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Coron Beachy Escapades and Wreck Diving Galore

Posted on February 1, 2012 by ecotour

CORON Busuanga

Beachy Escapade, Palawan

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CORON is defined as enchanting island, magnificent limestone cliffs, secluded white sand beaches, and picturesque lakes and lagoons. The surrounding clear waters are perfect for marine adventures such as snorkeling, kayaking, sailing and diving lush and colorful coral reef and WWWII Ship Wrecks

Kayangan Lake, Adventure climb to steep limestone crags to Lake Baraccuda, Maquinit Hot spring, Hidden Lagoon, Twin Lagoon, Sunset at CYC beach, Skeleton Beach, Columbuyan Beachy Bumming Picnic Tour and more

Itinerary

Day 1 Am Arrival to Busuanga and Half Day Island Tour

Day 2 Whole Day Island Tour

Day 3 Free Time and Fly Out

PACKAGE A 3days/2nights Do It YourSelf (DIY) base minimum of 8 pax

quad or family room P 2,888/pax

triple sharing P 3,138/pax

twin sharing P 3,638/pax

Inclusive of

Round trip Airport Transfer
aircon accommodation w private toilet and bath
Hotel Breakfast
Coron Tour Assistance

Not included are the fare to and from the site, lunch and dinner, Entrance fees to the island, tricycle, I intentionally did not include the entrance fees, so you will have the freedom to go where you really wana go with your budget.

PACKAGE B 4days/3nights W Coron Island Tour Package

Itinerary

Day 1 Am Arrival to Busuanga and Half Day Island Tour

Day 2 Whole Day Island Tour

Day 3 More Coron Island Tour

Day 4 Free Time and Fly Out

Package

12 pax and up = P 5,999/pax

8 to 11 = P 6,499/pax

5 to 7 = P 7,488/pax

3 to 4 = P 8,888/pax

2 pax = P 10,888/pax

Inclusive of

Round trip Airport to Hotel Transfer
4days/3nights aircon accommodation
Picnic Lunch during Island Hopping
Hotel Breakfast
2 full days of island tour
Environment fees
Entrance fees
Half day of town tour
Boat ride, boat crew
Life guards, life vest and first aids
Service of the friendly local guides

Not included are the fare to and from the site, tips to the local guide, 2 lunch and Dinners

Other Optional Cost

Additional Day P 1,000 each
Additional Calauit Tour
Upgrade to Twin Sharing P 500each
Additional diving Package (separate)

INQUIRY Procedure

Please Fill up the blanks below and email to mother_nature888@nacci888.org Earliest possible to get your travel goal well organized.
Company/Group: _______________________

Contact Person :___________________________

Land Line _____________________

Cellphone :____________________

Email Address:____________________

Target EcoTour/Location: _______________

Target Date of Travel :_________________

Number of Participants: _______________

Incomplete information will not be entertained

Payment can be made at Las Pinas Home Office or BDO or Metrobank (for patrons n friends)
First come First Serve/Book and Buy/PAY Reservation which is non refundable, non rebookable, but transferable to chance passengers.
ease scan the deposit slip and email it to mother_nature888@nacci888.org so we can email back the trip voucher, detailed trip info and official receipt.

Thank you, Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

Violet C. Imperial

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

6978723 (9am to 5pm Only) 09155101600 / 09322439478

EMAIL: mother_nature888@nacci888.org

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Aurora Adventures and Baler Beaches

Posted on July 14, 2011 by ecotour

Aurora Adventures and Baler Beaches

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October 21 to 23 Baler, Aurora Province

Baler Bay surfing, Pag-asa SunRise and Sun Set, Diguisit Snorkeling, El Pimitel Water Falls, Aurora Balete and more. Joining Fee P 500 for pre reservation for bus and accommodation. And pay only what you want to do according to your physical capacity and pay only what you want to eat according to you budget. Limited to 10pax only. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=249744985051921

Aurora Province is located on the East-Central side of Luzon Island. It is the north-eastern most province of Central Luzon (Region III). It is bordered on the north by the provinces of Isabela and Qurino, on the west by Nueva Ecija and Nueva Viscaya, on the south by Bulacan and Quezon, and on the east by the Pacific Ocean. The province’s main link to the rest of Luzon is through a narrow mountain gravel road that twists through the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. The road is located between Baler and Bongabon, Nueva Ecija.

Aurora is a province blessed with an abundance of tourist attractions. It has its share of historical sights such as the home and resthouse of former Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon. The province also has a beautiful Catholic church and several historical markers. Its natural attractions include picturesque waterfalls, lush greenery on mountainsides, and panoramic beaches. Surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, mountain climbing and trekking are only some of the activities a tourist can enjoy in Aurora.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 0 Thurs Night 9 pm Estimated Time of Departure Manila

Day 1 Fri 6 am Est Time of Arrival/check – in/ freshen up

7 am Breakfast at the Farm

9 am Baler Historical Tour

11 am Lunch in San Luis Water Falls

2 pm Option to do Surfing Lesson or Scuba Diving (at pax account)

Or just beach bum.

6 pm Back to Base / clean up and Dinner (at pax account)

8 pm Talk on State of Baler Environment and Conservation projects (LGU/DENR)

Tentative if the LGU/DENR are willing to share.

Day 2 Sat AM Baler Beach hopping and snorkeling galore

3 PM Mangrove Tree Planting.

6 pm Beach Buffet Dinner and Fellowship

Day 3 Sun Beachy Bumming

1 pm Estimated Time of Departure Baler

8 pm ETA Manila

Rates upon Request

Inclusive of

RT Aircon Vehicle and around Baler
3days/2nights Aircon Accommodation (3 to 6pax room sharing)
3 Buffet Breakfast
2 Buffet Picnic Lunch
1 Buffet Fellowship and bonding dinner by the beach (night 2)
Resort Entrance Fees

Not Included: Tips to the local guides and drivers, other drinks, dinner on the first night, surfing or scuba diving cost.

Optional FREE ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS wholesome games & CONSERVATION PROJECT Workshop FOR GROUP of 20pax & up, during or after the exclusive group or company or family outing. (We are non stock/non profit (but for fund raising to sustain the project and operations of NACCI) blessed NGO/travel club)

TRIP INQUIRIES & RESERVATION

• Please Fill up the blanks below and email to mother_nature888@hotmail.com

• Company/Group: _______________________

Contact Person :___________________________

Land Line _____________________

Cellphone :____________________

Email Address:____________________

Target EcoTour/Location: _______________

Target Date of Travel :_________________

Number of Participants: _______________

Incomplete information will not be entertained

• Payment can be made at Las Pinas Home Office or BDO or Metrobank (for patrons n friends)

• Book and Buy/PAY Reservation Earliest possible to get your travel goal well organized.

• Please scan the deposit slip and email it to mother_nature888@hotmail.com so we can email back the trip voucher, detailed trip info and official receipt.

• All Reservation are non refundable, non rebookable, but transferable to chance passengers.

Thank you, Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

Violet C. Imperial

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

5157964 (9am to 5pm Only) / 09194839250 / 09155101600 / 09229419632

EMAIL: mother_nature888@hotmail.com

PHOTOS : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=photos&gid=8004451681

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Caramoan Beachy Escapades and MORE

Posted on June 29, 2011 by ecotour

CARAMOAN Beachy Escapades

CWC w Malabsay Falls and Panicuason Hot Spring

October 29 to Nov 1, 2011

The small town of Caramoan is located at the tip of Caramoan Peninsula, a rugged place of land extending into the waters of the Maqueda Channel on the North and East and Lagonoy Gulf on the South.The Caramoan Peninsula has gained tourism popularity in recent years. After the place has been featured in the news and local television programs, local and foreign travelers started to explore the beaches of the peninsula. Caramoan is one of the National Parks of the Philippines. Popular tourist destinations are the Caramoan National Park, the Centro, and Gota Beach, and popular activities include diving, swimming, snorkeling and spelunking.

Itinerary

Day 0 Oct 28 Fri 10 PM ETD Manila

Day 1 Oct 29 Sat 6 AM ETA Naga Breakfast

8 AM ETA Sabang

10 AM ETA Caramoan, check in and Settle Down

12 Start of Beachy tours

Day 2 Oct 30 Sun More Beachy Tours

Day 3 Oct 31 Mon 7AM Breakfast and Check out, board the boat to Sabang

11 AM ETA Sabang and Lunch

2 PM CWC galore (Activities and entrance at pax account)

5 PM Check in at Naga

Day 4 Nov 1 Tuesday

8 AM Malabsay Falls

1 PM Panicuason Hot Spring

6 PM Travel back to Manila

Day 5 Nov 2 Wednesday 6am ETA Manila

Package Rate

P 6,888/pax for July Reservation

P 7,138/pax for August Reservation

P 7,638/pax for September Reservation

P 8,388/pax for October Reservation (if there are still slots available)

Inclusive of

Round Trip Aircon Bus to and from Naga
Round Trip Aircon Van to and from Sabang
Round Trip Boat Ride to and from Caramoan
All Breakfast
Fullboard meals in Caramoan
Jeep Transfer around Caramoan
Boat and Island Hopping in Caramoan
Lifevest and boat crew
All Accommodation
Entrance in Panicuason
Entrance in Malabsay
Private Van Transfer around Naga
Service of the NACCI Shepherd

Not included are the lunch and dinner in Naga, tip to the drivers and boatman, entrance and activities in CWC

INQUIRY Procedure

Please Fill up the blanks below and email to mother_nature888@hotmail.com Earliest possible to get your travel goal well organized.
Company/Group: _______________________

Contact Person :___________________________

Land Line _____________________

Cellphone :____________________

Email Address:____________________

Target EcoTour/Location: _______________

Target Date of Travel :_________________

Number of Participants: _______________

Incomplete information will not be entertained

Payment can be made at Las Pinas Home Office or BDO or Metrobank (for patrons n friends)
50% First come First Serve/Book and Buy/PAY Reservation which is non refundable, non rebookable, but transferable to chance passengers.
ease scan the deposit slip and email it to mother_nature888@hotmail.com so we can email back the trip voucher, detailed trip info and official receipt.
50% Balance 10days before the departure date.

Thank you, Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

Violet C. Imperial

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

5157964 (9am to 5pm Only) 09155101600 / 09229419632

EMAIL: mother_nature888@hotmail.com

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Skype: MotherNatureAsia

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Tree Planting for Cleaner Air, Climate Change Adaptation and more

Posted on April 18, 2011 by ecotour

Plant Trees for Climate Change Adaptation and 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.

Carbon sink.

Tree Planting activities below are designed for Corporate Social Responsibilities, Company Outings, School Field Trips, Family Outings and wholes celebrations. Tree planting will heal our environment from all the pollution we humans make. Also will make your trips more meaningful and memorable where you can always visit back your trees.

CALATAGAN MAGROVE TREE PLANTING

This will help the SAMACA (Samahan ng Maliliit na Mangingisda ng Calatagan) to improve the fish catch in the coastal area, marine conservation orientation and snorkeling, swimming and beach bumming

Itinerary5 am : ETD Manila, breakfast at SLEX

8 am : ETA Community Orientation on Mangrove Project. Mangrove Tree Planting, Coastal Clean Up, Picnic Lunch by the Beach and Mangrove Park Walk

3pm Travel back to Manila

6 pm ETA Manila

Rate P 888/pax (base minimum of 45pax)Inclusive:

• Magrove propagules

• Community Lunch

• Mangrove Park Entrance Fee

• Community Coordinators

NACCI Shepherds

And Certificate of Conservation

LAIBAN TREE PLANTING TANAY

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

Itinerary5:00 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)

Rate P 777/pax (base minimum of 45pax)Inclusive of

• Round Trip Jeep Ride from Mayagay

• Local Lunch and Snack

• Seedlings to Plant

• Local Guide

• Entrance fee at Pranjetto Resort Day trip

NACCI Shepherds

And Certificate of Conservation

PAGBILAO MAGROVE TREE PLANTING

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.

Itinerary5 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

Rate P 777/pax (base minimum of 45pax)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 Shepherds

• Certificate of Tree Planting Activity

Biak na Bato National Park

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

Itinerary5 am ETD from Manila to San Miguel

7:30 BBNP, Park Tour

Tree Planting

healthy buffet lunch

swimming, pm snack

5pm Travel Back to Manila

Rate P 888/pax (base minimum of 49pax)Inclusive of

• All entrance fee & park permit

• Environment fee

• Healthy buffet lunch

• Pm snack

• Local park guide

• Travel Shepherds

And Certificate of Conservation and Seedlings

Boliano Mangrove Tree Planting

Bolinao is one of the most activite LGU in the protection of their marine life with a community supporting the mangrove tree planting and also a home for giant clam nursery which is being cared by the local fisher folks.

Itinerary1am ETD Manila

5am ETA Bolinao and Breakfast

Board the Boat going to the Island/Community Orientation/Tree Planting and Lunch

1 pm Giant Clam Tour/Marine Life Ecosystem Talk and Tour

4 pm Wash Up

5 pm ETD Bolinao

9 pm ETA Manila

Rate P 1,499/pax (base minimum of 49pax)Inclusive of

All entrance fee & park permit Environment fee
Breakfast
Healthy buffet lunch
Pm snack
Local park guide
Travel Shepherds
Certificate of Conservation
Seedlings
Boat ride with Lifevest

Group base minimum of 45pax

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 tips to the Trip Facilitators.

Book and Buy Reservation, First Come First Serve Reservation

Bus Rentals (max of 49 pax)

1. Calatagan 12 hrs P 18,000

2. Laiban 10 hrs P 13,000

3. Pagbilao 12hrs P 18,000

4. Biak na Bato 11 hrs p 12500

toll and parking not included and food of driverin extention to the hours 1k

TRIP INQUIRIES & RESERVATION

Book and Buy/PAY Reservation Earliest possible to get your travel goal well organized.
Please Fill up the blanks below and email to mother_nature888@nacci888.org
Company/Group: _______________________

Contact Person :___________________________

Land Line _____________________

Cellphone :____________________

Email Address:____________________

Target EcoTour/Location: _______________

Target Date of Travel :_________________

Number of Participants: _______________

Incomplete information will not be entertained

Payment can be made at Las Pinas Home Office or BDO or Metrobank (for patrons n friends)
Please scan the deposit slip and email it to mother_nature888@nacci888.org so we can email back the trip voucher, detailed trip info and official receipt.
All Reservation are non refundable, non rebookable, but transferable to chance passengers.

Happy to Serve, Thank you, Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

Violet C. Imperial

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

5157964 (9am to 5pm Only) / 09194839250 / 09155101600 / 09229419632

EMAIL: mother_nature888@nacci888.org

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Bolinao Nature n Mangrove Tree Planting

Posted on February 11, 2011 by ecotour

Bolinao Nature and Magrove Tree Planting Paradise

March 12 – 13, 2011

Bolinao is one of the most enchanting destination blessed with nature. Tour starts in visiting the centuries old St. James Church, then the Monastery of St. Claire for your prayer request. Experience the refreshing water falls of Bolinao 1 and 2. Enjoy Healthy all Filipino and Native Pangasinan meals. Visit the oldest Bakawan in the province during a romantic river tour. Help in the conservation of environment by planting mangroves. Enjoy the benefit of this endeavors by snorkeling in their coral forest inside the Marine Protected Area. All the participants are encourage to bring their own life vest and donate them to the local fisher folks after the tour.

Itinerary

Day 0 Friday 11:30 pm Estimated Time of Departure from Manila

Day 1 Sat 5 am ETA Bolinao and Breakfast at Adora’s

6 am Bolinao St. James the Great 16^th Century Church

Drop the Bags at the Hotel and change to ready to get wet clothes

7 am Bolinao Museum

St. Claire Monastery

Bolinao 1 Water Falls

Bolinao 2 Water Falls

Lunch

Check in and Rest

2 pm Enchanted Cave

Cape Bolinao Light House

Patar White Beach Sunset

6 pm Back to Base

Day 2 Sunday

7 am Breakfast

8 am Mangrove Tree Planting

Balingasay River Tour to the Century Old Mangrove

Lunch (picnic lunch)

Balingasay Marine Protected Area Snorkling

2 pm Back to Base and shower

3 pm late check out

9 pm ETA Manila

PACKAGE RATE A For those who have their own Cars/Vehicles

P 4,499/pax (Base minimum of 8pax)

Inclusive of

Round Trip Aircon Van
2days/1night Aircon Accommodation (family room)
4 healthy meals
4 hrs Boat Ride
Entrance Fees
Local Guide
Tour Coordinator

Not Included are the breakfast on Day 1, and tips to the guides and boat man.

TRIP INQUIRIES & RESERVATION

Please Fill up the blanks below and email to mother_nature888@hotmail.com Earliest possible to get your travel goal well organized.
Company/Group: _______________________

Contact Person :___________________________

Land Line _____________________

Cellphone :____________________

Email Address:____________________

Target EcoTour/Location: _______________

Target Date of Travel :_________________

Number of Participants: _______________

Incomplete information will not be entertained

Payment can be made at Las Pinas Home Office or BDO or Metrobank (for patrons n friends) or GCASH
First come First Serve/Book and Buy/PAY Reservation which is non refundable, non rebookable, but transferable to chance passengers.
Please scan the deposit slip and email it to mother_nature888@hotmail.com so we can email back the trip voucher, detailed trip info and official receipt.

Thank you, Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

Violet C. Imperial

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

5157964 (9am to 5pm Only) / 09194839250 / 09155101600 / 09229419632

EMAIL: mother_nature888@hotmail.com

PHOTOS : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=photos&gid=8004451681

My Life is GOD’s Gift to Me, what I do with it, is my Gift to HIM.

Puerto Princesa Beachy Escapades Palawan

Posted on December 2, 2010 by ecotour

PUERTO PRINCESA Beachy Escapades, Palawan

W Underground River Tour and Honda Bay Island Hopping
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PUERTO PRINCESA – Where the richest marine resources in the Philippines, the cleanest & greenest city and most pristine white beaches, exotic islands & lush virgin forest is. It where the coolest nightlife is. Adventure beaching here, like snorkeling, paraw sailing, scubadiving.

What to Do
Beach bumming, Swimming, Snorkling, People watching, Island hoping, Food triping, Socializing, get henna tattoo, Banana Boating, Bar Hopping, Chill, Relax, Scuba Diving, Partying, Dancing, Photography, anything wholesome you can think of.

Itinerary 1
Day 1 ETA Puerto Princesa
Day 2 Tour Around PP
Day 3 ETD PP

Rate per Person	Sweet Home Stay	2 to 3 star hotel	4 to 5 star hotel
Quad or Family	P 1,888	P 2,638	P 4,138
Triple sharing	P 2,638	P 3,388	P 4,488
Twin Sharing	P 3,388	P 4,138	P 5,638
Extra Night	P 750 Quad/Fam P 1,188 triple P 1,588 twin	P 1,188 Quad/Fam P 1,588 triple P 1,988 twin	P 1,588 Quad/Fam P 2,088 triple P 2,688 twin

INCLUSIONS

Roundtrip Airport Transfers.
3D/2N Aircon Accommodation
Daily Breakfast.
Tour Assistance and Detailed itinerary

TOUR OPTIONS

1. Half Day City Tour P 600

2. Honda Bay Tour with Beach Buffet Lunch P 1,100 (1whole day)

3. Underground River Tour with Beach Buffet Lunch P 1,500 (1whole day)

4. Mangrove Tree Planting (rate depends how many the guest are)

5. Dolphin watching (rate depends how many the guest are)

Inclusive of Aircon Van Transfer, Boatrides, lifevest, Professional Tourguides, entrance fees and government taxes.

TRIP INQUIRIES & RESERVATION

Book and Buy Reservation Earliest possible to get your travel goal well organized.
Please Fill up the blanks below and email to mother_nature888@hotmail.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

Payment can be made at Las Pinas Home Office or BDO (up to 7pm Malls) or Metrobank (for patrons n friends)
All Reservation are non refundable, non rebookable, but transferable to chance passengers.

Thank you, Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

Violet C. Imperial

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

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

EMAIL: mother_nature888@hotmail.com

PHOTOS : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=photos&gid=8004451681

Skype: MotherNatureAsia

My Life is GOD’s Gift to Me, what I do with it, is my Gift to HIM.

SCUBA DIVING: Open Water Course

Posted on October 10, 2010 by ecotour

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’ll & your friend will become one of the coolest person, too.

PADI – The Professional Association of Diving Instructors a dive company that sets the standards in global diving community

Optional Freebies : for group of 5pax and up

Swimming Lesson
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:

2 to 3 students P12,500

4 to 5 students P11,000

6 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

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.

SCHEDULE OF LESSON

Oct 23 to 25 Deadline of 50% confirmation Oct 18 Monday

Oct 30 to Nov 1 Deadline of 50% confirmation on Oct 25 Monday

Nov 27 to 30 Deadline of 50% confirmation on Nov 15 Monday

TRIP INQUIRIES & RESERVATION

Book and Buy Reservation Earliest possible to get your travel goal well organized.
Please Fill up the blanks below and email to mother.nature888@gmail.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

Thank you, Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

Violet C. Imperial

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

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

EMAIL: mother_nature888@hotmail.com

PHOTOS : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=photos&gid=8004451681

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My Life is GOD’s Gift to Me, what I do with it, is my Gift to HIM.

GenSan to Digos to Davao to Talicod Island Sept 18

Posted on September 26, 2010 by ecotour

Day 6 Sept 18 Sat

Left GenSan 7am via Yellow Bus, again the sceneries are great. Digos is equally great like the rest. Got to Davao 10:30am, to a taxi to Sta. Ana Warf and got on the boat of Jessa3 (P50) to Talicod Island and another habal habl (P10) to the Beach Resort. Got a text from Isla Reta Reservation that there is a service picking us up for 1pm, so we waited and transfer to the service boat of the resort (P70).

We arrive 2:30pm. A bellboy carried my dive bag like a backpack and took us to the resort lobby. The island have a bit of white powderish sand, lots of coral rubbles, shaded shoreline because of the big Talisay tress which is ideal for beach bumming. In front of us is the Samal Island where the sunrise is. Visitors can bring in food, but it is also nice to try the fresh catch for the day. We ate super fresh steam talakitok for late lunch. The island is generator run from 5pm to 6am.Bermuda grass to our cottage. We have our twin room w private bath (P800), other are cottages (P700) w common bath. All the rooms have screen. Mosquitos comes out 4pm to 6pm, that’s why we stayed in the water till it is really dark. Did snorkel but was told that the corals are better at the coral garden. It is a noisy night, a birthday party with their own music at the right side of the beach, another at the left side of the beach, and the public videoke at the center. Really noisy, but with the moon shine piercing between the leaves and branches of talisay tree while swimming at the powdery side of the beach with new wave background music, I decided to that everything is PERFECT.

Dinner is equally perfect, big chunk of Tuna sugba and my durian pie. He he he he napapapikit sa sarap ng bawat kagad ng durian.

Maitum to Maasim Sarangani to GenSan Sept 14 Tues

Posted on September 22, 2010 by ecotour

DAY 2 Sept 14 Tuesday

Maitum morning is sooo peaceful, cool and serene. Walked to the market to look for local fruits but they are still close. Ate a great breakfast (anchovies, sunny side up eggs, pineapple, embotido and durian, yes durian, fresh durian for breakfas). Got free ride to Lemlunay where I will see my dream reefballs. Pouring of Divine Providence.

On the way to Lemlunay, I got a chance to take photos of a logging truck full of woods (don’t know if legal or illegal, both ways are bad for environment). Saw also the community of . . . . . which I intentionally did not take photos of. Then I saw the land where a Coal mine is planned to build, which have a big sign “Community Based Program” which is heavily gated. Wondering if it is for the community why is it well fenced and barren. Coal Mine is not good for the environment and the community.

My dream dive will come true, seeing the reefballs of Sarangani. Told Dennis that if I don’t see at least 1 reef ball I will not pay. Lo and behold, I saw a 6storey reef balls, and took a look inside, then saw another one, then another one, then another one then more. Happyness. The strong current ride around the area was also so fun. Saw lots of fish, abundant of soft corals, turtles, hard corals, and surprises.

Joined the Women’s Org for lunch, got to know them more, plans to make more livelihood for their own communities. I thought the plan for more livelihood is because the housewives don’t have anything to do. I am corrected, the extra livelihood is something more to do after the regular farm work and regular home gardening. God bless the husbands of these ladies and the community where they live. Love the dreams of this women, GOD will surely bless them so much.

2^nd dive was another adventure, the current is more stronger this time, and we are moving like we are flying fast. It is recommended for advance divers to make sure that no corals will be hit by the speeding divers. He he he. Woohoo!!!

Got a ride from the resort to take me back to GenSan. Found my hotel, it is a one of the oldest in GenSan. Walked around, ate dinner, saw the market, bought half kilo of lanzones for P10 and 1kilo of mangosteen for P 20, saw the Queen Tuna Park, finished the lanzones and back to the hotel and watched Fraiser, Dragon ball and update this travel blog.

MAD about US Bohol

Posted on September 1, 2010 by ecotour

The 8th Marine Awareness through Digital Underwater Shootout (MAD about US) will be held from the November 26, 27 & 28, 2010, in Panglao Island, Bohol.

Here is a brief about the competition:

1. To help promote the awareness, understanding and appreciation of the diversity of the underwater world in the Philippines and the need to preserve it

2. To help promote the Philippines as the critter capital of the world by improving services and standards of ALL OPERATORS but not limited to resort and boat. By meeting the needs of underwater photographers during the “shootout”, the operators will eventually meet up with international service standards catering to all guests both local and foreign.

3. To help promote as well as stimulate and improve standards of underwater photography.

4. To provide the local dive guides the chance to better their skills thereby empowering them to earn more.

This 5th Mad about Us should attract entrants from all over the globe, of all ages and a chance to meet professional photographers.

The organizing committee of MAD about US will recommend ALL OPERATORS to improve their standard of individualized service specially for this event to cater to underwater photographers and if applicable, to their family members.

Photographers may acquire the services of OPERATORS of their choice. Should entrants need information on OPERATORS, only OPERATORS registered with the Mabini Tourism Office will be listed.

There are three skill levels:

Special Beginners – This class is for photographers who are beginning to learn about underwater photography and who do not have external strobes or lights for their camera. Judging level is rudimentary level of exposure. Have not taken underwater pictures for more than two years and using point and shoot. Young Photographers division is below 15 years of age.

Intermediate – This class is for anyone equipped with external strobes or lights with their camera or who has been photographing for more than two years. Judging is as for special beginners but also including elements of managing external lightning and demonstrating elements of composition. Have not published any pictures. Young Photographers division is below 15 years of age.

Open - This class is unrestricted and is intended to be for all photographers who use a house digital SLR system, have been published previously or have been placed in any photographic competition. Judging is the same as above but with creative flair and impact. Young Photographers division is below 15 years of age.

Best-of-Choice will be chosen by the judges from the winning first place photographs.

Special Mention will be among all the other photographs not chosen to win.

People Choice will be during the awards night where guests will be given a chance to choose a picture by sticking a mark on the chosen photograph. The photograph with the most mark wins. The prize money will be given to the guide of the winner.

There is only one category:

Macro/Close up – digital shots taken with reproduction ratio of smaller than 1.6

Eligibility:

The competition is open to all photographers who are duly certified by an internationally recognized diving certification agency.

Organizers and sponsors involved in the managing of the judging are not eligible to enter.

Registration:

PRELIMENARY Registration will be done in selected dive shops and dive resorts. Each entrant is entitled to only ONE entry. If a participant wishes to submit more than ONE entry, he/she will be charged P 500.00 per additional entry. Acceptance of late registration will be at the discretion of the Judge Convenor.

OFFICIAL Registration will be on the 22nd of October at the Amarela Resort. A briefing will also be conducted and it is highly recommended that all participants attend this briefing because misinterpreting the rules will lead to disqualification.

Entrants will be informed of the date to which the camera’s clock must be set. Images entered in the competition that do not conform to this date will not be eligible for a place/prize. THEY WILL ALSO BE GIVEN THEIR SECRET NUMBER.

Sharing of a camera will be allowed as long as rule number 2 in Submission of Entries is followed.

After the registration and the briefing the opening ceremony will follow with free dinner for the participants.

Submission of entries:

1. Competitors must submit their entries in a compact flash card “flash disc/ or digital cam media. It is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure that images are retrievable from the flash card. You may connect your camera by USB cord to our PC.

2. More than one entrant may put their entries on a single flash card, as long as the files are appropriately named as presented below. Do not use separate folders

Ex: (skill level)_(category code)_(secret no.)_(picture entry)_(original pix)

I M 001 a ORG

O W b

SB A c

C d

N e or f , etc.

If entry is cropped, add underscore (_) and picture entry code e.g. _a

Ex: I_M_001_a_ORG_a

3. If you save your pictures, “SAVE AS”. Just COPY to your laptop or computer. To crop, use ‘SAVE AS” and copy to your flash drive. Then, delete all unselected pictures in your flash card. Only your selected pix. will be transferred to the STI computers for the judges to review.

4. Those who wish to submit their entry(ies) before the 23th October 2010 may do so in Amarela Resort up till 5 pm of the 22nd of October 2010.

5. All entrants must sign a form that signifies he/she has submitted the entries to the official organizers and that they have checked that the images are correctly named and submitted according to the rules.

6. The judge convenor has the right to accept late entries.

7.Entrants will be required to submit/show their original entries.

Important Note: If your digital media cards are full and you need to empty them to shoot again, bring them to the STI DIGITAL Service Desk at Amarela Resort before 5 pm on the of 23rd or the 24th of October 2010 where we can download your images and burn them to CD for PHP150.00 for a max of 650mb

There will be no objections to the decisions of the judges.

Awarding will be held at the Amarela Resort on October 25, 2010. All participants and sponsors will be given invitations for the ceremonies that will entitle them to dinner and drinks. For those without invitations, a minimal fee will be charged.

Copyrights:

In submitting an entry the owner grants the MAD about US the right to use such photographs for a period of two years for promotion of the competition, underwater photography or diver safety in printed, slide show, video and web page formats and non-profit educational purposes. Copyrights will be retained by the entrant for his/her photographs and recognition will be given to the photographer. Model releases will be the responsibility of the person retaining copyright. The organizers and members officiating the competition cannot be held responsible for loss or damage of an entry before or after the competition.

General Diving Conduct and Rules:

1. Diving is not a right. It is a privilege and so is taking underwater pictures. Dive with humility and be aware of the underwater environment. Divers exhibiting disregard for the underwater environment and it’s inhabitants maybe disqualified.

2. Diving while taking photographs requires skill in trim and buoyancy. LEARN AND PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. Watch fin placement so that you do not cover the corals with silt, debris or worst, damage the very same corals you had just admired a while ago.

3. Be aware of safety diving practices. ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS MUST CARRY A SURFACE MARKER BUOY WHILE DIVING.

4. Be considerate of other photographers. If someone is taking a picture, stay a respectable distance. Wait for the photographer to finish and then approach.

5. Usually, some dive operators will allow a photographer around 2 minutes to stay with a subject. Since this is a contest, we will allow more time for each subject to be taken without ignoring safety of the group and the environment.

6. Police yourselves. Should you see that another photographer about to or is damaging the environment, call his attention or the guide accompanying him, to avoid further damage to the underwater environment.

7. Only paid up competitors who have registered are allowed to enter the competition

8. All photographs must be taken underwater and only in the dive sites found in the Municipality of Panglao EXCEPT in all MARINE SANCTUARIES.

9. All photographs should have been taken from the 22nd till the 23rd of October 2010

10. The same image may not be taken in more than one category. Two different images may, however, be submitted in the same category.

11. Entries may not be part of a commercial production.

12. If a winning entry(ies) was later found to have violated any rule, the officials of the competition will have the entrant disqualified and retrieve the prize or request appropriate reimbursement for the prize at fair market value.

13. Images must have at least 1200 pixels in the longest dimensions

14. Manipulation of pictures with your computer will not be allowed. Only minimal cropping. Entrants will be required to submit the original images as well

REGISTRATION FORM

MAD about US

FIFTH MARINE AWARENESS THROUGH DIGITAL UNDERWATER SHOOTOUTS

NAME

ADDRESS

HOME PHONE

OFFICE PHONE

FAX

E MAIL

PLEASE CHECK WHICH CATEGORY YOU WILL BE ENTERING:

SPECIAL BEGINNERS

INTERMEDIATE

OPEN

CERTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFYING AGENCY

NEED

RESORT RESERVATION

BOAT RESERVATION

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

JOEL F. UICHICO bezobohol@yahoo.com

ATTY. LUCAS NUNAG

BEATRICE GALONNIER

Maribojoc Magrove Ecotour Bohol

Posted on June 2, 2010 by ecotour

Maribojoc Community Life Bohol Tours

The Community Life Tours implemented by the San Vicente Mangrove Association (SAVIMA) started in the year 2003 with initiatives of Peace Corps. Volunteer, Ms. Aileen Wedel and PROCESS-Bohol, Inc. The said project was coordinated with the Municipal and Barangay LGUs of Maribojoc and other partner line agencies.

Guided Mangrove Awareness and its benefits to marine life and conservation

Through a 500 meters length bamboo boardwalk
21 species of mangroves (bakhaw babaye and lalaki, bungalon, lapis-lapis etc.)
Local tour guide explaining mangrove habitat and its contribution to ecosystems

Demonstrations

Shell “Embao” gathering
Shrimp “Takla” gathering
Mangrove Planting
Nipa Weaving
Coconut Climbing

Mangrove Planting

“Do it yourself” planting of potted mangroves or propagules
Community demonstration (in case visitor prefer not to perform)

Inter-action with the officers and members of the organization

History of the CLT initiatives
Organizational, management and structure of SAVIMA
Sharing of experiences both the organization and visitors

Harana (Serenade) during lunchtime or homestay

Homestay

Low cost accommodation to “PO’s accredited houses”
Includes 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner (optional: 2 snacks)
Observance of local culture and traditions

Sumptuous meal (seafoods, fruits and native delicacies)

Other features:

Over-looking Maribojoc Bay
Tintinan Island
Sea Urchin project of the organization
Mangrove Nursery

HOW TO REACH THE AREA

The Community Life Tours of the San Vicente Mangrove Association (SAVIMA) is located in Barangay San Vicente, Maribojoc, Bohol, 12 kilometers away from Tagbilaran City. The area is accessible by all land transportation.

PACKAGE 1 Mangrove Encounter and Community Interaction (day tour)
For 1 Visitor PhP1,275.00		For 5 Visitors PhP480.00		For 10 Visitors PhP350.00
Inclusions 1 buffet lunch (local cuisine) 1 native snack Local tour guide Environmental Fee Welcome Lei (prepared by the PO) Serenade during lunch 4 Livelihood Demonstrations (embao (shell) gathering, takla (snapping shrimp) gathering, potted mangrove planting, nipa shingle weaving Mangrove encounter through a 500 meters mangrove boardwalk Breathtaking view of Tintinan Island (overlooking the Maribojoc Bay) Mangrove Nursery Community interaction
PACKAGE 2 : Mangrove Encounter and Community Interaction and Homestay
For 1 Visitor PhP1,825.00	For 5 Visitors PhP1,130.00		For 10 Visitors PhP980.00
Inclusive of 1 buffet lunch (local cuisine at the PO’s reception center) 1 dinner and 1 breakfast w/ host families 2 native snacks 1 night homestay w/ community member Local tour guide Environmental Fee Welcome Lei (prepared by the PO) Serenade during lunch 4 Livelihood Demonstrations (embao (shell) gathering, takla (snapping shrimp) gathering, potted mangrove planting, nipa shingle weaving Mangrove encounter through a 500 meters mangrove boardwalk Breathtaking view of Tintinan Island (overlooking the Maribojoc Bay) Mangrove Nursery Community interaction Observation to community’s culture & tradition such as fishing, gleaning, tuba gathering, videoke and others.

TRIP INQUIRIES & RESERVATION

Book and Buy/PAY Reservation Earliest possible to get your travel goal well organized.
Please Fill up the blanks below and email to mother_nature888@hotmail.com
Company/Group: _______________________

Contact Person :___________________________

Land Line _____________________

Cellphone :____________________

Email Address:____________________

Target EcoTour/Location: _______________

Target Date of Travel :_________________

Number of Participants: _______________

Incomplete information will not be entertained

Payment can be made at Las Pinas Home Office or BDO or Metrobank (for patrons n friends)
Please scan the deposit slip and email it to mother_nature888@hotmail.com so we can email back the trip voucher, detailed trip info and official receipt.
All Reservation are non refundable, non rebookable, but transferable to chance passengers.

Thank you, Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

Violet C. Imperial

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

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

EMAIL: mother_nature888@hotmail.com

PHOTOS : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=photos&gid=8004451681

My Life is GOD’s Gift to Me, what I do with it, is my Gift to HIM.

Mindoro Oriental Nature Adventure

Posted on October 29, 2009 by ecotour

EXPLORE NATURE AND RURAL ADVENTURE

Mindoro Oriental Nature Adventures

SCHEDULES: January 9-10, 2010 and January 23-24, 2010

Beach hop and snorkel the colorful marine life in Puerto Galera. Bum & relax at Bulabod. Enjoy the scenic journey as you zigzag your way from Puerto Galera to Calapan and savor the views of Batangas Strait, Isla Verde, Tamaraw Falls and rice fields of Baco/Calapan. Rest and frolic at the crystal clear waters of Lantuyan River and experience river massage as you lie on rocks while the cool water gushes on you. Enjoy culture exposure at the Mangyan Eco-park or take a short mountain hike to explore waterfall.

ITINERARY

Day 1

4 am ETD Manila

6 am ETA Batangas City (some times dolphins will escort the boat)

8 am ETA Pto. Galera – Breakfast

9 am Beach hop and snorkel

12 nn Go to Bulabod for Lunch and rest

4 pm ETD Bulabod for Calapan

7 pm Super Sea Food Buffet Dinner

8 pm Rest

Day 2

6 am Super Seafood Buffet Breakfast

7 am ETD for Lantuyan River

8 am Swim, bum, Rest, Energize

12 nn Super Buffet Lunch

1 pm Back to Base

2 pm Shower, rest & check out

4 pm ETD back to Manila

8 pm ETA Manila

RATE: on Scheduled Trips P 4,500/pax

INCLUSIVE

5 Super Seafood Buffet meals,
aircon accommodation (twin Sharing),
Entrance fees,
Snorkeling fee,
Boat rides for island hopping,
lifevest, first aid, souvenir
Service of the local guide
Jeep Transfers (option to do topload adventure during sunset ride)

Note: The package does not cover transport from Manila to Puerto Galera and from Calapan to Manila estimated to cost PHP1,000 and tip to the local guides.

SPECIAL GROUP RATES RATES

5 to 6 pax PHP 4,500 (inclusive of food)

7 to 9 pax PHP 4,000 (inclusive of food)

10 to 12 pax PHP 3,500 (inclusive of food)

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 Date of Travel :________________

Number of Participants: _______________

Incomplete information will not be entertained

Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

FREE Philippine Ecotourism Talk

Posted on August 5, 2009 by ecotour

Blessed Day to all,

Nature Awareness and Conservation Club, Inc. ‘s (NACCI)

VISION: A society where it’s citizen are aware of the value of its diverse natural heritage & working together for the benefit of the environment and the common future.

MISSION: To pursue effective environmental programs geared toward the conservation of the eco-system through outdoor environmental education.

NACCI had a great blessing and will surely have more in the future, and because of these and because it is already rainy season, we are offering FREE Ecotourism talk to tourism students and educators, to share our blessing with to others. Happy to serve and also share to LGU, NGO, and Tourism Industry. This offer will happen only during rainy season.

For inquiries on the FREE Philippine Ecotour Talk please email to or mother_nature888@yahoo.com

School/Org/LGU/NGO: _______________________

Contact Person :________________

Designation :_______________________

Land Line ___________________

Cellphone :_______________________

Email Address:______________________

School Address: ___________________

Target Date of the Talk :________________

Number of Participants: _______________

Incomplete information will not be entertained

So many blessing received, so many blessing to share

Thank you and GOD Bless

Violet Imperial

Nature Awareness & Conservation Club, Inc.

(NonStock, NonProfit NGO)

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

EMAIL: mother_nature888@yahoo.com

PHOTOS : http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Greennature/photos