Part I.
We would like to inform our dear readers that the 2 Travel Factor groups who went on tour last weekend are safe. Group 1 led by Leia Nagal with total of 6 participants "enjoyed" being stranded in Siquijor and took the time to relax. Group 2 led by Tikoy Tan with total of 32 participants were able to camp at the nearby Coron island instead of the original plan of staying at Busuanga area. Both groups were able to reach their homes in Manila safely.

Thank you for the thoughtful text messages we received during the weekend.

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Part II.
Upcoming group tours (June - July) will still push-thru as scheduled:
      Pinatubo Fun Climb on June 28
      UBBE Calaguas + Surfvivor Bagasbas on July 12 - 13
      Akyat Sagada July 25 - 27

Travel Factor will monitor the weather closely. In case there's a need to postpone the trip due to bad weather, we will notify all participants ONE (1) Day before the trip. However, trips will not be cancelled even if it's raining here in Manila. Trips will push-thru as long as weather condition in the target destination is good and roads are safe for travel.

Please check our Calendar for updated schedules.

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Part III.    
We would like to sincerely apologize for the delayed replies on Special Package Tours inquiries. Rest assured, we are continously doing our best to improve our services. As an immediate fix to our back logs, we have deviced a scheme for the month of July wherein inquiries are prioritized according to travel date specified (regardless of destination).

For Travel Dates scheduled on
July -  you will receive a reply from us between June 26 - July 4
August to September - you will receive a reply from us between July 7 - July 15
October to December - you will receive a reply from us between July 16 - July 23

The above scheme is applicable to all emails received on/before June 26, 2008. Please note that we still welcome new email inquiries. We promised to reply to every single email in due time.

Hope you can bear with us. 

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Part IV.
For inquiries regarding group tours and special tours, it is still best to send an email to


Private Messages sent to our multiply account may not be handled correctly. But everyone is invited to post questions at


Our hotline numbers are ideally intended to be available 24/7. However, there are many instances that we don't have signal when on tour. Also, please be advised that these numbers may not respond to text messages but would entertain incoming calls.


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Dear Travel Factor Friends,

We are very sorry for the confusion.

The schedule for UBBE Calaguas + Surfvivor Bagasbas is finally set to JULY 12 - 13. Let's pray for good waves. See you all there!

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Cebu Pac Promo Again!!!

Before the Cebupacific promo ends, here's a list of Travel Factor group tour schedules (with flight details). If you are interested to join us, just purchase your ticket online at http://cebupacificair.com then email travel.factor@gmail.com a copy of your e-ticket so we
can include you in the email loop.

solo travelers, couples, barkadas are all invited to join. for questions, call our hotline 0923-3563049.

DUMAGUETE - APO ISLAND - SIQUIJOR
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June 19 Manila 07:00 AM        ETA Dumaguete 08:15 AM
June 22 Dumaguete 03:55 PM ETA Manila 05:10 PM


PALAWAN ADVENTURE: EL NIDO
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Aug 21 Manila 8:20 AM                ETA Puerto Princesa 9:35 AM
Aug 25 Puerto Princesa 10:05 AM ETA Manila 11:20 AM
Estimated Ticket: 3,000 roundtrip

EXPLORING CEBU: BANTAYAN ISLAND & MALAPASCUA
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Oct 10 Manila 7:15 PM ETA Cebu 8:30 PM
Oct 15 Cebu 7:00 PM   ETA Manila 8:15 PM
Estimated Ticket: 2,500 roundtrip

EXPLORING ILOILO: GUIMARAS ISLAND
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Dec 28 Manila 6:45 PM ETA Iloilo 7:50 PM
Dec 31 Iloilo 8:20 PM    ETA Manila 9:25 PM

note: Aug 18, Aug 25, Dec 29, Dec 31 are non-working holidays

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Last Update: 06/26/2008 9:00AM


PACKAGE RATE: P3,500 per pax

PACKAGE INCLUSION
- Aircon bus fare: Manila to Daet. Daet to Manila
- Overnight accommodation at Calaguas Island (1 Nipa hut with CR and fresh water + Camping Tents)
-  service from bus station to port and Bagasbas to bus station
- chartered boat service from port to Calaguas Island
- Camp meals at Calaguas Island (breakfast, lunch, dinner, breakfast)
- Complimentary "drinks" and "pulutan" during socials
- Guide fees at Calaguas Island
- Halfday room accommodation at Bagasbas tourist inn (for rest & shower)

not included
- lunch at Kusina ni Angel on day 2 (P100++)
- Surf Lesson at Bagasbas Beach with surfboard rental and instructor (P400 per pax)

ITINERARY
Day 0, July 11 Friday
7:30 PM Assembly at Bus station in Cubao
8:00 PM ETD Cubao to Daet

Day 1, July 12 Saturday
4:00 AM ETA Daet;
8:00 AM ETA Calaguas Island
             Set Camp, BEACH BUMMING, Explore the Island
12:00 NN Lunch
             more BEACH BUMMING
7:00 PM dinner, bonfire, socials

Day 2, July 13 Sunday
7:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Break camp
10:00 AM Depart camp, island hop
12:00 NN ETA Bagasbas, Daet. check-in at Tourist Inn. Lunch. Rest. Explore Bagasbas Beach.
3:00 - 4:00 PM Option to Surf or Skim c/o CamNorte Surfing Association
7:00 PM Check out. Dinner
9:30 PM ETD Daet to Manila via bus (travel time: 7 hours)

Day 3, July 14 Monday
3:30 AM ETA Cubao

BOOKING/RESERVATION GUIDELINES

• Deadline of Registration: June 18, 2008
• Deadline of Payment: P1,000 (by June 24); P2,500 (by July 4)
  
• Book & Buy Policy. Only 25 slots available. First come, first serve basis.
• No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form and send to travel.factor@gmail.com
  Subject: UBBE CALAGUAS  - REGISTRATION (July 12 - 13).
  
• Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BDO). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email.
  
• Those who have Travel Factor records already are not required to send registration form. But they are still required to send an email to register.
  
• Please register only if you are 100% sure you are joining. And if after registering you need to back-out, please have the courtesy to notify us properly.
  
• Full payment must be settled within the agreed timeframe. Should you need extension, please coordinate with Travel Factor
• Non-refundable but transferable to other person. Travel Factor must be notified asap or at least 5 days before the trip. In this case, the "proxy" must fill-out and submit registration form.
• Upon payment, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc...
  
• Participants must be at least 16 years old to join
• For inquiries, email travel.factor@gmail.com or call 0922-8864480 (incoming calls only)
  

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Last Update: 6/23/2008


Travel Factor's Daytrip Trekking Tour in Mt. Pinatubo. Highly recommended to all Photographers (at any skill level), Trekkers, and even Posers.


PACKAGE PRICE P2,500 per pax

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

• Roundtrip Private Transfers
• 4x4 Vehicle to hiking trail (via skyway)
  
• Local Guide
• Conservation Fee
• Skyway toll fee
• Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Snacks
• Usage of Shower Area
• Sidetrip to Capas Shrine
  

DAY TRIP ITINERARY
Saturday, June 28, 2008
02:30am  - Assembly
03:00am  -  Departure to Capas, Tarlac
05:30am  -  ETA Tourism Office; registration
06:00am - breakfast
06:30am  -  4 x 4 ride to jump off point
07:30am  -  Start of 2-hour trek (might take longer depending on the speed of participants)
09:30am  -  ETA crater; breakfast, free-time, swim, explore
11:30nn  -   Lunch
01:30pm  -  ETD to jump off point (2-hr trek)
03:30pm  -  ETA jump off point; 4 x 4 ride back to Tourism Office
04:00pm  -  ETA Tourism Office; wash-up
05:00pm -   ETD to Capas Shrine
05:30pm -   Side trip to Capas Shrine (if time permits)
06:00pm  -  ETD to Manila
*** arrival time in manila may vary, but the latest ETA would be 10:00pm

WHAT TO WEAR
During Trek
Comfy outfit (cotton shirt, shorts, avoid denims)
Rubber shoes with socks (not mall shoes but trekking shoes)
 or rubber sandals with socks (sandugo, tribu, etc..)
bush hat or cap, scarf, sun glasses (to protect yourself from the sun)
windbreaker, umbrella (to protect yourself from the rain)

 
THINGS TO BRING
Personal
Small Backpack
Zip Locks (to waterproof your stuff)
Light towel
Sunblock
Personal Medicine
Camera & accessories
umbrella

Clothing
extra shirt for going home to manila
weather clothes (jacket, poncho/raincoat)
swimwear (optional)

Food & Drinks
trail food (suggested trailmix: biscuit, gummy bears or gummy cola, raisins, cornflakes, oreo, jellyace)
enough trail water (for ascend and descend) – at least 2 liters

BOOKING/RESERVATION GUIDELINES

• Deadline of booking is June 16, 2008 (or earlier, as long as slots are available)
• Book & Buy Policy. Only limited slots available. First come, first serve basis.
• No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form and send to travel.factor@gmail.com
  Subject: Akyat '08: Pinatubo Fun Climb Registration (June 28)
  Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BDO). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one email.
  
• Those who have Travel Factor records already are not required to send registration form. But they are still required to send an email to register.
  
• Please register only if you are 100% sure you are joining. And if after registering you need to back-out, please have the courtesy to notify us properly.
  
• Full payment must be settled within the agreed timeframe.
• Non-refundable but transferable to other person. Travel Factor must be notified asap or at least 5 days before the trip. In this case, the "proxy" must fill-out and submit registration form.
• Upon payment, you will receive a copy of the complete document which includes itinerary, things to bring, reminders, tips, rules, etc..

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If you have any question or concern regarding Travel Factor and the tours we offer (or anything under the sun), post it here. We will try our very best to answer asap. This post will be monitored closely. Although, it would still be easier if you will just call our hotlines.

Thank you for your continued support! See you all on the next trip!

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PACKAGE PRICE P8,000 per pax

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

• 1 Night native cottage accommodation at Tamaraw beach, Sabang (beach front, non-aircon, private bath)
• 3 Nights native cottage accommodation at Caalan beach, El Nido (beach front, non-aircon, private bath)
• private aircon van service (airport - sabang - el nido - airport)
• Underground river tour
• 3 whole day El Nido Island hopping tours 
• free use of kayak during El Nido island hopping tour
  
• all boat rentals, guide fees, entrance fees
• all meals
• side trips in Puerto Princesa (if time permits)
  
• limited edition Palawan Adventure Travel Tee
  

Meals Included (managed buffet):
Day 1 - breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 2 - breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 - breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 - breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 - breakfast

Not Included:
       - roundtrip airfare and terminal fee
       - snorkeling gears

ITINERARY
DAY 1
flight manila to Puerto Princesa
breakfast
side trip at Crocodile Farm in Puerto Princesa
check in and picnic lunch at Tamaraw beach, Sabang
boat tour inside St. Paul Underground River National Park
beach bumming at Tamaraw beach
Buffet Dinner

DAY 2
travel to El Nido
check in and breakfast at Caalan beach, El Nido
Island hopping tour with picnic lunch (kayaking at Small Lagoon and Big Lagoon, fish feeding & snorkeling at Simizu Beach, pictorial inside Secret Lagoon, beach bumming and sunset viewing at Seven Commando beach)
Buffet Dinner & socials

DAY 3
Island hopping tour with picnic lunch (explore Cathedral Cave and Codognon Cave, fish feeding & snorkeling at Codognon Island, pictorial and beach bumming at Snake island, more fish feeding & snorkeling at Pangulasian Island, beach bumming and sunset viewing at Pinagbuyutan Island)
Buffet Dinner & socials

* participants with scuba diving license can upgrade to diving package on this day. email us for more details

DAY 4
Island hopping tour with picnic lunch (explore Cadlao island, guided trekking thru limestone cliffs, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, beach bumming)
Buffet Dinner & rest

DAY 5
travel El Nido to Puerto Princesa
Breakfast at Puerto Princesa
Quick City tour and pasalubong shopping
check-in at airport


BOOKING/RESERVATION GUIDELINES

• Deadline of Booking: July 14, 2008.
• Book & Buy Policy. Only 27 slots. First come, first serve basis.
• No ticket, No reservation. To reserve, please send a copy of your e-ticket to travel.factor@gmail.com
  
  Subject: PALAWAN ADVENTURE: EL NIDO REGISTRATION (Aug 21 - 25). 
• Then you will receive thru email the registration form and account details where to deposit payment. For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email. 
• Atleast P2,000 downpayment is required to secure a slot. 
• Full payment must be settled within the agreed timeframe. Unsettled slots may be given to other interested participants. Should you need extension, please coordinate with Travel Factor. 
• Non-refundable but transferable. Travel Factor must be notified asap or at least 5 days before the trip. In this case, the "proxy" must fill-out and submit registration form.
• Upon payment, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc.
• Participants must be at least 16 years old to join.
• For inquiries, email travel.factor@gmail.com or call 0923-3563049 

OPTION 1
via Cebupacific http://cebupacificair.com
MANILA-PUERTO PRINCESA Thursday, Aug 21, 2008 Depart 8:20 AM Arrive 9:35 AM
PUERTO PRINCESA-MANILA Monday, Aug 25, 2008 Depart 10:05 AM Arrive 11:20 AM

OPTION 2
via PAL http://www.philippineairlines.com/


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Pls call Leia - 0923-3563049 if your booking is urgent. If you can wait, she will reply on Monday, June 23.

A tour marked as Special Package means we are giving you the liberty to decide on when to go. This is the most flexible tour we offer. Just book your flight, send us your flight details and we'll take care of everything for you. A Special Package tour is a whole year round deal, again, because you will choose the dates most convenient for you.

Special Notes

• Package rate depends on total number of participants and type of accommodation. Ranging from as low as P3,500 per pax to P9,000 per pax
  
  
• Roundtrip airfare and terminal fees are not included
• Minimum Number is 1 person (we suggest you join the group tour)
• Maximum Number is 100 persons
• We can also arrange for groups coming from Cebu or other parts of the Philippines
• This package is also available in Share-A-Tour program, check the calendar for schedules
  
  
  
  

PACKAGE A: 3D 2N CAMIGUIN only

Package Inclusion:
•    roundtrip service from airport to resort (includes all van transfers, ferry fares, etc)
•    2 nights aircon accommodation in Camiguin
•    free use of resort amenities: swimming pool, billiards, videoke, table tennis
•    2 days guided tour at Camiguin with service, entrance fees, tour guide

Itinerary:
Day 1: Relax, Beach Bum, and Snorkel at White Island. Day 2: Whole day Camiguin Island tour including Katibawasan Falls, Mantigue Island, Walkway at Old Volcano, Sunken cemetery, Old church, Ardent Hotspring. Day 3: Relax at the resort, buy pasalubong, and return flight to Manila.

PACKAGE B: 3D 2N CAMIGUIN with CDO Adventure

Package Inclusion:



•    roundtrip service from airport to hotel/resort (includes all van transfers, ferry fares, etc)
•    1 night aircon accommodation in Cagayan De Oro proper
•    Canopy Walk, Ziplining and White-water rafting (special schedule) with picnic lunch and transfers
•    1 night aircon accommodation in Camiguin
•    free use of resort amenities: swimming pool, billiards, videoke, table tennis
•    2 days guided tour at Camiguin with service, entrance fees, tour guide

Itinerary:
Day 1: Spend the day with the Cagayan de Oro adventure tour including canopy walk, ziplining, and white-water rafting. Then Relax and enjoy the night life at CDO. Day 2: Leave for Camiguin early morning just in time for the whole day Camiguin Island tour including Katibawasan Falls, Mantigue Island, Walkway at Old Volcano, Sunken cemetery, Old church, Ardent Hotspring. Day 3: Take a quick dip at White Island before you checkout, buy pasalubong, and return flight to Manila.

PACKAGE C: 4D 3N CAMIGUIN & CDO ADVENTURE (with caving)

Package Inclusion:
•    roundtrip service from airport to hotel/resort (includes all van transfers, ferry fares, etc)
•    2 nights aircon accommodation in Camiguin
•    free use of resort amenities: swimming pool, billiards, videoke, table tennis
•    2 days guided tour at Camiguin with service, entrance fees, tour guide
•    1 nights aircon accommodation in Cagayan De Oro proper
•    Canopy Walk, Ziplining and White-water rafting (special schedule) with picnic lunch and transfers
•    Caving and Rapelling with picnic lunch and transfers

Itinerary:
Day 1: Relax, Beach Bum, and Snorkel at White Island. Day 2: Whole day Camiguin Island tour including Katibawasan Falls, Mantigue Island, Walkway at Old Volcano, Sunken cemetery, Old church, Ardent Hotspring. Day 3: Leave the resort early for the Cagayan de Oro adventure that includes canopy walk, ziplining, and white-water rafting. Then Relax and enjoy the night life at CDO. Day 4: Wake up early for another round of adventure that includes caving and rapelling before you head back to Manila.

PACKAGE D: 4D 3N CAMIGUIN & CDO ADVENTURE (without caving)


Package Inclusion:



•    roundtrip service from airport to hotel/resort (includes all van transfers, ferry fares, etc)
•   1 night aircon accommodation in Cagayan De Oro proper
•    Canopy Walk, Ziplining and White-water rafting (special schedule) with picnic lunch and transfers
•    2 nights aircon accommodation in Camiguin
•    free use of resort amenities: swimming pool, billiards, videoke, table tennis
•    2 days guided tour at Camiguin with service, entrance fees, tour guide

Itinerary:
Day 1: Spend the day with the Cagayan de Oro adventure tour including canopy walk, ziplining, and white-water rafting. Then Relax and enjoy the night life at CDO. Day 2: Leave for Camiguin early morning just in time to  relax, beach bum, and snorkel at White Island. Day 3: Whole day Camiguin Island tour including Katibawasan Falls, Mantigue Island, Walkway at Old Volcano, Sunken cemetery, Old church, Ardent Hotspring. Day 4: Relax at the resort before you check-out, buy pasalubong, and return flight to Manila.

PACKAGE E: 5D 4N CAMIGUIN & CDO ADVENTURE (with ILIGAN)



Package Inclusion:
•    roundtrip service from airport to hotel/resort (includes all van transfers, ferry fares, etc)
•    2 nights aircon accommodation in Cagayan De Oro proper
•    Caving in Bukidnon with picnic lunch and transfers
•    Iligan Tour: Maria Cristina Falls and Tinago Falls
•    Canopy Walk, Ziplining and White-water rafting (special schedule) with picnic lunch and transfers
•    2 nights aircon accommodation in Camiguin
•    free use of resort amenities: swimming pool, billiards, videoke, table tennis
•    2 days guided tour at Camiguin with service, entrance fees, tour guide

Itinerary
Day 1: Straight from the airport, go caving in Bukidnon and falls hopping in Iligan. Then Relax and enjoy the night life at CDO. Day 2: Spend the day with the Cagayan de Oro adventure tour including canopy walk, ziplining, and white-water rafting. Day 3: Leave for Camiguin early morning just in time to  relax, beach bum, and snorkel at White Island. Day 4: Whole day Camiguin Island tour including Katibawasan Falls, Mantigue Island, Walkway at Old Volcano, Sunken cemetery, Old church, Ardent Hotspring. Day 5: Relax at the resort before you check-out, buy pasalubong, and return flight to Manila.

Some tips on booking your flights:
1. get the earliest flight to Cagayan de Oro (as early as 4:00 AM)
2. get the last flight to Manila (5:00 PM)
3. allot atleast 3days & 2nights.
Let Travel Factor take care of your itinerary...

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email the ff details to travel.factor@gmail.com so we can customize the itinerary for your group.

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Your Name:
Contact Number:
Total Number of Participants:
Inbound Flight Sched (Date/Time of Departure/Arrival):
Outbound Flight Sched (Date/Time of Departure/Arrival):
Target Budget:

FULL

UBBE: Coron (June 20 - 22, 2008)


Travel Factor’s Ultimate Beach Bumming Experience


PACKAGE RATE P3,000 per pax

PACKAGE INCLUSION



Boat for 2 days island hopping
1 night tent accommodation at ____ Island (secret muna)
5 Camp meals (2 breakfast, 2 lunch, 1 dinner)
1 Buffet Dinner at Sea Dive Resort
rooms at Sea Dive Resort for shower purposes on Day 2
Complimentary drinks during socials
All tents provided by Travel Factor






Entrance fees (Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, North Cay, Calambuyan)
Basic snorkling lesson

not included:
- roundtrip Superferry tickets
- meals at Superferry
- snorkel gears
- entrance fees to other sites (if there's any. but as of this writing, there should be none)
- tricycle ride resort to pier on day 2 (P7 each)












ITINERARY
Day 0 June 20, Fri
03:00 PM  General Assembly at Pier 15
04:15 PM  ETD Manila to Coron

Day 1 June 21, Sat
05:30 AM  ETA CORON PIER
06:00 AM  Transfer to smaller boat
                Start of Island Hopping:
                Kayangan Lake
                Barracuda Lake
                Beach '69
                Twin Lagoon
                Siete Pecados
06:00 PM  ETA  _____ Island (secret muna...)
               
set camp, dinner, socials

*** Island Hopping sequence per banca group may differ to control traffic

Day 2 June 22, Sun
07:00 AM  Breakfast and breakcamp
08:00 AM  Start of Island hopping tour
                North Cay
                South Cay
                Calambuyan
                Lusong Wreck
                Coral Garden (if there's still time)
                Makinit Hot spring (if it's high tide and there's enough time)
07:00 PM  ETA Resort; Buffet Dinner and Wash Up         
09:00 PM  ETD Resort to Pier
10:45 PM  ETD CORON PIER 































*** Island Hopping sequence per banca group may differ to control traffic



Day 3 June 23, Mon
01:00 PM  ETA Manila PIER 15



BOOKING/RESERVATION GUIDELINES

• Deadline of Booking: Until slots are available
  
  
• Book & Buy Policy. Only 30 slots available. First come, first serve basis.
• No ticket, No reservation. See "How to Buy Superferry tickets" below
  
  
• To reserve, please send your registration form and ticket number (or reservation number) to travel.factor@gmail.com
  
  Subject: UBBE CORON - REGISTRATION (June 20 - 22).
  
  
• Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BDO). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email.
  
  
• Full payment must be settled within the agreed timeframe (on/before May 30, 2008). Unsettled slots may be given to other interested participants. Should you need extension, please coordinate with Travel Factor
• Non-refundable but transferable to other person. Travel Factor must be notified asap or at least 5 days before the trip. In this case, the "proxy" must fill-out and submit registration form.
• Upon payment, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc...
  
  
• Participants must be at least 16 years old to join
• For inquiries, email travel.factor@gmail.com or call 0922-8864480

HOW TO BUY SUPERFERRY TICKETS

• Call 02-5287000.
  
  
• State your Complete Name and birth date
• State the correct trip schedule
• OR
• buy your tickets online thru https://www.superferry.com.ph/eticket/search.asp
  
  

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Travel Factor will help you meet new travel buddies with our Share-A-Tour, Win-a-Friend Program



The Share-A-Tour, Win-a-Friend program is a special package we created for special groups (usually a company outing, team building or barkada tour). We always meet adventurous, fun-loving groups who are willing to open their tour to people outside their circle to meet new acquaintances and also to cut down on travel costs. So if you are one for meeting new set of friends and doesn't shy away to mingle with strangers who can be prospective BFFs then this is definitely for you, so grab the opportunity now *winks*.

** FULL as of May 25 **

AKYAT : SAGADA (Special Tour)
May 31 - June 2

Package Price:   4,100/pax

Package Inclusions:   
    * Private Chartered Bus (Manila – Baguio - Manila)
    * Chartered Bus c/o Lizardo Bus
    * 3d/2n accommodation in George Guest House Inn and Alibama Inn (cottage-type w/ 10pax capacity and some rooms 4-6pax sharing type)
    * Day 1 - lunch, dinner
    * Day 2 - breakfast, lunch, buffet dinner
    * Day 3 - breakfast
    * Service of the Local Sagada Guides & Cave guides and lamps
    * Free Tarpaulin of Company (for picture taking purposes)
    * Service of the tour director
    * Able to try and eat at the recommended/famous restaurants in Sagada
    * Sumaguing Cave guides and jeep rental
    * Big Falls Jeep rental and guides

Itinerary:

Day 0      May 30 – To Baguio
10:00 PM Meeting Time at Mcdo Qave
11:00 PM ETD Manila to Baguio




Day 1      May 31 - Reach Sagada



05:30 AM ETA Baguio
06:00 AM ETD Baguio to Sagada (via Lizardo Bus)
12:00 NN ETA Sagada / Lunch
01:30 PM Check-in at George Guesthouse Inn/Alibama Inn
02:00 PM Preparation to Big Falls Trekking
02:30 PM ETD Inn to Big Falls
03:00 PM Big Falls Trekking
                - Bangaan rice terraces
                - Bomo-ok Big Falls
06:00 PM  Freshen Up
07:00 PM  Dinner at Bana Cafe

Day 2      June 1 - Trekking and Caving Time
05:45 AM    Wake-up Call
07:00 AM    Breakfast
08:00 AM    Start of Tour
                  - Sumaguing Cave
12:30 NN    Lunch
02:00 PM    Start of Tours
                  - Hanging Coffins/Echo Valley/Calvary Hill
                  - Sagada Town Proper (Other inns/restaurants/ St. Mary's Episcopal Church)
                  - Underground River (optional)
                  - Bokong Small Falls (optional)
                  - Sagada Weaving, Masferre Photos, Makakamlis Bakeshop (optional)       
05:30 PM    Freshen Up
07:00 PM    Buffet Dinner at Log Cabin               
09:30 PM    Sleep Early     

















Day 3      June 2 - Reach Baguio
05:00 AM    wake up call/ take a bath/ prepare things
07:00 AM   Breakfast (need to bring bags already)
08:00 AM    ETD Sagada to Baguio (via Lizardo bus)
02:00 PM    ETA Baguio
03:30 PM    ETD Baguio to Manila
10:00 PM    ETA Manila

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June 19 Manila 07:00 AM        ETA Dumaguete 08:15 AM
June 22 Dumaguete 03:55 PM ETA Manila 05:10 PM


PALAWAN ADVENTURE: EL NIDO
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Aug 21 Manila 8:20 AM                ETA Puerto Princesa 9:35 AM
Aug 25 Puerto Princesa 10:05 AM ETA Manila 11:20 AM


EXPLORING CEBU: BANTAYAN ISLAND & MALAPASCUA
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Oct 10 Manila 7:15 PM ETA Cebu 8:30 PM
Oct 15 Cebu 7:00 PM   ETA Manila 8:15 PM

EXPLORING ILOILO: GUIMARAS ISLAND
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Dec 28 Manila 6:45 PM ETA Iloilo 7:50 PM
Dec 31 Iloilo 8:20 PM    ETA Manila 9:25 PM

note: Aug 18, Aug 25, Dec 29, Dec 31 are non-working holidays

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Travel Period: June 9 - December 31, 2008

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PACKAGE RATE: P6,500 per pax (min of 8 pax)

PACKAGE INCLUSION
- 5D/4N aircon accommodation at Kuta Beach (with swimming pool)
- Extra room to leave things on July 28 before departure to Singapore
- Daily Breakfast
- Buffet Lunch and Dinner during the tour
- Roundtrip Airport-Resort Transfers
- West Bali Tours (Bendugul-Tanah Lot Temple Sunset Tour)

not included
- roundtrip airfare from Manila to Singapore to Bali
- some meals
- surf lessons

ITINERARY
Day 0, July 23 Wednesday
08:30PM ETD Naia, Manila
11:55PM ETA Changi Airport, Singapore

Day 1, July 24 Thursday
12:30AM Spend Time at Changi Airport until next flight
04:20AM Check-in for next flight
06:20AM ETD Changi Airport, Singapore
08:50AM ETA Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia
09:30AM Check-in at the Resort
10:30AM Rest, prepare, sleep, brunch
01:00PM Free Time (depending on the group's interest)
07:00PM Dinner, Socials
           
Day 2, July 25 Friday
*** Photoshoot, Shopping, Surf, Surf, Surf ***

Day 3, July 26 Saturday
*** West Bali (Bendugul - Tanah Lot Tours)***
09:00AM to 07:00PM Tours

Day 4, July 27 Sunday
*** Photoshoot, Shopping, Surf, Surf, Surf ***

Day 5, July 28 Monday
*** Photoshoot, Shopping, Surf, Surf, Surf ***
09:00PM Check-out at the resort
11:55PM ETD Denpasar, Indonesia

Day 6, July 29 Monday
02:25AM ETA Changi Airport, Singapore
03:30AM Check-in at the Hotel
09:00AM Breakfast at the Hotel
10:00AM Prepare for the Singapore Tour
*** Orchard Road, Sentosa, Vivo City, St. James Powerhouse ***

Day 7, July 30 Tuesday
08:00AM Breakfast at the Hotel
10:00AM Prepare for the Singapore Tour
*** Bugis Area, Raffles, Esplanade, Suntec City ***

Day 8, July 31 Wednesday
07:00AM Breakfast at the Hotel
10:35AM ETD Changi Airport, Singapore
02:00PM ETA Naia, Manila

Flight Details:
via Cebu Pac
 July 23 Last Flight

via Lion Air
 July 24 - leave Singapore
 July 28 - leave Denpasar/Bali

via Cebu Pac
  buy either July 30 or 31

BOOKING/RESERVATION GUIDELINES

• Deadline of Booking: Until slots are available
• Book & Buy Policy. Only 10 slots available. First come, first serve basis.
• No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form and send to travel.factor@gmail.com
  Subject: Surfvivor : Bali - REGISTRATION (July 24-28).
• Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BDO/BPI). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email.
• Those who have Travel Factor records already are not required to send registration form. But they are still required to send an email to register.
  
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• Upon payment, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc...
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This program will help you meet new friends during the trip. A Travel Factor representative won't be present during this trip but you can contact us anytime in case there would be problems (which we doubt there would be any) but you will be assisted by our partner tourist guides in Sagada.

** Only 11 slots as of May 19 5:40PM **