MANILA | BULACAN ANGAT | ZAMBALES | BOHOL | SIQUIJOR
Discover local life in the communities and visit the most beautiful places in the Philippines from another point of view. An unforgettable trip for the whole family! Day 1 - Arrival in Manila and discovery of the city and its culture
Day 2-3 - Departure for GKEF. Activities and volunteering for the whole family in your favourite place!
Days 4 - 6: Immerse yourself in the local culture in Zambales Enjoy the beach and stop over in a community to explore the mountains, taste delicious local specialities and participate in the reforestation of the area.
Day 7 - 11 - Departure for Bohol Between boat tours in the islands, seeing dolphins and visiting the jungle, Bohol is one of the islands of the Philippines that offers the greatest variety of landscapes. You will discover the island from another point of view by spending a few days in a typical village.
Day 12-14 - Excursion to the enchanted island of Siquijor
Day 15 - Return to Manila
Day 16 - Return to Canada Day 1 - Arrival in Manila
You’ll arrive in Manila in the afternoon. It's time to rest, enjoy a quiet late afternoon, get a massage and eat in one of the many restaurants in the area. You can also simply relax in your hotel room...
| Stages: Manila | Accommodation : LubD Hotel (barkada room) Day 2-4 - Visit the World’s First University Village Farmhouse!
Today, let's go to the enchanted farm of Gawad Kalinga, a 43 hectare village, farm and university that brings together people from all walks of life. You will visit the farm and then participate in volunteer activities, farm work and social entrepreneurship. You will learn more about GK's approach to eradicating poverty by changing the way we think about trade, education and tourism. Make unforgettable encounters, with the locals but also with the expatriates who have decided to change their lives for the beautiful GK project.
Farm video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjxkaRq1fMM Website page: http://gk1world.com/visit-enchanted-farm
Travel time: 2 hours | Stages: Angat, Bulacan | Accommodation: GK Enchanted Farm Day 5: Departure for Zambales
It's time to say farewell to the city! We will take you to the bus station to Liwliwa, San Felipe, Zambales where you will be dropped off. You will take a tricycle straight to your resort named The Glamp Zambales. Zambales is one of the beaches that Manila residents love. Here, your accommodation will be unique! You will indeed try a very trendy concept called Glamping- which is camping, but glamorous, with all the comfort of a hotel room. Once arriving, check the waves if you can go surfing. If not, you can stay on the beach or walk around the area and check some local stores and eateries. Watch out for the sunset!
Stages : Liwliwa, Zambales | Accommodation: The Glamp zambales Day 5 - VISIT AN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY AND HELP WITH REFORESTATION
An early morning awakening for an adventure off the beaten track. We are going to see the indigenous community of Aeta. After a one-hour walk in the middle of a valley created by volcano lava, you will arrive at the nursery, where you will plant trees to ensure the community's livelihood. You will learn more about their history and new lifestyle, still without electricity, access to roads and modern equipment. Enjoy an excellent lunch with the locals to get to know them and learn more about their culture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csGm6o1WXSo http://madtravel.org/joiner-tours/tribes-treks-zambales/
Zambales, San Felipe | Accommodation : The Glamp Zambales Day 6 - ISLAND HOPPING
This morning you are sailing by boat around the islands. Relax in the sun and dive into the sea. The rest of the day is free, rest on the beach or let yourself be tempted by a surf lesson.
Accommodation : The Glamp Zambales Day 7-10 - Fly and Explore Bohol!
Bohol is one of the most diverse tourist islands in the Philippines, there is so much to do! Rent a scooter and visit the island outside the tourist masses or stay at the farm and learn more about local agriculture and handicrafts. Between discovering the countryside, especially the famous chocolate hills and a tour of the islands followed by dolphins, there is something for everyone!
Stages: Panglao, Bohol Accommodation: Bohol Bee farm (family room) Day 11 - Visiting GK Maribojoc
Go off the beaten track on the other side of the island in this charming village built by the NGO Gawad Kalinga. Your visit to this peaceful community is the perfect opportunity for you to meet locals, feed the animals on the organic farm and experience Filipino hospitality at its best. Stay for one night to integrate into the village and enjoy a campfire, dancing and singing with the families.
Accommodation: GK Maribojoc Day 12-14 - Off to the wonderful Siquijor!
In the centre of the Visayas is the bewitched island of Siquijor. Very little known, this island offers you beaches, waterfalls and hikes out of the crowds of tourists! Explore the islands and relax in your dream hotel. Here is a video of it: https://youtu.be/33kPKqdIElE.
Also take advantage of a boat trip to observe the sea turtles of the charming island of Apo.
Stages: Siquijor| Accommodation: Coco Grove Beach Resort - family room Day 15 -Return to Manila
Sadly, this your last day in Siquijor. Today, you will fly to Manila and spend your last night there. Take this chance to explore the beauty of Makati and dive in for a feast to cap off your Philippine trip!
Day 16 -Departure for Canada
It’s time to pack your bags and head back to Canada! We have arranged a private transportation for you to the airport. We hope you enjoyed your trip and you have good memories to share with your loved ones back home!
| Stages: Manila| LubD Hotel
Itinerary- Arrival in Manila
Day Time Activity
1 X Pick up at Manila Airport
Transport to the hotel
Welcome dinner in a typical Filipino restaurant
9:00 PM Overnight stay at Lubd Hotel (Bakarda room)
Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm Day Time Activity
2 10:00 am Departure to GKEF
Lunch with farm produce at Berjaya restaurant 11:00 am (Buffet with rice, vegetables, meat/fish, dessert) Introduction of the visit
Start of the GKEF tour 01:00 pm Discover the concept of the farm and how it became the home of many Filipinos, also how it changed their lives for a better future
04:00 pm Relaxation by the pool
Dinner in one of the families in the GK community 07:00 pm Dinner prepared by the mother of the family
09:00 pm Overnight stay at GKEF
Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm
Day Time Activity
Breakfast at Berjaya Restaurant 3 10:00 am (Buffet with rice, bread or pancakes, vegetable, meat/fish, fruit)
Demo of a social enterprise 1 11:00 am Discover local products, and how they are produced (learn to make peanut brittle)
Lunch with farm produce at Berjaya restaurant 12:00 nn (Buffet with rice, vegetables, meat/fish, dessert) Introduction of the visit
Demo of a social enterprise 2 01:30 pm Discover local products, and how they are produced (Depends on product availability)
03.00 pm Free time to relax and enjoy the calm of the countryside
05:30 pm Farming activity
Dinner in one of the families in the GK community 07:00 pm Dinner prepared by the mother of the family
09:00 pm Overnight stay at GKEF
Departure to Zambales
Day Time Activity
Breakfast at Berjaya Restaurant 4 8:00 AM (Buffet with rice, bread or pancakes, vegetable, meat/fish, fruit)
Departure for Zambales 9:00 AM (travel time: about 4 hours in a private van)
Lunch on the road (at your expense) 12:00 NN Stop in a shopping centre
Afternoon Arrival in Zambales, check in at Gampside Zambales
7:00 PM Dinner (at your expense)
09:00 pm Overnight stay in The Glamp Zambales
Yangil - Tribes and Treks Day Time Activity
5 6:30 AM Breakfast (included)
7:00 AM Departure for the Yangil trek (travel time: 30 mins by private jeep)
1h to 1h30 trek to nursery
09:00 AM Planting in nursery and snacks
11:00 AM Departure to the village of Yangil (walk about 20mins)
11:30 AM Arrival in Yangil & native archery
12:00 NN Lunch and free time to relax
2:00 PM Traditional songs and dances with the community
3:00 PM Village Tour and Tour of community herbal medicines
3:30 PM Departure for the starting point of Sagpad
Homemade dinner by the community leader 5:00 PM Departure to the hotel (travel time by private jeep 30mins)
End of the tour and return to the hotel 7:00 PM Overnight stay at The Glamp Zambales Island Hopping
Day Time Activity
6 7:00 AM Breakfast (included)
Island Tour in Capones Island (travel time around 30 mins, and 1h/way for the 8:00-11:30 AM boat)
12:30 PM Picnic on the island
02:30 PM Return to the hotel
Afternoon Free afternoon on the beach
7:00 PM Dinner (at your expense)
8:30 PM Overnight at The Glamp Zambales Departure to Bohol
Day Time Activity
7 X Breakfast (included)
Departure for Clark International Airport Morning (travel time of about 3 hours depending on traffic, private van)
Flight to Tagbilaran
Transport to the hotel
Overnight at the Bohol Bee Farm (family room) Bohol
Day Time Activity
8 X Breakfast (included)
Tourist tour in the Chocolate Hills and Loboc River : You will discover these mysterious hills that make Bohol famous on a quad to reach the highest point, in order to have a magnificent view of Morning the Chocolate Hills. Then enjoy a fresh meal by the river, a tour of SUP and discover the remains of the Spanish colonial period. Finish with a magical sunset on a "secret" beach.
Overnight at the Bohol Bee Farm (family room) Bohol
Day Time Activity
9 5.00 am Breakfast
Boat tour in the islands An early morning wake-up to take a boat at 6am and have the best 6.00 am chance of seeing dolphins, before visiting some beautiful islands and - 4.00 pm white sand banks. You can dive into the turquoise water and observe the seabed with your mask and snorkel from the magical island of Pamilacan.
Overnight at the Bohol Bee Farm (family room) Bohol
Day Time Activity
10 9.00 am Breakfast
Free day Feel free to go to the beach or rent a scooter to tour the island! You can
also relax around the pretty swimming pool of your hotel or visit the many local productions of the farm.
Overnight at the Bohol Bee Farm (family room) Day Time Itinerary
11 Breakfast
Transport to GK Maribojoc, welcome cocktail, discussion on community 8:45 am building
9:15 am Community tour and visit of the eco farm
10:00 am Cook a typical Filipino meal for lunch with mothers of the community
11:45 am Free time to relax before lunch
12:00 nn Lunch with the community
1:00 pm Play and reading session with children
2:30 pm Relax in a hammock, or swim in the nearby river
5:00 pm Take a kayak to admire the fireflies at night
7:00 pm Boodle fight
Dance and campfire 8:00 pm Overnight stay in the community, Day Time Itinerary
12 8:00 am Breakfast
Departure to the port
Boat to Siquijor
Transport to the hotel
Overnight at Coco Grove Beach Resort
Departure to Manila Day Time Activity
13-14 X Breakfast (included)
Morning Free day
Overnight at Coco grove Beach Resort
15 Breakfast (included)
Transport to the port
Boat to Dumaguete
Transport to the airport
Return flight to Manila
Arrival in Manila and transfer to hotel
Overnight in Lub D Hotel (barkada room)
Departure to Canada
Day Time Activity
16 Breakfast not included
Transfer to airport
International Flight back to Canada
COST for 16 days of travel
approx. PHP88,956.00/person *The price is based on a group of 4 adults **All this information can be changed before the validation of the reservation on request *** aircraft prices are subject to change and will only be final at the time of final booking
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