Journey Through the Philippines with Palawan & Tubbataha Reef

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JOURNEY THROUGH THE PHILIPPINES WITH PALAWAN & TUBBATAHA REEF

Aboard the Caledonian Sky | March 12 – 28, 2016 | 17 Days JOURNEY THROUGH THE PHILIPPINES Moore Mike © WITH PALAWAN & TUBBATAHA

Aboard the Caledonian Sky | March 12 – 28, 2016 | 17 Days BALICASAG

TICAO Manila SOUTH CHINA Based on the expeditionary nature of our trips, SEA Ticao there may be ongoing enhancements to this itinerary. Island San Miguel Island Capul APO REEF Saturday & Sunday, March 12 & 13, 2016 DEPART USA Board your independent flight to Malaysia. Coron Island Sibuyan Island CHOCOLATE HILLS NATIONAL MONUMENT Monday, March 14 SANDAKAN, MALAYSIA Pintuyan Bohol Arrive in Sandakan in the late afternoon Puerto Princesa Balicasag Limasawa Island and check in to the Four Points Sheraton. PALAWAN Camiguin Island Gather at the hotel this evening for a TUBBATAHA REEFS NATURAL PARK Pamilacan Island welcome reception and dinner.

PHILIPPINES Tuesday, March 15 SULU SEA SANDAKAN / EMBARK CALEDONIAN SKY This morning we drive to an area of lowland rainforest, home of the Sepilok Orangutan Sandakan Rehabilitation Center. Here, observe young

© Mike Moore Mike © MALAYSIA MAP NOT TO SCALE orangutans, many of them orphans, who are rehabilitated and taught to live in the wild. Embark the Caledonian Sky this afternoon. Wednesday, March 16 Expedition Highlights PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES Arrive in Puerto Princesa this afternoon. Learn • Snorkel or dive in incredibly clear waters to search for a variety of about the Batak tribe at the local cultural marine life—from tiny pygmy seahorses and colorful nudibranchs center and watch a weaving demonstration at to graceful manta rays and massive whale sharks. Binuatan Creations. Or, seek out the Palawan flycatcher, melodious babbler, and other • Experience warm welcomes and legendary Filipino hospitality as you resident species on a birding tour. visit traditional villages and remote island communities. Thursday, March 17 • Observe the young, orphaned orangutans who are learning to live TUBBATAHA REEFS NATURAL PARK in the wild at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center. Today visit Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a marine and bird sanctuary that covers over • Visit the geologically unique Chocolate Hills, a series of conical 370 square miles. Part of the Coral Triangle, mounds that resemble rows of chocolate kisses. this area was recognized as a World Heritage Site due to a high density of marine • Visit Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site species and important breeding grounds for famous for its high density of marine life with 600 fish species and over 300 varieties of coral. SIBUYAN The Caledonian Sky The all-suite, 100-guest Caledonian Sky is a spacious, yet intimate, expedition vessel. Refurbished in 2012, her beautifully designed public spaces include a single-seating dining room, a large lounge with piano, elegant bar, enclosed panoramic viewing deck, sun deck, library, and gym. All suites have an ocean view and feature a sitting room, en suite bathroom, flat-screen television, spacious wardrobes, and dressing table. The Caledonian Sky carries a fleet of Zodiacs, available for accessing Moore Mike © remote shorelines and islands. Please visit www.zegrahm.com/caledonian-sky for more information about this ship. © Mike Moore © Mike Moore CAMIGUIN to Dagubdob Falls,to Dagubdob aseries cascades of a hand planting rice seedlings. Continue your sleeves, into head field, the and lend the traditional bayo harvesting of andprocess milling rice, using island’s the of energy. clean the Learn about Cantingas River’s hydro plant, amajor source Philippine culture—for ascenic drive to the Jeepneys—theboard of symbols colorful a traditional Pag-alad performance. Then This morning you are ashore welcomed with SIBUYAN ISLAND Sunday, March 20 barracudas. as large pelagicssuch as sharks, tuna, and and wondrous other small creatures, as well nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, pipefish, corals. Discover luminescent and anemones a kaleidoscope offers Apo of hard and soft Great the Barrierin Reef, world after the contiguous second-largest The coral reef APO REEF Saturday, March 19 handicrafts. of display their rich traditions and with aperformance visit Banuang will the who Daan showcase waters. afternoon, In the in crystal-clear the to swim there is anAfterwards opportunity with breathtaking views Kayangan of Lake. Coron’s vertical cliffs, which is rewarded Coron,of including an active hike up naturalExplore the and cultural wonders CORON ISLAND 18 March Friday, snorkeling diving or over pristine reefs. seabirds day and the marine Spend turtles.

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© Mike Moore in freshwater cool the pool. to search for flora and fauna, take or aswim lunch delicacies, local of walk with naturalists surrounded bytropical dense forest. a After afternoon, visit beautiful Limasawa Island. found feedingoften around Pintuyan. This Board local sharks, boats whale for search to PINTUYAN /LIMASAWA Thursday, March24 island.dive anearby off roasteda whole pig. this, After snorkel or traditional dishes, fresh seafood, and lechon a village and market, local enjoy afeast of take adip in refreshing the visiting pool. After 245-foot-highat the Katibawasan Falls and Hibok, an active volcano, make then astop Today, venture into foothills the Mt. of Hibok- ISLAND CAMIGUIN Wednesday, March23 going ashore to visit with locals. tiny Pamilacan Island, with possibility the of snorkeling afternoon the diving or Spend off viewingthe for commanding platform views. conicalalmost hills, perfectly and to ascend Chocolatethe Hills, aunique of landscape andpaddies forested hillsides. Arrive at through countryside, the emerald past rice Rise this early morning for ascenic drive BOHOL / PAMILACAN ISLAND Tuesday, March22 Protected Area. snorkeling diving or at Balicasag, aMarine amorningAfter at sea, enjoy excellent BALICASAG Monday, March 21 © Rich Pagen

© Bob Royer in USA the sameday. the on morning your on early flight,Depart arriving /USA MANILA Monday, March 28 to visit with locals. sea—then step ashore in atiny fishing village over limestone sheer cliffs directly into the supremely photogenic waterfall cascades that Ticao Catandayagan of Falls—a base to the a scenic Zodiac cruise along coast of the tiny Miguel Island. San afternoon, take In the morning the Spend snorkeling and diving at /SAN TICAO ISLAND MIGUEL ISLAND Saturday, March 26 produce.local a farm to sample traditional dishes and fresh 18th-century the past lighthouse takes you to danceof and songs to set folk music. Astroll a 17th-century fortress, enjoy aperformance small island. motorbike ashort ride After to heritage including alanguage unique to this arich cultural Capul of possess people The CAPUL 25 March Friday, rest of the afternoon at leisure.rest afternoon the of transfer Marriott to the Manila with Hotel the Manila. lunch at restaurant, alocal After Disembark this morning of and enjoy atour / DISEMBARK MANILA Sunday, March 27 $3,360 person, per single on based occupancy $2,780 person, per double on occupancy based River. Kinabatangan the in lovely rainforest and take lodges acruise along a wealth wildlife of in forests the Borneo. of Stay Search for orangutans, proboscis monkeys, and March 9–15, 2016 OPTIONAL PRE-VOYAGE EXTENSION

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Included: All gratuities; accommodations512 510 508 506 in our hotel and on board the Caledonian Sky; all onboard meals and group meals ashore, including soft drinks, beer, and wine with lunch and dinner; arrival and departure transfers on group dates; services ofBalconies the expedition staff, including lectures, briefings, slide/film shows; all You Go group activities and excursions; landing and port fees; and medical expense coverage and emergency evacuation insurance. For most activities a moderate level of exer- Not Included: All air transportation; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; tion is required. You will need to climb into transfers for independent arrivals and departures; travel insurance; scuba diving fees and equipment where and out of Zodiacs and tenders for diving required; passport and/or visa fees; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages except as listed; e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges. and snorkeling activities and excursions Scuba Diving: Limited to 16 Advanced Open Water (AOW) certified scuba divers. You must complete ashore. You must be able to walk moderate two open water dives within the 12 months prior to the trip’s departure. distances over beaches and sometimes Air Fare: You may use the air credit of up to $1,500 per person* to purchase air fare your home city/ rough terrain. Average daily temperatures Sandakan and Manila/home city. Please contact our Air Department for fare quotes, reservations, or other air-related questions. will range from the mid-70s°F to high Please review our Terms & Conditions online at www.zegrahm.com/terms, or call our office for a 80s°F, though high humidity can make it printed copy. feel warmer. *Air Credit of up to $1,500 per person is applicable to new bookings only and subject to availability at time of booking. Air must be booked and ticketed through Zegrahm Expeditions. Air credit is not combinable with any other offer except group, combination cruise, Refer & Reward, and solo traveler savings. Cover images: © Mike Moore, boat, girls; © Jack S. Grove, anemonefish

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