Mt. Pinatubo Adventure Trek
Putting aside the mishaps of the trip..this Pinatubo climb is a great way to start the yearlong adventure of the roadtrippers!
Seeing the crater of Mt. Pinatubo has always been on my list of to do's before I die. And mind you, this list is way before the movie 100 was shown.. hehe..So just imagine how happy I am that this trip pushed through.
Planning the trip wasn't that hard..there were various options available for the packages that we could take. It was all a matter of choosing the cheapest package that we could afford. Here's a breakdown of our expenses per person:
Van (Manila-Capas) back and forth : Php. 423.00
Pinatubo Spa package tour: Php. 1,500.00
(inclusive of 4x4, 2 local guides, skyway fee, lunch)
Shower Php. 100.00
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TOTAL: Php 2, 023
We took the shorter route to the crater (skyway), which lasted for 2 hours -- 1 hr 4x4 ride and another hr for the trek. The trek wasn't that hard... :) I actually had a harder time walking on the cemented stairs near the crater. However, the trek going down is a different story. We went down at noontime, just when the sun is at its peak.. so I now have sunburned shoulders and a tank top tanline.hahaha.
Upon reaching the crater, you'll immediately forget your weary feet, sweaty back, and will find yourself smiling in satisfaction. :) A glimpse of the blue-green water of the crater amidst a magnificent backdrop is definitely worth the climb.
