Holy week is like the sales convention for travel freaks. You get at least 4 days free pass to go anywhere you want and do whatever you want. No work, no deadline, no rush hour, no overtime. Just pure hundred percent awesome!
This Holy Week I plan to travel on a budget, and that would mean no flying out of the country or anything that involves airplanes and beaches (coz their rates are a killer during Holy Week) --- land travel is the cheapest way to go. Mt. Pinatubo is just the right stop, without compromising the adventure awaiting us with all the trekking, plus a rewarding view of the beautiful Pinatubo crater.
Now I know Pinatubo rings a bell and danger immediately comes to mind, after all it is an active volcano. But you would be surprised with Pinatubo's transformation. It has since become a tourist spot and an adventure destination.
Here are some travel inspiration photos for you:
So the plan is to go to Mt. Pinatubo on FRIDAY of Holy Week (April 22, 2011) - Cost: Php3,000
Inclusions:
Transfer from Manila-Pinatubo base camp and back
- Meet up at wherever the middle point is to everyone (possibly 7/11 at GMA 7)
- With gas, toll fee, etc.
- Meet up time 4am sharp (van must leave exactly 4:30am)
Use of 4x4 jeep to trekking point
Entrance Fee
Local Tour Guide
Filipino Food Lunch Buffet
Use of locker and shower facilities
Travelurge tip (P50.00) :)
*boats are available on site at P350 to go around the lake, didn't include this in the package as not everyone might want to avail of this option
Please note that this is the best rate I could find for this trip, I've decided to chose this over a cheaper one because the package is more complete with the use of facilities and a rewarding lunch buffet after the 2 hour trek.
I'll post another entry, a guide on what to bring, what to expect, what to wear, etc. In the mean time if you have questions about the trip you can place a comment on this entry or email me at pat_delcastillo@yahoo.com. You need to confirm on or before APRIL 15, 2010.
This is an open invitation, literally to ANYONE who wants to join. I was able to get the low rates assuming that we're a group of 10, so the more people the better.
Come and meet new people in a fun adventure in Pinatubo! Let's go! :)
All photos c/o trekkingpinatubo.com
gusto ko sumama! kaso ang layo ko sa gma. :| wala pa naman LRT and MRT ganyan kaaga :|
ReplyDeleteHi Bryan, where do you live? GMA meet up point is just an option. Final meet up point will TBA depending on where the most convenient it'll be for everyone who confirms. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteoh cool.
ReplyDeletenear dlsu-manila pa ako eh. haha
Well then you'd really have to go somewhere North I think, because our way to PInatubo is North talaga. Take a cab nalang?! Or if most of the people who confirms live near Manila then I'll arrange a Manila meet up. Tara na! It'll be fun :) Would love to meet you.
ReplyDeleteyeah i'm considering taking a cab if the meet-up place remains the same. :D
ReplyDeleteOk, let me know if you're hundred percent sure already about joining the trip, either through here or email. Thanks!
ReplyDeletehey! yeah i'll be joining the trip.
ReplyDeleteHi Bryan, please send me the details through pat_delcastillo@yahoo.com. Pls include whole name of people joining the trip, address, cell number. I'll tell you how you can pay for the people involved as well. Thanks!
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