A Hot and Sizzling Getaway: Mount Pinatubo Day Tour

Mt. Pinatubo is one of the worlds most famous volcanoes. When it erupted back in 1991, it was considered the second most intense eruption of the 20th century. In addition to that, the event even caused a sulfuric haze that dropped global temperatures for two years.

The June 12, 1991 eruption column from Mount Pinatubo taken from Clark Air Base by U.S. Geological Survey Photograph taken by Richard P. Hoblitt. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons

These days, Mt. Pinatubo sits peacefully and provides a gorgeous backdrop for anyone who visits. Its a popular tourist attraction. No further than 3 hours away from Metro Manila, you can explore its natural beauty in one day. Not bad if you dont have vacation leaves or long weekends coming up.

44 offr oad driving near Mount Pinatubo

As its now a popular tourist spot, plenty of travel companies provide private air-conditioned charter vans that can take you and your friends from Manila to Sta. Juliana.

Mt PinatuboCrater

You can also take the public bus if you are on a budget. You can either take a Tarlac-bound bus and stop at the Capas Public Market, or buy a ticket with any bus line that has routes to Baguio, Ilocos, or Pangasinan. These will pass by Sta. Juliana in Capas, Tarlac.

Pinatubo River Trek by Steel Wool via Flickr

From Capas, take a jeepney or a tricycle and ride to Sta. Juliana. From there, you will have to pay the environmental fee at the tourism office and book a 44 to take you closer to the mountain. The adventure starts the moment you leave the tourism office!

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Travel Guide: Mount Pinatubo Day Tour