How we enjoyed a day trip in Rizal for only 50 pesos

Tanay, Rizal: Day trip at Sierra Madre Hotel and Resort

Plus a side trip to Cloud 9 in Antipolo...

If you have a few hours to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, or perhaps you need to quiet down and have some alone time to realign, Sierra Madre Resort may just be the place to retreat to.

Located in Tanay, Rizal.  It's a relatively short drive from Quezon City.

We arrived at around 9:30am, the weather was comfortably cool.  A bit chilly but not cold.

F.Y.I. this is not a fancy hotel resort.  The lobby was very humble and homey, they didn't even have much lighting turned on.

We paid 50php for the "viewing fee", that covered for our roaming around and sight-seeing.  

We went there to just relax and did not really intend to explore the resort so I cannot tell you about the resort's complete amenities.  They did have rooms that you can rent for overnight stays, a swimming pool, a vast open field ideal for team building activities, zipline, picnic areas and a huge garden that can host a wedding ceremony/reception.

While we wait for breakfast to be served

Cheers to friends who listen to your crazy suggestions, like a fake banana boat ride... LOL

After chillin' at my favorite spot and doing crazy things, we decided to have late lunch at Cloud 9 in Antipolo.  I have heard of this place many times but never had the chance to visit.  You get a free pass to the 360 observation deck when you present your dining receipt.  Ideally, you take the hanging bridge going up the deck for the full experience as the view from the bridge climbing up was really wonderful.  If you're too afraid, you can take the stairs as an alternative.  Even as you exit the trail, you can never run out of beautiful sights.

Crossing another hanging bridge

All in all, it was worth the trip and the 50php entrance fee.

I highly recommend visiting these places if you're interested in some rest and relaxation time yet you don't want to spend too much.  All you need is gas money, pocket money for food (no need for this if you decided to bring your own and have a picnic!) and your friends for some good company!