Inclusion
Roundtrip private transfers from Manila to Pampanga; Use of a 4x4 vehicle from Sta. Juliana, Pampanga to Base Camp; Entrance fees; Packed lunch; Mineral water; Use of shower facilities at a home stay; Services of a trekking guide.
Exclusion
Expenses which are personal in nature; Tips or gratuities.
Hours of operation
Available daily departing at 4:00am. (The tour is subject to weather conditions and best done during the dry/summer season, from December to May.)
Duration
Approximately eight (8) hours.
Location
Tour departs from and returns to guest hotel.
Itinerary
Early morning pick up and drive for approximately one and a half hours to Pampanga where your local guide will meet you. After a short briefing and signing of waivers, transfer to a 4x4 vehicle for a 2-hour ride amidst lahar cliffs until you reach the foot hills of the mountain where you begin your almost 2–hour trek up the slopes until you reach the crater rim. At a vantage point at the rim of the crater, enjoy panoramic views of the crater-lake and the surrounding mountains. You may opt to go closer to the lake by navigating the steep flight of steps leading down it (swimming at the lake is strictly prohibited). Spend time at the crater (with packed lunch) before trekking down to the base area and return to the home stay to freshen up. Travel back to Manila by mid-afternoon.
Participant restrictions
This tour is not applicable for children ages 11 and below.
Additional Information
Seating capacity of 4x4 maximum 4 passengers only.
Wear light, comfortable clothing and foot wear, sun screen, extra clothing, and a hat. Bring along a light back pack to put in your water bottle and other essentials.
Policies
**2 Passenger Minimum Required per Booking**
The tour is operated on private basis.
Cancellation: 3 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**
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