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cyndymc Says: Another activity that I failed to do, but crave to experience when I return is the mud pool treatment. For P500/person, you'll get to apply volcanic mud all over your body, then wait for it to soften and "stretch" the skin. The treatment promises to make you look...
cyndymc Says: This is one activity that I failed to avail of at the PDC Pinatubo Spa because our group had to leave early. Definitely a must-do when I return. At P500/person, tired tourists will experience being buried in hot volcanic ash for 30 minutes. This is supposed to relax your...
Stopover for Photo Shoot At Crow Valley
cyndymc Says: You can make arrangements with your 4x4 jeep driver to stop at a safe place so you can take some pictures. Our group had the photo shoot at a place just before the skyway where the sight of lahar and pyroclasmic canyons, mountains and streambeds were simply awesome.
Relaxing Massage At PDC Spa Town
cyndymc Says: After being "battered" by the rough 4x4 jeep ride to and from Mt. Pinatubo, what can be more welcome than a massage at the spa?The “Pina-thai-tsu” is a unique combination of traditional Thai and Shiatsu massage, with a few local massage techniques (hilot). This massage,...
Know The Story Behind Crow Valley
cyndymc Says: There's more to Crow Valley than the vast lahar streambed where 4x4 jeeps take you to Mt. Pinatubo. Located at Camp O'Donnell, the Crow Valley was actually the main Bombing and Gunnery Range of the United States Armed Forces in the western Pacific. This 42-mile facility...
Prepare For The Rough, Dusty Ride
cyndymc Says: For Pinatubo Trekkers:Travel across the hardened lahar and O'Donnell Riverbed will take your 4-wheel drive jeep approximately 1 1/2 hours. Only the front seat has a seatbelt, so those seating at the back will have to brace themselves for the fast, long, bumpy ride. Before...
Register & Pay Required Fees & Clearances
cyndymc Says: For Pinatubo Trekkers:First step to your Pinatubo tour is to register and pay fees (for environment conservation, access to Crow Valley, skyway toll, tour guide and 4-wheel drive jeep) at the PDC (Pinatubo Development Corporation) Spa Town, the jump off point for trips to...
Empty Your Bladder As Often As You Can
cyndymc Says: For Pinatubo Trekkers:Coax you bladder to empty itself at the PDC Spa Town before you ride the 4WD jeep. The rough terrain, plus the excitement will surely make you want to answer nature's call, but you can't ask the driver to stop anywhere just because you have to pee....
Leave & Secure Your Car In Parking Area
cyndymc Says: For Pinatubo Trekkers:If you brought your own vehicle, you cannot just leave it on the narrow street infront of Pinatubo Spa Town. Park you car in the designated parking area. I saw two vacant lots across the Spa being used as parking area. I suggest you leave your clothes...
REYLAV Says: To get to the jump off point of the trek to Mount Pinatubo, one needs to hire a 4X4 vehicle as this is the only type of vehicle that could traverse the rugged terrain towards the base of the volcano.
cyndymc Says: To go from Sta. Juliana, Capas to Mt. Pinatubo, you will have to hire a 4x4 jeep at the PDC Spa Town. There are 4x4 jeeps which can accomodate 4 passengers; others can accomodate 5 passengers. Going to Mt. Pinatubo, your trail guide sits on top of the hood, but going back to...
cyndymc Says: Since we travelled with a group, we opted to bring our own vehicles (vans & cars) going to and around Capas. We felt it was the best option in order to effectively control our time and movements.Route: From Manila, we took the North Luzon Expressway and exited at Sta. Ines...
cyndymc Says: For the past 7 years, the recommended trail to Mt. Pinatubo crater has been the 30-km nature-formed streambed along O'Donnell river where 4x4 jeeps bring tourists for an hour of rough ride to a point where they have to trek for two hours more before reaching the...
mlt_t Says: Do not go to Mt. Pinatubo alone and without telling anybody that you will head here. Many have become lost or trapped here in sudden landslides. Be prepared for emergencies. Make sure you bring some communication devices like mobile phones (have a spare battery) or two-way...
cyndymc Says: We were so thirsty after the travel and trek to and from Mt. Pinatubo. Immediately after we have freshened up, we headed for the Spa Restaurant to have some fruit shake or cold drinks. Since their fruit shake (which by the way is only banana shake; no other choice) was not...
mlt_t Says: This road is a little known to other people, lightly used, but now passable road to and from Angeles- Porac, Pampanga- Dinalupihan, Bataan for time saving shortcut for vehicle. It can cut from 30- 45 minutes of driving time, by avoiding traffic plagued areas in San Fernando,...
cyndymc Says: Beltbag and small backpack Cargo shorts/pants, trekking shoes or sturdy sandals with good traction, tees/top made of light breathable material, hoodie/windbreaker, hat/scarf. (Be sure to bring extra clothing & towelette. You really have to freshen up and change after the...
monina_c Says: A small backpack is ideal for this day trip. Take extra clothing, you'll surely need it. Do make sure that you take a pair of swimsuit because you might want to take a dip in the crater lake. :) Take a bottle of strong sunscreen. Make sure you have a waterproof bag or an...
Greet The People At The Aeta Village
cyndymc Says: On the way to Mt. Pinatubo, you'll see some Aetas walking or riding a carabao cart at Crow Valley. You will also pass by a small Aeta Village. Give them a warm smile and wave to greet them. I was being teased for being "Miss Congeniality" because I waved at all the Aetas we...
The site your going to see or view
mlt_t Says: Before the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo this place is like a normal site of house and rice field but now your going to see lot of this... so horrible... its shocking but now poeple from this place are used to it and life must go on even they lost lots of their houses.
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Choose between 2 hours trek or 45 minutes of trekking though the 45 minutes trek you have to pay an additional price for it.
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Q: How do we get the 4x4? Is there a number we could call to pre-arrange the vehicle, or are they readily available? How much is the...
A: mt. pinatubo is reachable all along by a 4x4 vehicle or one needs to walk as well?
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After 45 minutes of trekking, i finally reach the most destructful but one of the most beautiful volcano i saw. My officemates and I took the capas trail. The time we had a glimpse of the crater of......
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Mt. Pinatubo Trek Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac This advisory was came from DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM? The road to higher Education ?"There is no education better than the lessons of travel?. This is...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Capas. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 14 photos uploaded, and 3 travelogues I've created.
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Capas: Where the trek to Mt. Pinatubo starts.
All along, I thought that all volcano craters are hot and dusty. That has been proven wrong as Mount Pinatubo is different. The air is cool and clean. And oh, the view. Picture perfect!
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In the past, I only associated Capas with three things: my dad's death march experience which he luckily survived; my mom and dad's first meeting at Camp O'Donnell (my dad took care of my mom's...
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