PINATUBO PUBLIC-SHARED TOUR-PHP 1950 PER PERSON-WEEKEND/HOLIDAY TOUR ONLY-FREE VAN SHUTTLE ROUNDTRIP-ALL IN-TRAVEL PERIOD-NOVEMBER TO MAY
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BOOKING DEADLINE : 5 DAYS AFTER INQUIRY
TRAVEL PERIOD : NOVEMBER TO MAY ONLY
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VIA CAPAS TARLAC : 2.5 HOURS TRAVEL TIME FROM MANILA.
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TOUR CAN END AS EARLY AS BEFORE 2PM AND BACK TO MANILA AS EARLY AS 6:00 PM
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OPTION 2B-PHP 1950 PER PERSON TOTAL CASH OUT–no minimum headcount
You can book INSTANTLY VIA PAYPAL.Credit card charges will appear on top of the tour package rate.Click the PAY NOW BUTTON.
* ALWAYS INDICATE TRAVEL DATE ON WEEKEND
* PROVIDE DETAILS OF GUESTS-FULL NAME, AGE, NATIONALITY
* PROVIDE MOBILE CONTACT NUMBER
* INDICATE DESIGNATED PICK UP POINT AS SPECIFIED BELOW.
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*ALL-IN, NO HIDDEN CHARGES
*FIXED-RATE
*CAN BE BOOKED INSTANTLY VIA PAYPAL-PAYPAL CHARGES WILL BE ON GUEST’S ACCOUNT
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BASIC INCLUSIONS :
* 4×4 JEEP-SHARED-5 GUESTS
*LOCAL TRAIL GUIDE PER GROUP
*ALL TOURISM-CONSERVATION-TOURIST ASSISTANCE FEES-LGU CAPAS AND LGU BOTOLAN
NOT INCLUDED :
* SHOWER FEES
* MEALS
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TERMS AND POLICY :
* NO SHOW,NO REFUND
*TOTALLY NON-REFUNDABLE TOUR
*TRANSFERABLE TO ANOTHER PERSON FOR 2 YEARS-SAME TRAVEL MONTHS
* RE-BOOKABLE WITHIN 2 YEARS GRACE PERIOD-SAME TRAVEL MONTHS-PROVIDED NOTIFICATION OF RE-BOOKING OR RE-SCHEDULING MUST BE WITHIN 72 HOURS.
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You can book INSTANTLY VIA PAYPAL.Credit card charges will appear on top of the tour package rate.Click the PAY NOW BUTTON.
* ALWAYS INDICATE TRAVEL DATE ON WEEKEND
* PROVIDE DETAILS OF GUESTS-FULL NAME, AGE, NATIONALITY
* PROVIDE MOBILE CONTACT NUMBER
* INDICATE DESIGNATED PICK UP POINT AS SPECIFIED BELOW.
* EMAIL US YOUR PAYPAL PAYMENT RECEIPT AT mtpinatubotour_bognothomestay@yahoo.com
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* RESERVATION PROCEDURE : OTHER PAYMENT CENTERS
#1.RESERVATION DEPOSIT/PAYMENT
** PAYPAL [ mtpinatubotour_bognothomestay@ yahoo.com ] -ONLY THE NET AMOUNT WE RECEIVE WILL BE DEDUCTED OR USING CREDIT CARDS MUST BE FULL PAYMENT
Note : You can book INSTANTLY VIA PAYPAL.Credit card charges will appear on top of the tour package rate.Click the PAY NOW BUTTON.
** BDO SA#007560015090 SONIA INONG BOGNOT-LUISITA TARLAC BRANCH
Bank Name :BANCO DE ORO UNIBANK INC.
Account Name :Sonia Inong Bognot
Account Number : SAVINGS ACCOUNT #007560015090
Bank Address/Branch : Luisita, Tarlac
BDO UNIBANK INC. SWIFT CODE :BNORPHMM
Account Holder’s Address : #0908 Santiago Street, O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac 2315 Philippnes
Account Holder’s Mobile Number : +639186021943
** CEBUANA LHUILLIER,LBC and WESTERN UNION-Recipient :Sonia Inong Bognot/#0908 Santiago Street,O’Donnell,Capas,Tarlac 2315/09186021943.
#2.After reservation payment, send/email a copy of the transaction receipt to mtpinatubotour_bognothomestay@yahoo.com and details of participants-full name, age, nationality.
#3.PINATUBO WAIVER AND QUITCLAIM WILL BE EMAILED AND MUST BE FULLY ACCOMPLISHED and EMAILED back to us by the group coordinator of the guests.
#4. Email Voucher will be sent will further instructions.
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WHERE WILL BE THE DESIGNATED PICK UP POINTS FOR PUBLIC TOUR-SAT-SUN/HOLIDAYS?
MANILA DROP OFF AFTER THE TOUR :MCDONALD’S CENTRIS ONLY.
Please refrain from calling your organizer on the night of the tour because we may not be able to accommodate or take your calls due to ongoing preparation for your hike.Just go to the DESIGNATED ASSEMBLY-PICK UP POINTS and look for TEAM SONIA-MAJESTIC MOUNT PINATUBO TOUR AND HOMESTAY GROUP
*GUESTS JOINING A PUBLIC TOUR-WITH FREE VAN SHUTTLE ARE ALLOWED TO BRING BACKPACKS ONLY THAT CAN SIT ON THEIR LAP OR CAN BE PUT UNDER THEIR SEATS. BAGGAGE OR LUGGAGE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AS THIS MAY CONSUME SPACE INSIDE THE VAN SHUTTLE.
*Note : It is the driver’s discretion to decide departure or as soon as participants were completed. BE PATIENT when joining the FREE VAN SHUTTLE RIDE. Guests will be given OPTION not to ride the van if they want to go ahead.
All groups joining the PUBLIC TOUR must be ready and waiting at :
* 2:30 AM Call Time- [ Manila ] -MCDONALD’S CENTRIS -ETD 3:00 AM.Any early departure will be advised especially during holidays to avoid traffic along NLEX.
* 3:00-3:30 AM [ Bulacan-along NLEX ] -it will be advised
*3:30-4:00 AM [ San Fernando,Pampanga ]-S & R
* 3:30-4:00 AM [ Clark-in Jolibee Dau near the bus terminal ]-those coming from Pampanga-Subic-Bataan
* 4:30- AM-McDonald’s Capas- those coming from North, Bataan and Subic
* 5:30-6:00 AM ETA Jump off
* FREE SHUTTLE TRANSFER MUST HAVE MINIMUM OF 10 PERSONS TO MAXIMUM OF 18 PERSONS
* DO NOT EXPECT A LOT OF LEGROOM FOR YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE WHEN CHOOSING TO RIDE THE FREE SHUTTLE. GUESTS WILL BE GIVEN AN OPTION TO RIDE A PRIVATE-MORE SPACIOUS VAN FOR A MINIMUM OF PHP 1000 PER PERSON FARE-MINIMUM OF 5 RIDERS. IF GUESTS ARE IN A RUSH TO GO AHEAD, THEY WILL BE ALLOWED TO TAKE PUBLIC BUS TRANSPORTATION AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE AND MEET THE GROUP AT PINATUBO JUMP OFF.
* SEATS WILL BE ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. YOU MAY NOT OCCUPY THE SAME SEAT/S AFTER THE TOUR.
* ALWAYS INFORM THE DRIVER IF TAKING ROUNDTRIP TRANSFER OR JUST ONE WAY.
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SAMPLE ITINERARY ONLY. TREKKING HOURS WILL DEPEND ON PACING.
Call Time—PINATUBO JUMP OFF,CAPAS,TARLAC—6:00 AM
6:00 AM Sign Waiver. Orientation/Briefing by the Tour Coordinator
6:30-7:00 AM on Weekdays/Weekends–ETD To Pinatubo via 4×4 jeep–CAN EXTEND TO 7:30 am depending on volume of people.ARRIVING EARLY WILL NOT GUARANTEE THAT WE CAN LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. 4×4 jeep designation will depend on how fast tourism staff can assign.BE PATIENT.
4×4 jeep ride— 1.5 hours and 2-2.5 hours hike. IF SHORT TRAIL IS AVAILABLE ON THE ACTUAL DAY OF THE TOUR-you will hike for 1 hour only.
9:30-10:00 AM – ETA Pinatubo Crater
11:30 AM Trek down
ETA EARLIEST AT 1:00 PM IF SHORT TRAIL IS AVAILABLE OR 2:00-3:00 PM ETA Jump off – DEPENDING ON YOUR PACING AND IF THERE ARE NO DELAYS-4×4 jeep breakdown/malfunctioning, leg cramps, slow hikers, rain-do not do river crossing-let it subside
Estimated Travel time going back to Manila is 3.5 hours and to Dau/Angeles 1.5-2:5 hours depending on traffic.
SUGGESTION- Going up do the LONG HIKE-5-7 km-1.5-2 hours-more fun and time to do picture taking and GOING DOWN-do the short trail -3 km hike- 1 hour IF AVAILABLE ONLY
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REMINDERS:
* THE PINATUBO JUMP OFF IS A MILITARY AREA.EARLY CUT OFF PERIOD CAN BE UNANNOUNCED WHEN THE MILITARY WILL HAVE THEIR MILITARY DRILLS AND EXERCISES.FOR THE GROUPS THAT WE HANDLE WE ARE REQUIRING ALL GUESTS TO BE HERE AS EARLY AS 5:30 AM ON WEEKENDS AND 5:30-6:00 AM ON WEEKDAYS. MILITARY EXERCISES CAN ALSO CAUSE DELAY GOING BACK AT THE JUMP OFF POINT WHEN GUESTS ARE BEING PUT ON HOLD TO PASS THROUGH THE TARGET FIELD,THEREFORE, IT IS ADVISABLE TO BRING EXTRA FOOD AND WATER.
* PINATUBO TREKKING IS WEATHER DEPENDENT.
Tourism office will not make ANY TREK SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION IN ADVANCE WHEN THERE IS NO STORM SIGNAL IN THE AREA. Weather Check is Mandatory ON THE ACTUAL DAY before departure which can cause a little bit of delay FOR THE DEPARTURE. If the weather is bad upon the report of the Pinatubo Ranger, trek suspension can be announced on the same day. Our own guests will only be given replacement tour activities to replace Pinatubo Tour if groups availed Option 2.B Public Tour On Weekend/Holiday with Free Van Transfer. Rest assured all guests will be allowed entry within the cut off period.
* VALID ID-BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKING-MEDICAL CERTIFICATE :
Those who are 40 years old and above will undergo MANDATORY Blood Pressure Checking. High Blood Pressure will not be allowed to trek.
All 40 years old and above must bring a valid ID to be allowed entry/
60 years old above will be required to bring a MEDICAL CERTIFICATE/TRAVEL OR HEALTH INSURANCE. NO MEDICAL CERTIFICATE/HEALTHCARD/TRAVEL INSURANCE-NO ENTRY.
* DO NOT JOIN THIS PUBLIC-SHARED TOUR IF GUESTS WILL NOT HAVE FLEXIBILITY IN RE-SCHEDULING.
* ONLY THE TOUR ORGANIZER WILL HAVE THE FINAL SAY IN THE 4X 4 SEATING ARRANGEMENT OR GROUPINGS.
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WHAT TO BRING?
BRING YOUR OWN BALLPEN-common cause of delay during registration
1.Sunscreen/sunblock
2.Mosquito repellant lotion-optional
3.Cap or turban
4.Sunglasses
5.Camera wt extra battery
6.Band aid,personal meds
7.Socks to prevent blisters
8.Extra clothes,towel
9.toiletries-shampoo
10.Wear comfortable clothes and shoes-shorts and open trek shoes with straps are better or slippers that are durable and doesn’t slip off
11.Raincoat-rainy season
12.Plastic to seal your clothes or camera
13.Umbrella- sunny season/rainy season
14.Tent-optional
15.Walking stick-php 20 at jump off
16.Extra snacks ( fruits, biscuits) that you may want to share with the Aetas-optional
17.Garbage bag
18.Facial wipes
19.Face mask-due to dust
20.Masking tape- for your shoes when they fall apart during the hike
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PLEASE ACCOMPLISH COMPLETELY DETAILS BEING REQUESTED IN THE REGISTRATION-INQUIRY FORM BELOWSO WE CAN IMMEDIATELY GET BACK TO YOU.
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EMAIL ADDRESS : mtpinatubotour_bognothomestay@yahoo.com
SMS/CALL : +639186021943 – Indicate your full name, date of weekend tour,number of guests, email address.
VIBER : +639326094226 – – Indicate your full name, date of weekend tour,number of guests, email address.
