Comments on: North Luzon, Philippines (9 – Capas to Angeles)

By: atticus

atticus — Mon, 07 May 2012 05:52:30 +0000

Do you mean the solidified lava rocks? To be honest, I can’t really tell.

Which day of your itinerary do you intend to visit Pinatubo? You itinerary seems to be as tight as mine, leaving little time for sight-seeing.

Take note of the bad roads I mentioned. It might be worth a detour especially if it’s raining

I wished I had brought along a face mask. My face was all black from all the dust.

Anyhow, I am sure you would have a blast.

By: dunesnstars

dunesnstars — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:28:25 +0000

Hi Atticus, we’re you able to see or get close to the lava while on Mt Pinatubo? We are leaving for our N Luzon moto trip on May 22nd. Saw your blog and became even more excited! Looks like you had a blast!

Here’s our tentative itinerary:
Day 1: Angeles City to Banaue
Day 2: Banaue to Tuguegarao City
Day 3: Tuguegarao City to Pagudpud
Day 4: Pagudpud to Santiago (south of Vigan)
Day 5: Santiago to Angles City

Any do’s and dont’s will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks and glad you returned safely!

Sheila

By: Jean

Jean — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:24:13 +0000

Tours (luzon)
Sagada Adventure trip open to all
Feb 24- 25-26

Echo Valley, Hanging Coffins, Sagada Weaving, Sagada Pottery, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and Sumaging Cave

… inclusions of transpo,4meals,guide,transient.

Budget 4k
for more infos
text or call me 09153097813
we are having tours around Luzon(Ilocos,Hundred Islands,Quezon etc.)

By: Atticus

Atticus — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:58:18 +0000

Hi,

I made the arrangement with Lydia from PDC Spa Town. I can’t remember if it’s mentioned in the Lonely Planet Guide. Their email is pdcspatown@yahoo.com.

Note that 1500 is for one person sharing a jeep with 2 other people.

By: Niki Miranda

Niki Miranda — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:45:19 +0000

may i ask who your contact person for the 1,500 package is? and what his/her contact details are? we plant to go to pinatubo as well. thank you.

By: Atticus

Atticus — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:59:20 +0000

Hi,

I have not been to many places in my own country (Singapore) as well. That’s my problem, always thinking that I have time for my own country later. Amd visiting other countries just sound more fun.

By: Ayns

Ayns — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 02:45:51 +0000

Nice post. I bumped into your blog while I was searching for a new day trip around North Luzon to take with my friends.. You’ve been to a lot more place in the Philippines than I have! (I live in the Philippines).

Thanks for the post. Makes me want to go around more.

To Pavel: July until about early to mid September is usually our season of rain. But last 2010, it didn’t rain much during those months, and instead it was hot. Goodluck on your trip!

By: Atticus

Atticus — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:59:16 +0000

I visited North Luzon in February and it’s supposedly the dry season. I had rain only for 1 day of my trip.

If I am not wrong, August is peak of the wet season and precipitation is high.

By: Pavel

Pavel — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:33:03 +0000

Thank you for the story.
How often was it rainy during your trip?
I am going visit the same places next August, but a bit worry about weather.