So whatever amount of money they get from the rent will be distributed to the elders in each villages. They are divided into 3 districts or villages. Technically,the land is owned by the Aeta Tribe or the Indigenous People who maintained the land decades ago. He informed us a bit about the resort that it is owned by a Korean investor, not the land though, that’s why the tourists are mostly Koreans that usually come in big groups. We had a nice chat with our guide as he is a member of the Katutubo tribe. I seriously had a hard time getting into the water as it was burning my thinned layered feet. It’s pretty cool, I know! But not cool temperature wise, it’s friggin’ 78 degrees Celsius hotter. This place overall is truly a hidden gem with a picturesque view. Just in case you get hungry, they only served hard boiled eggs and drinks (sodas, juices and beers) here for extra charge. The 4×4 ride assigned to our group was sitting in the corner as we soaked in the warm and soothing hot spring pools. We were then directed to the lot where all the 4×4 jeep are parked.ĭriving off road with the 4X4 jeep through the streams and lahar canyons while on our way to the hot spring pools was an adventure ride. The tour guide who was assigned to us recommend that we go to Station 3 first where the hot spring pools are. But since we arrived early at 9am we skipped this part and saved it for last. The restaurant can be found here as well where lunch buffet was served and included in the package. If there’s more of you then the rate varies I supposed. In Station 1, where the base camp is found, is where you register and pay the fee minimum package of 9,000 Php for 3 people. From Clark Air Base to Sapang Bato where the base camp is located, only took about 20 minutes drive yet the ride was really bumpy I must say. In the morning, the hotel driver dropped us off at the base camp. I reassured her that it would be a good choice to come and join in to relax with us on hot spring pools and spa treatments if she ever changed her mind. She was contemplating a bit since she’s not been to Clark and her battery was running low and forgot to bring a phone charger along with her. I phoned her without delay and told her, as soon as she is done with whatever she’s doing that she needed to literally hop on on a bus going to Clark. Good thing, my mom just flew in from Cebu to attend some business in Manila. I’d rather not waste the opportunity to take one person with us and wait. I know, it sucks, right? In my head, I really wanted to go but there’s only me and my hubby. So even if there’s only two of you, you’d still be charged with 9,000 Php. Now, let’s do the math, 3000 pesos x 3 = 9000 pesos per trip. Okay, so back to Puning Hot Spring, when I searched online everyone kept saying that this tour is too expensive simply because per individual is P3000 pesos, with a minimum of 3 required per package. dollars or Philippines pesos and it’s tax free! One more thing, we can either pay in U.S. Maybe buy some stuff that we hardly find in the economy or be much like better bargains. And of course, to check out what imported goods they carry at the Duty Free stores. Clark Air Base, now currently named as Clark Freeport. The only reason we came was to visit the old U.S. He advised to try Puning Hot Spring as it is one of the tourist spot destinations in the area. So I first learned about the hot spring when the hotel driver from where we stayed at in Clark mentioned it to us if we were planning to explore the town. The hometown of Black Eyed Peas member “Apl.de.Ap.” A day of relaxation at a hot spring resort with a little bit of adventure in Sapang Bato, Pampanga. As a late holiday treat for my hubby and mom around January time frame as of this year, I arranged an invigorating experience for all of us.
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