Philippine Adventures provides a
private pick up from your house or hotel in Metro
Manila. The journey to Pinatubo Spa town in
our air-conditioned minibus takes approximately 2.5
hours. We can have a quick stop along the way for a
coffee break at Starbucks. For more photographs of our minivans
please click here
7:30 am
Arrive at Pinatubo Spa Town. Our
driver will register your names with the local
authorities and organise to transfer you to a
waiting 4x4 jeep to take you across Crow Valley.
There is an opportunity for a toilet break and you
can keep all your valuables locked inside the
minivan
8:00 am
Depart for Mt. Pinatubo
Crater Lake in an old, beaten-up 4x4 jeep. The
journey across Crow Valley is bumpy, dusty and
without air-conditioning or seat belts but it is
lots of fun and a great adventure. The terrain is
moon-like with grey sands, small streams and parched
vegetation. You will pass by herds of cattle and
locals riding carabao on their way to work.
9:00 am
Along the
way you can stop at a local Aeta Village, where you are
invited to
look around the village. The Aeta people are indigenous
to Pinatubo and live in the scattered and isolated
mountainous areas of Luzon. The Pinatubo eruption
caused a huge economic strain on their culture and way of life that had previously remained unchanged for thousands of years.
For more information on the Aeta tribe please
click here
9:30 am
After a
rough one hour ride across Crow valley and up the
Skyway you will reach the start of the trekking
point. The hike is relatively easy , walking uphill
crossing small mountain streams. The hike will take
roughly 20 minutes; for the more courageous you can
begin your trek from the Aeta Village.
10:00 am
Your first
sighting of the Crater lake is absolutely stunning, you will
immediately notice the bright turquoise
waters which are surrounded by the volcano’s huge crater walls.
Head down to the beach and
have your sandwiches and drinks that Philippine Adventures provides. For the more adventurous you
can take a swim in Crater Lake or take a boat ride. (the
boat ride is an additional expense).
12:00 pm
Begin trek back
down the mountain and then start the 4x4 Jeep trip back
across Crow Valley. The views along the Skyway of
the mountains are beautiful
1:30 pm
Arrive at Mt. Pinatubo Spa for a
delicious lunch. The Filipino buffet lunch includes
a selection of pancit bihon (rice noodles), chop
suey, adobong manok (chicken adobo), adobong
kangkong (water spinach adobo), and endless bowls of
steamed rice.
3:00 pm
Begin the
return journey back to Manila. We will stop at Capas
National Shrine. (All fees paid by Philippine
Adventures). Our estimated time of arrival in Metro
Manila depending on traffic should be 5:30 pm
