Get ready for a full-day adventure to the legendary Mount Pinatubo, the volcano that shook the world in 1991. Departing early from Manila, you’ll arrive at the base just after sunrise—perfect timing for cooler weather and golden light over the lahar fields.
Kick off the experience with a thrilling 4x4 off-road ride across dramatic volcanic terrain—think ash valleys, rocky riverbeds, and Martian-like landscapes left behind by past eruptions. It’s rugged, raw, and absolutely unforgettable.
Then continue on foot with a guided hike through striking canyons and dry streams, surrounded by towering cliffs and surreal scenery. The payoff? A jaw-dropping view of Pinatubo’s crater lake, a turquoise gem nestled in the heart of a massive volcanic caldera.
Take time to relax, snap photos, and take in the sheer beauty of nature’s power before heading back the same way. This is more than a hike—it’s a wild ride through history, geology, and breathtaking natural wonder, all in one epic day.
Itinerary:
00:00 – Departure at Treats- Petron Makati Avenue
05:30 – Arrive in Camp Kainomayan
06:15 – Start the 4×4 drive
09:00 – Hike to Mt. Pinatubo Crater
10:00 – Arrive at the Mt. Pinatubo Crater, Lunch and Free time
11:30 – Hike downhill
12:30 – Arrive back in the jeep, and start to drive going back to the jump off
16:30 – Camp Kainomayan
17:00 – Start the drive back
22:30 – Estimated time of arrival back in Treats- Petron Makati Avenue
NB: All times are approximate