Trekking Pinatubo
Filipino Travel Center offers you an tremendous opportunity to hike Mt. Pinatubo from Clark or Angeles City. Our adventure starts with an hour and a half drive northwest in a very comfortable minivan. Register at the local tourism office before enjoying a thrilling drive across Crow Valley, a moon-like terrain, with vast ash fields and rocky rivers
You will hike up towards the summit passing through sandy cliffs and up a mountain path. The views of the Crater Lake are breathtaking and worth every minute of the trek. Relax – you have plenty of time, take in the incredible surroundings, bask in the sun and enjoy the views of the lake before returning to Sta. Juliana.
Please find details and prices below for our tour from Clark / Angeles City. To make a booking visit our contact page
Depart From:
Free private pick up from your house or hotel in Clark or Angeles City.
Departure Time:
4.00 am
Prices:
Php 11,300.00 per person
Php 6,300.00 per person for 2 people
Php 4,950.00 per person for 3 people
Php 3,860.00 per person for 4 people
Php 3,660.00 per person for 5 people
Php 3,750.00 per person for 6 people – more expensive per person as we need extra 4×4
Php 3,360.00 per person for 7 people
Php 3,070.00 per person for 8 people
Includes:
Private pick up from your address in Clark, air-conditioned transfers to & from Clark with excellent driver, use of 4×4 Jeep with driver to trekking point, all entrance, fuel and toll fees and local Filipino guide to the Crater Lake. Our price also includes a new government added Php 700.00 Botolan fee per person which is used to protect the environment and ancestral domain of the indigenous Aeta. We guarantee no hidden charges.
Optional Extras:
Capas National Shrine: Price depends on numbers
Aeta Village interaction: Php 500.00 per jeep
Airport Pick Up: Php 500.00 per minivan
Showers: Php 50.00 per person at Alvin’s Place
Hike:
Option 1: The hike is roughly 5.5 km (2 hours walking) each way with a total ascent of 300 metres. The terrain is relatively flat until the last 20 minutes where you ascend to the rim of the Crater Lake using a single trail. Physical fitness is required and there is a minimum age requirement of 8 yrs old.
Option 2: The hike is roughly 30 minutes ascending to the rim of the Crater Lake using a single trail. This option is not always available as the road getting to the start of the trail is often difficult to access. Physical fitness is required
Accreditation:
Filipino Travel is extremely proud to be a fully accredited DOT tour operator providing official receipts and paying all government tax. We are the leading tour operator in Manila, our minivans are fully air-conditioned, serviced regularly and maintained to international standards. Our drivers are reliable and can speak English fluently. Please remember that is very important to book a tour using an accredited operator. Tour Operator No: 071- 2006; S.E.C Reg. No: A 199804466
Swimming:
Swimming in the Crater Lake is forbidden (as of 1st January 2013).
Age Limit:
Minimum of 8 years old and a maximum of 60 years old on the longer hike. All guests are required to present identification as proof of age.
Contact:
Globe:+ 63 917 886 4386
Email: mountpinatubo@filipinotravel.com.ph
Email: pampanga@filipinotravel.com.ph
Payment
For all tour bookings we need full payment before departure, this is to cover our expenses as we will be paying non-refundable deposits on 4×4 vehicles, vans and guides. There are several ways that payment can be made (cash, credit card or bank transfer). Full refund if your tour is cancelled due to weather and official receipts are provided.
What to bring:
We recommend bringing a small backpack, sun-cream, change of clothing, lots of water, and a pair of strong legs. The most ideal shoes are crocs or something similar as you will be crossing small streams on the trek.
Tips:
A small tip is recommended for your guide to the Crater lake.
