Day Trip to Pinatubo Crater

A former officemate and I agreed to visit Mt Pinatubo last March 15. Since we are both single (and apparently fresh from heartbreak) we would consider the trip a celebration of independence.

We contacted TRIPinas Travel and Tour Ventures to avail their Pinatubo Tour Package. I sent an email and received a reply immediately.

We woke up at around 1:30 am and arrived at Mc Donalds, El Pueblo at around 2:30 am. We settled our remaining balance and left for Pinatubo at exactly 3:00 am. I appreciated TRIPinas on how they organized the tour. They assigned us to a van with small groups also. We were comfortable inside the vehicle as there are only 5 of us inside. The other 5 joined us at DAU exit.

The lahar-filled landscape was amazing. The one-hour 4X4 truck ride was super awesome. We stood and gripped at the bars. We twisted at every turn, held tight at river crossing and cheered all through out. I asked the foreigner how was the trip going. He replied Ï am not having fun, I am having a blast!"

The two-hour walk made me panting under the scorching heat of the sun.

The trek left me breathless but reaching the crater was breathtaking!