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Mount Pinatubo: Traveler Reviews

Luzon, Philippines
Ranked #19 of 532 attractions in Luzon
4.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
Type: Volcanos
Fee: No
Traveler Description: Visitors to the Mount Pinatubo crater, often remark that beyond the beauty of the Mount Pinatubo there is a sense of calm and serenity. Mount... more »
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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Amazing view! One of those sights you see on postcards or wallpapers!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012
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We booked our tour from the tourism board at Angeles. They probably have the most value for money tour and we had no complaints.

Tip:
1. Bring a windbreaker when you travel in the jeep in e morning. It can be cold.
2. Preferably wear sandals, not slippers or shoes. You will trek through a few streams.
3. A cap/hat/bandana will help during the hot weather.
4. Carry at least a 1.5litre bottled water. If possible, some fruits or muesli bars.

Despite other reviews, we did not feel it was really a hike, more or trekking. The terrain is mostly flat, maybe at most 500metres of uphill. Terrain consists of sand, rocky grounds, stream beds and at the end, some mossy grass.

The view was outstanding! Mind blowing...

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Toronto, Canada
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“The best attraction in Luzon!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011
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person found this review helpful

I was really impressed with this attraction. Our tour group PinayKeyPoint picked us up from our hotel at exactly 6am. We then rode on a 4x4 truck via the most fantastic sights and vistas. Once we reached the riverbed, we then hiked for about 3 hours through rain forests, canyons and rivers... It was fantastic. The last leg of the trek was so tiring but once you reach the crater lake, your excitement overcomes your tiredness. The view up there is stunning. You can swim on the lake or rent a boat. Our tour group brought us lunch and drinks. It was great! I am reccomending our tour group PinayKeyPoint. Please call them. I don't usually advertise for other organizations (check my other posts) but in this case, the service I receive was fantastic that I do not mind advocating for them. Please google them...

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Butuan, Philippines
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Tripinas, suncream and walk in silence make a very nice day”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

About the scenery and the Mount itself you will find plenty of tips elsewhere.
here i want to promote and thanks the Tripinas agency for their professionalism. which is sooo rare in the philippines.

during the preparation phase, i received all the information i needed incl. quick and precise answers to my questions. the big + was to get a daily update rdg the tropical storm (RIP Mindanao victims).
during the all day, the management was running very smoothly that make the trip very nice.

the only -:( ..... a crazy driver (who push and release, push and release, push and release... constantly the pedal grrrr) who speed even under the rain -

so if you want to do the trip, do not hesitate to contact Tripinas, they know what they re doing

Visited December 2011
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Taguig City, Philippines
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“For the nature lovers and the adventure seekers”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011
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people found this review helpful

we conquered Mt. Pinatubo last November 12, 2011!
we met up in Mcdonald's Q avenue at 3am
took off 30minutes after and arrived in tarlac by 6am.
we rode our 4x4's at around 630. the ride was aaawwsoome.
It was the highlight of my day. The view was spectacular and the
experience all in all was PRICELESS. :)
We started trekking at around 8am.
We trekked towards the crater for 2 and a half hours
under the heat of the sun, took a dip in the cooooool waters of the crater
for an hour and a half and trekked back towards our
4x4's by around 1pm.
It was a long trek, parts of the river had strong currents,
i gained a blister, burnt my skin, had a few scratches and
now currently suffering from shoulder and leg muscle pain.
But it was indeed WORTH IT.

Visited November 2011
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Orlando, Florida
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“4 wheel drive heaven with a great hike ends in great Spa”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2011
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person found this review helpful

If you like 4 Wheel Drive and a true outdoor person who likes to walk on uncharted paths, and ready to hike in tropical rainfalls , this is the place to go. You should be ready to cross the knee deep streams. If you do all these, you get to see a wonderful blue water lake in the crater where you can swim. When you return, you have lunch at Pinatubo Spa and if you want ( you will certainly need it ) have a good massage for 500 peso for 1.5 hours. Great value. Couple of tips.
1. Go with guide. A must.
2. Must have sandal. Shoes don't work as you pass through many streams.

Visited August 2011
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