The Save the Ifugao Terraces Movement (SITMo) has embarked on an eco-cultural tourism project that incorporates the natural and man-made beauties of the province. SITMo’s Eco-cultural tours, including the rice terraces cycle tours, offer a different experience to tourists. They will not just see the majestic Ifugao Rice Terraces (IRT) but actually experience working on them and observe the rich Ifugao culture that has nurtured the IRT for thousands of years. Through the tours, they will see the rich natural heritage as well. The tours also bring the benefits of tourism to the communities and the people who have worked to preserve this World Heritage.This is a great and meaningful opportunity for team buildings and outing, family reunion, holidays, school fieldtrip and educational tours, wedding, anniversary, birthday, anything wholesome.

Itinerary:Day 0, Nov 29 Thur ETD Manila 10pm; Day 1, Nov 30 Fri ETA Kiangan 6am, Uttu Waterfalls, Kiangan War Memorial Shrine, Ifugao Museum, Yamashita Surrender Site, Stay overnight in Kiangan, Bonfire Tribal Dance. Day 2, December 1, Travel to Uhaj, Mamanong (rice terraces land preparation), Cultural night in Uhaj, Day 3, December 2 , Tree planting in Uhaj, Banaue Tour/Shopping, 4pm depart back to Manila

Package cost: P 4,300 per person, Inclusions: 3days/2night accommodation, 7 Buffet Meals, tour transfers, cultural presentations, entrance fees, local guides.Exclusions: Bus fare to and from Manila, travel insurance, snacks and beverages. First Come First Serve/Book and Buy Reservation, Deadline of reservations and payments is on November 16, 2007. Late registrant will be entertained if there are still slots available.

April 6-7, 2007

Tagtag is a traditional ritual to protect the ice crop from rats and other pests. It involves a great number of Ifugao men clad in traditional Ifugao attire marching along the rice terraces while beating wood planks in rhythm.

Another highlight of the tour is the cultural night showcasing Ifugao traditional performing arts – dances, chants, songs and ethnic instrument playing.

The rich historical and natural heritage of Ifugao will also be featured in the tour.

Packages:

A. 4 days/3 nights (April 5-8, Thursday to Sunday) P5,800

B. 3 days/2 nights (April 5-7, Thursday to Saturday) P4,700

C. 3 days/2 nights (April 6-8, Friday to Sunday) P4,700

D. 2 days/1 night (April 6-7, Friday to Saturday) P3,500

Inclusions:

Transportation within the province

Meals (from breakfast on the day of arrival to lunch on the day of departure)

Lodging (dormitory type on April 5; additional P200 per person for homestay accommodation on April 5; homestay on April 6; lodging house on April 7)

Tour guide fee

Cultural night

Environmental fee

Entrance fees

Souvenir t-shirt

ID and certificate

Exclusions:

Transfers to Ifugao from Manila, Baguio, or Central Luzon and back (we will arrange reservations for those who will travel by bus)

Snacks

Travel insurance

NOTES

• Payment of 50% Reservation at Pasay Home Office Mon to Fri 9am to 3pm (8437714)

OR at Banco de Oro Accnt # 1540040869

Accnt Name : I-NAV Travel & Tours

• Unused reservation fee, services, rooms, tickets, meals are non refundable and non rebookable BUT transferable to another person 7 days before the trip please notify the club, otherwise reservation will be forfeited
• Balance of Package cost should be settled/paid in CASH 7 days before the trip otherwise it will be forfeited and reservation will be cancelled.

Should you be interested, please contact Melynn at 8437714/09178236690.

First Come First Serve Reservation via 50% DP w Deadline on March 21 Wed 3pm

Late Registrants will be accommodated if there will be space available

Feb 10-11 Mt. PULAG Fun Climb (Php3,888/person inclusive of all camp meal, tent accomodation, Trek guide & MORE)

Fun climb Luzon’s highest mountain ala Sound of Music & enjoy theglorious sunset and sunrise on top of the sea clouds with the friendly trek guides

Feb 17 TAAL Lake Cruise and Island Tour (P988/person)

Known to be the world’s smallest active volcano, Taal can be the best seen at the island itself, hike up to the volcano’s rim and witness another magnificent lake inside the volcano. Tagaytay ridge is surrounded by lush greenery hills and blessed with cool, breezy weather.

Feb 24-25 BATAAN Bird Conservation & SUBIC Adopt a Turtle

Release turtle hatchlings in Bataan Beach, Canopy Walk & Zipline Adventure, Beach Bumming & Parasailing, Jetski, Safari Tour

March Fri to Sun Session Road in Bloom P2,888/person 3days/2nights (min of 4 persons reservation, shared couch)

Mar 10-11 Puerto Gallera Beachy Escapades (Php2,888/person inclusive of breakfast, aircon room, boat ride, buffet dinner & MORE)

Swimming, snorkeling, Island Hopping Coral Garden & Bayanan, cliff

jumping, bar hopping, bumming, reflecting about life and nature

HOLY WEEK 2007 (Open for Booking Now, First Come First Serve, Book and Buy)

BATANES March 31 to April 3 (4d/3n) P 5,888/person No Airplane yet

Apr 1 to Apr 3 (5d/3n) P 6,588/person No plane yet

Coron Busuanga Palawan (P8,888);

Mar 31 to April 2

April 6 to 9

SAGADA w/ Banawe & Bontoc April 5 to 8 P4,888/person
IFUGAO (Banawe & Batad) Tagtag Festival April 6 to 9
VISITA IGLESIA P888/person (Minimum 3 persons)
Laguna / Batangas April 3Tuesday
Batangas / Cavite April 4 Wednesday
Bulacan April 5 Thursday

Inclusions to Visita Iglesia: Roundtrip Aircon bus, 1 local snack, 1 bottled water, tourguide

Should you be interested, please contact Melynn at 8437714/09178236690.

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