Tejero Highland Resort

OVERNIGHT GETAWAY AT TEJERO HIGHLAND RESORT AND ADVENTURE PARK, VALENCIA, NEGROS ORIENTAL

The LCC Bacolod MBA Students with the Yellowdot Transport Bus. This bus company will soon be seen in the Bacolod City and around the country.

 

The La Consolacion College Bacolod MBA group would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to the following: YellowDot Transport for sponsoring our vehicle. Dean Ditas Joson, Ph.D., our Head, Nenette Padilla, Ph.D. and all the students who participated and make this tour fun and enjoyable. The experience made our MBA journey even more memorable.

Stressful workloads, overwhelming responsibilities, workplace issues, and difficult colleagues around – these things are but what makes up the most of the week of any working individual. With all the stressors present, to find time to relax, break free from all of these life’s hustles and find solitude is a dream come true for any working millennial.

How good the universe must be, for conspiring to allow the planned weekend getaway of LCC Graduate School Students (MBA/MBA-HRM) comes into reality. At last! After all the preparations, few disagreements, and transportation conflicts, as the expression goes “Ang drawing, macoloran na! 😀 Last October 20-21, 2018, a group of 28 MBA/MBA-HRM students of La Consolacion College – School of Graduate Studies have teamed up to go for a tour in the Negros Island’s City of Gentle people – DUMAGUETE.

Located only 8.5 kilometers west from the heart of Negros Oriental, Dumaguete City, Tejero Highland Resort and Adventure Park were the team’s chosen place for an overnight stay. Upon entrance at around 3 PM, several terrain vehicles were parked along the road. Rides, zip line, pools, caught our eyes as we approached the resort, which ignited the excitement in us.

It’s kinda cool that there are fruit stands and tiange stalls outside if you need to buy some things you forgot to bring. The opposite sides are different rental bikes to go to the mountains or wherever you wish to go to see the scenery. This place is fun, especially for children.

However, after a long day of travel, the first thing on our minds was to take a little rest, thinking that we still have few places to visit, before ending the day. As such, we headed immediately to our rooms. As we moved our way up, there were sights of mini restaurants, food stalls, minibars with impressive architecture. Decorative garden and mini-landscape designs didn’t also miss to melt our eyes. Balay cottages were also available to chill, chat, relax and made us feel so at home.

As soon as we arrived at our room on the 2nd floor, we were delighted to see a clear view of the relaxing sight of the whole resort. Since we were a group of 28, we were assigned to a fan room good for five next to the pool. Towels are available, has a private bathroom but no heater for the shower. Though the room isn’t air-conditioned, the mountain breeze was enough to give us the rest we needed.

After settling down, we went to Dumaguete City proper for our dinner and for a short stroll at the Boulevard.

Fast forward to our remaining itineraries, we returned at Tejero Resort at around 8 pm. Our team had a Hawaiian Night Party planned beforehand, so the swimming pools, the night lights, the cool breeze of the highlands, were just perfect to complement the plan. The pool was spacious to cater our games and poolside-picnic-inspired party.

On our few hours of stay, we realized that the resort offers much more than what we expected.

We can see that they are offering fun & adventure rides as well as teambuilding facility. We very well remembered the slogan of the resort posted in their front desk: Tejero Highlands Resort, “your next team building destination,” and we can’t help but be curious about this. Sadly, due to time constraints, we have not tried the said facility coz we only stayed there for a couple of hours. It may sound a cliche, but we must say “It’s more fun in Tejero!” if we get the chance to experience it ourselves. 🙂

Indeed, Tejero Highland Resort and Adventure Park is an excellent place if you’re with a group. Not only that is decent, but the place also provides budget-friendly facilities for recreation and leisure. Whether with family or friends, bonding is at its finest at this very impressive highland resort. The cool breeze relaxes the senses, leaving you with happy thoughts that you’ll remember forever.

Surely, if chances and time permits, we will not hesitate to come back the next time we go for a tour in Valencia. We would highly recommend this to others mostly to our group of friends wanting a fun, relaxed, budget-friendly holiday. What more can we say? We shall never forget it. ‘Til we meet again, Tejero!

Airconditioned Rooms,   

Non-airconditioned Rooms, Tejero Highland Resort

PRICES [TEJERO HIGHLAND RESORT]

Below are the prices and facilities Tejero Highland Resort offers, but please take note that: Prices may change without prior notice.

For current rates and bookings, contact Telephone Nos.: (035) 4227445, 2254052 / Mobile: 09754283852.

ENTRANCE FEES:

Regular Senior Children Infants
13yrs old and up with ID 2-12 yrs old below 2yrs old
P120 P96 P100 Free

Front desk upon entering Tejero Highland Resort

COTTAGES:

MEDIUM: Good for 8 persons (Around the pool area, near the slide, Nipa hut with built-in cemented tables and chairs) – P300.00

LARGE: Good for 15 persons (Near kiddie pool, Nipa Hut) – P400.00

EXTRA LARGE: Good for 20 persons (2 wooden tables and chairs ) -P500.00

EXTRA XL: Good for 30 persons (The ground floor of the accommodation rooms,3 wooden tables, and chairs) -P700.00

 ROOMS

All rooms check-in time is 2:00 pm and check out time is 12:00nn

Tejero Highland Resort Villa Aircon Rooms -Room Rate: ₱3,500

• With Complimentary Breakfast for 2
• Free use of swimming pools and slides
• With cable TV, hot and cold shower and refrigerator
• 1 double bed
• Maximum of 3 extra mattresses at P500.00 each

Deluxe Rooms -Room Rate: ₱3,000

• With Complimentary Breakfast for 2
• Free use of swimming pools and slides
• With cable TV, hot and cold shower and refrigerator
• 1 double bed or 2 Single Beds
• Maximum of 1 extra mattress at P500.00

Suite Room- Room Rate: ₱3,500

• With Complimentary Breakfast for 2
• Free use of swimming pools and slides
• With cable TV, hot and cold shower and refrigerator
• 1 double bed
• Maximum of 3 extra mattresses at P500.00 each

Tejero Highland Resort Family Standard Rooms / Non-Aircon Rooms
Rates:

• 3 Double Decks: ₱1,800 (maximum of 1 extra bed)
• 2 Single Beds: ₱1,500 (maximum of 3 extra beds)
• 2 Double Beds: ₱2,000 (maximum of 3 extra beds)
• 2 Double Decks and 1 Single Bed: ₱1,500 (maximum of 1 extra bed)
• 2 Double Decks and 1 Double Bed: ₱1,800 (maximum of 1 extra bed)

With Balcony fronting the pool area

Note: Extra bed is P300.00 each

The Safari Tent – Ideal for family or groups (barkada) -Rate: P4,000

• Good for 8 persons
• 4 single beds
• 4 Mattresses
• Maximum 2 extra beds at P300.00 each
• Non-aircon (cooler only)

Cafeteria, Tejero Highland Resort

 

Swimming Pools, Tejero Highland Resort

TEJERO HIGHLAND RESORT FACILITIES AND FEATURES

Swimming Pools

Entrance fee prices include free use of swimming pools. Tejero Highland Resort and Adventure Park have 2 pools the main and the lower pool. Both swimming pools are called a “Splash and Slide Pools.” The main pool is for adult use with 2 huge water slides and mini-bridges which the quests will surely love especially for those who like to strike a pose while the lower pool is shallow which is dedicated and perfect for the little ones. They say that the water of the pools comes from natural springs which flows down from the mountains.

Cottages

The cottages are made up mostly of wooden nipa hut with a cogon roofing which gives you a homey-feeling because of its nature-friendly and refreshing look. You can choose from their cottage sizes which best suits your family or group.

Snack Bar and Restaurant

The Bird’s Nest Café has a mini-bar with a cozy and serene atmosphere. They offer cold drinks, finger-foods snacks, and sumptuous breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals depending on the availability and on your choice at a reasonable price.

You have the option to bring your own food since they don’t charge corkage fees at all. They also have a grilling area if you want to do so.

Path Walk and Garden

Beautifully landscaped pathways and gardens connecting one part of the place to another where you can walk around and feel the cool breeze of the mountain highlands.
Pathways and garden going to our room

Isla del Rio – Events Place

This is ideal for events such as corporate parties, family gatherings, christenings, birthdays, weddings, reunions, and more.

Project Lifelines – Team Building Facility

This is dedicated exclusively for teambuilding and leadership training and is categorized into two programs:
1.Low ropes which include spider’s web, TP shuffle, the trolley, and an initiative wall.
2. High ropes which provide for a multi-vine traverse, deep loops, cargo net, heeby-jeeby, pamper pole or trapeze jump, giant ladder, earthquake bridge, and the catwalk.

Function Room

This is good for conferences, events, and celebrations catering up to 40 persons.

Coaster Bus for Rent

They have available 2 brand new units with automatic door and fully air-conditioned coaster bus. It is a luxury type of coach with leather seats and TV and microphone for those who wanted to do karaoke while traveling.

This is deal for barkada tour, weddings, company trips, and excursions. They also accept airport/terminal pick-up as well as city and out-of-town tours – Bacolod, Negros Tour, Boracay, Cebu, etc.

Rates start at P2,000.00 daily depending on your travel itinerary and destinations.

Tejero Highland Resort ATVs for Rent

MORE THINGS TO DO AT TEJERO HIGHLAND RESORT AND ADVENTURE PARK

ATV Rides

Adventure rides which will take you to Valencia’s best possible tourist destinations such as Casaroro Falls, Tierra Alta, Camp Lookout, Twin Falls Mountain, and Japanese Shrine to name a few but if you wish to visit more locations, you may ask the management, they may be able to accommodate your request.

Choices of different types of ATV Rides

Tour guides and safety gears are all included and are provided on all tours. Riders must be at least 14 years old provided they accompanied by an adult. All activities subject to tour rules and regulations. Prices depend on the destinations as follows:

Destinations  (ATV 300 cc -Single/Double)
A. Valencia Town Proper (max of 30 minutes) -P 900.00
B. Tierra Alta (max of 1 hour) – P1,400.00
C. Camp Lookout (max of 1 hour)- P1,400.00
D. Japanese Shrine (max of 1.5 hours)-P 1,600.00
E. Casaroro Valley (max of 1.5 hours) -P1,400.00
F. Casaroro Valley / Falls – 345 steps to the bottom of the falls (max of 2 hours) 2,300.00
G. Mag-aso Steaming Ground / Twin Falls Mountain (max of 2.5 hours) -P2,900.00

Zipline

If you are one of those who loves speed and adventure, get a dose of some adrenaline rush when you hover fast above the 2 pools. This experience is liberating and exhilarating, the feeling when you are like flying a hundred feet above across the 2 pools.

Tejero Highland Resort and Adventure Park Front Office

HOW TO GET TO TEJERO HIGHLAND RESORT AND ADVENTURE PARK

If you are taking public transport :

From Bacolod North Terminal

Ride a Ceres Bus bound to Dumaguete via San Carlos City and get off Dumaguete Ceres Terminal. Travel time is estimated 8hrs if you travel passing through San Carlos City. Fare is :

Air-con – P460 P368 (Senior Citizen / Student)
Non-Air-con P405,P324  (Senior Citizen / Student)

Time Schedule : 3:00am, 6:00am, 7:30am, 8:30am & 9:00am

From Bacolod South Terminal

Ride a Ceres Bus bound to Dumaguete via Mabinay and get off Dumaguete Ceres Terminal. Travel time is estimated 6hrs if you travel passing through Mabinay or Bais City. Fare is :

Air-con P380, P304 ( Senior Citizen / Student)
Non-Air-con P290, P232( Senior Citizen / Student)

Time Schedule: they have plenty of trips every day starting from 1:00 am (Air-con / Non-Air-con bus)

The bus usually makes a stop at the Bus terminals so you can either buy food, eat or take charge of your call of nature.

From Dumaguete:

Proceed to Valencia jeepney terminal, ride a jeepney and get off the drop-off point which is Valencia public plaza. From there you can take a tricycle or habal-habal to reach Tejero Highland Resort and Adventure Park. You may opt to rent a trike or habal-habal from Dumaguete (specifically Boulevard) with a price of P50 each or per negotiation with the driver and ask to take you to Tejero.

If you are taking a private car :

Taking the Kabankalan-Mabinay-Bais Road is the shortest possible time to reach Tejero with estimated 4hours and 30minutes travel time. From Bacolod City, follow the Kabankalan-Mabinay-Bais Road up to Western Nautical Highway, you must turn right on Magsaysay Street in Sibulan, turn left on Divinagracia Street and turn right again to take the Rovira Drive and then turn right at Dumaguete-Palinpinon Road. Continue onto Legarda Street, turn right after about 600meters away and turn right back to take the Taft Street in Valencia. Tejero Highland Resort is on the right side of the road. You won’t miss it for sure!

TEJERO HIGHLAND RESORT TRAVEL TIPS

1. Bring a lot of money if you plan to experience all the “outdoor activities” they can offer.
2. If you are looking for some quiet place to stay, this place is not for you since it is an adventure park there will be a lot of activities going on and kids running around and having fun.
3. Since this is in a mountain area, bring a bug spray or lotion especially if you are not taking the air-conditioned room coz there a few bugs.
4.Travel light. Each will have their own bath towels, so you don’t need to bring any anymore since this is provided along with the room accommodation.
5. If you are traveling with the whole family especially if you are bringing along your kids, make sure to watch over them always. Accidents always happen, so better be cautious than to be sorry.
6. Bring enough food for everybody, even though they have a cafeteria and restaurant, they are only open for a period of time – – – not open 24hrs.
7. Bring as well a small medicine kit in cases of emergency.
8. You may go to Dumaguete Boulevard and enjoy the nightlife and listen to the bands that play music before you finally doze off to sleep. You can stroll along the boulevard coastline before or after you have taken your dinner within the area. There are so many food vendors along the Boulevard so you can choose whatever you feel like consuming.

The Authors (L-R)  Jocelyn Palomo,  Vivien Gavita, Mirriam Dickinson and Rustom Padios

THE AUTHORS

Mirriam M. Dickinson

A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Entrepreneurship at Bacolod City College. Candidate for  MBA major in Human Resource Management at La Consolacion College – Bacolod. Currently affiliated with Aldrtz Corporation as Manpower Planning and Design Specialist

Vivien Elaine A. Gavieta

A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Human Resource Management at Binalbagan Catholic College. Candidate for  MBA major in Human Resource Management at La Consolacion College – Bacolod. Currently affiliated with Local Government Unit of Binalbagan as Administrative Staff.

Rustom M. Padios

A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Human Resource Management at Binalbagan Catholic College. Taking up MBA major in Human Resource Management at La Consolacion College – Bacolod. Currently affiliated with Binalbagan Catholic College as a Faculty Member

Jocelyn D. Palomo

A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Management Information Systems at the University of St. La Salle.Taking up MBA major in Human Resource Management at La Consolacion College – Bacolod. Currently affiliated with Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias, Inc. as Accounting Staff and Payroll In-Charge

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