Nature & Leisure Spices

Program

Tours

Old and New Manila

• Have of glance of the rich cultural and historical contrast of the Old and New Manila. Visit Rizal Park, the walled city of Intramurals and tour Fort Santiago. Drive through the reclaimed area where the Cultural Center of the Philippines and convention centers stand majestically. Proceed to San Agustin Church, on to Makati the financial and commercial district of today.

Rice Terraces/Village Tour

• Departure by private local jeepney for the tour of the rice terraces and its villages. Proceed to Banga-an village, a traditional village nestled in a panoramic valley of terraces. A 20-minute walk in a descending trail permits a closer look of the Ifugao world. Walk around and mingle with the friendly natives and visit a typical home to see their daily life. Stop at a vantage point to view the Rice Terraces reputed as the “8th Wonder of the World” built over 2,000 years ago.

Sagada/Bontoc Tour

• After breakfast, visit the picturesque town of Sagada, stop and see their ancient burial caves. Visit also the Bontoc Museum, founded by a Belgian Sister, which houses a varied collection of authentic artifacts and photos from the mountain tribes. Return to Banaue. Watch a show to be performed by the tribes as they interpret through songs and dances their customs and traditions which up to now some are still being practiced.

Manila/Puerto Princesa

• Transfer to domestic airport for Puerto Princesa. Arrive, meet and transfer to Microtel Inn and Suites or similar hotel. Afternoon – City/Iwahig Tour, explore the raw and rugged beauty of Palawan. The city boasts of a real clean and green program which is community based and strongly supported by the residents. The tour includes visit to the crocodile farm (except Sunday) which has different species and habitat of this mammal, the city market and opt to spend for some bargains, the museum and the cathedral.

Underground Rivercruise

• Underground river is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Board a paddle boat at the mouth of the river to witness the temple or ballroom like natural formation of glittering stalactites and stones rising from the water. Subterranean River National Park which lies in the Saint Paul Mountain Range, 81 kilometers from the center of the city, but it is still within the boundaries of the city. The Subterranean River is known to be among the longest in the world with its 8.2 kilometers stretch Back at the park, lunch before heading back to hotel.

Package Inclusions:

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Manila portion:

Transfers in Manila with airport coordinator on arrival

Manila City tour

Three nights with buffet breakfast at Hotel Jen <deluxe room>

4days/3nights Banaue  Rice Terraces Ifugao Heritage Tour ex Manila Thursday

          Round trip aircon transportation Manila/Banaue/Manila

          Viewpoint/Banga-an Village tour by local jeepney <exclusive use>, Bontoc/Sagada tour

          Three nights accommodation with breakfast daily at Banaue Hotel, Tribal show at the hotel

Puerto Princesa portion

• Round transfers in Puerto Princesa regular by shuttle
• Puerto Princesa City/Iwahig tour
• Underground Rivercruise tour with lunch and boatride
• Two nights with breakfast at Microtel Inn & Suites standard room

Boracay portion                                                                                                

• Round trip transfers in Boracay by resort shuttle                                      
• Four nights with breakfast at the resort in Boracay                                    
• (Other resort options upon request)                                                               

OR  Cebu portion

• Round trip transfers in Cebu with tour guide
• Four nights with buffet breakfast at Maribago
• Bluewater Resort ROH deluxe room

English speaking tour guide during the tours

Also included: DOMESTIC AIRFARE MANILA/PUERTO PRINCESA/CATICLAN VIA MANILA/MANILA OR MANILA/PUERTO PRINCESA/CEBU VIA MANILA/MANILA

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