PINAYKEYPOINT TEAM: Mount Pundaquit Climb with Anawangin Overnight Camping & Capones Island Visit

Pinaykeypoint is offering this destination as an alternative to those groups who want to experience Mountain Climbing, Overnight Camping, Beach and island hopping rolled in one. Package rate differs according to your preferred Meet up point, Transport, Food, Camping Gadget & accommodations. Email us for these options.

Meanwhile, I'll give you a Glimpse of what is waiting for you there :)

Basically, we are heading to Pundaquit, a small village located at San Antonio Zambales. This is roughly less than 3 hours drive from Manila via private car and more or less 4 hours via public bus but these estimates still depends upon the traffic and driving speed. Meet up time depends upon the tourist so you can opt for an early bird tour or come at a later time. This is your tour, so you're the Boss! :)

Coastal view of Baranggay Pundaquit

The main livelihood in this village are Fishing & Tourism. Locals who use Ilokano, Zambal & Tagalog are very hospitable to strangers. We proved it when Pinaykeypoint Team set foot on this destination and arrived in the area at almost 10pm. According to Miss Juliet, Pinaykeypoint's Team Head, the first person that would ask them to enter the house will be their official contact.

Miss Jessica Corpuz, Pinaykeypont's Junior Administrative Staff

Behind her is Mount Pundaquit. You have to traverse this mountain for 4 to 5 hours for average speed trekkers, this is according to Pundaquit guides but Pinaykeypoint Team traversed Mount Pundaquit at 2 hours & 45 minutes. This is without carrying the heavy baggages of course ;). Their local guide Roldan and Louie realized that Mount Pinatubo guides are indeed fast trekkers and they corrected me for that, "actually they were not trekking, they are running!"

Quick Facts

Coordinates: (summit) 14°53'45 N, 120°4'16 E : (cove) 14°52.830 N, 120°04.183 E
Location: San Antonio, Zambales
Jump Off: Barangay Pundaquit
Elevation: 464 masl
Estimated Trek Time: (traverse to cove) 4-5 hours

The Pinaykeypoint Team

Left to right, Ish, Jek, Sab, Juliet, Robin, Jane, Liz, Eric, Joseph, Nards, Kulot, Roldan & John Louie. Marilyn is asking for photo credit lol! She's our photographer and half of the team are trekking Mount Pinatubo so you wont see them here.

This town's pride are pristine & calm beaches. Although, Pundaquit is facing the China Sea, it is sheltered by Capones and Camara Island. This is also the usual jump off point of Tourists heading to Anawangin Cove, Nagsasa Cove, Talisayin Cove and Silangin, Capones & Camara islands. Pinaykeypoint Team is simply amazed to discover the beauty of these destinations and took their vows to help the locals in promoting their place. Thank you to Mang Ewok, Kulot & Manong Totoy and the rest of the town folks who were kind enough to share information and who also let us use their place for free during our ocular visit and for showing us the magnificent beauty of their place. We will surely publicize it to our clients

Take off Point: Barangay Pundaquit

Our Head Field coordinator, Zambales area, Reynald Liwarin, at the left wearing black Pinaykeypoint shirt, well known as "Kulot", a Zambales Surfing champion and Senior Field Coordinator Marilyn Corpuz at the right wearing grey Pinaykeypoint shirt. This group is Miss Agnes Sanidad's Team & Ricky Janozo's Team taken on April 30, 2011.

Breakfast prior to climbing

For a cheaper package, you can bring your own food. No worry, heavy baggage is fine, we will take care of that. Just bring what you need during the climb, we have a boat that will transport your baggages. If you can't do the trekking, then it's okay, you can opt for the motorboat ride to Anawangin Cove or Nagsasa Cove. If you're the type that is looking for a worry free activity, then it's fine too :) We can do the cooking for your group. We have different food options to choose from, Cheaper Meals such as famous Pinakbet, talong (eggplant), itlog na pula (salted egg ), Fried or grilled Fish to a more luxurious meals such as Halabos na Hipon, Sinigang or Nilagang baboy, Fried or Grilled Chicken or Meat, Pork Sisig, Caldereta atbp. All these comes at extra cost of course.

BRIEFING

Our camping director, Robin Corpuz is conducting a briefing prior to climbing. This is to prepare your team for the terrain, for the dangers at the trail and what to do in case of emergency. We have first Aid kit for minor incidents such as sprains & bruises, headache & stomach ache. Just ask your guide if you need one. Since you will be walking in a sandy & rocky terrain, rubber shoes and trekking sandals are highly recommended. It's also best if you will bring your big hat, sarong, shawl or anything that would protect you from the extreme heat of the sun. Please note that you will be trekking in an open field with only few shady areas so love your skin and don't forget your sunblock :)

Pinaykeypoint's Team Head, Juliet Corpuz climbed Mount Pundaquit with heavy back pack. According to her, she can ask the guide to carry it but she preferred to carry it on her way up to feel the Proud Spirit of Conquest :) But you don't really have to carry your heavy bags. We will take care of that :)

Marilyn & Louie joining Miss Agnes Sanidad group on April 30, 2011

Trekking is really fun when you're doing it with the right person, the right team & the right trip organizer. Pinaykeypoint Team's excellence in this field is proven by numerous numbers of groups that is posted in our gallery.

Please visit this link for Photo Slides of our clients. This were saved in a paid storage of our Picasa Account

Go and visit the links above because we don't want to just brag about our service. We are doing a free photo shoot for your team and we are posting it online at no extra cost. And these slides & photos can be viewed by our regular readers & subscribers all over the globe :) but posting your photos online is always an optional service. If you want your privacy, we won't cover your tour, just inform us during the briefing.

THE MOUNT PUNDAQUIT TERRAIN

Pinatubo Rocks and boulders. Familiar terrain from home :) If you're done with Mount Pinatubo Trekking, you will understand what I mean. If you're not, then you will have an idea of Mount Pinatubo's terrain. It simply ROCKS lol!!

The Pinaykeypoint Team traversed Mount Pundaquit at 2 hours & 45 minutes beating the record of many groups according to our Pundaquit Local Guides Roldan & John Louie

Quick break on their way up. Pinaykeypoint Team's Senior Field Coordinator, Jane Castaneda, Team's Chef & Senior Guide, Nardo and Junior guides, Eric & Joseph at the left