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Discover local life in the communities and visit the most beautiful places in the 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 , 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 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 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 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 , , 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, , 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 (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

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

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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