TRAVELNORTH 10-Day Northern Discovery

Discover the best of Northern Philippines including the Rice Terraces of Banaue, Hanging Coffins of Sagada, One of the new 8 Wonder Cities in Vigan, The crystal blue beaches of Pagudpud and the Natural wonders of Mt. Pinatubo plus a half day city tour of Manila. 

INCLUSIONS: Round trip airport transfers, twin to quadruple sharing Air-conditioned hotel rooms, roundtrip land transfers, boat transfers, entrance fees, tour guide, camping equipment, free breakfast.

Rates for 2018-2019:

5 persons and up- US$500.00 per person
1-4 persons - US$600.00 per person

Travel Style – Packed with activities and lots of time to relax

Hop in, hop out. No need to take an extra plane to get to an enchanting destination. This trip is guaranteed to show you the uniquely different looks and characters of each place within the same island. 

ANCIENT TRIBAL. Discover ancient engineering feats at the Banaue rice terraces. Hike the pine trails, explore wonderful caves rise up to a morning sea of clouds above the rest of the world while watching the sun rise in Sagada. 

EURO-HISTORICAL. Relax further up north in its own version of Boracay after going back in time among the fantastic Unesco Heritage sites of Ilocos.

EXTREME ADVENTURE. Hike up one of the world's most powerful volcanoes - Mt. Pinatubo.

Inclusions:

Half day tour of Manila or Clark, Pampanga (Depending on Point of Entry)

Go up the mountains of Banaue and interact with an ancient culture surrounded by the magnificent rice terraces

Guided trek and caving activities in Sagada.

Historical trip of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur.

All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

9 breakfasts, 1 island barbecue party. (Allow USD100-150 for all other meals and drinks not included.)

Experienced Local Guide

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 8.

Basic hotels & Inns (8 nights), Tent Camping (1 night)

 

Itinerary

Day 1 – Manila/Clark

Arrive at any time. Depart early morning for Banaue

Day 2&3  – Banaue Rice Terraces – Be amazed by entire mountains turned into farmland – by hand. Interact with ancient tribes and discover their unique way of life. Experience a lively cultural show in the evening.

Day 3&4 – Sagada – Explore wondrous cave formations with stalactites and stalagmites. Take a dip and swim in the cave pools. Catch the sunrise on top of some of the highest mountains in the Philippines amid a sea of clouds.

Day 5 – Baguio – Stop by for a breath of City life after a few days of local immersion. Baguio is a city up in the mountains and is cultural and international melting pot. Proceed early for Ilocos.

Day 6 – Pagudpud is often called the Boracay of the North with its crystal blue waters and fine white sandy beaches. Take photo sessions among towering wind mills that dot the countryside. Visit significant historical landmarks and rich cultural towns with grand cathedrals and UNESCO heritage sites. But mostly relax in the fine powdery beaches.

Day 7-8 – Vigan - Explore the UNESCO heritage village that is frozen in time to look exactly like 400 years ago during the Spanish rule. Spend a night and walk along it’s cobbled streets. During the day, engage in sandboarding and 4x4 rides.

Day 9 Zambales (Mt. Pinatubo) – Conquer one of the planet's mightiest volcanoes. A 45 minute 4x4 ride and a 2 hour hike to the crater of a volcano that buried entire towns and spewed ash that covered the earth and cooled global temperatures by one degree.

Day 10 City Tour - Manila – Explore the Philippine Urban jungle and its historic places. Cool off and get lost in one of the world’s largest shopping malls while exploring a few more interesting cuisines before your flight home.

Destination Guide –Vigan, Ilocos Sur

It is what Vigan City is known for—streets lined with Spanish Era ancestral houses (with ancient tile roofs, massive hardwood floorings, balustrades and azoteas in varying Spanish, Mexican, and Chinese architectural styles) and cobble-stoned streets, which led to Vigan's inscription in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. '

Destination Guide – Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

The beach is known simply as Maira-ira or blue lagoon. On calm days, when the notorious Ilocos surf is taking a break, the waters off the cove can be still as a pond, mirroring the azure sky to form a stunning blue loch. Hemmed by hills around its perimeter, swimming and basking on the crescent cove can be a very private experience. It is a serene place, lending much to the feeling of being at the frontier.

 Destination Guide – Sagada/Banaue

The Banaue Rice Terraces are 2,000-year-old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to by Filipinos as the "Eighth Wonder of the World".

 

Destination Guide – Mt.Pinatubo, Zambales

Mount Pinatubo is a volcano sitting in the central part of the Luzon big Island, located 55 miles northwest of Manila. It's historic eruption in 1991 became one of the most cataclysmic volcanic eruptions of the 20th century. It isnow a major tourist attraction for those looking for extreme adventures.

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