Travelpack

Highlights: Manila - Mt Pinatubo - Baguio - Sagada - Banaue

Day 1: Manila/Pampanga (L/D)
Leave Manila for Pampanga. Stop in San Guillermo Church. This church was originally established by Agustinian Friars and constructed the in 1576. It is now known because of the destruction brought by the lahar from Mt. Pinatubo’s eruption that buried half of the church. Next stop is at Betis – it is the best place to shop for expertly-carved furniture and wood products. Then at Betis Church, established in 1607. Then, stop for lunch at Cucina ni Atching Lilian to enjoy some of the Kapampangan cuisine. After lunch, visit Pamintuan Museum- known as the venue of the first anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence in 1898. Check-in at Quest

Hotel.Dinner and overnight accommodation.

Day 2: Mt Pinatubo Trek Adventure (B/L/D)
Early breakfast in the hotel. Mt Pinatubo which erupted in 1991 that shot up about 40 km high darkeningthe sky accompanied by booming thunder and frightening earthquakes which created an eerie place, now turned into a major tourist attraction. Early registration for the trek and after a short drive, the exciting 4 x 4 jeep ride will start crisscrossing the rivers, ravines and sands up to the jump-off point to begin the ascend by walking and trekking with lunch. Awesome view of the crater gives a truly self fulfillment endeavor that will bring a lifetime memory.

Dinner in the city and overnight in Alvin’s Guest House.

Day 3: Kayaking 100 Islands/Baguio City (B/L/D)
Breakfast in the hotel 0730h Start the drive to countryside up to 100 Islands in Pangasinan. Island hop and kayak with lunch. Hundred Islands are coral formations of white beaches with varying sizes. Proceed to Baguio City, the summer capital of the country due to its cool climate. Check-in at the hotel.

Dinner in the city. Overnight accommodation

Day 4: Baguio City tour/Sagada (B/L/D)
American or Filipino breakfast in the hotel. 0900hr Tour Baguio city. Visits include the cathedral, market and sample fresh farm products, watch silversmiths and native weavers fashion their crafts or mingle with the friendly locals.

Lunch in the city or packed lunch. Dinner and overnight at St. Joseph’s Inn.

Day 5: Sagada//Banaue Discovery (B/L)
American or Filipino breakfast at the hotel. In Sagada , see the hanging coffins, mummies, Sumaging cave and Echo valley. Lunch here move on for a more thrilling trip to the hinterland through rugged roads with the view of formidable mountains and vegetable terraces to get to Banaue, with stop in Bontoc to visit the museum founded by a Belgian sister which houses collection of authentic artifacts and photos.

Overnight at Banaue Hotel.

Day 6: Rice Terraces/Village Experience (B/L)
American or Filipino breakfast in the hotel. 0830H Leave onboard a local jeepney to the viewpoint and witness the panoramic view of the “Rice Terraces” acclaimed as the 8th wonder of the world, onto Bang-an village taking some treks to see the inner lives of the Ifugaos and a chance to have an interaction with them. Lunch in the village. Cultural show (subject to availability).

Overnight at the Banaue Hotel.

Day 7: Banaue/Manila Journey (B/L)
American breakfast in the hotel. 0730H Depart Banaue for Manila passing through land locked evergreen towns. Stop in Dalton Pass, a historical landmark. Lunch enroute. Arrive Manila, drop to hotel/End

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