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Code: |
PLIP 02 |
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Routes: |
Manila - Cotabato - Lake Sebu- Gen.
Santos- Cebu - Bohol - Manila. |
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Duration: |
6 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : Manila - Cotabato
Day 2 : Lake Sebu
Day 3 : Lake Sebu - Gen. Santos -
Cebu
Day 4 : Cebu - Boho
Day 5 : Bohol
Day 6 : Bohol - Cebu - Manila
Departure:
Wednesdays and Fridays
Southern Philippine Adventure is a program designed to highlight
both the two contrasting cultural attractions of the
Philippines. It traces the development of the
Philippine history from the coming of Islam and the
introduction of Christianity in the country. This
program brings the visitors to the colorful tribes
of the Philippine south in particular Lake Sebu for
the remaining tribal group in Mindanao, the T'boli
who dwells around the lake of Lake Sebu. The tour
then connects to Cebu and Bohol of the Visayas where
Christianity first developed in the country.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01. Manila -
Cotabato
Transfer to
Manila Domestic Airport to take flight 2P835
(0940H/1120H) for Cotabato City. Upon arrival, take
private jeepney for the tour of the city of
Cotabato. Visit Cotabato City Hall and its plaza,
the public market, the PC Hill and Kutang Bato. Then
proceed to the wharf to take motorized boat for a
mini-cruise along Tamontaka River to visit villages
on stilts and the ethnic Muslim community. Return to
the city for lunch in a local seafood specialty
restaurant. Then visit Cotabato museum that displays
artifacts and cold photographs of the different
Cultural minorities in the region. Afternoon drive
to Lake Sebu, the home of the T'boli tribes. Upon
arrival, check-in at Estares Hillside Resort, a
simple basic lake shore resort, for accommodation.
Day 02. Lake Sebu
American breakfast at the resort. Morning countryside tour of
Lake Sebu by private air-conditioned transportation. Visit the once
a week market day, on Saturdays in Lake Sebu and the Thursdays in
Luhib. From the market, visit the T'boli weaving village. Then
proceed to visit the nearby village where natives present a cultural
presentation of their songs and dances. After the visit proceed to
the resort for lunch. Then leave in the afternoon for the trek to
the first two falls of the 7-Falls. After the trek, take time to
visit Lamalo Weavers to see the traditional T'inalak weaving. Return
to the resort in the afternoon. Then, by the resort take motorized
boat for a sunset cruise of the picturesque Lake Sebu. Accommodation
at the resort.
Day 03. Lake Sebu - Gen. Santos -
Cebu
Early American breakfast at the resort. Then, leave by private
transportation to General Santos City to take flight 2P852
(0940H/1040H) for Cebu. Upon arrival in Cebu, transfer to Cebu Plaza
Hotel passing by the battle site of Magellan and Lapu-lapu. Check-in
at the Cebu Plaza Hotel Hotel for accommodation. Afternoon visit of
Cebu City beginning at Magellan's Cross. Proceed to Fort San Pedro,
Casa Gorordo Museum, and the Taoist Temple . End the visit at Carbon
public market. Return to the hotel after the tour for dinner and
accommodation.
Day 04. Cebu - Bohol
American breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the pier to take
the ferry boat (1115H) to Tagbilaran. Upon arrival in Tagbilaran
(1245H), transfer to Bohol Beach Club for accommodations. Afternoon
tour of Panglao Island with visits to Dauis Church, Hinagdanan Cave,
the Spanish-built Watch Tower, Panglao Church and Panglao Market.
Accommodation and dinner at the hotel.
Day 05. Bohol
American breakfast at the hotel. Full day tour of the
countryside of Carmen where the main attraction is the Chocolate
Hills, a uniformly shape mound of hills that turns brown during
summer and resembles giant chocolate candy mounds, hence the name.
En route to Carmen visit Bohol's oldest church, the Baclayon. On the
way back, in the town of Loboc, board a floating restaurant for
lunch and cruise on the green, palm-fringed Loay River. Back to the
hotel after the tour for accommodation.
Day 06. Bohol - Cebu - Manila
American breakfast at the resort. Transfer to the pier to take
the ferryboat (1300H) to Cebu. Upon arrival in Cebu (1430H),
transfer to the airport to take flight 2P518 (1610H/1720H) for
Manila.
INCLUSIONS:
-Accommodation for two nights in a standard hotel in Lake Sebu, 1
night at Cebu Plaza and 2 nights at Bohol Tropics Resort Club.
- Daily American breakfast (Days 2-6).
- Lunch (Day 1, 2, and 5).
- Dinner (Day 3 and 4).
- Transfers and sightseeing tours (including boat rides) as
indicated in the program.
- Taxes and service charges on rooms and hotels.
- Services of English-speaking guide.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Meals not mentioned.
- Airfare Manila/ Cotabato, General Santos/ Cebu, Cebu/ Manila at
USD190.00 per person.
DATE OF DEPARTURES:
Wednesdays and Fridays
