tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post8830437912250435990..comments2024-03-05T14:01:34.021+08:00Comments on Ivan About Town: Zambales & Tarlac: Trekking and 4x4 to Mt. PinatuboIvan Henareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08952639023631049082noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-27594523485883574392012-10-12T22:17:56.139+08:002012-10-12T22:17:56.139+08:00Can I use 4x2 Mitsubishi Pajero instead of renting...Can I use 4x2 Mitsubishi Pajero instead of renting 4x4?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-27704077728051263992012-07-13T18:29:40.908+08:002012-07-13T18:29:40.908+08:00I am glad to hear of your successful trip. Our tri...I am glad to hear of your successful trip. Our trip was not pleasant last May 2012. We organized a tour for almost 30 persons and the 4 x 4 cars arranged by PDC Spa Town did not arrived on time as shown in their schedule. They want us to fit it in 1 4 x 4 car and a jeepney whose wheels got stuck in the riverbed for hours. We had a delay of 3-4 hours at the start. around 11 am in the foot where we started the trek, Mt. Pinatubo at 2 pm then back to PDC Spa Town at almost 6pm for our lunch, it endangered our water supply and we were all very exhausted and hungry. arrived back in Manila past 10 p.m.instead of past 6pm. the families of the participants were all woried. We had lots of complain from participants some came from major foreign Embassies and was left in the middle of it all writing lots of apology letters and refunding the group 50% for the inconvenienced it has caused. PDC did not want to help. Sad. When you book this tour, better to do it when it is summer and make sure your 4 x 4 car is definitely confirmed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-29456959378939452892012-01-20T11:41:20.215+08:002012-01-20T11:41:20.215+08:00helo po would you recommend us,a package day tour ...helo po would you recommend us,a package day tour for two we plan to go jan.31,2012..you may email me at roleniea@yahoo.com..i try to find to some but it's so expensive..im w/ an Irish friend since i want him to see this beautiful crater I've seen before..thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-88039831231080716392012-01-14T17:52:04.091+08:002012-01-14T17:52:04.091+08:00I don't know how much the renting rate is in C...I don't know how much the renting rate is in Capas. I booked via Amega Tours in Angeles, 2800p. per person (we where 4 persons) including transportation to Capas, 4x4, tour guide and lunch in Capas.Patriknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-72777731849609697472012-01-11T17:04:25.987+08:002012-01-11T17:04:25.987+08:00hi sir patrik i would like to inquire how much is ...hi sir patrik i would like to inquire how much is the rate now for the 4x4 renting? thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-46418333355510442542012-01-08T07:59:48.235+08:002012-01-08T07:59:48.235+08:00I finally did the Mt Pinatubo trekking yesterday w...I finally did the Mt Pinatubo trekking yesterday with my 6yo daughter. The Skyway is closed now so we had to walk for 2,5 hours one way. It was well worth it! It's an incredible place.Patriknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-88217611434113988042011-10-25T07:38:55.831+08:002011-10-25T07:38:55.831+08:00Getting on Pinatubo is pretty demanding but worth ...Getting on Pinatubo is pretty demanding but worth every minute of it.<br /><br />It is a journey I can't wait to do again!Pinatubohttp://www.mountpinatubo.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-73535352777852553922011-09-23T11:03:24.583+08:002011-09-23T11:03:24.583+08:00hi ivan....sobrang laki tulong ng blog pra sa amin...hi ivan....sobrang laki tulong ng blog pra sa amin mahilig sa adventure...im from cebu..nakakuha kami piso fare goin clark and we plan dis 3 days adventure we decided punta anawangin,camara,capones and nagsasa...since gus2 namin sulitin yung 3 days naghahanap pa kami iba gawin...were planning 2 include dis trip mt. pinatubo trekk...can i ask for advice ano dapat namin unahin dis trip 2 pinatubo o yung anawangin???...friday evening arrival namin sa clark den monday nyt pabalik ng cebu...thnk u...:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-12245392965828565692011-08-18T17:29:59.995+08:002011-08-18T17:29:59.995+08:00Being on nature and traversing a demanding terrain...Being on nature and traversing a demanding terrain in Pinatubo has taught me that life is simple, and you can cross any pass if you have the spirit. The mysterious appearance of a place, a tiny leaf or a colored rock on a trail can reveal to you something about the complexities of life hidden within.<br />Really awesome place!!!Yodi Insignehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350617162822288763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-25897775621105635712011-08-15T21:31:14.960+08:002011-08-15T21:31:14.960+08:00super fun and wonderful experience.. :Psuper fun and wonderful experience.. :Pardee seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942590569913121575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-36749653485623535682011-04-23T11:20:07.049+08:002011-04-23T11:20:07.049+08:00we went there yesterday...and the experience was b...we went there yesterday...and the experience was beyond compare to other adventures i've had...truly, surreal..a dream come true. we took the long trail (which i did not regret in spite of the hardships of the long trek...not to mention it rained on our way back. it got scary due to possible erosion. and i was chilling-we were not even half way our trek back. it started to get darker. these are the things that you should be prepared for...but if you have passion for real adventure, this is must, at least once in your life...im now planning to go back before summer ends, and take the skyway. anyone interested? :-)Pinay_Tunaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-56577464053594561622011-01-06T13:08:49.799+08:002011-01-06T13:08:49.799+08:00My hubby and I is going to the Pinatubo this weeke...My hubby and I is going to the Pinatubo this weekend. We are both excited and i have been reading your blog over and over for the tips. we are only 2 so if anyone is interested to join this saturday, then we can meet up at capas tarlac to Sta. Juliana.<br />thanks Ivan for this blogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-47606882536994876562010-08-10T12:31:51.049+08:002010-08-10T12:31:51.049+08:00hi k.ivan..ask ko lng how much total nagastos nyo ...hi k.ivan..ask ko lng how much total nagastos nyo sa tour na yan ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-27491629396638399702010-06-15T19:45:11.339+08:002010-06-15T19:45:11.339+08:00hi! love your blog.. i have a question.. is it saf...hi! love your blog.. i have a question.. is it safe to trek mt. pinatubo on august? im planning to surprise my bf for his birthday and im not sure if it's safe to go there during that period.lalanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-4447276972483772082010-04-13T17:06:45.117+08:002010-04-13T17:06:45.117+08:00Hi Ivan! I've been following you even in Faceb...Hi Ivan! I've been following you even in Facebook... I love your blog :)<br /><br />I would like to know if we could rent a 4x4 vehicle in Capas if we get there early? Like 5 am?<br /><br />We also want to admire the beauty of Mt. Pinatubo :)<br /><br />Thank you and best regards.Navettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-91637871472040796672010-04-05T00:03:35.013+08:002010-04-05T00:03:35.013+08:00I don't think so since it's mostly rocks a...I don't think so since it's mostly rocks and stream. You can park at the jump-off point of the hike. But make sure there's someone to watch over your vehicles.Ivan Henareshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08952639023631049082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-50956547084062198452010-04-04T12:28:46.387+08:002010-04-04T12:28:46.387+08:00hi! QUESTION also...
1. is it possible to climb up...hi! QUESTION also...<br />1. is it possible to climb up the "hike" part using ATV?<br />2. if not, is there a place where we can leave our atv so we could hike?<br /><br />THANKS! :)ICEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16545118071871580996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-51186764363592621092010-04-04T12:01:44.026+08:002010-04-04T12:01:44.026+08:00hi! QUESTION also:
1. atv's possible up to the...hi! QUESTION also:<br />1. atv's possible up to the crater view? from the point where u started to hike, can all terrain vehicles climb to that?<br />2. where can we leave our atv if ever?<br />THANKS!ICEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16545118071871580996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-7056558084689308852010-03-05T17:35:30.763+08:002010-03-05T17:35:30.763+08:00hi sir ivan..ganda po ng blog nu!..
interested po...hi sir ivan..ganda po ng blog nu!..<br /><br />interested po kasi yung grupo nmin n mag hike sa Pinatubo..pero ndi po kami mga professional hikers..mejo nagtitipid din po.. may mga nakuha kaming quotes from other Mountaineering (korek po ba??? ) groups na nag oofer ng Pinatubo tour package..eh mejo mahal po (prices ranging from 2.5k to 4k..whew!).. then nabasa ko po dito sa site nyo na nagawa niyo ng pumanik ng Pinatubo na 1.5k lang ang expense (mejo mabigat pa rin po e...dyahe!..)...pede nu po ba kami matulungan na makapag hike sa Pinatubo ng maliit lang ang expense..pede nu po b masagot un mga question q?..tnx po..<br /><br />1. may mare-rent po ba kaming 4x4 sa Bamban or sa Capas, and how much po mag rent?..kung may kakilala po kau, pede nu po ba mabigay sa akin un contact#.. pkisend nlng po sa email add q (jongskie.red@gmail.com)<br /> <br />2. how much po un clearance fee?..and saan ito makukuha?..sa city hall po ba ng Capas or Bamban?<br /><br />3. how much din po un toll fee sa Pinatubo Skyway?..<br /><br />4. may makukuha din po ba kaming tour guide doon sa jump-off point (Sta. Juliana)?..how much po un rate?..<br /><br />hope u can help us..gs2 po talga namin ma experience ang Pinatubo pero limited po un budget..tnx po in advance and God Bless!...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284561176534920422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-59001762202956675962010-03-05T17:30:17.763+08:002010-03-05T17:30:17.763+08:00hi sir ivan! ganda po ng blog nu?..
interested po...hi sir ivan! ganda po ng blog nu?..<br /><br />interested po kasi yung grupo nmin n mag hike sa Pinatubo..pero ndi po kami mga professional hikers..mejo nagtitipid din po.. may mga nakuha kaming quotes from other Mountaineering (korek po ba??? ) groups na nag oofer ng Pinatubo tour package..eh mejo mahal po (prices ranging from 2.5k to 4k..whew!).. then nabasa ko po dito sa site nyo na nagawa niyo ng pumanik ng Pinatubo na 1.5k lang ang expense thru Pinatubo Town Spa (mejo mabigat pa rin po e...dyahe!..)...pede nu po ba kami matulungan na makapag hike sa Pinatubo ng maliit lang ang expense..pede nu po b masagot un mga question q?..tnx po..<br /><br />1. may mare-rent po ba kaming 4x4 sa Bamban or sa Capas, and how much po mag rent?..kung may kakilala po kau, pede nu po ba mabigay sa akin un contact#..<br /><br />2. magkano po ang parking fee sa Tarlac?.. un sa jump-off point po?..may dala kc kaming sariling wheels..<br /> <br />3. how much po un clearance fee?..and saan ito makukuha?..sa city hall po ba ng Capas or Bamban?<br /><br />4. how much din po un toll fee sa Pinatubo Skyway?..<br /><br />5. may makukuha din po ba kaming tour guide doon?..how much po un rate?..<br /><br />hope u can help us...tnx po in advance and God Bless!..Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284561176534920422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-73695363955627636942010-02-22T11:29:06.106+08:002010-02-22T11:29:06.106+08:00Is there a clearance from DOT and DENR already to ...Is there a clearance from DOT and DENR already to trek Mt. Pinatubo?hanahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-73120566333501510742010-02-18T15:47:08.444+08:002010-02-18T15:47:08.444+08:00Hey we're planning to climb this feb 26, 5 of...Hey we're planning to climb this feb 26, 5 of us. we just want to start from the spa-mt.pinatubo-spa.If we will just get in there, can we easily find a package tour ?Jaynenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-70466213935008372622010-02-12T01:01:35.212+08:002010-02-12T01:01:35.212+08:00Hi Ivan!
I loved reading your blog as I have done...Hi Ivan!<br /><br />I loved reading your blog as I have done the trek too! I am currently writing a feature article for my journalism uni class in Scotland, UK about Mount Pinatubo and was wondering if you could give me your opinion as to why it is such a great way to spend a holiday? <br /><br />Thanks so much for all the amazing pic and videos! Great memories. <br /><br />CarolineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-36476446942956017842009-04-19T11:53:00.000+08:002009-04-19T11:53:00.000+08:00SABITMountaineers is a leading tour organizer of P...SABITMountaineers is a leading tour organizer of Pinatubo Trekking activities. We handled and organized corporate climbs (Hewlett Packard, Bayantel, Azeus, Procter and Gamble, Solar Sports) as big as 70 pax. We had organized a total of 25 Pinatubo Treks to this date and counting. With 100% fun, success rate and no accidents. Your safety is paramount to us.<br /><br />CLimb Fee is 1,700 per head.<br /><br />Inclusive of<br /><br />2 way private aircon van transfer<br />2 way 4x4 jeep rental<br />local guide fee<br />pinatubo skyway toll fee<br />conservation fee<br /><br /><br />If you have any questions regarding the climb, please feel free to contact me.<br /><br /><br />Thanks.<br /> <br />Jay Hernandez<br />Expedition Leader<br /> <br />09278745864Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-20679866850541946062009-04-05T14:59:00.000+08:002009-04-05T14:59:00.000+08:00hey ivan! so excited to do that myself next month...hey ivan! so excited to do that myself next month. saw your blog when i googled pinatubo trekking. great!I BLOG NYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716560594541272985noreply@blogger.com