Discover Caves, Mountains, Seas, and Waterfalls: Unforgettable Experience with a Local in the Philippines

Travel Date: Day 1 - Transportation: Arrive at Clark International Airport at 3.45 in the afternoon. Just to let you know, you will be met at the Arrival Terminal. You will then be driven by private car to Subic Bay, a picturesque and leisurely 92.6km, 2.5 hour drive away.(leave 3.45pm – arrive 6.15pm) Activities: - Take a relaxing swim at the pool or in the sea (if night swim is Available) - Dinner of grilled seafood & barbeque at the hotel’s Beachside Restaurant - Best Bars or Lounges at Tripmates own expense: - Bottle of Wine (Mid-range) PhP 400 = € 6.65 - Bottle of Beer (San Miguel) PhP 140 = € 2.33

Travel Date: Day 2 - Transportation: Check out of White Rock Beach Hotel and be driven by private car thru a scenic 206km, 4 hour, West Philippines seaside coastal drive to Bolinao, Pangasinan, (leave 8.00am – arrive 12.00noon) - Activities: - LUNCH at one of Birdland Beach Club Hotel’s restaurants - Take a relaxing swim at the pool or in the sea - Explore the many Birdland Beach & watersports services on offer - Dinner at one of Birdland Beach Club Hotel’s restaurants - Best Bars or Lounges at Tripmates own expense: - Bottle of Wine (Mid-range) PhP 400 = € 6.65 - Bottle of Beer (San Miguel) PhP 140 = € 2.33 - Prepare for next day 10 am checkout & leisurely 4 hour drive to Baguio City Mountain Resort

Baguio City, North Luzon, “Summer Capital of the Philippines” Travel Date: Day 3 - Transportation: Check out of Birdland Beach Club Hotel at 11am and be driven by private car to Baguio City, a picturesque and leisurely 160km, 3.5 hour drive. (leave 11am – arrive 3pm) - Activities: - Visit scenic “non-touristy” spots on drive towards dinner venue - Dinner at Tripmates agreed choice of food/restaurant & nightcap - Best Bars or Lounges at Tripmates own expense: - Bottle of Wine (Mid-range) PhP 400 = € 6.65 - Bottle of Beer (San Miguel) PhP 140 = € 2.33 - Back in hotel by 8pm to prepare for early morning trip on Day 4

Batad, UNESCO World Heritage Site Rice Terraces, North Luzon, Philippines Travel Date: Day 4 - Transportation: Check out of Baguio Hotel early morning and be driven by private car to Batad, Banaue Rice Terraces, a picturesque and leisurely 203km, 5.5 hour drive. (leave 8am – arrive 2pm) - Activities: (REASONABLY STRONG MOUNTAIN CLIMBING LEGS IS PREFERRED) - Late lunch - HIKE to check in at Batad View Inn, a 40 minute steep downhill into the heart of the Rice Terraces - Dinner of reputedly GOOD FOOD as cooked by host at Batad View Inn - Best Bars or Lounges (YOUR TRIPLEADERS TREAT): - Sample Excellently fermented Mountain rice wine PhP 120 = € 2.00 - Bottle of Beer (San Miguel) PhP 70 = € 1.17 - Prepare for early morning walk around Rice Terraces - 11 am lunch, check out at 12noon and leave for Sagada

Sagada. Mountain Province, North Luzon, Philippines Travel Date: Day 5 - Transportation: Check out of Batad View Inn at 12nn and be driven by private car to Sagada, a picturesque and leisurely 65.5km, 2.5 hour drive. (leave 12nn – arrive 3pm) - Activities: - Walk around town and nearby sites of interest, Ancient Hanging Coffins, Pottery & Weaving Stores - Dinner at Tripmates agreed choice of food/restaurant & nightcap - Best Bars or Lounges at (YOUR TRIPLEADERS TREAT): - Sample Excellently fermented Mountain rice wine PhP 120 = € 2.00 - Bottle of Beer (San Miguel) PhP 70 = € 1.17 - Back in hotel to prepare for Day 6, 7am 2 hour Cave Exploration with expert Sagada Local Guides - 11am lunch & check out to leave for Vigan Ilocos Sur at 12 noon.

Vigan, Ilocos Sur, North Luzon, Philippines, a UNESCO World Heritage City Travel Date: Day 6 - Transportation: Check out of Sagada Hotel at 11.30am and be driven by private car to Vigan through Besang Pass, a historic mountain pass with spectacular sweeping mountain views, Travel time to Vigan at 207kms is a 5.5 hour drive. (leave 11.30am – arrive 5.00pm) - Activities: - Walk around town and nearby sites of interest, ride a “Kalesa”-Horse drawn cart for sightseeing - Walk around the popular Calle Crisologo, a well preserved Spanish Era section of town - Dinner in open air cafe’s on Calle Crisologo Street which is closed to traffic & strictly for pedestrian - Best Bars or Lounges at Tripmates own expense: - Bottle of Wine (Mid-range) PhP 400 = € 6.65 - Bottle of Beer (San Miguel) PhP 140 = € 2.33 - Back in hotel to prepare for Day 7 activity - check out at 8am Day 7 for early morning 3.5 hour drive to Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.

Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, North Luzon, Philippines, Wonders of Stunningly beautiful white sand beaches Travel Date: Day 7 - Transportation: Check out of Vigan Hotel at 8am and be driven by private car to Pagudpud through scenic West Philippine Sea Coastal Roads. A 162kms, 3.5 hour drive. (leave 8am – arrive 11.30am) - Activities: - Lunch at Hotel - Drive to various sites of beaches and Islands (while waiting for early afternoon heat to dissipate) - Take an afternoon swim when the sun’s heat will have dissipated - Dinner of the local seafood fare at hotel or restaurant - Best Bars or Lounges at Tripmates own expense: - Bottle of Wine (Mid-range) PhP 400 = € 6.65 - Bottle of Beer (San Miguel) PhP 140 = € 2.33 - Back in hotel to prepare for a LONG 7 HOUR DRIVE on Day 8 - Check out at 8am Day 8 for 7 hour drive to Quirino Province, East Philippines

Quirino Province, Eastern Luzon, Philippines, near Pacific Ocean Coastline Travel Date: Days 8 & 9 - Transportation: Check out of Pagudpud Hotel at 8am and be driven by private car to Quirino Province alongside the mighty Cagayan River and coastal road sections along the Pacific Ocean. A 377km, 7 hour drive. (leave 8am – arrive 3pm) - Activities: - Lunch at a restaurant enroute to Quirino Province - Visit to Quirino Province Capitol Complex to arrange for professional Guide - Drive around town to view nearby natural wonders - Check in at Hotel, Dinner, Prepare for Day 9 Activities - Best Bars or Lounges at Tripmates own expense: - Bottle of Wine (Mid-range) PhP 400 = € 6.65 - Bottle of Beer (San Miguel) PhP 140 = € 2.33 - Back in hotel & prepare for acitivities of Day 9 Day 9 - Bring Packed Lunch from Hotel for the day’s activity - Governor’s Rapids 3 hrs Cruise & Swim in Waterfalls in Bisangal Cave - Back to Hotel, Rest, Dinner, Prepare for Day 10 activity - Best Bars or Lounges at Tripmates own expense: - Bottle of Wine (Mid-range) PhP 400 = € 6.65 - Bottle of Beer (San Miguel) PhP 140 = € 2.33

Day 10 - Check out of MGT Hotel - Drive at leisure to SCENIC Nagtipunan, 1.5 hours away - Explore Diamond Cave for sparkling stalactites & stalagmites ?? - Still have an appetite for another Siitan River Cruise ?? - Alternatively, this can be a restful leisurely drive imbibing the wonderful natural vistas - Proceed to Baler, Aurora Province some 3.5 hours, 150 kms away - Check in at Costa Pacifica Beach Hotel, Baler, Aurora - Take a refreshing pre-dinner swim in Baler’s famous Surfing Beach - Best Bars or Lounges at Tripmates own expense: - Bottle of Wine (Mid-range) PhP 400 = € 6.65 - Bottle of Beer (San Miguel) PhP 140 = € 2.33 - Dinner and early rest to prepare for next day’s Baler Exploration Day 11 - Wake early if you care to learn to go surfing with one of local experts - Drive to a few Tripmates agreed Baler famous tourist sites Museum and other sites - Lunch en route to sight seeing tours - Take a refreshing pre-dinner swim in Baler’s famous Surfing Beach - Best Bars or Lounges at Tripmates own expense: - Bottle of Wine (Mid-range) PhP 400 = € 6.65 - Bottle of Beer (San Miguel) PhP 140 = € 2.33 - Early rest to prepare for next day’s FINAL Baler Exploration prior to Day 12 departure for Clark Airport for your return flight home.

Day 12: Good bye day! As our journey together comes to an end, it's time to bid farewell, my dear tripmates. The memories we've created will linger until our paths cross once more. Following a hearty early lunch, we'll proceed to check out of the Baler Hotel by 12 noon. Our route will then take us on a scenic drive to Clark International Airport, where you'll catch your return flight home. To ensure a smooth departure, please note that we must leave Baler no later than 12 noon, allowing us to reach Clark by 4 pm. As airport regulations require passengers to be present at least 2 hours before their flight, we'll ensure you have ample time for necessary formalities.