→ 3:30 AM – Pick-Up from Metro Manila
- Begin your early morning journey from Metro Manila. Settle in for a 2.5-hour scenic drive to Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac—the gateway to Mt. Pinatubo. Enjoy a light breakfast you brought along before the adventure begins.
→ 6:00 AM – Arrival & Safety Briefing
- Meet your local guide and receive a short safety orientation before boarding your 4×4 vehicle.
→ 6:30 AM – 4×4 Off-Road Ride to the Jump-Off Point
- Brace yourself for a thrilling 1.5-hour ride through the vast lahar fields, rocky trails, and rivers left behind by the volcano’s historic eruption.
→ 8:00 AM – Start of the Trek to Mt. Pinatubo Crater
- Begin your guided trek through stunning volcanic scenery, crossing valley streams and lahar formations. The trail takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the crater viewpoint.
→ 10:00 AM – Crater Lake Viewpoint
- Arrive at the spectacular crater lake. Admire the tranquil, turquoise waters surrounded by steep mountain walls—an awe-inspiring contrast to its fiery past. (Swimming is prohibited.)
→ 11:00 AM – Trek Back & 4×4 Return Ride
- Retrace your steps for the hike back to the jump-off point, followed by another exhilarating 4×4 ride to Sta. Juliana base camp.
→ 1:00 PM – Lunch & Refreshments
- Enjoy a hearty local lunch at Bognot’s Homestay. Freshen up and relax before your return journey.
→ 2:30 PM – Depart for Manila
- Sit back and enjoy the comfortable 2.5-hour drive back to the city, concluding your thrilling adventure to Mt. Pinatubo.
🛈 Important Notice: Metro Manila is known for having some of the heaviest traffic in the world. Sit back and relax in the comfort of your private, air-conditioned vehicle while your professional driver navigates the busy streets for you. Patience is highly encouraged, as travel times may vary due to traffic conditions.
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Tour Package Rates:
- (1) Participant – ₱ per person
- (2) Participants – ₱ per person
- (3) Participants – ₱ per person
- (4) Participants – ₱ per person
- (5) Participants – ₱ per person
- (6) Participants – ₱ per person
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Transportation:
- Round-trip private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hyundai Accent or similar for 1–2 persons
- Toyota Innova or similar for 3–4 persons
- Hyundai Starex or similar for 5–7 persons
- Fuel, Toll & Parking Fees
- English-speaking Tourist Driver
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Mt. Pinatubo Tour:
- Use of a 4×4 Jeep with Driver to Trekking Point
- Local Trail Guide to the Crater Lake
- Conservation Fee
- Botolan Tourism Fee (newly imposed)
- Aeta Pass Way Fees
- Complimentary Lunch & 1L Bottled Water
- Free use of Shower
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Exclusions:
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Meals unless specified
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Booking Terms:
- A ₱500 per person down payment is required to secure the booking.
- The balance must be paid to the driver upon pick-up, before the tour commences.
- The deposit is strictly non-refundable in case of cancellation.
🛈 Important Notice: These terms are part of Tourist Driver Manila’s full Terms & Conditions. By confirming a booking, you acknowledge that you and all participants have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by them.
