One of the hottest destination for adventurists is Mt. Pinatubo bordering Zambales, Tarlac, and Pampanga.
MT. PINATUBO
Central Luzon
Major jump-off: Brgy. Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac
LLA: 15°8'35"N, 120°20'54"E, 960 MASL
Days required / Hours to crater: 1 day, 45 min 4x4 + 2 hrs hike
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 2/9, Trail class 1
Source: Pinoy Mountaineer
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Back Packs Ready! |
The 4x4 ride has began. The scenery was fascinating , you will see endless plain of volcanic sand, volcanic formations, streams, and cliffs made of lahar. It was an action-packed adventure, requires patience and endurance at bawal ang tutulog tulog sa loob or else baka kung saan ka pulutin.
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4x4 Adventure straight to the Jump Off site |
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Jump Off Site Pictures! |
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The Crow Valley Canyon Straight To The Crater. |
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Me and April, Holding hands kc pipicturan... pero pag walang picture, kanya kanya ng lakad! hirap kaya makipagholding hands pag ganyan ang trail at super init pa hahahaha! |

After two hours or more na nakakapagod na paglalakad, we reach the crater and it was magnificent view. Ang ganda pala sa personal kesa sa mga pictures in the internet.
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Meeting the Majestic Crater for the First Time and Took our Exhaustion Away, a Great Reward for Us indeed! |
were just lucky that the weather that day was great - that's why we got good photos.
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Crater Shot... by: Google |
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April Joy and Me... Dapat laging may picture! |
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Selfie... |
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Climb Buddies! \m/ |
Me, April Joy, and the whole Gang completed the trip and without any injuries.
Here’s the itinerary they gave us for our Mt. Pinatubo tour:
4:30AM – Meet ups
5:00AM – Leave Manila
8:00AM – Arrive in Capas, Tarlac (registration)
8:30AM – Ride 4×4
9:30AM – Start the trek
11:00AM – Crater / Lunch
2:00PM – Trek back
4:30PM – 4×4 back to town
5:30PM – Freshen up
6:00PM – Capas shrine (optional)
8:00PM – Arrive in Manila