Jeepney Tour

Took an all inclusive tour today by Jeepney with Sabang Tours, www.sabangtours.com for 1200 pesos.
The Jeepney is designed to carry about 18 people but for a tour would be comfortable with up to about 10 people. Today the tour consisted of me and two others and we were outnumbered by tour staff. I grabbed the front seat and had a great ride. The roads varied between smooth concrete and very rutted dirt but for the most part it was pretty good considering the location and terrain and is undergoing upgrading in the more treacherous spots..
First stop was view point for spectacular views out over Pourto Galera and Sabang. Next stop was Tamaraw falls which is along the main road and could be easily accessed by renting a motor bike from either Sabang or Pourto Galera. The falls are beautiful rather than spectacular and warranted just a ten minute stop for snapshots and more souvenirs for those who want them. On to Tukuran where we exchange Jeepney transport for buffalo cart for the final kilometre or two into a lovely water hole called Hidden Paradise where we had time to swim and have lunch. After lunch we started the trip back via the hanging bridge which leads across the river to Mangyan Village, a sad looking little village with an army camp on the edge of it courtesy of some trouble or protest conducted there by the minority Mangyan some time in the past.
I thought the tour represented pretty good value for money and would recommend it to those who want to see a bit more than beach and dive sites. The only gripe I had was loud disco music in the Jeepney from the time we started out to the time we were delivered back to Sabang.
Went to a nice restaurant in Sabang called simply Bamboo. A good selection of both Western and Philippines dishes but the best part was the complimentary head and shoulder massage while waiting for the food to arrive; now that's an idea that Australian restaurants could pick up.