 3 pax) P1,200*
Twin Bed Villa (good for 2 pax) P1,000*
King Size Bed Villa (good for 2 pax) P800*
Family Room (good for 6pax) P1,500
Twin Bedroom (good for 2 pax) P900
King size Bedroom (good for 2 pax) P700
Gono T'boli (good for 7 pax) P1,600
*with hot and cold shower
Dormitory type (accommodates 16 pax)
You can also opt for rooms without cable television at a little lower rate.
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| The Family Villa with a quaint veranda overlooking the lake |
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| Dormitory Type Room with T&B |
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| Gono T'boli Room accommodates 7 |
Mountain Lake Eco Resort is the only lake-side resort in Lake Sebu that is solar powered. A noble initiative of the company to promoting responsible eco-tourism. Since it is so, there's no worry about power interruption whenever you stay here or when you hold your events here.
Mountain Lake Eco Resort has a relax environment that screams grace, peace and stillness. Hence, it's an ideal place to unwind, hold group and personal retreats, live-in seminars and other significant life celebrations.
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| View from the lake of the resort |
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| Lake Sebu's way of life |
They also have guided eco tour packages, just inquire at the front desk for details and discuss your preferences.
You can also do boating for P500/trip or do kayaking for P50/hour
Mountain Lake Eco Resort is owned and operated by ICTUS Premier Cooperative.
Located in Brgy. Bacdulong, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.
For more information call;
PLDT - 083 8261009
Globe - 0917 3113071
Smart - 0918 9622209
Visit their website at http://www.mountainlakeecoresort.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MountainLakeEcoResort
LAKE SEBU ECO CULTURAL TOUR BRIEF BACKGROUND
WHERE TO STAY IN LAKE SEBU: MOUNTAIN LAKE ECO RESORT, graceful and calm
WHERE TO STAY IN LAKE SEBU: PUNTA ISLA LAKE RESORT, pleasant and homey
WHERE TO STAY IN LAKE SEBU: MONTE CIELO RESORT, your mountain home away from home
WHERE TO STAY IN LAKE SEBU: ESTARES LAKE RESORT, friendly and peaceful
WHERE TO STAY IN LAKE SEBU: SUNRISE GARDEN LAKE RESORT, serenely picturesque
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