- 04:00 to about 20:30
- Hotel pickup in Manila
- Private guide and vehicle
Private, never joined or shared, for any group size, as part of your custom private trip.
A long, rewarding day from Manila with a private driver and a Department of Tourism accredited guide: a 4x4 ride across the lahar fields from Capas, a hike to the crater lake of Mount Pinatubo, lunch at the crater and a visit to an Aeta village on the way back.
At a glance
| Duration | Very long day, 04:00 to about 20:30 |
|---|---|
| Start | Pickup from your hotel in Manila, drop-off back at your hotel |
| Stops | Capas, 4x4 across the lahar, hike to the crater lake, Aeta village |
| Lunch | At the crater |
| Effort | Long walk on sand, stones and shallow water, about 2 hours each way |
| Group | Private, any size, as part of your custom Philippines trip |
| Suits | Fit walkers, couples, families with older children |
| Guide | Department of Tourism accredited guide |
| Price | On request |
How the day runs
- Early morning
Hotel pickup at 04:00
Drive north from Manila towards Capas.
- Morning
4x4 across the lahar
From about 06:40, an off-road jeep crosses the ash fields of the 1991 eruption.
MorningHike to the crater
About two hours on foot from the jeep point to the rim, arriving around 10:30.
- Midday
Crater lake and lunch
Rest and lunch beside the lake that formed in the crater after the eruption.
- Afternoon
Walk back and Aeta village
Back to the jeeps by about 15:30, then a visit to an Aeta village at about 17:00.
- Evening
Return around 20:30
Drive back to your hotel in Manila.
Times depend on road conditions and on decisions by the Mount Pinatubo management. Times are approximate.
Included and not included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver
- Department of Tourism accredited guide
- 4x4 jeep for part of the way
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Aeta village visit
- Tolls and parking
Not included
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Extra water beyond what we provide
What to bring
Two 1.5-litre bottles of water each, sturdy sandals or shoes that can get wet, a hat, sunscreen and a full change of clothes.
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Questions about this tour
How long is the day?
Pickup at 04:00 in Manila, and back at around 20:30.
How hard is the hike?
About two hours each way on sand, stones and shallow streams; it is long rather than steep.
Is there an age limit?
Travellers aged 60 and over need medical approval, as required by the Mount Pinatubo management.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch at the crater, entrance fees and the 4x4 are included.
Can I swim in the crater lake?
Rules at the crater change; your guide will tell you what is allowed on the day.
How much does it cost?
Prices are on request and depend on group size and dates. Ask us for a quote.
Plan this day in your Philippines trip
Tell us your dates and hotel, and we will book the permits and the 4x4.
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