Stratagem: Around the Philippines in 10 Days

Discover Philippines

A 10-day Experience of Historical, Cultural and Natural Attractions

ROC Team recognized the need of young Filipinos and foreigners to value, explore and experience Philippines despite of tight schedules due to work. Everyone deserves a break from all anxieties and stress brought by the everyday routine; not only that, the team also considered the importance of knowing all necessary information, including history, culture and natural resources found in the Philippines. Through Discover Philippines, ROC brings you an extraordinary Filipino experience in spirit and in action.

DAY 1 (MAY 1, 2014): It's LABOR DAY!!!

This is the perfect time for you to have a break and enrich your historical knowledge of the country!

In the morning, enjoy your day with your family at the comfort of your home while preparing all necessary things needed for the best 10-day Trip EVER!

At 13:00, start driving, riding a cab or in whatever means of transportation, go to Hotel Indah Manila, your first accommodation near Intramuros.


(c) Hotel Indah Manila Facebook Page 350 A J Villegas Street Ermita, Manila Metro Manila, Philippines

Check-in, freshen-up and prepare for your Intramuros Tour Manila (Old & New). Pick-up time from the comfort of your hotel is 14:30 and the tour will last for four hours, ending around 18:00.

(from left to right up: Nielson's Tower, American Cemetery, Fort Santiago
from left to right down: Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Casa Manila)

During the half-day tour, you will have the chance to visit the FIRST Manila Aiprot, Nielson's Tower, American Cemetery & Memorial, Intramuros-- Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church and Casa Manila. (This tour is inclusive of free hotel round trip transfers, air-conditioned van, entrance fees, parking fees, tour guide and snacks.)

End your day by having a dinner like a boss in a cruise at the Manila Bay!

The cruise trip with dinner buffet will begin at 20:15. Be ready by 19:30 and we will bring you to the boarding area at CCP Complex 15 minutes before the cruising time.

After dinner, our van will wait for you at the CCP Complex to bring you back to your hotel at 22:00.

DAY 2 (MAY 2, 2014): PALAWAN ESCAPE!

Ready for some nature tripping? Worry not your tickets for we have booked it for your convenience at its most competitive price!

Have your hotel breakfast at 06:00 and check-out at 08:00. We will bring you to NAIA International Airport before your estimated departure time of 10:00 in the morning with flight number: 5J 635 going to Puerto Princesa!

The estimated time of arrival in Puerto Princesa is 11:20am. Have a 10 to 15 minute drive from the airport to Kalui Restaurant for your lunch.

After a great treat for lunch, early check-in around 13:00 at Liberty Park Pension

30 minutes to get ready for the amazing City Tour of Puerto Princesa! A van will pick you up from your accommodation.

(Crocodile Farm- Binuatan Weaving Creations-Mitra's Ranch- Baker's Hill)

This 4 hours City tour will introduce you to different natural and man-made attractions in Puerto Princesa City Proper. A visit to following places will be included: Palawan Rescue and Wildlife Centre (previously known as Crocodile Farm), Binuatan Weaving Creations, Mitra's Ranch and Baker's Hill.

DAY 4 (MAY 4, 2014): LET'S GO TO SEEBU!

History? See Cebu and know the beginning of Catholicism in the Philippines. Meet the oldest city and mesmerize yourself with rich and vast culture of Filipinos as you go and see Cebu!

From Palawan, a plane ride via Cebu Pacific flight 5J 228 with estimated time of arrival at 1355H to Cebu. To add on your comfort, we have a room reservation to one of the finest hotels in Cebu city, The Castle Peak Hotel.

(C) Castle Peak Hotel

Alas! After your check in, we will now start to discover the spread of Catholicism in the Philippines by visiting Magellan's Cross (that happens to be the first sign of Catholicism in the Philippines), see the first Baby Jesus (Sto. Nino) statue in Basilica Minore and other Catholic edifices. Sadly, some parts of the church were ruined during the earthquake, but that does not stop us from appreciating the beauty and significance of these infrastructures.

Filipinos love to eat! Your experience will not be complete without tasting Cebu's Lechon! Your coaster will bring you to famous Zubuchon that offer quality lechon! Besides the famous lechon (P240 half kilo or SGD$7/P450 for 1kg or SGD$13.2), they also have the equally good Lechon Sisig (P190). Zubuchon has other dishes like Lechon Crispy Pata (P450 or SGD$13), Roasted Pork Belly (P380 or SGD$11) and Slow-Cooked Pork Belly (P220 or SGD$6.5) on the menu.

DAY 5 (MAY 5, 2014): BOHOL ADVENTURE!

After a long day in Cebu and you hotel breakfast, your ride will pick you up going to SuperCat port going to Tagbilaran, Bohol a trip of 2 hours will take you to the mystical island of Bohol to see Chocolate Hills, Loboc River and more! You will take the 1st scheduled trip to Tagbilaran at 0830H-1030H to fully enjoy your stay as you explore Bohol's finest attractions, from cultural to man-made. Lakbay Bohol Travel and Tours will offer you superb services in touring you to these places.

You will stay in Bee Farm hotel and feel the nature as you stay near the coast and relax as you hear the waves of the sea. Bohol Bee farm is just 20 minutes away from the port. A relaxing place to be in.

Bohol bee farm is a place where they only serve organic food (from their meat to their rice), you can also purchase some organic pasalubongs for your family!

Get a rest as we now explore our next destination!

DAY 6 (MAY 6, 2014): CDO

Eat your heavenly and organic breakfast at the Bee Farm and we're heading back to Cebu for our flight to Cagayan de Oro! We will arrive at Cebu via Supercat's first trip at 0830-1030H. You can roam to Cebu and buy your Pasalubongs as we wait for our flight to CDO via Cebu Pacific flight 5J 207 from 1400-1450H.

HURRY UP! Aren't you excited with the famous Cagayan de Oro's White Water Rafting?? Once arrived in CDO, you will now go straight to Cagayan de Oro River View Inn to check in. So here's a sneak peak for this super fun activity! (c) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ktvvk1K-0E

We know everyone is tired from White Water Rafting so here is our reward for you! --Dinner at Sentro 1850!

Sentro 1850's specialties are:

1 Baby Back Ribs @P195.00

1 Philadelphia Cheese Sandwich @P140.00

1 Thai Beef Salad @P140.00

1 Slice Chocolate Cake @P87.00

Isn't it a looooooooooooooooong day? We suggest to go to sleep early for you to conserve your remaining energy and charge more as you will be conquering Dahilayan Adventure Park, Bukidnon on your Day 7!

DAY 7: (May 7, 2014) Horaay Bukidnon!

Explore the place! you are free to choose what to eat in breakfast. After eating your delicious breakfast, be ready and DON'T forget to bring a jacket for you will now go to Bukidnon! It will take 2hour land travel to be in Dahilayan Adventure Park from Cagayan de Oro.

There will be served lunch once you have arrive in Dahilayan Adventure Park. Wait! Have you heard that they also offer the longest zipline in Asia?

Zipline Rate

840mt (40kls – 110 kls only): P500.00/pax/ride
320m + 150mt: P250.00/pax/ride
Child Tandem: P150.00 (if below 5 years old and weighs not over 20kls.)
All Rides (320mt. + 150mt. + 840mt.): P 600.00/pax/ride

However, here are the other activities offered in Dahilayan:

Dahilayan Adventure Park

http://www.dahilayanadventurepark.com/attractions/

Transportation (CDO-Dahilayan) -300 per pax

Zipline Rates All Rides (320mt. + 150mt. + 840mt.) - 600

Wall Climbing - 100

Ropes Course - 200

ATV - 450

Zorb Ball - 300

Ropes Course: P200.00/head

Wall Climbing: 100.00/head

Sad to say, you should leave Dahilayan not later than 5PM. Why? Because it's not safe to travel from Bukid to CDO when its late. So after a 2hr travel, you will go directly to La Vetta Restaurant to have your delicious dinner!

Who wouldn't love French and Mediterranean cuisines?

After having your dinner, you can go out with your friends and explore the city!

DAY 8: (May 8, 2014) Come on Camiguin!

We know that you are still curious about Cagayan de Oro, so on your last morning in Cagayan de Oro, you can freely choose what you want to eat. Still, we would like to suggest to have a taste of their famous....

This box of 12 costs Php 160.00

After your breakfast, pack all your things for check out as we are going to Camiguin! From hotel, there will be a van provided for your transpotation to Macabalan Port. Then, Paras Sea Cat (fast craft) sails from the port of Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro (Misamis Oriental) directly to Benoni (Camiguin). Check in at Paras Beach Resort with free White IslandTour.

ROC Team is pretty sure that you can relax with the magnificent view in Paras Beach Resort. We've arranged lunch at Paras Restaurant then after having your siesta after lunch, we will now go to White Island Beach!

CDO and Bukidnon trips were full of adventures so this day is full of relaxation. After your White Island Tour, we will be having our dinner at at Paradiso Italian Bar and Restaurant. Paradiso offers seafood and other local food of Camiguin. After eating your dinner, you now go back to Paras Beach Resort.

Day 9: (May 9, 2014) Camiguin Again

For you to explore Camiguin, you may have a walk in the morning and have your breakfast. Then afterwards, we will have a tour in the Island via multi cab. So here are the places to visit:

· Walkway to Old Volcano

· Sunken Cemetery

· Guiob Old Church Ruins

· Katibawasan Falls

· Tuasan Falls

· Ardent Hibok-Hibok Hot Spring Resort

-with free lunch

Just another tiring day right? So here's another delightful dinner for you! Dinner at Isla Filete Resto Steak House.

Day 10: (May 10, 2014) Camiguin, see you again

We are sure you've slept a lot in your comfy bed! Sad to say, this is our last day in Camiguin. After having your breakfast, you will be having a free time to roam around, buy souvenirs, etc. But make sure that have packed your things for we will be leaving Camiguin by 12nn. So you'll be in CDO by 2pm. Your flight back to Manila is 3:30 pm so buy anything you want when you still have time. Don't forget that many of filipinos love to receive "pasalubong."

Linggo, Marso 30, 2014