CONQUER Mt. Pinatubo – Freedom Climb
Jun 12 – 13, 2009
Tarlac, Philippines

Travel Factor joins THE 1st ANNUAL FREEDOM CLIMB. In cooperation with Philippine National Mountaineering Society (PNMS), let us remember our war heroes who fought gallantly to gain our independence from foreign rule.

More than the usual daytrip, come take the challenge of the great outdoors as we set on a camping trip to Mt. Pinatubo. Experience the adventure of the traditional climb up to Pinatubo and wake up to the awesome view of the crater lake.

Package Rate:
P4,000 per person

Package Inclusions:
* Roundtrip Private Van Transfers (Manila-Capas-Manila)
* 4×4 Vehicle to hiking trail (ascend via longway, descent via Skyway)
* Overnight Tent Accommodation
* Local Guides
* Conservation Fee
* Skyway toll fee
* 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner
* Usage of Shower Area (Pinatubo Spa Town)
* Sidetrip to Capas Shrine (if time permits)
* Travel Insurance
* Free Travel Factor ID and Lanyard
* plus FREEDOM CLIMB T-shirt and commemorative ID

Not included:
Breakfast – Day 1, Porter Fees

ITINERARY
Friday, Jun 12, 2009
07:00am – Assembly at McDO El Pueblo, Ortigas
08:00am – Departure to Capas, Tarlac
11:00am – ETA Tourism Office; registration
11:30pm – Lunch
12:30pm – 4 x 4 ride to jump off point
01:15pm – Trekking Proper (via traditional way)
04:15pm – ETA Crater Lake, Set Camp, Free time
07:00pm – Dinner, Socials

Saturday, Jun 13, 2009
07:00am – Simultaneous Flag Raising and singing of National anthem
– Freedom Climb Remarks
08:00am – Mountaineers Unity Oath
08:30am – Pictorial for the Mountaineers Photo Exhibit
– Breakfast
10:00am – Break Camp
11:00am – Trekking Proper (via skyway)
12:00pm – ETA jump off point; 4 x 4 ride back to Tourism Office
01:00pm – ETA Tourism Office, Lunch, Time for showers
04:00pm – Sidetrip to Capas Shrine
07:00pm – ETA Manila

*** arrival time in manila may vary, but the latest ETA would be 09:00pm

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
* Register until May 20, 2009 to join the FREEDOM CLIMB
* Book & Buy Policy. First come, first serve basis.
* No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form then send to travel.factor@gmail.com Subject: Pinatubo – Registration (Jun 12 – 13, 2009)
* Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BPI). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email.
* Everyone is required to download and submit registration form
* Please register only if you are 100% sure you are joining. And if after registering you need to back-out, please have the courtesy to notify us properly thru email.
* Full payment must be settled within the agreed timeframe. Should you need extension, please coordinate with Travel Factor
* Non-refundable but transferable to other person. Travel Factor must be notified asap or at least 5 days before the trip. In this case, the “proxy” must fill-out and submit registration form.
* Upon payment, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc…
* For inquiries, email travel.factor@gmail.com or call/txt the assigned reservation officer of this trip 0926-6108700 (Cedric) or 0917-8475341 (Leia)

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: Pinatubo – Inquiries (Jun 12 -13, 2009)

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls