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A Hundred Wonders
(Alaminos, Pangasinan)
Explore the Hundred Islands with a session of bird watching and a visit to the Cathedral Cave. Finally enjoy a refreshing swim in the waters surrounding Quezon island and appreciate the panoramic views. |
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Agusan Adventure Feat
(Butuan - Cabadbaran - Lake Mainit - Santiago)
Feel your heart pump as you learn and actually apply these lessons as you experience canoeing, climbing, rappelling, trekking, camping, caving and rope lessons in the span of four days. You’ll also get to mellow down for the visit to the 1872 Magellan marker, the 500 year-old Bitaog Centennial Tree, the Our Lady of Assumption Parish and Parochial Museum and the National Museum in Butuan. |
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Awesome Encounters
(Legazpi - Donsol)
Get to admire Mayon Volcano’s perfect cone as it serves as a backdrop to the historical Cagsawa ruins. Enjoy local delicacies and handicrafts Legazpi style. Be enlightened by the “Firefly Encounter” at night and commune with nature as you swim with the gigantic but docile “Butanding” for the “Whale Shark Encounter”. |
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Batanes Scenic Border
(Basco - Batan - Sabtang Island)
Breathtaking sceneries, science, religion and culture are some of the highlights offered by Batanes. See the picturesque Idjiang Mountain and view the Baluarte Bay from a 4-storey lighthouse. Observe the womenfolk as they weave the vakul, the local headdress. Visit the Chapel of Santa Rosa de Lima, the only house of worship on the island that is still in its traditional architecture. |
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By the Magic Falls
(Pagsanjan, Laguna)
Pagsanjan Falls is situated three miles outside of the town of Pagsanjan somewhere in the rugged highlands of Cavinti. The tour brings you upriver where boatmen paddle against the stream currents to a gorge hemmed by rocky cliffs lush with tropical vegetation—wild orchids, ferns and vines. After a difficult journey upstream where boatmen have to drag the banca, the enchanting Pagsanjan Falls emerges from the view where booming waters cascade down a 300 foot high rocky cliff. On its return trip, one has to shoot the rapids—an unforgettable thrill of a lifetime. |
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Cagayan de Oro Extreme Adventure
(Cagayan de Oro)
An ideal vacation for extreme sports enthusiasts: go whitewater tubing; rappel 100-ft down the mouth of Cueva de Oro and snake your way through its various chambers; go whitewater rafting through 14 rapids with a river guide. A River Trek Tour wherein you trek, swim, rappel, slide down a natural stone formation down a swim-hole horseback and zip-line is also available. |
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Cagayan Valley Explorer
(Tuguegarao - Peñablanca)
Understand the culture and heritage of the place that offers an idyllic setting for an adventurous exploration: from artifacts, trade wares, heirloom pieces, fossils of animals that once roamed the valley to liturgical works of the province. Go through an eleven hectare rolling hill tour where the larger than life size concrete fourteen stations of the cross can be found. Then there’s a scenic view of the river through the longest river bridge in the country. Visit the basilica that houses the image of the “Black Mary”. Try some local delicacies before proceeding to a place known for its caves where the caverns are awe-inspiring; . The exciting adventure continues with a dip at the refreshing river ( or kayaking/rock climbing and rappelling). Watch the flight thousands of bats leaving the caves. |
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Camiguin Nature Trails
(Camiguin Island, Camiguin)
Follow the trail around Camiguin as you gaze in awe at its seven volcanoes, which are unmatched anywhere in Southeast Asia, visit the Old Volcano, sunken cemetery, Gulob church ruins, Sto. Niño cold spring, Katibawasan Falls and Philvocs Station among others. As you go around the island, you’ll realize that it is “born of fire,” untouched by humans and maintained by nature. |
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CAMSUR’s Lost Haven
(Camarines Sur)
Caramoan is a remote oasis of diverse natural attractions and home to unspoiled islets with several pocket white sand beaches , partially hidden by asymmetrical rock formations. It is paradise found! Enjoy island hopping where secret hideaways await your discovery. And to cap the tour, thrill your day at the water sports complex for wakeboarding, kneeboarding and water skiing attractions. |
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Dakak: Unseen Paradise
(Dapitan)
See where our country’s national hero Dr. Jose Rizal stood incognito attending religious services at St. James, the century and a half old city cathedral and admire the historic Spanish architecture of the old houses. Have a hearty lunch while on a river cruise. Take a break and stroll through the white sandy beaches that Dakak is famous for. |
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Dumaguete Sea Adventure
(Dumaguete)
Crystal blue waters and white sand beaches provide the ideal setting for snorkeling. Relax and catch a sight of the whales and dolphins at Tañon Strait. Visit the Negros Oriental Art and Heritage in Bacong which shows export-quality stone craft items and the Talabong Mangrove Island in Bais, a 400-hectare protected mangrove forest. |
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Exhilarating Cagayan
(Cagayan de Oro)
Brace yourself for an energy-packed vacation that features Mapawa’s magnificent waterfalls, lush tropical rainforests and spectacular views. The rugged landscape is ideal for rappelling, horseback riding and other exciting outdoor adventures like trekking. If you go for the adrenaline rush, you can zip line across the forest canopies or for those who want to chill, you can explore the park and go for a cool dip in the many swimming holes which are fed by natural springs. |
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Exotic Davao
(Davao)
Marvel at the sites as you begin your rolling tour of the city. The tour takes you to the Davao Museum, the crocodile park and the shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague. Enjoy the spectacular view of the city at Jack’s ridge before dusk and observe the nightlife. Drive around the countryside passed banana, durian and pineapple plantations and stop at a mountain resort that uses organic farming methods for all vegetables and fruits grown in this farm. Make a pit stop at the Philippine Eagle Center, to see the legendary monkey eating Philippine eagle, considered an endangered species. Drive to the Malagos Garden Resort and be one with the birds, butterflies and other wildlife species amidst a garden of native ornamental plants, fruit-bearing trees and palms. End the tour with some “pasalubong” shopping of tribal clothing and other souvenirs amidst a tapestry of colors. |
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Fabled Isles Adventure
(Sibuyan Island, Romblon)
Explore this island, mysterious and undoubtedly unique with an exotic charm. Marvel at its steep and high mountain ranges covered with thick and verdant forests where Mt. Guiting-Guiting lies. Be mesmerized by its criss-crossing sparkling rivers and towering pristine waterfalls amidst thick foliage. Be transported to paradise as you comb the uninhabited island of Cresta de Gallo with white sandy beaches. Experience nature’s bounty as you savor newly caught fish cooked the natural way with no seasonings served with fresh coconut juice as the drink. |
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Island Quest
(Puerto Galera - Calapan - Roxas - Boracay)
Sunbathe, swim and snorkel at your hearts’ content at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Boracay. Experience paradise on earth as you soak under the sun, go island hopping and get to visit the idyllic province of Calapan in the process. |
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Kalibo-Boracay Beach Frolic
(Kalibo - Boracay)
Let your hair down and relax from your problems as you experience Kalibo and Boracay at their peaceful but playful best. Take a Nature tour at Bakhawan Eco-Park. Visit the Piña weaving center. Go island hopping. Soak and tan on the beaches of Boracay and achieve serenity from the soothing sounds of the waves. |
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Majestic Climb
(A Mt. Pinatubo Trek)
Board a 4 x 4 all weather terrain vehicle for the drive up to the jump off point. Then trek to the crater which is a 5 kilometer walk through rocky paths lined with streams. A majestic sight awaits the weary traveler upon reaching the summit. The shimmering blue green waters is a spectacular reward where one can go kayaking or swimming. On the way back, take a soak in the Natural Hot Spring Resort to soothe your tired bodies. |
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Mystical Island Experience
(Dumaguete - Siquijor)
Experience the “City and Gentle People” from Dumaguete. Feel the university atmosphere in one of the country’s premier university (Siliman) and have lunch in one of its popular seafood restaurant by the sea. Whisked off to its adjacent town where the Negros Oriental Arts and Heritage showroom is found. After which refresh in the Forest Camp in Valencia, a cool and lush camp with natural and man-made pools set amidst a forest setting. After an early breakfast the following day, take a short ferry boat ride to Siquijor, known as a mystical island. The island tour first stop is the St. Francis de Assissi belltower and the St. Isidore Labrador Church and convent, known as the biggest convent in Asia built during the Spanish period. Enjoy the cool and refreshing multi-tiered Cambugahay Waterfalls. An interesting mystical healing session follows before lunch. Check-in at the best resort in town on a white-sandy beach-front property. The following day, after breakfast, proceed back to Dumaguete for last minute shopping before checking-out for the trip back home. |
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North Luzon Rediscovery
(Lingayen - Bolinao - Alaminos)
Visit the Hundred Islands and stop by Lingayen to see this historic town famous for its American Colonial architecture. Grab the opportunities for snorkeling and swimming as you visit Governor’s island and Bolinao. See the Cape Bolinao Lighthouse in Patar and visit the enchanted cave before going to Alaminos to splurge your money on local delicacies. |
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North Philippines Expedition
(Bayombong-Ilagan-Peñablanca-Pagudpud-Laoag-Vigan-La Union)
Get transported back to the past when you walk along the Spanish-inspired streets of Ilocos. See how cultures evolved when you visit museums such as the People’s Museum in Nueva Vizcaya and the Juan Luna Museum at Badoc. Feed your desire for adventure when you go caving, kayaking, rappelling, swimming and boating at Peñablanca and Pagudpud. |
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Palawan Escape
(Puerto Princesa, Palawan)
Explore the sites of Puerto Princesa such as the City Wharf, Butterfly and Crocodile Farms among others. Go snorkeling and swimming as you hop from one island to another and get to have a cultural show and local music as entertainment. Discover the hidden depths of the Underground River, acclaimed by UNESCO as the World’s Largest Underground River System. |
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Puerto Galera Sand and Sea
(Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro)
Discover Puerto Galera where you can bask on sun-kissed beaches. Swim in clear blue waters and snorkel or dive in a thriving marine sanctuary with shallow coral gardens and exquisite dive sites. Sail along beautiful harbors and sheltered coves. Once an important stopover for vessels of the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade during the 18th century, it is now the main tourist draw of the province of Oriental Mindoro with its panoramic landscape and excellent harbor. |
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Samar's Great Outdoor Escapade
(Allen - Biri - Capul - Dalupiri)
Escape in the charm of this largely coastal place with a craggy shoreline bound by the Pacific Ocean and the Samar Sea separated from Luzon by the San Bernardino Strait. Observe rock formations jutting out of the sea, along the beach and atop its hills. Get the thrill of riding a “habal-habal” (local motorcycle transportation) passing through marshlands, fishing villages and ricefields while enjoying the peaceful idyllic rural setting of the place. Board large outrigger boats in your island hopping journey and marvel at huge limestone cliffs where the roaring waves of the ocean smash into this solid formation creating a spectacular scene. Get lost in time in one of the islands once used as a staging place of the galleon trade and see an old Spanish lighthouse that guided these ships. Visit a small 16th century church that doubled as a fortress and enjoy swimming and snorkeling before heading back to mainland. |
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Southern Feat
(Cagayan de Oro-Butuan-Agusan del Norte-Siargao-Surigao)
Blaze your way through the South as you indulge in high adrenaline activities. Go white water rafting, horseback riding and rappelling at Cagayan de Oro. Get to visit a gold mine and pan it yourself in Agusan and before the adventure ends, ride the waves at Siargao. You’ll definitely get a heavy dose of adrenalin and all in the span of a few days |
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The Northern Masterpiece
(Banaue and Sagada )
Bear witness to the splendor of the Banaue Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See how the Ifugao natives live as you descend the terraces during the 20-minute walk. Visit the picturesque town of Sagada and see the ancient burial caves with mummified coffins. Get to watch a tribal show of songs and dances interpreting the culture and traditions of the Ifugao. |