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HOP-ON HOP-OFF MANILA or FLY, DINE AND SPA

Two Great Ways To See Metro Manila and Environ ….

HOP-ON HOP-OFF MANILA or FLY, DINE AND SPA

Experience Jeepney Tours to explore, dine and shop at the major attractions en route. Simply purchase a Jeepney Travel Pass and move on to your destination, and look again for the designated Jeepney pit stops and just hop back on.

There are three Jeepney Tour loops and travelers can easily opt to cross from one destination to the other: MANILA, where you get to experience “The Cultural Heritage Tour” or have a “Sunset Cocktail Cruise at Manila Bay”, and MAKATI, for “The Spa and Shopping Spree Tour.”

You may request your favorite travel agent for a Travel Pass. The cost of the travel pass runs from $45.00. More information

Palawan Expedition-Trek

Philippines: Palawan Expedition-Trek, Dive and Snorkel in Palawan, 17 nights;
Land cost from $4850 P/P (MINIMUM 4); Domestic airfare included

FROM MANILA TO PUERTO PRINCESA, SABANG, PORT BARTON, LAKE DANAO, TAYTAY, EL NIDO, BUSUANGA AND CORON.

The Philippines is a fragmented archipelago of thousands of tropical islands, populated by diverse peoples from many ethnic groups. Predominantly a catholic nation, there are still some small tribal groups that has retained their pre-Christina beliefs that add to the colorful tapestry of Filipino life. Trek to waterfalls and through tropical rainforest, swim the largest lake on the island, canoe the longest underground river in the world, visit magical islands, relax at a luxurious eco resort and explore the tropical island. Snorkel and dive wrecks while searching for the rare dugong while you ! marvels of the colorful marine life and coral gardens of Palawan. More information

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Eco & Cultural Heritage

Wonders of the North

Minimum of 2 people.

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle to Baguio, Sagada & Banaue
• One (1) night accommodation at Burnham Suites in Baguio
• One (1) night accommodation at Hotel Olahbinan in Sagada
• One (1) night accommodation at Banaue Hotel in Banaue
• Daily set breakfast
• Sagada Tour using local jeepney
• Hapao Village & Viewpoint Tour using local jeepney
• Porterage fee for 2 pieces of luggage per pax
• Taxes and service charge

*Rate is based on double occupancy. Subject to change without prior notice.

Northern Treasures of the Philippines

(Minimum of 4 participants)

Inclusions:

• Two (2) nights accommodation in Manila at a deluxe hotel with breakfast
• One (1) night accommodation at Vigan Plaza with set breakfast
• Two (2) nights at Fort Ilocandia in standard room with breakfast
• One (1) night at Saud Resort in rooms with verandah
• Two (2) nights at Banaue Hotel in a standard room with breakfast
• Half day Vigan City tour
• Half day Laoag City tour
• Hapao Village tour using local vehicle
• Roundtrip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle to Vigan, Ilocos,
Pagudpud and Banaue
• Taxes and service charge

*Rate is per person and based on double occupancy. Subject to availability and may change without prior notice. Restrictions apply.

Batanes Cultural Adventure Tour

(Minimum of 4 people)

At the northern tip of the Philippines is Batanes, the home of the Ivatans - a peaceful, industrious, and beautiful people. It is comprised of 3 major rocky islands - Batan, Sabtang, and Itbayat, whose landscape would remind you so much of New Zealand or Scotland.

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip airfare from New York to Manila
• Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers in Manila and Batanes
• Roundtrip airfare from Manila to Basco
• Two (2) night accommodation in Manila
• Three (3) night accommodation in Batanes
• Tours as specified in the itinerary
• Hotel taxes and fees

*Rate is based on double occupancy. Airport taxes and September 11 security fees are not included. Valid for Saturday and Wednesday departure from New York. Black-out dates and restrictions apply.

Visayan Heritage Tour

(Minimum of 2 people)

Iloilo is the regional center and main economic hub of the Western Visayas region. It is one of the major agricultural centers in the country and began exporting sugar, copra, bananas, mangoes, and other natural resources during the Spanish and American colonial periods.

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip airfare from Manila to Iloilo
• Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers in Iloilo
• Three (3) night accommodation in a deluxe room at Hotel Del Rio
• Daily breakfast
• Half day Iloilo City Tour
• Countryside tour
• Taxes and Fees

*Rates are based on double occupancy. Single supplement surcharge of $135 applies. Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

Historic Town of Vigan

The old Mestizo district of Vigan, Ilocos Sur is a “living museum” of Filipino-Spanish-Chinese architectural heritage. The local government, homeowners, the National Museum, University of Northern Philippines and non-government organizations had organized together with a common goal to preserve the historic century-old structures. Vigan was called the Intramuros of the North during the Spanish colonial regime.

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip airfare Manila – Laoag – Manila
• Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
• Two (2) night hotel accommodation with breakfast
• Full day Pagudpud Beach tour with lunch
• Laoag City tour including Church of San Agustin
(UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.)
• Vigan City tour
• Services of English speaking guide

Banaue Rice Terraces

The Rice Terraces of the Cordilleras (on the island of Luzon) ar a cultural landscape developed 2000 years ago by the Ifugao people. These terraces are still in use, and are under continuous maintenance by the current Ifugao farmers.
There are many more rice terraces in Asia (f.e. on Bali_, but these in the Philippine Cordilleras are outstanding because of their altitude (up to 1500 meters) and steep slopes (maximum of 70 degrees). A complex system of dams, sluizes, channels and bamboo pipes keeps whole groups of terraces adequately flooded.

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
• One (1) night hotel accommodation in Baguio
• One (1) night hotel accommodation in Sagada
• One (1) night hotel accommodation in Banaue
• Daily set breakfast
• Sagada Tour
• Banaue Viewpoint and Hapao Village tour using local jeepney
• Services of English speaking guide

Subterranean River National Park

It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world’s longest river.

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip airfare from Manila to Palawan
• Roundtrip land/boat transfers in Palawan
• Two (2) night resort accommodation
• Daily full board meals
• City tour of Palawan (Crocodile Farm, Butterfly Garden, Iwahig Penal Farm, Palawan
Museum, Cathedral and Rancho Sta. Monica)
• Subterranean River National Park tour
• Services of English speaking guide.

Optional: Tubbataha Reef tour.

Mount Apo National Park

Mt. Apo is considered the center of endemism in Mindanao. It has one of the highest land-based biological diversity in terms of flora and fauna per unit area. It has three (3) distinct forest formations from lowland tropical rainforest to mid-mountain forests and finally to high mountain forests.

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip airfare from Manila to Davao
• Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
• Two (2) night hotel accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Davao City tour
• Mt. Eden Resort for panoramic view of Mt. Apo
• Bagobo Tribe encounter
• Services of an English speaking tour guide

Optional: Trekking tour of Mt. Apo National Park

Chocolate Hills Natural Monument

It has been declared the country’s 3rd National Geological Monument on June 18, 1988 in recognition of its scientific value and geomorphic uniqueness.

Similar to the formations found in Java, the conical and almost symmetrical and same-sized hills known as the “Chocolate Hills”, are more aesthetically extensive. During the dry season when precipitation in inadequate, the grass-covered hills turn chocolate brown, hence the name in reference to a branded confection.

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip airfare from Manila to Tagbilaran
• Roundtrip airport/resort transfers
• Two (2) night hotel accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Full day Countryside tour
• Loboc River cruise with lunch
• Services of an English speaking guide

Optional: Dolphin and whale watching at Pamalican
Island.

Taal Volcano Protected Landscape

Taal volcano has a unique geological history. Formation-wise, it cannot be compared with other volcanoes because it was formed through one major eruption at the center of the lake, and since the lake itself is the crater of a prehistoric volcano. The vista from the rim is unrivaled.

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip transportation from Manila to Tagaytay
• Panoramic view of Taal Volcano
• Visit the Las Pinas Bamboo Organ
• Services of an English speaking tour guide

Optional: Taal Volcano Banca Tour & Trek