TOURISTIC VISITS
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MT. PINATUBO TREKKING VIA CAPAS
Challenge yourself on a trek adventure to a current dormant volcano which not only wreaked havoc to the local communities of Tarlac, Pampanga and Zambales but affected our entire planet. Walk amidst the dried lahar formations, streams and vast sands terrain on your way to see to the jade-colored water on its crater.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- 4×4 jeep ride to the drop off point;
- 7 Km walk trail;
- Visit lower section of Mount Pinatubo Volcano crater;
- Local indigenous “Aeta” encounter.
RATE: US$ 310.00 one person
- US$ 200.00 two persons
- US$ 145.00 three persons
- US$ 125.00 four persons
INCLUSIONS: Transport, 4X4 Jeep, Municipal Fees, Lunch, Shower, Local guide, Tour Coordinator & Tour Amenities
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OLD AND NEW MANILA
Visit the site of a pre-colonial settlement of the local inhabitants along the banks of the Pasig River which the Spanish colonizers transformed into a walled city or INTRAMUROS. The lay out and grandeur of the structures were comparable to the cities of Europe prior to its devastation during the last World War. And its continuing current transformation highlighting culture, heritage and history through the re-use of structures and location. See as well, the some of the districts that grew eastward as necessitates during the course of time. After which, visit a former swampland and a re-used of a former military camp that became two booming commercial, business and residential district in modern Manila.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit Plaza San Luis and experience opulence of Spanish colonial living ofa rebuilt residence.
- Visit Fort Santiago a military fort transformed into a historical park.
- Visit Goldenberg Mansion being re-used as a museum at San MiguelDistrict in Manila (subject to confirmation)
- Visit the restoration of the all-steel gothic church of San Sebastian inManila.
- See century old structures given a new leased of life by like the NationalMuseum – Finance Building.
- See Ayala Center development in Makati City
- Visit and see the presentation of the urban planning and cutting-edgeutilities of the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City5
RATE: US$ 170.00 per persons minimum 20 pax
INCLUSIONS: Transport, Tour Guide, Lunch, Entrance Fees, Venue Reservations
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BUHAY BUKID (LIFE IN THE FARM)
Visit a farm and immerse yourself in the life of a farmer, preparing his plot for rice planting, harvesting his crops of rice and vegetables. Experience traditional and modern farming integrated into an efficient, productive and sustainable produce.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Experience plot preparation using a carabao (water buffalo) and mechanized tractor.
- Indulge in the traditional planting rice amidst the serenade of a guitarist and singers
- Ride on a carabao cart and experience driving a tractor.
- Harvest organic vegetables and fruits then learn how to cook them.
- Catch fish for lunch in one of their fishponds.
- Learn to do organic fertilizers on urban setting.
RATE: US$ 100.00 per person minimum 8 pax
- US$ 35.00 Pottery session + shipping fee
- US$ 40.00 Oil Painting session
INCLUSION: Transport, Tour Guide, Shower Facility, Lunch, Use of equipment
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PAMPANGA FOOD CRAWL – CULINARY/CULTURE/HISTORY
Visit the country’s culinary capital of the Philippines, learn history and the culture that comes in every distinct dishes of the province while heartily savoring it. Know how they evolved and intertwined with the lives of the locals as prepared them in their daily lives. Immerse yourself in actual preparation and cooking of some of the home-grown delicacies and dishes.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit the ancestral home of “Atching” Lilian L. Borromeo, renowned chef and food historian as she demonstrates traditional way of preparing Pandecillos de San Nicolas.
- Visit Giant Lantern Museum with lantern making activity in the City of San Fernando.
- Visit the former site of the Pampanga Sugar Development Company (PASUDECO) that is been transformed and developed into a vibrant commercial, business and residential community.
- Visit sunken church of San Guillermo Parish and Lourdes Parish in Bacolor.
- Visit the workshop of Asia’s most prolific ecclesiastical sculptor Willy Layug based in the Municipality of Betis.
- Visit Museo ning Angeles and learn the old local script called “Kulitan”.
- Learn how to prepare a local dish as you indulged buffet style Kapampangan cuisine.
- Food samplers of local delicacies.
RATE: US$ 125.00 per pax minimum 20 pax
INCLUSIONS: Transport, Tour Guide, Lunch, Activity Kits, Food Samplers
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SUBIC – CLARK CORRIDOR TOUR
See the transformation of two former American military facilities which were re-used and transformed into a bustling freeport hub. Experience the adventures of the attractions they provide while learning the history of some of the nook and crannies of current freeport.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn the life style and jungle survival skill by local Aeta tribesman at Subic.
- Yacht cruise at Subic Bay with seafood lunch.
- Encounter with the dolphins (optional).
- See the original Spanish Fort Gate at Subic.
- Visit Hell Ship Memorial.
- Tour of Subic and Clark Freeport.
- Indulge in the attractions of Clark (optional).
RATE: US$ 130.00 per person (minimum 20 persons)
INCLUSIONS: Transport, Tour Guide, Lunch, Yacht Cruise, Entrance fees
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PUNING HOT SPRINGS
Venture into the valleys and streams carved by the natural elements brought about the effects of the Mount Pinatubo eruption on its adjacent areas. From the 1st station marvel the surreal landscape while experiencing the adrenaline ride on 4 x 4 all-terrain vehicles as you proceed to the 2nd station to experience hot sand treatment and volcanic mud paste rub. Then proceed the 3rd station to wash off and take a dip on the pool of your choice between hot and cold springs. Truly a treat to your mind and body.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ride 4 x 4 all terrain jeep vehicle to lahar filled canyons.
- Hot sand spa treatment.
- Volcanic mud paste rub.
- Experience hot and cold natural spring fed pools
- Buffet Lunch
RATES: US$ 125.00 per person (minimum of 4 pax)
INCLUSIONS: Transfer, 4X4 Jeep, Entrance Fees, Spa Activities, Lunch
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BUDDY FUN FLIGHTS
Sightseeing on a different level literally, as you see the landscape of the Central Plains of the Luzon Island on board a fixed wing aircraft. Have a glimpse of the Sierra Madre or Zambales Mountain Ranges that borders its eastern and western side respectively. Choice between Northeastern section (Pampanga, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija) and the Southwestern section (Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales) of the region.
Tour Highlights Northeastern section:
- Discover how the Spanish Colonizer were able to move about north of the Luzon Island from Manila in the absence of modern roadways.
- Marvel as you pass-by the majestic Mount Arayat a dormant volcano in the midst of the flat landscape.
- Take a peek at a man-made lake brought about by the sinking of the whole town to make way for power generation dam.
- Observed the effects of the lahar flow devastation bought about the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991.
Tour Highlights Southwestern Section:
- Marvel as you pass-by the majestic Mount Arayat a dormant volcano in the midst of the flat landscape.
- See the overview of what use to be the biggest U.S. Air Force base outside of the mainland that is now being re-used as an industrial, commercial, residential and tourism zone.
- Wonder how the defenders from the both the Filipinos and American of USAFFE forces at the mountain ranges of the Bataan peninsula stood their ground against the Japanese forces during Second World War.
- Take a peek of the on Mount Samat’s “Dambana ng Kagitingan” memorial cross as testament to the bravery of the fallen and survivors of the Battle of Bataan.
- Take a glimpse of the catch basin area of the once glorious Rio Grande de Pampanga.
RATE: US$230.00 per person per area section (min. 2 pax / max.3 pax)
INCLUSIONS:
- Transfer from Clark Hotel
- One (1) hour block time aerial tour per section
- Light Refreshments
- Tour amenities
- Tour Coordinator