The trek is ranked intermediate and is surrounded by towering cliffs made of ash and sand that has formed rugged valleys and hills, punctuated by massive rock faces resting at impossible angles.
After almost two decades, the landscape has evolved and green foliage has taken to the fertile volcanic soil.
The gaping crater caused by the eruption is now home to a massive aquamarine lake that’s safe to swim in.
..the sight of its unnaturally blue-green water, its numerous smoking vents and an overwhelming smell of sulphur is enough to convince anyone of the now-quiet power that lies below.
ITINERARY
01:30am - Meeting Time at the Bus Terminal
02:00am - Boarding of Passenger ETD Manila to Capas Tarlac
04:00am - ETA Capas Tarlac junction
05:00am - Sta. Juliana Registraton, Rest & Prepare
05:30am - 4 x 4 via skyway ride to drop-off point
07:00am - Trek from drop-off point to crater
09:00am - Arrival at the crater, (free time)
11:30am - Lunch
01:00pm - Departure from crater to drop-off point
02:30pm - Arrival at drop-off point, 4 x 4 ride going to Aeta Community, Distribution of donations
03:30pm - 4 x 4 via skyway ride back to Sta. Juliana Tourism Office
05:00pm - Arrival at Sta. Juliana Tourism Office, (Rest, Prepare, Take a Bath)
06:00pm - Leave Sta. Juliana to Capas Tarlac Junction
07:30pm - ETD Capas Tarlac to Manila
09:30pm - ETA Manila
REQUIRED FEE
Bus Fare: Php129/person (one way) via Dagupan Bus Cubao Station
Conservation/Environmental Fee: Php50/person
Guide Fee: Php500 (for one to five persons)
Toll Fee Skyway: Php500/4x4 Wheeldrive
4 x 4 Wheel Drive: Sta. Juliana to Pinatubo drop-off point [roundtrip]: Php2,500 (for one to five persons)
Trike: Capas Junction to Sta. Juliana - Roundtrip Php300 (3pax)
OPTIONAL FEE
4 x 4 Wheel Drive: Capas Junction to Sta. Juliana [roundtrip]: Php 1,000 (for one to five persons)
Shower Fee: Php20/person @ Barangay Hall; Php100/person @ Mt. Pinatubo Town Spa
Boat Riding @ the Crater: 350/person (30mins)
Massage/Volcanic Ash/Mudpack: Php500/peron/category
Tent Rental: Php 100
Try to check also my blog about Mt. Pinatubo Sitio Magkupya Aeta Village
For Tour Arrangement, boat, tent and guide, Please see below contact details
Wendell Mercado - President 4wheel Drive Association
= 0919-6084313
Teody Melegrito - Tricycle Owner Capas Junction
= 0920-3193216
Pinatubo Spa Town - arrangement of guide, boat, tent
= 0928-3410402 or (045) 493-0031
1 comment:
Hi,
I'd like ask if you happen to know if the fees are still the same as the one you have posted here.
Also, i like how you breakdown the expenses. really helpful.
Thanks!
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