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Code: |
PLIP 04 |
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Routes: |
Manila - Tacloban -
Marabut - Manila |
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Duration: |
4 Days |
Departure: Mondays
and Thursdays
Samar and Leyte are both within the group of islands of the
Visayas. These are often called the twin islands as
they are almost close to each other and connected by
San Juanico Bridge, the longest in the Philippines.
Both islands offer natural and historical
attractions. There are myriad of vast and unspoiled
islands, mountains and caves. These two islands
served as the hallmark of the two historic events of
the world: Magellan's discovery of the Philippines
and the landing of General Douglas Mac Arthur during
the Second World War.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01. Manila -
Tacloban - Sohoton National Park - Tacloban
Take the morning flight to Tacloban City via Cebu Pacific's
5J651 (0610H/0720H). Upon arrival in Tacloban,
check-in at the Leyte Park Hotel. Then, leave for a
short tour of the city with visits to MacArthur
Memorial Park, Sto. Niño Shrine, San Juanico Bridge
and the CAP Pension Building. After, proceed to the
town of Basey, known for its mat-weavers, for a
cruise along the Golden River leading to the Sohoton
National Park. Picnic lunch at the forest ranger
station. Afternoon exploration of Sohoton Cave and
trek to the forest trails that leads to a river and
a natural pool canopied by a natural rock bridge.
Return in the afternoon by boat to Leyte Park Hotel
for accommodation.
Day 02. Tacloban - Marabut Marine
Park
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by boat to Marabut Marine Park,
located at the western side of Samar Island. The park is on a coast
with secluded lagoons, rivers and cove. Its underwater seascape is
ideal for divers as it has well-preserved coral gardens and abundant
marine-life. Also in the park is a simple resort with ten cottages
facing the sea. Rooms are not air-conditioned but equipped with
electric fans. Each room has a private toilet and bath. Check-in at
the resort. Morning free at leisure. Enjoy walking by the beach or
kayak to nearby rock islands. Lunch at the resort. In the afternoon,
tour of the coastal area by rubber boat visiting Tinago Lagoon.
Cruise along the Legaspi River that leads to local communities.
Return to the resort after for dinner and accommodation.
Day 03. Marabut Marine Park
Breakfast at the resort. Full day exploration of the outlying
rock islands and beaches on a rubber boat and enjoy swimming and
snorkeling. Picnic lunch on one of the islands. Visits, on foot, to
nearby villages are possible. In the afternoon, return to the resort
for dinner and accommodation.
Day 04. Marabut - Tacloban -
Manila
Breakfast and lunch at the resort. Free at leisure until
transfer to Tacloban to take flight 5J656 (1450H/1600H) or 5J658
(1630H/1740H).
INCLUSIONS:
- Accommodation for 1 night at Leyte Park Hotel and 2 nights at
marabut Marine Park.
- Fullboard meals from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 4.
- Transfers and sightseeing tours (including boat rides) as
indicated in the program.
- Hotel and airport porterages.
- Taxes and service charges on rooms and meals.
- Service of an English-speaking tour guide during tours and
transfers.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Meals not mentioned.
- Airfare Manila/ Tacloban/ Manila atb USD120.00 per person.
DATE OF DEPARTURES:
Mondays and Thursdays
