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Mt. Pinatubo Crater Trek

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Cross Pinatubo's volcanic landscape from the Santa Juliana side to the crater lake.

Scenic Ride Moderate 1 day 12 km 7 hr
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Mt. Pinatubo is as much about the landscape leading to the crater as the crater itself. Begin at the established Pinatubo base-camp area, continue through the off-road approach and hiking section, pause at the final crater viewpoint and descend toward the crater lake. The journey moves through terrain shaped by one of the Philippines' most dramatic modern eruptions.

Route itinerary

  1. 1
    CASA-Pinatubo Base Camp
    Hotels Start · 30 min
    CASA-Pinatubo Base Camp

    Capas, Tarlac

    Trip note

    Begin at the established Santa Juliana Pinatubo base-camp area.

    Address CASA-Pinatubo Base Camp, Mt Pinatubo Offroad Trail Purok 5 Barangay, Santa Juliana, Capas, 2315 Tarlac

    ★ 4.40 · 70 reviews
  2. 2
    MT. Pinatubo 4X4 Parking
    Nature and Hiking Stop · 15 min
    MT. Pinatubo 4X4 Parking

    Botolan, Zambales

    Trip note

    Transition from the vehicle approach into the final volcanic hiking section.

    Address 58GW+X96 MT. Pinatubo 4X4 Parking, Botolan, Zambales

    ★ 4.90 · 16 reviews
  3. 3
    Mt. Pinatubo Visitors' Vista
    Tourist Attractions Stop · 20 min
    Mt. Pinatubo Visitors' Vista

    Botolan, Zambales

    Trip note

    Pause at the final elevated crater viewpoint.

    Address 5933+G63 Mt. Pinatubo Visitors' Vista, Botolan, Zambales

    ★ 4.70 · 151 reviews
  4. 4
    Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake
    Nature and Hiking Finish · 60 min
    Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake

    Botolan, Zambales

    Trip note

    Reach the crater lake before beginning the return journey.

    Address 48VX+5PM Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake, Lake Pinatubo, Botolan, Zambales

    ★ 4.70 · 129 reviews

Recommended stops

CASA-Pinatubo Base Camp
Tourist Stop CASA-Pinatubo Base Camp

Capas, Tarlac

Begin at the established Santa Juliana Pinatubo base-camp area. View place
MT. Pinatubo 4X4 Parking
Tourist Stop MT. Pinatubo 4X4 Parking

Botolan, Zambales

Transition from the vehicle approach into the final volcanic hiking section. View place
Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake
Viewpoint Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake

Botolan, Zambales

Reach the crater lake before beginning the return journey. View place