"HAPPY TO LIVE. GLAD TO GIVE. Season 1"

June 28, 2009 is a very fullfilling day for MECAN and with our fellow trippers who are first timer on trekking... having the opportunity to enjoy the nature while helping others is a worth weekend to spend.

On our 4X4 WHEEL going to Aeta Village

Sitio Magkupya, is an Aeta Village located before the drop-off point of Mt. Pinatubo and composed of 16 families.

LEFT SIDE OF THE VILLAGE

After our descent from the crater we went there directly to give clothes and foods. Aetas are excited to see all things that we brought for them, but while we are preparing to distribute it, Aetas started to sing a Happy Birthday song for Anne..(unforgettable birthday event fo Anne =D)and to have a peaceful distribution of goods, we asked help on the in-charge chairman of the said community.. a very helpful man..;-) ..


We joined the Old Lady & Old Man on their cultural dance.. and it was fun!.. I remember the Old Lady said " Sa susunod dala kayo ng Guitara para mas maganda ang pag-sayaw... magaling ako mag-guitara"... (nice idea! next time we will bring that!)

Aeta Kids are very happy on their candies and lollipops.. Their smile give us a very heart-warming effect.

AETA KIDS

What more can i ask for??? Nothing =D coz these kind of trip is one of the best trip i ever had. I felt that it was a challenge for me and to my colleagues to continually do these kind of mission.. not just to the Aetas but also to those people who live in the remote areas.

US WITH THE AETAS

Looking forward to be in these kind of event AGAIN!

MT. PINATUBO DAY TREK

Mount Pinatubo is an award-winning ecotourism attraction.

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