July 25 to 27 Long Weekend Holiday

July 25 to 27 Long Weekend Holiday Options

Scuba Diving Lesson : Open Water Course (Batangas)

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Course Fee on depends on TOTAL number of Students. If 1-2 students enrolled its P12,500/pax; If 3-4 students enrolled its P11,000/pax and if 5 and above students enrolled P10,000/pax.

Resort Rate P6,000 Inclusions: Accommodation, full board meal (1 breakfast, 2 lunch, 1 dinner, 2 snacks), boat transfers, Full scuba gear rental, unlimited tank, boat dives (optional)

Not included is the fare to and from the site, tip to the boatman and assistant

White Water Rafting Chico Rivers, Kalinga Province

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Not included : Fare to and from the site and tip to the local guides

Baler Beachy Escapades, Aurora Province

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P 3,500/pax AC Bus, AC Room, Tour Transfer, one full day tour, 2breakfast, 2lunch, 1 barbeque buffet beach dinner. Not included tip to the local guides and optional surfing lessons P 400/hr.

Sagada w Banawe and Bontoc (Mt. Province n Ifugao Province)

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P 3,500/pax Round Trip Aircon Bus, Jeep Transfers, 3days/2nights Accommodation in Sagada, Detailed Trip Itinerary. Not included : Environment fees, Entrance fees, talent fee of the local guides.

Vigan – Laoag – Pagudpud, Ilocos Province

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Package A P 1,888/pax if u have your own car

Package B P 2,888/pax if u will take the bus to Vigan

Inclusive of 3days/2nights Aircon Accommodation, daily breakfast, detailed trip itinerary. For Package B with Aircon Van around Ilocos with local driver as guide)

INQUIRIES & RESERVATION

• All Nature Schedule are on very limited seats for high quality control of service.
• First Come First Serve Reservation
• Book and Buy Reservation guaranteed after full payment of package rate
• Deadline of Reservation on July 21 Tuesday 6pm BDO SM Mall Time
• Please Fill up the blanks below and email to earthspirit13us@yahoo.com

Company/Group: _______________________

Contact Person :___________________________

Land Line ___________________   Cellphone :_______________________

Email Address:______________________

Target EcoTour: ___________________

Target Date of Travel :________________

Number of Participants: _______________

Incomplete information will not be entertained

• Please call first to check if there are still slots available on scheduled trips before paying.
• Payment of Reservation at Las Pinas Home Office Mon to Fri 9am to 3pm (5157964) 18 Pioneer St., Moonwalk Village, Las Pinas City

OR at BDO Account Name: Nature Awareness and Conservation Club, Inc

Or at Metrobank Account for NACCI members and patrons

• Scan Email at Mother_nature888@yahoo.com the deposit slip.
• Then we will email back the Official Receipt and Certificate of Booking Confirmation, w more detailed itinerary.
• Late Registrants will be accommodated if there are still space available.
• Unused reservation fee, services, rooms, tickets, meals are non refundable and non rebookable BUT transferable to another person 3 days before the trip please notify the club, otherwise reservation will be forfeited.
• FOR CSR/School Field Trips/Team Buildings/ : Please give your target date, trip specifications, and budget EARLIEST POSSIBLE, so we can work on customized package trip and logistics.
• Rate is subject to change with out prior notice

VIOLETA C. IMPERIAL – EcoTour & Travel Consultant

Nature Awareness & Conservation Club, Inc. (NonStock, NonProfit NGO)

5157964 (9am to 5pm Only)  / 09194839250 / 09155101600

EMAIL: mother_nature888@yahoo.com

WEBSITE: http://philecotourism.wordpress.com

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Coron Beachy PROMO till Oct 15

CORON Busuanga BEACHier Escapades PROMO in Palawan

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CORON is defined as enchanting island, magnificent limestone cliffs, white sand beaches, picturesque lakes & lagoons which are  perfect for marine adventures like snorkeling, kayaking, & diving colorful coral reef & WWWII Ship Wrecks. Also visit Kayangan & Baraccuda, Maquinit Hot spring, Hidden Lagoon, Twin Lagoon, Sunset at CYC beach, Skeleton Beach, Banana Island, Sta. Monica Island, Sangat Island, Calambuyan Island & Sunset at Mt. Tapyas if you still have the strength.

We offer various Coron & Busuanga, Palawan tour packages that would fit your needs and  and satisfy your desires… from luxurious stay to adventure travel such as island camping and backpacking. Activities: leisure travel, beach relaxing, swimming, snorkeling, trekking, kayaking, sailing, camping, diving.

PACKAGE A : Super-Sulit Trip Packaged Tour 3days & 2 nights           Php 4,250/person

2 nights twin sharing accommodation (Mt. Tapyas Hotel/Princess of Coron Austrian Resort/Hotel Michelangelo), 2 set breakfasts & 1 buffet picnic lunch and snacks, Coron Island Tour, Coron Town Tour, maquinit hotspring dip, roundtrip airport transfers, air-conditioned van in all tour transfers

Inclusions : land transfers, boat transfers, all permits and   entrance fees, buffet picnic lunch and AM & PM snacks, shed rentals, tour truck (Calauit), services of tour guide & government tax

PACKAGE B : Super-Sulit Weekend Escapade 2days & 1 night               Php 3,950/person

1 night twin sharing accommodation (Mt. Tapyas Hotel/Princess of Coron Austrian Resort/Hotel Michelangelo), 1 set breakfast, 2 buffet picnic lunch and snacks,

Inclusions : Coron Island Tour, Reefs & Wrecks tour, roundtrip Seaport transfers, air-conditioned van in all tour transfers

PACKAGE C : Busuanga Safari Packaged Tour 4days & 3 nights            Php 7,800/person

2 nights twin sharing accommodation (Mt. Tapyas Hotel/SeaDive Resort/Hotel Michelangelo), 1 overnight stay at Calauit home-stay, 3set breakfasts & 2 buffet picnic lunch, Coron Island Tour, West Busuanga

Island Hopping & cruise, Calauit Wildlife Safari Tour, roundtrip airport transfers, air-conditioned van in all tour transfers

PACKAGE D : Reefs & Wrecks Adventure 3days & 2 nights                  Php 5,700/person

2 night twin sharing accommodation (Mt. Tapyas Hotel/Princess of Coron Austrian Resort/Hotel Michelangelo), 2 set breakfast, 2 buffet picnic lunch, Coron Island Tour, Reefs & Wrecks tour, roundtrip Airport transfers, air-conditioned van in all tour transfers

PACKAGE E: Coron Adventure Packaged Tour  4days & 3 nights           Php 6,700/person

3 nights twin sharing accommodation (Mt. Tapyas Hotel/Princess of Coron Austrian Resort/Hotel Michelangelo), 3 set breakfasts, 2 buffet picnic lunch, Coron Island Tour, Coron Town tour, Reefs & Wrecks tour, roundtrip airport transfers, air-conditioned van in all tour transfers

PACKAGE F : Calamian Historic Tour 3days & 2 nights                      Php 5,500/person

2 nights twin sharing accommodation (Mt. Tapyas Hotel/Princess of Coron Austrian Resort/Hotel Michelangelo), 2 set breakfast & 2 buffet picnic lunch and snacks, Coron Island Tour, Historic Culion Tour, maquinit hotspring dip, roundtrip airport transfers, air-conditioned van in all tour transfers

Not included : the fare to and from Busuanga, tip to the local tourguide, pasalubongs, and dinners

We also customize tour depending on your needs and preferences.

Other Services Offered:

• Scuba Diving
• Educational Tour Packages
• Mangrove Tree Planting

INQUIRIES & RESERVATION

• All Nature Schedule are on very limited seats for high quality control of service.
• Please Fill up the blanks below and email to earthspirit13us@yahoo.com

Company/Group: _______________________

Contact Person :___________________________

Land Line ___________________

Cellphone :_______________________

Email Address:______________________

Target Coron Package above: ___________________

Target Date of Travel :________________

Number of Participants: _______________

Incomplete information will not be entertained

All Rate Above will INCREASE on October 15, 2009

Mt.Pinatubo Fun Climb n 4WD Adventure

MT. PINATUBO Four Wheel Drive Adventure, Fun Hike,

Capas Tarlac August 9 Saturday

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First there’s the terrain: a vast expanse of land reaching out of the horizon, strewn with hills, mountains, streams, rocks, pebbles, and boulders the size of cars. Then there’s the omnipresent sand, which gets into everything and everywhere else. Finally there’s the journey it self: Sixty minutes of bumping adventure, grinding 4 x 4 action, followed by 45 min to 1 hour trek. Raw, rugged yet beautiful, Mt. Pinatubo – the EASY Climb.

Rising some 1780 meters above the plains, Mt. Pinatubo made headlines when it erupted 1991, burning a path of devastation throughout Central Luzon. Now Mt. Pinatubo is again a focus of attention as an attraction for eco-tourist.

DAY TRIP ITINERARY

3 am Assembly at Cubao bus station for those who don’t have car to the site

6 am Assembly at Capas Tarlac for those who have cars

Sta. Juliana, for Department of Tourism Registration

8 am ETA in Crater, swim, chill, photo opps, lunch, boat ride

1 pm ETDTrek down

Mt. Pinatubo Fun Hike

P 1,550/pax if you don’t have your own car, and 4WD pick up at DAU Terminal

P 1,350/pax if your group is driving up to Capas Tarlac

Inclusive of

• 4 x 4 wheel car
• permit to climb
• environment conservation fee,
• local guide endorsed by Department of Tourism Region 3
• right to pass skyway

Not included is the lunch, trail food, trail water, personal medicine, and fare to and from the site.

Foreigners Fee of P 800 per person

Deadline of Reservation on Aug 6 Thur (if there are still seat available)

THINGS TO BRING

1. Trail Food and pack lunch
2. Trail Water
3. Sunblock
4. Raincoat or Umbrella
5. Extra Set of Clothes
6. Personal Medicine (climbers are expected to be physically fit)
7. Swim Wear
8. Happy Self J

For Inquiry, Booking and Reservation: Please Email Earthspirit13us@yahoo.com

Group/Company/School/Family Name

Contact person

Cellphone AND Land Line

Number of person

Target Date of Travel

Rule: the more the Cheaper

Incomplete information will not be entertained

SAGADA w Banawe n Bontoc Aug 21 to 23

SAGADA & BONTOC in Mt. Province

With BANAWE in Ifugao

August 21 to 23, 2009

SAGADA is a pleasant little tranquil community in the mountains where the people are so warm and friendly. BONTOC is the capital of Mountain Province and is right in the middle of Cordillera. Bontoc rice terraces are made of stone walls to separate their rice fields.

PARTICIPANTS are encouraged to donate educational toys &  books, any medical equipment to  Sagada Hospital or medicines. These actions will make your trip more and memorable and you spiritually and emotionally healthy.

Visit all the sites like : Banawe View Point, Bontok Museum (learn about the cultures and traditions of the People in Cordillera), SagadaTown Proper, Calvary Hills & Echo Valley with hanging coffins Hike thru magnificent Fedilisan Rice terraces going to a very refreshing and scenic Bomod-ok falls, swim or can climb the falls and jump, then adventure caving in Burial caves and Big Cave. Sagada Weaving & Kiltepan Tower for top view of Sagada. Side trip to Bontoc ukay-ukay or shop for souvenirs in Bontoc or Banawe

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Banawe View Points, Banawe Museum,  & Banawe Town Proper

Bontoc Museum and Bontoc Town Proper

SagadaTown Proper, Sagada Museum, Echo Valley with hanging coffins, Burial caves and Big Cave, Bokong Waterfalls.

ITINERARY

Day 0 Aug 20 Thur 9 pm Assembly at Bus Station

Day 1 Aug 21 Fri 6 am ETA Banawe and Breakfast (nacci account)

Mt. Polis Photo Off, Bayo National Park and Moss Reserve, Bayo View Deck

Bontoc Museum and Lunch (pax account, so u can choose ur budget n meals)

Check in George Inn w warm shower (family room sharing)

Sagada Town Tour, Sagada Museum

Calvary Hills and EcoValley

Dinner (at pax account)

Day 3 Aug 22 Sat  Sagada Tour and breakfast (nacci account)

Lake Danum, Bomok Ok Waterfalls, Kiltepan Tower, Rock Inn Café

Lunch at Masferrie (at pax account)

Sumaging Cave

Healthy Buffet Dinner at Log Cabin (Nacci account)

Day 3 Aug 23 Sun 10 am ETD Sagada to Bontoc

Sagada town walk for final shopping

Bontoc Lunch and walk for final shopping

Banawe View Deck and walk for souvenir shopping

6pm Board the bus back to Manial

Day 4 Aug 24 Mon 3  am ETA Manila

Night trips will be used on long travel hours para sulit ang bayad

Budget Backpacker P 3,888/pax

Inclusive

• Round Trip Aircon Bus,
• Jeep from Banawe to Sagada
• 3days/2nights St. George (family room sharing)
• Daily breakfast,
• Entrance Fees
• Local Tour Guides
• Environment fee
• Loc Cabin Healthy Buffet Dinner
• 3days full tour itinerary

NOT Included : lunch and one dinner, pasalubong and souvenirs

Option to Upgrade to St. Joseph Rest House n RT Aircon Van Transfer

Plus P 1,500/pax on quad sharing

Plus P 1,800/pax on triple sharing

Plus P 2,100/pax on twin sharing

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Always keep quiet on the trail, site & peak, so that the fog will not form & block the beautiful view, & keep the journey dry.

2. Please donate educational books & toys to the community of Sagada

3. ALWAYS ENJOY GOD’S DIVINE CREATION AND THE PEOPLE WITH YOU ON THIS CLIMB.

THINGS TO BRING PLEASE : bring all PLEASE

1. Warm clothes according to itinerary and your fashion statement

(wholesome lang po)

2 Travel Water Bottle

3. toiletries

4. Raincoat & wind breaker & sweater & Jacket

5. sunblock and lipbalm

6. trail food/snack (chocolates, chips, fruits, jelly, powerbar)

7. bonnet & mittens, hat or cap

8. Camera

9 Bags for pasalubong and souvenirs.

10. Good Happy Sense of Humor J

Reservation and Inquiries

1. First Come First Serve Reservation because the slots are limited
2. Reservation Downpayment P 1,000 non refundable but transferable
3. Deadline of Reservation on Aug 14 Friday 1pm (if there still slots available)
4. Full payment balance on August 18 Tuesday 1pm otherwise downpayment will be forfeited.
5. Late joiners will be accommodated if there are still slots available
6. For Inquiries call 5157964, 09194839250, 19155101600
7. Booking office at Las Pinas City or thru Banco de Oro (bank time until 6pm in SM Malls)

Set Up Your Own Travel Agency Seminar July 19 Sun

Be Your Own Travel Agency Boss on July 19 Sunday

Seminar on How to Set Up Your Own Travel Agency

This is to assist entrepreneurs and others to respond to the profitable travel and tour business, a comprehensive seminar on putting up either a travel agency without risk or commercial-based tour agency will be held on July 19, 2009 Sunday 8am to 5pm at the Graduate School, Jasmin Campus, Polytechnic University of the Philippines at Valencia St., cor Magsaysay Blvd., Sta. Mesa, Manila. (front of Traffic Engineering Office, Nagtahan Bridge)

The travel and tour business is expected to generate not only big income for tourism, but also employ thousands of people in the industry.

The seminar is designed for would-be-retirees in the Philippines, Mothers and wife with spare time, Travel Lovers, Entrepreneurs, Overseas Filipino Workers, and those who wish to have an alternative business name by setting up a licensed travel agency with an affordable start-up capital and those who are already in the same venture but who would wish to gain additional knowledge of the many other aspects of making their travel agency operations more profitable.

Among the topics to be taken up are registration and licensing, financial and budget requirements, product development, strategic marketing, mechanics of packaging domestic and foreign tours, identifying definite sources of income, commission level for travel agents, staffing, work flow, ticketing and reservation concerns, potentials of ecotourism, and breaking the low travel season myth. This seminar will be conducted by a tourism professor and travel & tour industry practitioner and consultation.

Registration Fee (limited to 25seat only)

P 2,500/pax if paid from July 1 to 10

P 2,750/pax if paid from July  11 to 15 (if there are still seat available)

P 3,000/pax if paid from July 16 to 18, (if there are still seat available)

P 3,500/pax if paid on July 19 Sunday (if there are still seat available)

LIMITED to 25 seats ONLY, First Come, First Serve Book and Buy and Reservation

Inclusions :
• Updated Travel Information Hand Outs
• Certificate of Seminar
• Unlimited FREE Continuing Advise on Travel Agency topic
• Aircon Room
• Unlimited coffee
• Ready Ecotour Travel Package for the participants to sell with automatic commission
• Option to enjoy NACCI Members Priviledge
• Ready website for the LGU/NGO/PO to sell you local EcoTour Packages at http://philecotourism.wordpress.com
• Invitation to familiarization tours in the province to get the rates directly to the suppliers

Regular email update regarding EcoTourism Concerns

FREE Seminar for the graduate of above and prior trainings

August 2 Sunday 8am to 5pm for venue info please call 5157964

Visa, Immigration and Passporting Seminar 8am to 12nn

Internet Marketing 1pm to 4pm

Other Services outside the seminar proper are chargeable

1. Individual Visa & Immigration Consultation Service

2. Itinerary Planning for your personal tour

3. EcoTour Product Development for Communities

4. Basic Internet Marketing
NOTES
1. Payment of Reservation at Las Pinas Home Office Mon to Fri 9am to 3pm at 18 Pioneer St., Moonwalk

Village, Las Pinas City. Pls call 5157964 or 09155101600 or 09194839250 for inquiries
OR at BDO Account Name: Nature Awareness and Conservation Club, Inc

2. Scan Email the deposit slip at Mother_nature888@yahoo.com

3. Then we will email back the registration form for the seminar
4. Late Registrants will be accommodated if there are still space available.
5. Unused reservation fee is non refundable and non rebookable BUT transferable to another person 3

days before the seminar please notify the club, otherwise reservation will be forfeited.
6. Rate is subject to change with out prior notice

7. For those who still want to attend the other topic seminar, but did not attend the travel agency

seminar will pay P 5,000/pax/topic

8. Complete Registration Form in Required in all Seminar

Nature Awareness & Conservation Club, Inc. (NonStock, NonProfit NGO)
5157964 / 09194839250 / 09155101600
EMAIL: mother_nature888@yahoo.com
WEBSITE: http://philecotourism.wordpress.com
Volunteers & NACCI Members Group Mail: greennature@yahoogroups.com
ECOTOUR Group Mail : philippineecotourism@yahoogroups.com
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Taal Lake Cruise, Island Tour on Horse & CELL

TAAL Lake Cruise, Volcano Island Tour and CELL

July 11 Saturday

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Known to be the world’s smallest active volcano, Taal can be the best seen at the island itself, horse ride up to the volcano’s rim and witness another magnificent lake inside the volcano. Optional Tagaytay

ridge is surrounded by lush greenery hills and blessed with cool, breezy weather.

Center for Ecozoic Living and Learning (CELL) is an NGO that seeks to contribute to the restoration of the integrity of creating by being a venue for Ecozoic living and Ecozoic learning. Ecozoic living is a way of life that promotes the harmonious relationship and co-existence of the various creatures and elements of the planet.

ITINERARY

8 am : ETA of Arrival in Taal Lake

Secure lifevest & load on the boat,

Secure horses, enjoy bird watching

Enjoy the magnificent view.

Rest/snack/Reflect/ photo off.

10 am Start riding down the volcano

11:30 Enjoy the HEARTY BUFFET LUNCH

CELL Orientation and Tour

5 pm Back to Base

Package Rate P 1,350/pax

Inclusive of

• Round trip Boat Ride
• Life vest
• Horse
• Horse guide
• Environment fee
• Healthy Buffet Lunch
• Permit to climb
• Entrance to CELL

Not Included is the fare to and from the site, tip to the local guides

Deadline of Book and Buy First Come First Serve Reservation on July 9 Thur (if there are still slots available)

For Package Rate Inquiry: Please Email Earthspirit13us@yahoo.com

Group/Company/School/Family Name

Contact person

Cellphone AND Land Line

Number of person

Target Date of Travel

We will give you customized rate

Rule: the more the Cheaper

Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve EcoTour

MT. MAKILING Rain Forest

Botanical Garden & Laguna Lake

Option to do Photo Opps and Los Banos Hot Springs

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This mountain park features large tracks of natural and old-growth forests as well as plantations of endemic and exotic trees.  It presents geologic wonders like the mudsprings, flatrocks, creeks, waterfalls, caves and peaks.  The reserve harbors endemic and endangered flora including kapa-kapa, tayabak, Malaboo, and others.  Some wild animals: Philippine deer, monkey, wild boar,  palm civet, cloud rat, monitor lizard, forest stream frog, fruit bat, forest dove, parrot, hornbill, eagle, falcon, kingfisher, and others

Fun Climb Mt. Makiling in Los Banos, Laguna, to give your self a treat of cool, fresh and clean forest air. Enjoy the view of the forest. After the hike, will be a rewarding hearty buffet lunch beside Laguna Lake, and option to soak in the warm water of the hot springs in Laguna (at pax account)

Suggested Itinerary

8 am ETA Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve, register, forest orientation, forest walk, Forest Museum and Botanical Garden

11 nn Lunch beside Laguna Lake

1pm Hot Spring Swim

5pm ETD Manila

Dinner (at Pax account)

Package Rates Options

Coaster P 1,250/pax (min of 18pax n max of 21 pax)

Aircon Van P 1,150/pax (min of 12 n max of 15pax)

Bus P 999/pax (min of 40pax n max of 49pax)

Bring your own car P 750/pax (min of 12pax)

INCLUSIVE of

• Round Trip Aircon Vehicle
• Buffet Lunch
• Forest Nature Interpreter
• First Aid Services
• Service of the Tour Coordinator
• Entrance Fees
• Wholesome Fun Fun Fun

Please Fill up the blanks below and email to earthspirit13us@yahoo.com

Company/Group: _______________________

Contact Person :___________________________

Land Line ___________________

Cellphone :_______________________

Email Address:______________________

Target EcoTour: ___________________

Target Date of Travel :________________

Number of Participants: _______________

Incomplete information will not be entertained

EcoTour Sites that Cleans the Air

Plant Mangroves for Cleaner Air

Also prevents soil erosion and flashfloods. Wave buffer during tropical storms.

Breeding, nursery and feeding areas for a great variety of life, including endangered and threatened species

Environmental Science for Social Change ESSC is a Jesuit research institute that promotes environmental sustainability and social justice through the integration of scientific methodologies and social processes. Building scientific capacity requires group commitment and integrity to see changes made and discern with a deeper human spirit our life in the world. http://essc.org.ph

Pagtinabangay Foundation is a SEC-registered non-profit organization engaged in social development work and environmental conservation since 1989. Its partners are farmers, women and fisherfolk. To date, it is developing a model farm that small farmers can replicate using natural farming methods. Contact Person Emil 09212174224

PROCESS – Bohol, Inc. The Community-Based Sustainable Tourism Program through the Community Life Tour of Abatan River and the Abatan Estuary envisions genuine community empowerment. Guided tour through a mangrove forest, livelihood demonstrations where the guest is encouraged to participate, mangrove planting, homestay, and a local serenade. http://processbohol.org

Pagbilao Mangrove Research Center A diverse ecosystem in Pagbilao, Quezon makes the area a favorite field trip destination mostly of botany and zoology students from prestigious universities and site for Corporate Social Responsibilities. One of the major supplier of mangrove in Luzon. Contact Person Executive Director Joni Dapla 09284955598.

Bakhawan EcoPark and Research Center is a community-based eco-tourism project located in Brgy. New Buswang, Kalibo, Aklan. The project models a fruitful partnership between the community, LGU, Government Agencies and NGOs. It advocates the need to protect and maintain the environment, in this case – the 170 has. mangrove reforestation project earlier established while giving local communities the opportunity to increase their livelihood incomes through tourism service related activities. http://www.kalibomangrove.com

All EcoTour Sites above are supported and endorsed by

Nature Aware and Conservation Club Inc,

Volunteer NGO on Environment Conservation and Education. Http://philecotourism.wordpress.com and Philippine EcoTourism Paradise Facebook

“Ahi Ani’d Bayninan Tour 2009”

Dear Friends,

We invite you to join the villagers of Bayninan in Kiangan, Ifugao, to experience a rare performance of the Ifugao harvest ritual, a vanishing ceremony displaying the deep spirituality of the Ifugao people.

“AHI ANI”, the season for harvesting the golden grains of the traditional Ifugao rice, a time for the mumbaki to narrate the myth of the origin of the rice and offer animal sacrifices to the deities of agriculture.

Tribal drums will play in the background as ancient culture heroes of the Ifugaos are invoked in the chanting of the hudhud, the local epic internationally acclaimed both for its length and antiquity.

Feel the earth and get your feet muddied, join the harvest and indulge in the simplicity of rustic living. Take moderate sips of the Ifugao rice wine and fill your senses with the diverse scents of mud, sweet hay and the mountain air.

Join this tour and help save a world heritage, the Ifugao Rice Terraces…

Visits to the famous Banaue and Hapao rice terraces are also included in the itinerary.  The Ifugao rice terraces will be at its golden visage this time of the year.

Proceeds of the tour will directly go to the villagers of Bayninan for their community projects.

Thank you very much.

TEDDY B. BAGUILAT, JR.

Governor, Ifugao Province

Honorary Chairman, Save the Ifugao Terraces Movement (SITMo)

ADVISORIES:

For reservation and inquiries, contact us:

Save the Ifugao Terraces Movement

Dinapugan, Tuplac 3604 Kiangan, Ifugao

Mobile:  +639182829839, +639067727193

Email: sitmo311@gmail.com

Deadline of Reservation and Payment: on or before July 1, 2009. Guaranteed departure, minimum of 15 total participants.

Corrigidor Heritage n Island Tour

CORREGIDOR Island Eco Tour

Thursdays to Sundays ONLY

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Discover the historic landmarks, ruins, new buildings and structures in Corregidor, more!!!  The island is also green with its lush vegetation and colorful flowers. Discover few animals such as monkeys, wild native chicken and birds as well. And most of all, the peace and quiet, the beautiful sunrise, and magnicent sunset are some of the treats that visitors who come to Corregidor will truly appreciate.

SCHEDULE

Check in Time 6:30 am

Boarding Time 7:00 am

ETD Manila 8 am

ETA Corregidor 9:15 am

Guided Tour w lunch

ETD Corregidor 2:30 pm

ETA Manila 3:45 pm

PACKAGE RATES DAY TOUR

ADULT RATE P 1,999/pax

KIDS RATE P 1,499/pax

Inclusive of

• Round trip Ferry Service
• Shrine Tour
• Entrance Fee
• Terminal Fees
• Guided Island Tour
• 1 Buffet Lunch
• First Aider

Not included is the Tip to the local guide and the fare to and from the CCP Bay Terminal

For Overnight Trip : Plus P 500/pax twin room sharing at Corregidor Inn

Plus P 880/pax for Single room

GOTAD Ad Ifugao Festival

GOTAD AD IFUGAO Festival

June 18 to 21, 2009

Ifugao Province

The Gotad Ad Ifugao Festival tour is an opportunity to be happy with the Ifugaos as they take a break from the rigors of agriculture and celebrate their Founding Anniversary.

The rich historical and natural heritage of Ifugao will be the main features of the tour. The highlight of the tour is the cultural extravaganza showcasing Ifugao traditional performing arts – dances, chants, songs and even ethnic games.  Have a chance to learn these arts through  cultural workshops.

A. 3 days/2 nights (June 18-20, Thursday to Saturday) P3,000

B. 4 days/3nights (June 18-21, Thursday to Saturday) P4,000

Package A:

3 days/2 nights (June 18, 19 & 20) Thursday-Friday   P3,000

Day 1    Arrival

Breakfast

Orientation

Grand Ethnic Parade

Cultural Extravaganza

Day 2   Streetdancing

Knowing the Ifugao Rice Terraces

Ifugao scooter race

Day 3  Adventure of Options

Muyong Forest (easy) Flora and fauna Muyong Forest Picnic lunch Tree planting Tree maintenance

Trekking (Easy) Ifugao bio-physical slice Mt. Kappugan Picnic lunch Uto waterfalls Bae Rice Terraces Ambuaya Lake

Spelunking (difficult Plus P150 on tour cost) Pangagawan caves Lunch Cave exploration

Package B:

4 days/3 nights (June 18-21) Thursday-Sunday   P4,000

Day 1

6:00     Arrival

Orientation

Grand Ethnic Parade

Cultural Extravaganza

Day 2   Streetdancing

Knowing the Ifugao Rice Terraces

Ifugao Scooter Race

Day 3  Adventure of Options

Muyong Forest (easy) Flora and fauna Muyong Forest Picnic lunch Tree planting Tree maintenance

Trekking (Easy) Ifugao bio-physical slice Mt. Kappugan Picnic lunch Uto waterfalls Bae Rice Terraces Ambuaya Lake

Spelunking (difficult Plus P150 on tour cost) Pangagawan caves Lunch Cave exploration

Day 4   Banaue Tour

Breakfast

Travel to Banaue Viewpoint

Visit to the Banaue Museum

Lunch

Shopping at the Banaue Town center

Travel back to Manila

Inclusions:

• Transportation within the province
• Meals (from breakfast on the day of arrival to supper on the day of departure)
• Lodging (dormitory type or homestay)
• Tour guide fee
• Environmental fee
• Entrance fees
• ID and certificate

Exclusions:

• Transfers to Ifugao from Manila,
• Baguio, or Central Luzon and back
• Snacks
• Travel insurance
• Tip to the Local Guides

Please call first to check if there are still slots available on scheduled trips before paying. Contact Lally at 09184584383 or 074 3822141 eulalie_d@yahoo.com For Reservation Payable at Landbank

Scuba Diving Course 2009

LEARN TO SCUBA DIVE
HELP IN THE CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

And rub elbows with Nemo, Dory and friends in their lush and colorful marine forest. Enjoy the crystal clear waters with extensive coral reefs that host thousands of species of marine life. After the certification you can rent gears anywhere in the world to go diving.

OPEN WATER COURSE – the most popular dive program in the world!!! Plus Scuba Diving Community is one of the coolest people in the world, too!!! You & your friend/s will become one of the coolest person, too.

PADI – The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) is the world’s largest recreational diving membership and diver training organization.

Optional Freebies : for group of 5pax and up
1. Swimming Lesson
2. Marine Life Appreciation Session

TRIVIA: 462 recorded coral species in the Philippines (highest in the world; higher than the Great Barrier Reef)

Open Water Course Fee
1-2 students P12,500
3-4 students P11,000
5 and above students P10,000

Course Inclusions:
• PADI Open Water Diver License
• PADI Open Water Manual
• Dive Table
• Full scuba gear rental
• Classroom rental
• Pool rental
• Tank rental
• Dive Logbook
• Underwater photos

Course exclusions:
• Overnight actual open water dives
• Roundtrip transportation to Batangas
• Tips for the boatman
• Dive Pass
• Bar drinks or soda

What’s going to happen?

1. We will be giving your materials (Open Water Manual and Dive Table) prior to the classroom for the theories.

2. The book must be read and understood. It has 5 Knowledge Reviews every after chapter, which needed to be answered before the class. The instructor will be collecting them by the time we meet for the theories and will be checking it.

3. When the book has been read and all Knowledge Reviews are completed, you can contact the instructor as to when you are available for the classroom.

4. We set the date for classroom and pool session for your skills.

5. When the theories and pool skills are completed, then we will schedule the Open Water dives on a resort according to the students availability. It is 2 days and 1 night (overnight).

6. We will be going together to the resort in Batangas, you can ride with us or bring your own transpo.

7. In the resort, there’ll be a briefing, then dive. There will be 4 dives for 2 days, in which you will be asked to do skills on an open water which you have performed and completed in the pool.

8. If everything is done, then you are a certified Open Water Diver. Congratulations!

Overnight Open Water Dive = P4500-5000 estimate
Inclusions:
Overnight resort accommodation
full board meal (1 breakfast, 2 lunch, 1 dinner, 2 snacks)
boat transfers
Full scuba gear rental
unlimited tank
boat dives (optional)

* The class or dives can be done any day during the week, it doesn’t matter if it’s a weekday or a weekend, the students availability is our priority and we plan it according to their time.

INQUIRIES & RESERVATION
• All Nature Schedule are on very limited seats for high quality control of service. First Come First Serve Book and Buy Reservation
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Target Date of Lesson :________________
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White Water Rafting Chico Rivers, Kalinga Province

Wet and Really Wild White Water Rafting

Chico Rivers of Kalinga Province

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If your attitude leans toward extreme sports then this stretch of adrenaline-pumping whitewater is for you! But although it is ranked among the extreme sports, it doesn’t mean you cant take the family to enjoy it and get them Wild over Water. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors and is looking for adventure will be delighted by whitewater rafting. People of all ages and athletic abilities, with no previous experience raft the rivers can challenge the rapids and enjoy the wilderness fun. The Chico River is for those seeking untamed white water thrills offering potentially terrifying drops, ledges, rapids and the most exciting sightseeing trip.

OPEN TO PUBLIC SCHEDULE : June 12 to 15

ITINERARY For Ulalim/Pasil Run (Beginers and Repeaters) A half day of Class III rapids full of big waves and continuous beautiful scenery. This is the perfect short and sweet trip for beginners.

Day 0 Fri  7pm ETD to Tabuk via Victory Liner/Private Car.
Day 1 Sat  6 am ETA to Tabuk, transfer to Hotel & Check in
Freshen up for Breakfast & change to ready to get wet clothes
9 am travel to site for the Rafting Orientation
Water rafting, snack by the waterfalls
Buffet Lunch by the River & Swimming
3 pm Travel back to the Hotel and Rest
7 pm Authentic Kalinga Buffet
Socials with the other guest

Day 2     8 am Breakfast
OPTIONS (not part of the Package cost)
1. Do Kayaking or caving (min of 12pax) plus P2,500 each
2. To go to see Lady of Piat in Tugegarao & home
3. To go to Penablanca Callao Caves & Home
4. Do 1 & 2
5. To go home

Package Rate For Pasil Run P 4,000/pax

Inclusive of
• Round Trip transfer from Tabuk to Hotel to site and back
• 2 set breakfast,
• 2 snacks
• 1 Buffet Lunch by the River
• 1 Authentic Kalinga Dinner
• Bottled Water during rafting
• Overnight Aircon Accommodation (3 to 4pax sharing) w toilet & bath
• Rafting Equipments & Safety Gears
• Service of the Rafting Leaders
• Wholesome Fun
NOT INCLUDED: round trip fare to and from the site, junk foods on the bus.

ITINERARY For Tinglayan Run (A premier whitewater trip in the Philippines and the most popular trip with guides and paddlers alike! The trip covers the majority of the Chico River from Tinglayan to Pasil with approximate rafting time of four to five hours at high water and six to seven hours at lower water levels. This stretch is generally of Class III and IV rapids amidst the scenic wonder of the Chico River gorge, heartland of Kalinga. You will pass through ancient rice terraces, narrow limestone canyons, sleepy villages, and of course the thrill of Kalinga whitewater.)

Day 0 Fri  7pm ETD to Tabuk via Victory Liner/Private Car.
Day 1 Sat  6 am ETA to Tabuk, Breakfast in Tabuk, Transfer to Tinglayan

12 nn ETA Tinglayan, Lunch, Check in, Siesta, River Trek to the waterfalls

Community Interaction

Day 2 Sun 6 am Wake up Call, Breakfast
Freshen up & change to ready to get wet clothes
7 am travel to site for the Rafting Orientation
Water rafting, snack by the waterfalls
Lunch by the River & Swimming
3 pm ETA Tabuk, Freshen up & Change to Dry clothes

6 pm ETD Back to Manila
Package Rate For Tinglayan to Pasil Run P 7,000/pax

Inclusive of
• Round Trip transfer from Tabuk to Tinglayan to site and back
• 2 set breakfast,
• 4 snacks
• 2 Lunch
• 1 Authentic Kalinga Dinner
• Bottled Water during rafting
• Overnight Tinglayan Accommodation (3 to 4pax sharing)
• Rafting Equipments & Safety Gears
• Service of the Rafting Leaders
• Wholesome Fun
NOT INCLUDED: round trip fare to and from the site, junk foods on the bus.

UpGrade
- twin sharing plus P500/pax

Notes and Reservation

• For Weekend rafters, we will check first if there will be 6pax minimum confirmed for a guaranteed trip departure, then you can join as joiners regardless of how many you are.
• For Weekday rafters, there should be a minimum of 6 pax to accommodate your group.
• Confirmation of Rafting is guaranteed after full payment, two weeks before the trip.

EcoTour P999/pax or Travel for less

Travel P 999 EcoTours or Less

Group base minimum of 50pax

Booking period May to December 2009

Travel Period June 2009 to June 2010

Taal Lake Cruise & Volcano Tour P 999/pax Known to be the world’s smallest active volcano, Taal can be the best seen at the island itself, horse ride up to the volcano’s rim and witness another magnificent lake inside the volcano.
Itinerary 7 am ETA in Talisay Batangas Secure Lifevest, Board the Boat Get on a horse w personal guide Ride up to the peak, Snack, Photo opps, go back down Board the boat back to the mainland 11 :30 Clean up and Buffet Lunch	Inclusive of Round trip boat ride Round trip horse ride Personal horse guide Life vest Entrance fee Environment fee Buffet Lunch Tour coordinator

Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve P 888/pax This mountain park features large tracks of natural and old-growth forests as well as plantations of endemic and exotic trees.  It presents geologic wonders like the mudsprings, flatrocks, creeks, waterfalls, caves and peaks.
Itinerary 8 am : ETA at Los Banos Mt. Makiling Nature Walk to the Spring. Arts Center, Botanical Garden Tree Planting Buffet lunch along Laguna de bay Rest, Relax in Los Banos Hot Spring 6pm : Home Sweet Home	Inclusive of Forest Guide Entrance Fees Buffet Lunch beside Laguna de bay Trek Guide Environment permit Entrance in a Hot Spring Resort Afternoon local Buko Pie and juice snack Service of the Tour Coordinator

Tree Planting Laiban Tanay Rizal P 777/pax Community Development & Scholarship Program for the kids of Dumagat tribe, activities includes river trekking, bird watching, flowers & butterfly watching, chill and relax at Pranjeto Resort
5:00 AM Assembly at Farmer’s Cubao & depart after 15min. Settling down, Briefing on the Project by ESI Miriam PEACE / Snack / Trek to Tree Planting site / Tree Planting / Trek back to Barangay Laiban / River trekking / Swimming / Fruit Picking (what ever is in season, just pay the owner)	Inclusive of Round Trip Jeep Ride from Mayagay Local Lunch and Snack Seedlings to Plant Local Guide Entrance fee at Pranjetto Resort Day trip

Mt. Pinatubo Fun Climb P 999/pax First there’s the terrain: a vast expanse of land reaching out of the horizon, strewn with hills, mountains, streams, rocks, pebbles, and boulders the size of cars. The journey it self: Sixty minutes of bumping adventure, grinding 4 x 4 action, followed by 45 min to 1 hour trek. (NOTE: Base minimum 60pax)
6 am Assembly at Capas Tarlac Sta. Juliana DOT Registration 8 am ETA in Crater, swim, chill, photo opps, 11 am Enjoy Buffet Lunch 1 pm ETDTrek down	Inclusive of Round Trip 4Wheel Drive Local Packed Lunch Environment Fee Right to Skyway Local Guide

Mangrove Tree Planting Pagbilao P 555/pax This mangrove forest is a living proof of a successful rehabilitation effort. Now, the diverse ecosystem makes the area a favorite field trip destination mostly of botany and zoology students from prestigious universities and Corporate Social Responsibility destination.
5 am ETD Manila 9  am ETA Pagbilao Proper, Transfer to Jeep Pagbilao Magrove Research Center Talk on Magrove Eco System and Lunch Walk at Magrove Forest to Bird Tower Magrove Tree Planting Clean Up and board the bus to Manila 5 pm ETD back to Pagbilao 9 pm ETA Manila	Inclusive of Sea Food Buffet Lunch Prepared by the Community Jeep transfer from the Town Proper to the Site Donation to the Center Mangrove Propagules 2 NACCI Trip Facilitator Certificate of Tree Planting Activity

Adopt a Turtle in Pawikan Conservation Center P999/pax Marine Turtles are transboundary creatures, they travel great distances to feed and grow. But because as hatchlings the imprint the magnetic fiel of area they always go back to where they were hatched after 25 to 30 years to copulate and lay their eggs.
Day 1  Saturday 5am Pick up in Makati Area along Edsa 8am ETA in Subic, JEST CAMP – Jungle Environmental Survival Training, Butterfly Garden, Aviary, Insectarium, Spider World, Subic View Deck HEALTHY BUFFET LUNCH served in the traditional bamboo cooking by authentic Aeta, Triboa Bay Magrove Park, Turtle Sanctuary Bantay Pawikan	INCLUSIVE OF One Baby Turtle (option to adopt more at your account) Healthy Buffet Lunch Afternoon Snack All the entrance fees Trip Facilitator Certified Conservationist T-Shirt Adoption Certificate

BORACAY P888/pax 2days/1night Titay’s South Beach Resort Station 3
Itinerary : Check in Time 1pm Check out 11 am If the room is available can do early check in. Limited to 50 pax ONLY	Inclusive of 2days 1 night Aircon Room 9pax sharing Set breakfast Buffet lunch (can packed) Buffet dinner Am and pm snack

Biak na Bato National Park P 888/pax many ecological attractions in Biak-na-Bato National Park are Bahay Paniki Cave, Aguinaldo Cave, Madlum Cave, Tanggapan Cave, and Tilandong Falls. Hanging bridges and staircases connecting rivers and caves make for a pleasurable exploration
5 am ETD from Manila to San Miguel 7:30 BBNP, Park Tour option to cave at pax account healthy buffet lunch swimming, pm snack San Miguel Historical Tour 5pm Travel Back to Manila	Inclusive of All entrance fee & park permit Environment fee Healthy buffet lunch Pm snack Local park guide Tour facilitator

Baguio P999/pax 3days/2night w Breakfast BAGUIO has been long synonymous with pine trees, crisp cool breezes, and rolling verdant hills. Savore a whiff of fresh pine-scented mountain air, and watch “Igorots” from the highlands tribes perform at Burmham Park. It means fresh vegetables and lovely flowers, baskets of strawberries, jar of jam preserves and peanut brittle. Mines View Park,  Botanical Garden, Mansion House, Wright Park, Good Shepherd Convent Philippine Military Academy, Camp John Hay, Bell Church, St. Luis Univ. Silver Shop, Baguio Cathedral Lourdes Grotto, Burnham Park, Baguio City Market, Balatok Mines, Tam-awan Village & Sankatutak na Ukay-ukay.

Itinerary Check in Time : 1pm Check out Time : 11 am

Inclusive of 3days/2night Dorm Room 2 breakfast

Group base minimum of 50pax

Other Inclusions : For groups more than 100 pax

trip tarpaulin, souvenirs and trip discounts to raffle of per bus.

NOT Included: Fare to and from the site and tip to the Trip Facilitators.

Book and Buy Reservation, First Come First Serve Reservation

Boracay and Baguio Rate is not applicable for Holidays

INQUIRIES & RESERVATION Please Fill up the blanks below and email to earthspirit13us@yahoo.com

Company/School/Community: _________________________________

Contact Person :_______________________

Land Line _______________________

Email Address:______________________

Target EcoTour: __________________

Target Date of Travel :________________

Number of Participants: _______________

Incomplete information will not be entertained

Lake Danao EcoTour, Leyte

Lake Danao EcoTour, Leyte

Nested in between lush green forests more than 700 meters above sea level, Lake Danao beckons to the weary traveler with its calm, often icy-cold water. Visitors can take a short walk around the lake, cruise in dugout bancas or simply laze idly on board bamboo rafts in the middle of the lake. The outdoor temperature ranges from 21 to 26 degrees Celsius, depending on the month one visits it. The coolest months are usually October to February.

PHOTOS : http://donghoshare.multiply.com/photos/album/16

Pagtinabangay Foundation is a SEC-registered non-profit organization engaged in social development work and environmental conservation since 1989. Its partners are farmers, women and fisherfolk. To date, it is developing a model farm that small farmers can replicate using natural farming methods.

DAY TRIP PACKAGE

ITINERARY

8:30 am Arrival of tourists

9:00 am  Proceed to PFI Ecology farm,

10:00 am Orientation on PFI Ecology Farm / Snack on Local delicacy

Orientation on Organic farming/ demonstration / Farm Tour

11:30 am Orientation on Lake Danao, activities

12:00 nn  Lunch on Floating Bamboo Raft /Rest /siesta/ swimming /

Tree Planting Ceremony

4:00 pm  Snacks/ clean up

4:30         Back to PFI Farm / Back to the City

Package Rate per person Php

1 pax	2pax	3pax	4pax	5 pax
4888	2888	1888	1488	1200
6 pax	7pax	8 pax	9 pax	10 and up
1088	988	888	788	738

Inclusive of

• Round trip aircon transfer from City to Lake Danao
• Relaxing Floating Raft
• Buffet Lunch
• Am and Pm Snack
• Tour Guide
• Lifevest
• Seedling for the tree planting

Optional Cost

Boating around the lake P100/hr

River Trekking P 100/trekguide

Binaculars for Bird Watchers P100

Fishing Rods P 100

OVERNIGHT PACKAGES

Same as Day 1 above

6 pm Rest / Chill and Clean up for Dinner

7 pm Buffet Dinner

8 pm Bonfire Program at the farm

Second Day

7 am Breakfast

8 am Check out and travel back to the City

9 am Guided Brief tour of the city

11 am Drop off

Package Rate per person Php

1 pax	2pax	3pax	4pax	5 pax
5388	3888	2488	2088	1788
6 pax	7pax	8 pax	9 pax	10 and up
1600	1488	1388	1318	1288

Inclusive of

• Round trip aircon transfer from City to Lake Danao
• Relaxing Floating Raft
• Buffet Lunch
• Buffet Dinner
• Set Breakfast
• Overnight Accommodation
• Am and Pm Snack
• Tour Guide
• Lifevest
• Seedling for the tree planting
• Brief City Tour

Excluded : Tip to the local guides, fare to and from Ormoc,

Tree Planting For Company Outing

Tree Planting for Company Outings and Team Buildings

W Outreach Programs

http://mothernatureasia.multiply.com/photos/album/20/Laiban_Tree_Planting_Tanay

Community Development & Scholarship Program with option to Camp overnight to enjoy the Waterfalls, river trekking and swiming, do horse backriding, bird watching, flowers & butterfly watching, fruit picking on second day. Facilitated by Miriam P.E.A.C.E. (Public Education & Awareness Campaign for the Environment) Environmental Studies Institute of Miriam College

ITINERARY

Saturday

5:00 AM Assembly at Farmer’s Cubao & depart after 15min. Settling down, Briefing on the Project by ESI Miriam PEACE / Snack / Trek to Tree Planting site / Tree Planting / Trek back to Barangay Laiban / River trekking / Swimming / Fruit Picking (what ever is in season, just pay the owner)

4:00 PM        Daytrip participants depart for Manila

COST

P 250/pax for the seedlings (minimum of 50seed/company)

P 4,000/group for the hard core jeep going down Laiban max of 20pax

P 300/guide for 10 to 15pax

P 100/horse (if it is available)

P 150/pax for lunch and PM snack

Not Included is the fare to and from Mayagay, if your going to bring your own car to Laiban, be sure it is 4WHardCore Drive.

Things to bring:

Clothing: comfortable and quick drying shirts, jogging pants, shorts for trekking or swimming, hats or caps, shades, all-terrain footwear (rubber shoes or sandals), socks, jackets (in case of rain), Toiletries: towel, bathsoap, shampoo, toothbrush &toothpaste, sunblock, lotion, insect repellant, tissue paper, etc. Other: pocket snacks/food (candies,etc.), bottled water(at least 1L) -can be refilled from spring water, personal medicines /medic kit, camera, compact umbrellas, garden tools (optional), extra money, etc.

PAHIYAS Festival of Harvest & Blessings May 15, 2010 Saturday

PAHIYAS “Festival of Harvest and Blessings”

May 15, 2010 Saturday

Itinerary A : Lucban, Majayjay, Liliw, Nagcarlan P 999/pax (5am to 5pm)

Itinerary B: Lucban Grand Fiesta P 1,299/pax (9am to 9pm)

The Pahiyas Festival is held in honor of San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers. It is an annual observation in thanksgiving for abundant harvests. Quezon folk decorate their homes with the choicest produce; they string fruits and vegetables together and make the “kiping,” the traditional Pahiyas décor of many colors. These are leaf-shaped wafers of rice makeup and looks like Spanish tacos; these are used to liven up halls and walls, and more craftily turned into arangya (chandeliers) that lighten up the town on fiesta night itself.

The literal meaning of “pahiyas” is actually decorating houses with kiping and vegetables. Aside from this, however, fruits, ropes and straw hats are also utilized. The decorating frenzy starts sometime before the actual fiesta, and the air is abuzz with healthy, friendly competition over who will have the best ornamented house that year. Whoever does gets a reward from the local government.

Other things to try out while there are the pancit hab-hab (which is eaten off banana leaves), the Lucban longganisa, the kiping that’s actually edible and is said to be best dipped in vinegar. Also, visit the Lucban Church and put on some straw hats

Itinerary A Lucban, Majayjay, Liliw, Nagcarlan

5am : ETD in Makati City (15 min take out breakfast in SLEX)

9am : ETA in Lucban Photo Offs, Hear the Mass, Check out local sales

Visit the Giant Grotto, Check out pansit habhab (pax account)

12 nn : Healthy Buffet Lunch in Majayjay (option to go exotic at Majayjay)

2 pm : Liliw Church Visit, shoe n sandal shopping

4 pm : Nagcarlan Church and Underground Cemetery

8 pm : ETA Manila

Package Rate P 999/pax

Inclusive of

• Aircon Tourist Bus,
• Healthy Buffet Lunch,
• Halo Halo in Liliw w cheez
• Tour Coordinators
• And wholesome fun

Itinerary B : PAHIYAS  Grand Fiesta

9am : ETD in Makati City

11:30am : Healthy Buffet Lunch in Majayjay (option to go exotic at pax account)

Photo off in Majayjay Church

2 pm : ETA in Lucban Photo Offs, Hear the Mass, Check out local sales, join the parade,

Visit the Giant Grotto, Check out pansit habhab (pax account),

Enjoy the colorful night lights

7:30 pm : Healthy Regulated Buffet in Lucban

9 pm : ETD for Manila ETA 12mn (para sulit ang bayad)

Package Rate P 1,299/pax

Inclusive of

• Aircon Tourist Bus,
• Healthy Buffet Lunch in Majayjay
• Healthy Buffet Dinner in Lucban
• Tour Coordinators
• And wholesome fun

NOTES :

1. First Come First Served Book and Buy Reservation (seats will be very limited)
2. 5 dozen of lucban longaniza, broas, cassava cakes, discounted trips will be raffled off to each bus  after the trip, kaya ang saya saya!!!
3. We will REFUND all if there will be Tropical Depression or typhoon Signal 3days before the Festival. Other reason from the guest will be NON Refundable.
4. Family and Barkada PROMO 7pax plus 1 Free

Vigan & Laoag Heritage Tour w Pagudpud Beachy Escapades

VIGAN Heritage/Laoag Tour & PAGUDPUD Beach

VIGAN – is the second greatest architectural legacy of the Spaniards. It is especially impressive in the early morning, when the diffused light transforms the old town with its colonial houses and calesas into a scene reminiscent of the 17^th century. Visit Vigan, Ayala Museum, Crisologo Museum in original Vigan ancestral house, Archbishop’s Palace, Pagburnayan, St. Paul’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Plaza Burgos, Plaza Salcedo

LAOAG – is the capital of Ilocos Norte. Visit Paoay Church – built in coral blocks & stucco-lasted bricks. Malacanang of the North – official residence of President Marcos, Sand Dunes – extensive sand dune beach, where Panday is filmed, Fort Ilocandia – first class hotel with Spanish architecture, Marcos Museum – resting place of President Marcos, Sinking Bell Tower – most massive & tallest bell tower in the Philippines, Sarrat Church – where Catholic Hall of Justice is before. For the third day will be Bangui Windmills, Burgos light house, Pagudpud Beach

Package A 3days / 2 night Accommodation Only Vigan Laoag Pagudpud(Assusming the guest have their own car) Itinerary Day 0 ETD 11pm Manila Day 1 ETA 6am Vigan, Check in Vigan Tour Day 2 Travel to Pagudpud Day 3 Pagudpud to Manila Package Rate P 1,888/pax  base minimum of 4pax to the max (family room) P 2,888/pax (honeymoon package) Inclusive of 2days/1night Aircon Accommodation in Vigan 1 Vigan Breakfast 2days/1 night in Pagudpud Resort Blue Lagoon 1 Ilocano Breakfast Detailed Suggested Itinerary NOT INCLUDED Tip to the local guide, pasalubongs, museum entrance fees.

Package B 3days / 2 nights Vigan Laoag Pagudpud Accmdation w tour transfers (For guest taking bus to Vigan and bus from Laoag back to Manila or flying to Laoag via PAL) Itinerary : Day 1 Check in Vigan Day 2 Check In Pagudpud Day 3 Travel back to Laoag to fly back to Manila Package Rate P 2,688/pax (minimum of 8 pax, dorm/family room) P 3,088/pax (minimum of 6 pax, family room) P 3,888/pax (minimum of 4 pax, family room) P 6,588/pax Honeymooners Inclusive of 2days/1night Aircon Accommodation in Vigan (Family Sharing) 1 Vigan Breakfast 2days/1 night in Pagudpud Resort (Dorm Sharing) Blue Lagoon 1 Ilocano Breakfast Aircon Van from Vigan to Pagudpud Aircon Van from Pagudpud to Laoag Detailed Suggested Itinerary (the driver will be the guide) NOT INCLUDED is the Fare to and From the Site, Tip to the local guide and drivers, pasalubongs, terminal fees, entrance fees to the museums. Plus P 4000/van for group flying via PAL transfer from Laoag to Vigan.

Package C Accommodation Only 4days/3night (Assuming that the guests have their own family car) Itinerary Day 1 Check in Vigan Day 2 Check in Laoag Day 3 Check in Pagudpud Day 4 Pagudpud to Manila Package Rate P 2,888/pax (minimum of 8pax, family room sharing) P 3,150/pax (minimum of 6pax, family room sharing) P 3,500/pax (minimum of 4pax, family room sharing) P 4,588/pax (honeymoon package) Inclusive of 2 days/1night Aircon Accommdation in Vigan 1 Vigan Breakfast 2days/1night Aircon Accommodation in Laoag 1 Set Breakfast 2days/1 night in Pagudpud Resort Blue Lagoon 1 Ilocano Breakfast Detailed Suggested Itinerary NOT INCLUDED Tip to the local guide,  pasalubongs, terminal fees, entrance fees.

Package D Accommodation w Aircon Transfer 4days/3night (Assuming that the guests are flying to Laoag round trip via Cebu Pacific) Itinerary Day 1 Check in Laoag City Day 2 Laoag City to Vigan Day 3 Vigan to Pagudpud Day 4 Pagudpud to Laoag Airport Package Rate P 4,388/pax (minimum of 8pax, family room sharing) P 5.150/pax (minimum of 6pax, family room sharing) P 6,500/pax (minimum of 4pax, family room sharing) P 10,588/pax (honeymoon package) Inclusive of Welcome Drinks in Laoag Hotel 2 days/1night Laoag 1 Laoag Breakfast 2days/1night Aircon Accommodation in Vigan 1 Vigan Breakfast 2days/1 night in Pagudpud Resort Blue Lagoon 1 Ilocano Breakfast Aircon Transfer from Airport to Laoag Hotel, to Vigan, to Pagudpud and back to Laoag Detailed Suggested Itinerary (the driver will be the guide) NOT INCLUDED Tip to the local guide,  pasalubongs, terminal fees, entrance fees.

Package E 3days/2night Fort Ilocandia All the way
Package E1 P 3,500/pax base minimum of 4pax (Assuming the guest have their own car) Inclusive 3days/2nights Aircon Accommodation in twin sharing Welcome Drinks Round Trip Hotel Transfers Daily Breakfast Use of all resort Facilities NOT INCLUDED Ilocos Tour, Tip to the local guide, pasalubongs, terminal fees, entrance in the museum Extra night Plus P 1000/pax	Package E2 P 6,575/pax base Minimum of 4pax (For guests Flying in or taking Round Trip bus to Laoag) Inclusive of Package E1 3 day tour with private Aircon Van Day 1 Vigan Tour Day 2 Pagudpud Tour Day 3 Laoag Tour NOT INCLUDED is the Fare to and From the Site, Tip to the local guide and drivers, pasalubongs, terminal fees, entrance in the museums Extra night Plus P 1000/pax
Honeymoon Package
P 7,400/pax Inclusion same as above	P 13,400/pax inclusion same as above

ILOCOS PILGRIMAGE TOUR PACKAGE

Sta. Lucia Church,

Sta. Maria Church,

Caoayan Parish Church,

St. Paul’s Metropolitan Cathedral,

San Agustin Parish Church & Bantay  Bell Tower,

St. Vincent Church,

Magsingal Church,

Sinait Church,

ILOCOS SUR Tour,

Paoay Church,

Laoag Cathedral,

Dingras Church,

Sta. Monica Church,

Side trip to Malacanang of the North,

Fort Ilocandia,

Marcos Shrine, & Sand Dunes, PAGUDPUD Beach Tour w/ Bangui Wind Mills & Burgos Light house. Same rate option applicable above.

OPTIONS

Plus P750/person to upgrade to twin sharing aircon room.

Note: Rate above is not applicable on Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year, Holy Week and other Holiday

Summer Conservation Courses @ Miriam College

The Environmental Studies Institute of Miriam College

Conservation Courses for Summer 2009

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Environmental Education: A 5 – day course which gives basic orientation on environmental principles and develops skills in the pedagogy of formal, non-formal (adult) and informal (public) environmental education.

Course Coordinator: Angelina P. Galang, Ph.D.

April 27 – 30, May 1, 2009; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Course fee: P6,000.00 Inclusive of field trip, hand-outs and lunch

Environmental Communication: A 5 –day seminar-workshop on planning and writing communication plans to address one’s respective communication concerns and challenges. The workshop is highly participative , thus, it uses  various workshop methodologies such as games, structured learning exercises, lecture-discussion, workshops, and most importantly, presentation and critiquing of workshop outputs.

Course Coordinator: Lynda C. Garcia

May 4-8, 2009: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Course fee: P6,000.00 Inclusive of field trip, hand-outs and lunch

Ecotourism: A 5 – day workshop which gives principles and skills in  ecotourism with emphasis on the community-based approach, including best practices in the Philippines and other countries. A special feature is the eco-historical perspective.

Course Coordinator: Donna Paz T. Reyes, Ph.D.

May 11 – 15, 2008; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Course fee: P6,000.00 Inclusive of field trip,  hand-outs and lunch

Solid Waste Management: A 5-day workshop that will discuss the principle of materials cycle, and skills in creating appropriate systems for an integrated solid waste management program applicable for various settings.

Course Coordinator: Ma. Teresa M. Oliva

May 18-22, 2009; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Course fee: P6,000.00 Inclusive of field trip, hand-outs and lunch.

Environmental Cost Management: This 3-day course provides the tools and techniques for introducing environmental technologies in the business sector  while improving the viability of business operation.

Course Coordinator: Miguel Puzon

May 25-27, 2009; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Course fee: P3,500.00 Inclusive of hand-outs and lunch.

For those who wish to take any of these courses for credit, the standard Graduate School fees apply. Interested parties may call 9205093 or 09166183877 Eric and  fill out the attached application form and send to above address email mother_nature888@yahoo.com

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Festival of Rice Terraces : Tagtag di Asipulo

Dear Friends,

We enjoin you to be part of SITMo’s Tagtag di Asipulo Tour on May 15 to 17, 2009. It will be held in Amduntog Village in Asipulo, a laidback and beautiful town in Ifugao.

Tagtag is a traditional ritual to protect the rice crop from rats and other pests. It is also a ritual to drive away evils and bad omens from Ifugao communities.

Please support this tour as it helps the Ifugao rice terraces by bringing tourists to share the tourism income with the community. Part of the proceeds of the tour goes directly to the community to help them promote their indigenous culture and preserve the rice terraces.

The Tagtag di Asipulo Tour gives the tourists the opportunity to see an important aspect of the Ifugao culture that has nurtured the Ifugao rice terraces for thousands of years.

Visits to the famous Banaue rice terraces and Hapao rice terraces are also included in the itinerary. The Ifugao rice terraces will be at its finest during this time of the year.

Thank you very much.

Very truly yours,

TEDDY B. BAGUILAT, JR.

Governor, Ifugao Province

Honorary Chairman, Save the Ifugao Terraces Movement (SITMo)

For reservation and inquiries, contact us:

Save the Ifugao Terraces Movement

Dinapugan, Tuplac

3604 Kiangan, Ifugao

Mobile:  +639182829839, +639067727193

Email: sitmo311@gmail.com