The Great Philippine Budget Escapade (20 days)

The Great Philippine Budget Escapade (20 days)

$1300 per person (1 to 5 persons)
$1150 per person (6 to 8 persons)
Maximum of 10 persons per tour schedule.

The Great Philippine Escapade starts from your airport of entry - whether in Manila or Clark for an unforgettable 20 days of the best of the Philippines. From exotic cultures, that you did not know existed in this country to the bluest waters you will ever see in your lifetime and the friendliest, most accommodating people on the planet. Yes, there are a lot of superlatives in the description above but you will just have to see that for yourself

• Marvel the majestic rice terraces carved by hand on entire mountains, hidden from the rest of the world. Now a UNESCO Heritage site, the Banaue and Batad Rice Terraces are not to be missed when visiting the Philippines. You will also be surprised that the climate in this region is like nowhere else in the country with temperatures dropping to 6degC
• A couple of hours away is the town of Sagada, blessed with natural wonders - vertical caves, beautiful waterfalls and a unique burial culture of hanging the dead in coffins on the sides of limestone cliffs.
• Hop to the country’s oldest city - Cebu, and get started with the huge party that the Philippines is all about - canyoneering, whale shark interactions and sandbars in turquoise blue waters. You can also the experience the city’s vibrant nightlife after all that beach bumming
• Soak it up at a consistent top spot holder as the world’s best island - Palawan, boasting of one of the New 7 Wonders of the Natural World - the Puerto Princesa Underground River.
• And the highlight - El Nido with its ageless towering marble cliffs, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, a true paradise. El Nido is where you fulfill your fantasies of island hopping, bringing along some food, some drinks in a cool box and disappear into this heavenly marine reserve.
• During this whole tour, we will make sure that you get to try the food and drinks in this country, a real gastronomic experience - it’s the Philippines’ turn to shine foodwise.
• If time permits we’ll throw in a free half day city tour of Manila - an unstoppable growing city, which also has its own hidden historical gems.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Manila

Day 2 - Banaue

Day 3 - Batad

Day 4 - Banaue

Day 5 - Sagada

Day 6 - Sagada

Day 7 - Sagada

Day 8 - Baguio

Day 9 - Cebu (City)

Day 10 - Cebu (South)

Day 11 - Cebu (South)

Day 12 - Cebu (South)

Day 13 - Cebu (City)

Day 14 - Puerto Princesa

Day 15 - El Nido

Day 16 -  El Nido

Day 17 - El Nido

Day 18 - El Nido

Day 19 - El Nido

Day 20 - Manila

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation
  • Hotel - 12 nights
  • Guest house - 5 nights
  • Native Ifugao Huts - 3 nights
• Meals
  • 19 breakfasts
  • 2 boodlefight lunches, 2 regular lunches
  • 4 dinners
• Transportation
  • Domestic air transfers
  • Jeepneys and tricycles
  • Private minibuses and vans
• Tours
  • Guided Batad Tour
  • Sagada Guided Tour - Hanging Coffins, Bomod-ok Falls and Sumaguing Cave
  • Baguio - Guided City Tour
  • Manila - Fort Santiago / Intramuros
  • Cebu - Kawasan Falls canyoneering, Sumilon Island beach hopping, Whale shark interaction.
  • Palawan - Puerto Princesa Subterranean River Cruise and City Tour
  • El Nido - Island Hopping boat trip with snorkelling

EXCLUSIONS

• International flights
• Travel Insurance
• Visa and visa processing

PAYMENT

• 45% down payment. Balance to be paid in full 50 days before the actual tour start date.
• Payment modes accepted - Bank Transfer or Deposit, Credit card via Paypal

Need to Know

• The most physical part of this tour is the Banaue/Sagada part involving mountainous treks that may last from an hour to 2, as well as vertically scaling cave walls.
• The included meals are for us to suggest the character of the Philippines through its food. The rest is for you to discover and experience on your own.
• Accommodation is on a twin-share or multi-share basis of up to 4 persons per room. There may be instances when alternative accommodations will be provided but will be similar to that previously booked.
• We may not be able to check-in immediately upon arrival depending on our arrival at a certain place ( due to flight schedules, traffic, etc)
• In cases that the itinerary may not be followed to the letter,(e.g weather conditions, etc) you will be notified immediately. We have prepared optional activities in such instances.

Amazing Highlands Plus (8 days)

Amazing Highlands - Banaue, Sagada and Hundred Islands

$650 per person (1 to 5 persons)

$500 per person (6 to 8 persons)
Maximum of 16 persons per tour group

The Amazing Highlands Plus is for those who want to experience exotic cultures, breathtaking sites and tropical island fun but with limited time. In 8 lovely days, you can experience the warm Philippine islands and cool mountain air and there won't even be a need to get on a plane.

• Marvel the majestic rice terraces carved by hand on entire mountains, hidden from the rest of the world. Now a UNESCO Heritage site, the Banaue and Batad Rice Terraces are not to be missed when visiting the Philippines. You will also be surprised that the climate in this region is like nowhere else in the country with temperatures dropping to 6degC on the coldest months
• A couple of hours away is the town of Sagada, blessed with natural wonders - vertical caves, beautiful waterfalls and a unique burial culture of hanging the dead in coffins on the sides of limestone cliffs.
• Have 3 days side trip to soak up on the white sand beaches of Northern Philippines - complete with island hopping, snorkeling and even parasailing if you are up to it. Have lunch while your hut is being pulled by a boat as you go on a river cruise - yes while having lunch.
• During this whole tour, we will make sure that you get to try the food and drinks in this country, a real gastronomic experience - it’s the Philippines’ turn to shine food-wise.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Manila

Day 2 - Banaue/Batad

Day 3 - Banaue

Day 4 - Sagada

Day 5 - Sagada

Day 6 - Bolinao

Day 7 - Hundred Islands

Day 8 - Manila

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation
  • Hotel - 6 nights
  • Native Ifugao Huts - 2 nights
• Meals
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 1 boodle fight lunch
  • 1 river cruise
  • 1 dinner
• Transportation
  • Jeepneys and tricycles
  • Private minibus/van
  • Boat
• Tours
  • Guided Batad Tour
  • Sagada Guided Tour - Hanging Coffins, Bomod-ok Falls and Sumaguing Cave
  • Guided island hopping with picnic lunch

EXCLUSIONS

• International flights
• Travel Insurance
• Visa and visa processing

PAYMENT

• 25% down payment. Balance to paid 45 days before the actual tour start date.
• Payment modes accepted - Bank Transfer or Deposit, Credit card via Paypal

Need to Know

• The most physical part of this tour is the Banaue/Sagada part involving mountainous treks that may last from an hour to 2, as well as vertically scaling cave walls.
• The included meals are for us to suggest the character of the Philippines through its food. The rest is for you to discover and experience on your own.
• Accommodation is on a twin-share or multi-share basis of up to 4 persons per room. There may be instances when alternative accommodations will be provided but will be similar to that previously booked.
• We may not be able to check-in immediately upon arrival depending on our arrival at a certain place ( due to flight schedules, traffic, etc)
• In cases that the itinerary may not be followed to the letter,(e.g weather conditions, etc) you will be notified immediately. We have prepared optional activities in such instances.

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Amazing Highlands - Banaue, Sagada, Baguio (6 Days)

$500 per person (1 to 5 persons)
$375 per person (6 to 8 persons)
Maximum of 16 persons per tour group

If you feel like you need to take a break from all the sun, sand and surf then this tour is for you. Experience the face of the Philippines that is rarely featured in the travel circles. The 7107 islands is not all beach. High up in the mountainous regions of the north lie a hidden pot of exotic cultures, cool mountain air and breathtaking sights that you did not know existed in this country.

• Marvel the majestic rice terraces carved by hand on entire mountains, hidden from the rest of the world. Now a UNESCO Heritage site, the Banaue and Batad Rice Terraces are not to be missed when visiting the Philippines. You will also be surprised that the climate in this region is like nowhere else in the country with temperatures dropping to 6degC on the coldest months
• A couple of hours away is the town of Sagada, blessed with natural wonders - vertical caves, beautiful waterfalls and a unique burial culture of hanging the dead in coffins on the sides of limestone cliffs.
• During this whole tour, we will make sure that you get to try the food and drinks in this country, a real gastronomic experience - it’s the Philippines’ turn to shine foodwise.
• If time permits we’ll throw in a free half-day city tour of Manila - an unstoppable growing city, which also has its own hidden historical gems.

 Itinerary

Day 1 - Manila

Day 2 - Banaue/Batad

Day 3 - Banaue

Day 4 - Sagada

Day 5 - Sagada

Day 6 - Manila

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation
  • Hotel - 4 nights
  • Native Ifugao Huts - 2 nights
• Meals
  • 6 breakfasts
  • 2 regular lunches
  • 1 dinner
• Transportation
  • Jeepneys and tricycles
  • Private minibus/van
• Tours
  • Guided Batad Tour
  • Sagada Guided Tour - Hanging Coffins, Bomod-ok Falls and Sumaguing Cave
  • Baguio - Guided City Tour

EXCLUSIONS

• International flights
• Travel Insurance
• Visa and visa processing

PAYMENT

• 25% down payment. Balance to paid 45 days before the actual tour start date.
• Payment modes accepted - Bank Transfer or Deposit, Credit card via Paypal

Need to Know

• The most physical part of this tour is the Banaue/Sagada part involving mountainous treks that may last from an hour to 2, as well as vertically scaling cave walls.
• The included meals are for us to suggest the character of the Philippines through its food. The rest is for you to discover and experience on your own.
• Accommodation is on a twin-share or multi-share basis of up to 4 persons per room. There may be instances when alternative accommodations will be provided but will be similar to that previously booked.
• We may not be able to check-in immediately upon arrival depending on our arrival at a certain place ( due to flight schedules, traffic, etc)
• In cases that the itinerary may not be followed to the letter,(e.g weather conditions, etc) you will be notified immediately. We have prepared optional activities in such instances.

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September is Pangasinan Tourism Month!

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan Sept 2 (PIA) – The Pangasinan provincial board has declared September of every year as Pangasinan Tourism Month to strengthen the province's tourism program.

The board authorized the Tourism Operations Division of the Office of the Governor to spearhead the tourism month and plan and implement appropriate activities supportive to the declaration.

Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim, Jr., who authored the resolution, said the declaration is in line with the observance of World Tourism Day celebrated on September 27 as declared by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

The declaration also supports the National Tourism Week marked every last week of September under Presidential Proclamation No. 894 in 1996.

 Calimlim said the recognition will instill tourism in Pangasinan peoples' consciousness and raise awareness on the social, cultural, political and economic values of tourism among Pangasinenses.

 Meanwhile, Provincial Tourism Officer Malou Elduayan disclosed that for the past years, Pangasinan showed an increasing trend in tourist arrivals.

 The tourism office's latest record showed 250,165 tourist arrival based on hotel occupancy and 611,000 visitors based on guest arrivals in the province’s tourist destinations.

She added Pangasinan remains on the top spot among the four provinces in Region 1 in terms of tourist arrivals. (MCA/EMBS/PIA-1, Pangasinan)

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LINGAYEN, Pangasinan Sept 2 (PIA) – The Pangasinan provincial board has declared September of every year as Pangasinan Tourism Month to strengthen the province's tourism program.

The board authorized the Tourism Operations Division of the Office of the Governor to spearhead the tourism month and plan and implement appropriate activities supportive to the declaration.

Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim, Jr., who authored the resolution, said the declaration is in line with the observance of World Tourism Day celebrated on September 27 as declared by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

The declaration also supports the National Tourism Week marked every last week of September under Presidential Proclamation No. 894 in 1996.

Calimlim said the recognition will instill tourism in Pangasinan peoples' consciousness and raise awareness on the social, cultural, political and economic values of tourism among Pangasinenses.

Meanwhile, Provincial Tourism Officer Malou Elduayan disclosed that for the past years, Pangasinan showed an increasing trend in tourist arrivals.

The tourism office's latest record showed 250,165 tourist arrival based on hotel occupancy and 611,000 visitors based on guest arrivals in the province’s tourist destinations.

She added Pangasinan remains on the top spot among the four provinces in Region 1 in terms of tourist arrivals. (MCA/EMBS/PIA-1, Pangasinan)
- See more at: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=2821409643611#sthash.kScF5NZ4.dpuf

Paoay Kumakaway!, The Ilocos Norte Tourism Brand

Experience the beauty of Ilocos Norte. Taste the famous Tupig, bagnet and Pinakbet Pizza. Feel what is like to be Panday as you trek the sand dunes. Get the tan that you have always wanted in its white sand beaches. Get awed with the natural and manmade attractions of the province. Remember your heritage by visiting the churches and other historical places. Relive the life of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos as you trail his childhood to his presidency. Escapade, culture, fun, leisure, and relaxation rolled into one. Find it all in Ilocos Norte. Forget the risk, live for today, and be spell-bound in Ilocos Norte. Halina, ang Paoay Kumakaway!

The 14th La Union Longboard Open

Now on its 14th year the La Union Longboard Open is slated this coming weekend Feb 3, 4 and 5 at the Monaliza Point in Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union. The event is the biggest show of Logging/Longboarding excellence in the country and it draws the best of the best longboarders from all over as La Union is the longboarding capital of the Philippines. A Filipino-Foreigner friendship competition, the Longboard Open is a must watch specially for all those surfers in love with the art of longboarding.

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Alaminos strengthens measures for safe travel to Hundred Islands

by Venus H. Sarmiento

ALAMINOS CITY, Jan. 11 (PIA) — Changing weather patterns prompted the Coast Guard and the city tourism office here to strengthen measures that would ensure safe boat travel of tourists to the famous Hundred Islands.

Lt. Dennis Rapal of the Sual Coast Guard said they are strictly monitoring motorized boats at the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) to prevent accidents due to strong current.

But apart from strong current, motor vessels also need to consider high and low tides, Rapal said.

“Minsan, hindi natin nakikita sa surface pero sa ilalim may current (Sometimes, we don’t see it on surface even when there’s a strong current),” he said.

City Tourism Officer Miguel Sison said wearing life vest or life jacket before boarding the boat is a strict policy in the island.

A capability training for the island crew is also being conducted regularly to enhance their capabilities and knowledge in boating and ferrying passengers.

“We have to enrich and refresh their knowledge basically, so that they know what’s expected of them,” Sison said.

Strong winds may also affect boat travel but passengers can seek shelter in the small islands when faced with really strong wind, he added.

The HINP has at least 350 boats ferrying passengers daily from the Lucap wharf to the main islands. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

Ilocos Sur: From Laid-Back to Thrill-Seeking Adventure Zone

Calle Crisologo (Photo by RONALD JAYME)

MANILA, Philippines — Bagnet. Empanada. Longganisa. Kalesa. Spanish-era houses. These are the pictures that come to mind when Vigan, Ilocos Sur is mentioned. But there’s more to Vigan than meets the eye (or the stomach for that matter). Through the efforts of Governor Chavit Singson, local and international tourists visiting the province are now in for a lot more fun and adventure.

The Ilocos Sur Adventure Zone was recently launched by the provincial government and droves of actors, actresses, models, hosts and sports enthusiasts came to sample the newest attraction.

“We want to offer a different type of vacation to our tourists, local and international. Our province has a lot to offer in terms of scenic or historical sites, culture, beaches and gastronomic delights. Pero marami kasi sa kanila naghahanap pa ng ibang adventure, and this is the reason why we came up with this idea, thus the sports adventure zone has been created,” Singson said.

Dubbed as the Traverse Ilocos Sur Adventure Challenge, the guests and participants tried their luck in looking for clues at the museum, inside an empanada and the bell tower; conquered their fear of heights in the Wall Climbing and Rappelling; went kayaking at the Abra River; and raced to the finish line.

Out of the five teams with three members each, the Orange Team composed of PBB sensation Mickey Perz, Starstruck winner Tyrone Perez and Fear Factor contestant Jommy Teotico emerged as the champions and won P50,000.00

Just a few minutes away were the Yellow Team composed of veteran actor Emilio Garcia, models Manuel Chua and Jeff Gaitan who bagged the second place and P30,000 cash; and coming in third was the crowd favorite because of "Born to be Wild" host Kiko Rustia, host Cai Cortez and model Cara Eriguel of the Green Team taking the P15,000 prize.

Adding glitz was the Purple Team which was dubbed as the “Power Puff Girls” composed of models and actresses Jade Lopez, Gee-ann Abraham and Lou Munoz. Surprisingly, the Purple Team even beat the all-men Blue Team composed of PBB participant Jovic Susim, host and actor JC Cuadrado and internet sensation and host Bekimon.

To cap the all-day tour was a concert at Plaza Salcedo by the Brownman Revival who made the Ilocanos, the locals and the guests dance their hearts and inhibitions away.

Ilocos Sur 1st District Rep. Ryan Singson had high hopes that the opening of the Ilocos Sur Adventure Zone will further boost the province’s tourism industry.

Based on the report of the Department of Tourism-Region 1 office, tourist arrivals in the region for the first quarter alone surpassed the almost half a million tourist arrivals in the region last year.

Vice Governor Deogracias Victor “DV” Savellano is optimistic that this new adventure zone will turn Ilocos Sur into a world-class tourism destination.

“This will mark our province as the newest tourism hub in the country and will eventually entice more tourists to visit our province,” Savellano said.

Source: Manila Bulletin

Rice terraces' rehab stepped up

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines – With the success of Palawan’s Underground River in the New 7 Wonders of Nature search, Ifugao officials are stepping up efforts to rehabilitate the province’s world-famous rice terraces.

Although beset by lack of funds, Ifugao Gov. Eugene Balitang said local government units have been working hard to restore the centuries-old rice terraces, threatened by landslides and earthworms that cause soil erosion.

“We are also trying to drum up private sector support for the restoration of the damaged portions of the terraces,” he said.

Balitang said Ifugao Rep. Teodoro Baguilat and Sen. Francis Pangilinan are also spearheading moves to get local and international support through the recently launched “Save the Ifugao Terraces” movement.

Once touted as the eighth wonder of the world, the rice terraces have been deteriorating, prompting the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to include it among the world’s endangered heritage sites.

The restoration efforts though have been beset by the seeming lack of interest among the young Ifugaos.

But Balitang said they are addressing this by convincing the young generation to continue nurturing the terraces which, aside from providing livelihood to thousands of local farmers, is also one of the country’s tourism gems.

Balitang said they are still awaiting the release of a P20-million fund that they requested recently from the Office of the President to prop up the rehabilitation work.

Initially, Balitang said they need some P200 million to restore collapsed portions of the rice terraces in the towns of Banaue, Kiangan, Mayoyao and Hunguan.

However, he said the successive typhoons last September and October not only hampered their efforts but also ballooned the rehabilitation cost.

Last week, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala vowed to help in the restoration work by employing indigenous practices and promoting organic farming among villagers tilling the rice terraces. - By Charlie Lagasca (Philstar News Service, www.philstar.com)

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Hundred Islands in August

Hundred Islands in Alaminos Pangasinan is getting better every time we come here. And this is the best day yet, with the clearest blue skies, puffy white cotton clouds and crystal clear waters. The fish are coming close to the shore and play with people.



Perfect day for snorkelling.





The water is so clear you can see the giant clams down at the bottom!