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 person1-4 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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