LEGAZPI w/ BUTANDING WATCHING w/ manila transfers
CAGSAWA CHURCH RUINS
For almost two centuries the Cagsawa Ruins has stood as a symbol of Bicol region’s impressive landscape, rich history and the people’s strength and resiliency to face and to rise from the ravages of Mother Nature. The 1814 eruption was recorded to be worst eruption of Mt. Mayon. Some 1,200 people who took refuge and sought the sanctuary of the church during the eruption all died when the church was engulfed by the flowing lava. Only the Cagsawa church belfry remains today. It is a grim reminder of the events that took place and many people come to see the belfry as a reminder of times past. Through all the developments done by the local government, the Cagsawa church belfry remains standing, with the giant stones spewed by Mt. Mayon around and with the history of the region buried underneath. DONSOL WHALE SHARK (BUTANDING) WATCHING Donsol is a popular tourist destination for whale shark viewing which can be seen in its bordering seas. Swimming with whale sharks was featured as the Best Animal Encounter in Asia by Time Magazine in 2004. Whale sharks can be seen between November and June, with presence peaking between February and May. The presence of whale Sharks in the town of Donsol was known to the local residents over 100 years. But the locals believed these gentle giants were dangerous. |
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This wrong notion changed when in December 26, 1997, a group of scuba divers led by Romir Aglugub – a PADI diving instructor, discovered its presence, and interacted and came in contact with the Whale Sharks. Even the members of the diving group of Romir was having second thought if the fish is docile, until the instructor led the way into the water and came in contact with the whale shark. Copy of video footage taken by the group was passed on to the media and the WWF-Philippines. The original amateur video is on file by the Instructor as proof of the first video recording of the Discovery. By March 1998, Donsol became world-class tourist destination and now known as the “Whale Shark Capital of the World”. There are plenty of whale shark tours available and a real treat is to combine it with a scuba dive whale shark trip. Imagine being underwater with these huge majestic creatures.
INCLUDED
2 nights accommodation in Legazpi (sharing) with Breakfast Legazpi Day Tour and Donsol Day Tour Motorized Boat for Donsol with guide All RT Land Transfers All Entrance Fees and Permits RT Manila Transfers NOT INCLUDED Food | Personal expenses Travel Insurance PHP200.00/pax (optional) Snorkeling Equipment PHP300.00/pax Motoride going to Lava Wall PHP150.00/pax PICK-UP AND DROP OFF POINT A single pick-up and drop-off-point shall be available for the client. The pick-up and drop-off point shall be chosen according to the client's preference and convenience. It can only be placed anywhere within the Greater Manila Area (GMA) free of charge. However, should a pick-up-and-drop-off-point be assigned outside Metro Manila, an additional fee will be charged to cover for the additional fuel; and other expenses such as toll fess if applicable. |
3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
NUMBER OF PERSONS RATE PER PERSON 10+ PERSONS 5,099.00 EACH SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 0: Pick up at Manila 10:00p Day 1: Whole Day Legazpi Tour: Cagsawa Ruins Daraga Church Lignon Hill Embarcadero de Legazpi Sili Ice Cream (Colonial Grille) and DJC Halo Halo Pasalubong (Legazpi Grand Terminal) Day 2: Donsol Whale Shark Interaction Day 3: Free Time until Manila transfers Day 4: 12:00am Arrival in Manila PAYMENT OPTIONS Bank (BPI/BDO/ChinaBank/PSBank/East West Bank/MetroBank) ALL Major Credit Cards through PAYPAL (SC 4.4%) 70% non-refundable down payment upon booking 30% upon arrival on the first day of the tour. RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE |