PLAINS AND HEIGHTS OF CENTRAL LUZON CARAVAN FULL LEG /Pinatubo/Tarlac// AGOO/LINGAYEN/HUNDRED ISLANDS/BOLINAO/SUBIC 11-17 December 2015

Dec. 11/Friday – MANILA/PAMPANGA/TARLAC

Early morning departure for Central Luzon Caravan through the modern North Luzon Expressway.

Comfort stop along the way.

First visit will be the San Guillermo Parish Church in Bacolor, Pampanga. One of the most visited churches in the province of Pampanga. Built in 1576 the church was named after San Guillermo or St. Williams the patron saint of Bacolor. Known as the ‘sunken church’ and was one of the structures that was half-buried by the lahar flow. The church has since been renovated and is currently operational and may be accessed through what were once the second floor windows, now converted into doorways. The sunken church and town of Bacolor were used to shoot the 2009 television May Bukas Pa.

On to Clark, Pampanga. After the Americans left in the 1990’s, Clark, which was originally a town of Angeles, is now called the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ). It is now a 4,500-hectare industrial and leisure hub where Filipinos love to shop and vacation. Enjoy the nightlife and casino at Mimosa Leisure Park; or ride a horse in the old American stables of El Kabayo. Clark is your essential vacation rolled into one area.

Breakfast

Welcome reception and passport stamping.

Tour of Museum and Nayong Pilipino, a Filipino historic and cultural amusement park. The Filipino village tour will give a taste of everything , a representation in miniature version of major regions such as Cordillera, Ilocos, Tagalog, Bicol, Visayas and Mindanao. It shows a typical residential building, landmark-structure, some characteristic landscapes and residences of famous heroes and political figures.

Proceed to Aquino Museum in Tarlac. The Aquino Center Museum is a building mainly dedicated to the late parents of the President, Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. and President Corazon “Cory” Aquino. It houses artifacts and all other keepsakes of the Aquino Family, from the death of Sen. Ninoy Aquino, the People Power revolution to the Presidency of Cory Aquino.

Check-in to your arranged accommodation.

Dec. 12/Saturday - TARLAC

After breakfast. Morning at leisure. There are several optional activities that is available like the Mt. Pinatubo Climb, visit to Monasterio De Tarlac, Adventure Park and walking tour of Tarlac.

On to Baguio. Dinner will be provided.

Check-in to your arranged accommodation.

Dec. 13/Sunday - BAGUIO

Breakfast and Welcome reception in Baguio. Passport stamping.

Start of Baguio tour which includes visit to Mansion House, the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines. It was built in 1908 to serve as the official summer residence of US Governor Generals; Mines View Park, View Park which boasts of a spectacular view of 's gold and copper mines and the Cordillera mountains.; Dominican Hill, from atop the hill you can see the whole of City Camp all the way to Burnham Park and the Baguio Cathedral.

The caravan will also visit La Trinidad known as the Strawberry Capital of the Philippines; , located north of the downtown area of Baguio along the road leading to the town of La Trinidad, Benguet. Within its compound are intricately designed arches and buildings adorned with flags, bells and dragons; St. Paul Seminary, it provides a perfect environment for religious retreats and devotees of the Sisters of Charity. The place has venues for trainings and seminars with lodging and meals; Municipal Communal Forest, the place is about 45 hectares and is planted with varieties of trees such as pine trees, alnus trees including some fruit bearing trees like guava and coffee tree; Benguet Provincial Musuem, It presents a collection of antiques from the different municipalities of Benguet as well as contemporary arts and crafts.

Lunch will be provided.

Check-in to your arranged accommodation.

Dec. 14/Monday – BAGUIO/AGOO/LINGAYEN/HUNDRED ISLANDS/BOLINAO

Breakfast

Off to Agoo to visit the Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Charity, better known as Agoo Basilica, is a Roman Catholic Minor Basilica in Agoo, La Union, the Philippines dedicated to Our Lady of Charity.

On to Capitol Building in Lingayen, the architectural design of this building is so impressive. Originally built in 1918 by American architects. It was destroyed in WWII and was rebuilt in 1945 to its original splendor and continuous to serve as the provincial capitol today.

Passport stamping and Welcome Reception.

Proceed to Lucap to visit Hundred Islands National Park. This National Park covers a land area of 1,884 hectares with 123 islands. However, only three (3) islands have been developed for tourists namely: Governor, Quezon, and Children's Island.

Lunch

After island hopping off to Bolinao.

Bolinao,is known for its sunny white sand beaches, Cape Bolinao and other natural wonders.

Remaining day at leisure. Check-in to your arranged accommodation.

Dec. 15/Tuesday – BOLINAO

Breakfast.

Depart for tour of Bolinao. Which includes visit to St. James the Fortress Church, A towering edifice made of black coral stones, the church of St. James Parish in Bolinao also served as a Fortress against the English, Japanese and American Pirates.; Enchanted Caves, a refreshing underground natural spring pool.; UP Marine Research Lab or Bolinao Marine Laboratory the official marine station of the Marine Science Institute (MSI) of University of the Philippines, Diliman.; Bolinao Museum, the museum displays archeological, ethnograpic and natural history objects from the area of Pangasinan.; Cape Bolinao Light House, Cape Bolinao Lighthouse is a towering edifice in Bolinao. This lighthouse is proudly standing for over ten decades atop the Punta Piedra Point. This magnificent construction is one of the five main lighthouses of this country and has been guiding the vessels and ships that cruise through the international passage down the West Philippine Sea.; Baluingasay River; Patar Beach; River Cruise at Balingasay River, you can take a banca or kayak through bakawan groves. And to conclude your river cruise—the Bolinao Falls.

Lunch and Dinner will be provided.

Check-in to your arranged accommodation.

Dec. 16/Wednesday – BOLIANO/SUBIC

Breakfast

On to Dasol Pangasinan, Dasol is a popular town for the production of commercial salts.

Will stop at Iba Capitol Bldg. Welcome Reception and passport stamping. Proceed to Rosa Farm, a 12.5-hectare mango orchard, home to the Philippines’ sweetest mangoes, the Carabao Mango, and various organic fruits and vegetables. All the fruits and vegetables in the farm are available (depending on the season) for Pick-&-Pay.

Lunch

After lunch proceed to Mt. Pinatubo, after lying dormant for almost 500 years, the volcano’s eruption in June 1991 resulted in one of the most destructive volcanic eruptions of the 20th century, now turned into a major tourist attraction.

Onto RAMON MAGSAYSAY ANCESTRAL HOUSE in Castillejos, this house is famous historical landmark in the town of Castillejos. It houses the memorabilia of the most loved president of the Philippines, President Ramon Magsaysay, “The Man of the Masses,” whose greatness in humanity gave pride to the Municipality of Castillejos.

Pass by San Narciso known as the surfing town. Great big waves await thrill-seekers and surfers who want to enjoy surfing in Zambales. Another attraction is Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, the premier maritime institution in the Philippines.

Dinner and party in Subic.

Check-in to your own arranged accommodation.

Dec. 17/Thursday – SUBIC/MANILA

Breakfast.

Enjoy different adventure available in Subic such as Treetop Adventure, Ocean Adventure and Zoobic Zafari.

Return to Manila.