Mt Pinatubo
This famous volcano is just 90 km away from the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila. It’s a venue where nature lovers get to have the best of both worlds – an adventurous hike and a refreshing swim! Cap it off with the breath-taking view of Mt Pinatubo’s crater lake. As odd of a destination as this place to go swimming, surely it is one to include on your bucket list!
How to get there
The most recommended way to go here is through package tour from Manila to Pinatubo Crater that will provide you direct return transport to Mt Pinatubo Crater from one of their pick up points in Metro Manila.
While going to Capas (the base of Mt Pinatubo) can be easily done by car or bus, going up to the trekking site will be a separate trip and can only be done through a package tour from a travel agency at Mt Pinatubo’s base. A 4×4 transport will be provided due to the mountain’s rough terrain, which you will have to pay for anyway if you drive all the way to Capas (base of Mt Pinatubo).
instead of driving your way to Capas and then paying for the package tour from there which is only ₱500 to ₱1000 difference.
Alternatively though, if you decide to drive your way to Capas and book a trekking tour from there, here’s what you need to do:
1. Take a bus or drive from Manila, Cubao, or Pasay to Capas, Tarlac.
2. Go to Santa Juliana Tourism office to register and pay for the trekking package tour.
FROM: iMoney