But all these are in the past and what now remains is the
stunning landscape resulted from Mt. Pinatubo's wrath. By this time you may be
wondering, what's with Mt. Pinatubo that attracts thousands of tourists?
Well, here's the tea. Aside from the off-road adventure on a
lahar terrain and an exciting trek, most visitors are attracted to the famous
Crater Lake! Yes, Mt. Pinatubo has a crater filled with color-changing water
depending on the season. It turns from blue green or jade to almost black
because of the algae and lichens.
Mt. Pinatubo is not just a volcano; it’s a reminder of a
disastrous past but eventually turned out to be something beautiful. Ready to conquer and be astonished by Mt. Pinatubo's beauty?
Continue reading so you'll have the right preparations! ;)
How to get to Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake?
This infamous volcano is located 55 miles northwest of
Manila which lies on the tripoint boundary of the provinces of Zambales,
Tarlac, and Pampanga.
If you’re coming from Manila, make sure to leave early since
the drive will take around 2 hours up to Sta. Juliana Tourism in Tarlac. From
there, you’ll have to register and hop on a 4x4 ride up to the jump off point. With
the scenic view of the lahar trail, most hikers tend to stop by for a quick
photo.
Once you reached the jump off point at the foot of Mt.
Pinatubo crater, you trek will begin! The travel time from the trailhead up to
the crater of Mt. Pinatubo depends on your age. Usually, it takes 1.5 up to 2
hours for the younger ones and well, longer pace for the elderly.
At the top there’s a viewing deck area where you can feast
your eyes with the remarkable view of the Crater Lake. You’ll also find a stair
leading down to the lake to see it closer but you’re not allowed to touch the
water!
At around 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, you’ll start to descend from
the crater – Another 2 hours trek and 4x4 ride back to Mt. Pinatubo DENR.
While DIY-tours are very popular these days, it's still
better to have your Mt. Pinatubo tour pre-booked so you'll have nothing else to
worry about.
What to Expect
Trekking up to the Crater Lake of Mt. Pinatubo can be done
in one day. It sure is an activity that’ll need your full physical
strength but you’ll be rewarded with an amazing view of nature, and that’s
really worth it, right?
During the 4x4 ride, the terrain will vary depending on the
weather. When it’s sunny, it will be dusty while during rainy days, it’ll turn
muddy and a bit harder to get pass through. Regardless, it’ll still give of an
amazing view.
The trail itself is not that hard, in fact, all newbie
hikers can try it. What only makes it difficult is due to local weather
conditions as well.
Travel Tips
Of course, we want you to have an exciting experience which
is why, aside from checking out the weather on your travel dates, make sure to note
down our travel tips below:
What To Wear/ Bring:
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Sturdy Footwear
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Bring Personal Tumbler/ Water and light snacks
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Put on sun block and hat/ heat protection
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Extra clothes and Toiletries
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Personal medication
Other
Information:
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This activity is not suitable for children, pregnant women,
or any participant with heart conditions.
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There are restrooms at the jump off point where you can take
a bath after the hike.
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The trek will take longer if you’ll have more stops for rest
and take photos.
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The last kilometer distance from the peak offers a rest stop
and toilets.
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No group leaves past 8 AM.
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At 12 noon, everyone, including the park staffs are required
to descend to avoid the risk of getting stranded and get caught of sudden afternoon
showers.
Lastly, just like any destinations, listen do what your
guide says and enjoy the whole experience!
We know you’re tired after all the 4x4 rides and hour long
trek so, how does a mud pack treatment sounds? Book it here: Puning Hot Spring
Watch our exciting experience
at Mt. Pinatubo!
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