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John Dobbs Travel Smart Napier Civic Court, Dickens Street, Napier 4110 P : 06 8352222 E : John@Travelsmart.Co.Nz FMC Travel Club A subsidiary of Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand (Inc.) www.fmc.org.nz Club Convenor : John Dobbs Travel Smart Napier Civic Court, Dickens Street, Napier 4110 P : 06 8352222 E : [email protected] *** The Philippines *** Welcoming, warm and upbeat… this archipelago of 7000 islands teems with wonderful sights and experiences - this is South East Asia’s undiscovered gem 9th March to 1st April 2019 – 24 days $7995 ex Auckland. Trip leader : John Dobbs A solo room supplement is available at additional cost, if required All or any payments by visa or mastercard adds $225 to the final invoice Price is estimated as at July 2018 and subject to currency fluctuation, so is not guaranteed until final payments are received Price Includes : • International flights – Auckland to Manila return • Five domestic flights in the Philippines • All accommodation – hotels, guesthouses and home stays in twin rooms (except for Day 7 which is hostel style) • All transport – minivans, boats, a jeepney ride • Many meals – as shown by B.L.D. in the daily itinerary • Experienced FMC trip leader and local leaders/guides/drivers as appropriate • All applicable flight transfers, entry to various sights as per the daily itinerary, support payment to FMC Price does not include : • Meals not otherwise included • Travel insurance • Tipping – guidelines will be given • Personal incidental expenses, beverages, alcoholic drinks, snorkelling equipment, etc Overview We begin in Manila, the nation’s capital, biggest city and commercial heart, on the largest island of Luzon. There is much to see and do in the capital alone and we use it as our hub to explore various directions and activities over the first few days. Heading north, our next phase centers on the stunning Cordillera Mountains and the numerous little town and villages in this large and complex region. Our main tramps are located here and much focus will be on the incredible mountain rice terraces, listed as World Heritage sights. We will do several three day/two night tramps and stay in authentic minority villages and learn about the cultures of local people. Now we return to the coast and check out the many attractions and heritage of the northwest coast of Luzon. From Laoag we catch a flight via Manila to Legazpi in the southeast of Luzon for a change of scenery and focus. Here our time is water focused and our travel dates coincide with the appearance of whale sharks in adjacent seas. We hope to have encounters with these gentle giants, swim and snorkel in warm waters. Next, we fly to Palawan, a long narrow island to the southwest of Manila for yet different experiences. The famous subterranean river, jungle hikes, encounters with rare animals and birds and other activities like caving round out our time on Palawan. The final domestic flight back to Manila connects with our evening departure flight back to Auckland and the completion of the adventure! Leadership and management comprises John Dobbs as the overall trip leader, supported by local leaders. The first and second parts of the trip, centred on the Manila area and northern Luzon will have a local English speaking leader with support through our own transport and driver as necessary. The tramping trips in the north require locals to lead and guide, this is the way it is done in the Philippines. On arrival into Legazpi, we meet up with a different local English speaking leader for our water focused activities. Likewise, on Palawan Island, a different leader/guide local will be with us. The Philippines are a newly emerging destination and while the locals are welcoming and enthusiastic and delighted to have us, western touristic standards of management efficiencies, timeliness, reliability etc are not yet up to particularly high or reliable standards. So such things will vary considerably and much of our itinerary will take a big and co-ordinated effort. Participants need to be aware of this and approach the trip as an exploratory - we have not run this trip before. A flexible, patient and ‘go with the flow’ attitude will be helpful. Accommodation will vary quite a lot. In Manila a very nice centrally located hotel provides all services and is our home for a total of four nights. Twin share rooms. In the mountain region of North Luzon when we stay in local villages and guesthouses, expect fairly basic standards and no frills. In the Donsol area and on Palawan, we stay at beach or river resorts but again standards will vary with few frills but very nice settings/locations. Otherwise we use small or medium size hotels of a good tourist standard. Please note that it is not the custom to include breakfasts in the tariff of most accommodations, surprisingly. However, we have added an allowance to cover all outstanding breakfasts, along with an arrival welcome dinner and a farewell dinner at the end. Food and drink. Filipino’s love to eat and typically snack a lot. The cuisine is a melange of Asian, Latin, American and indigenous cooking, reflecting the colonial history and varied geography. Adobo – pork, chicken or just about any meat stewed in vinegar and garlic is a national dish, and delicious if done right, but can be awfully salty and greasy if done wrong. But there are many other dishes featuring meats and seafood, some using a tamarind flavoured soup, others in peanut sauce. However, overly salty or sweet dishes are common.Temperate and tropical fruits and vegetables abound and buying in local markets is very cheap. The Philippines produces the world’s best mangoes too. The ubiquitous Filipino breakfast is rice with a fried egg on top, accompanied by strips of pork, salty beef or sausages on the side. Popular desserts centre around fruit preserves served in shaved ice and milk. Water is tricky and standards vary. While some cities will be safe to drink the tap water, others not, so either boiled or bottled water is best, the latter is readily available, or use purification tablets. Tea and coffee are readily available, but the standards of coffee provided are mixed. Local San Miguel beer is very popular and corners the market, but there are an increasing number of craft beers available. Transport is all private, being by minibus with our own driver(s). We also have a number of boat trips using a variety of craft, depending on what the trip is. All airport transfers are included. Jeepneys are popular forms of local transport and seen everywhere, along with normal minibuses of all kinds. The first jeepneys were modified army jeeps left behind by the Americans after WW2. They have been customised with Filipino touches such as chrome embellishments, bright exterior colours and even paintings of the Virgin Mary and scenes from action comic books! Jeepneys have a certain quirky cultural appeal but not very comfortable for tourists. Cultural experiences. Filipino (Tagalog) and English are joint first languages. Filipino is easy to pick up and pronounce and most sounds are similar to English. It would be great to learn a few common phrases in Filipino which will also aid the understanding of reading a restaurant menu for example. But English is widely spoken in urban centers and areas frequented by tourists. The itinerary is sprinkled with visits to cultural sights such as some of the large and grand churches and cathedrals. It is worth remembering that the population is overwhelmingly Catholic and many remain devout. We will also visit some minority tribal areas and learn about their culture and way of life. In Manila, nightlife is second to none. Bars and nightclubs abound, the museums are world class and the classy Intramuros area where our hotel is located oozes with history. Karaoke is extremely popular with the locals. Markets are many, varied and frequent and a must see for the sights, sounds and smells. Definitely the best places to buy cheap fresh fruit too. There are a lot of festivals of all kinds sprinkled around the country and are very colourful affairs. Unfortunately, none are scheduled during the dates of this tour. Other items • New Zealand passport holders can enter the Philippines for up to 30 days for touristic purposes without an entry visa • The group details will be registered on the Safe Travel website. Our government maintains an embassy in Manila. As at July 2018, there is a high security risk in the southern Mindanao island region, which we do not travel to. Elsewhere, a more generic advice to be cautious. While there is always some potential risk of travelling, the Philippines are considered a safe and stable environment for visitors. Please check www.safetravel.govt.nz/philippines • It is essential that quality travel insurance is obtained, which includes full medical evacuation by air – anything less than this is inadequate • A pre-trip newsletter will contain additional details along with a recommended gear list and other relevant items such as tipping guidelines, how much to allow for extra meals, etc. Itinerary Day 1. Sat 9th March – Arrive Manila and local tour The flight on Philippine Airlines departs Auckland just after midnight, arriving Manila early morning. Transfer to the hotel in the old, walled city area, with check in later on. Depart on a tour of this exciting, chaotic metropolis. Explore the adjacent Intramuros area, the oldest part of the capital dating from 1571. Fort Santiago, Rizal Park, the National Museum and Manila Cathedral are worthy of a visit to better appreciate this fascinating city. Return to the hotel for late afternoon check in at our hotel, located in a quiet and historic neighbourhood, with a welcome to the Philippines dinner tonight.
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