Mount Pinatubo – Volcano Trek, Pinatubo

“The Giant Awakened” in 1991, after more than four decades of dormancy. In June 1991, Mount Pinatubo erupted so violently that over 5 billion square meters of ash and lava were expelled from the volcano, reaching a height of over 30 kilometers above the volcano’s summit. This eruption claimed the lives of approximately 847 people, injured 184, and left 23 missing. More than a million people were displaced from their homes, and hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate and property were buried under the debris.

Today, the area is one of the well-known tourist attractions in the Philippines, with thousands of travelers visiting every year. During the visit to Mount Pinatubo, travelers also explore the Aetas villages, the indigenous people of the area. Visiting Mount Pinatubo is a remarkable experience, albeit requiring a challenging and lengthy hike, but it’s definitely achievable and worth it.

**There is an age limit (Mount Pinatubo Management): People aged 60 and above cannot take this tour without prior medical approval and a health check before the ascent to the volcano.

Tour Itinerary:

• 4:00 AM departure towards Pampanga, from where the tours depart to Mount Pinatubo.
• 6:30 AM arrival at Capas.
• 6:40 AM riding off-road vehicles and beginning the journey towards the volcano.
• 8:15 AM estimated arrival at the starting point, where you disembark from off-road vehicles and start walking towards the volcano’s crater.
• 10:30 AM estimated arrival time at the volcano’s crater, where you can sit down and rest after the long hike and enjoy your lunch.
• 12:30 PM estimated lunchtime.
• 1:30 PM an approximate time to start the return walk towards the jeeps.
• 3:30 PM estimated time to reach the jeeps.
• 5:00 PM arrival at the Aetas village, where you can meet the locals, have conversations with them, and also enjoy some local sweets and snacks if you wish to purchase before the trip.
• 6:00 PM start of the journey back towards Manila.
• 8:30 PM estimated arrival time in Manila/hotel.

All the mentioned hours are subject to road conditions, traffic, and decisions made by the Mount Pinatubo Management. Tourismo Filipino will follow the written schedule unless there are unforeseen changes. (This tour can also be combined with tricycles.)