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UBBE: Apo Reef + Pandan Island (Feb 12-15) November 23, 2009

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UBBE: Apo Reef and Pandan Island (Feb 12 – 15, 2010)
Travel Factor’s Ultimate Beach Bumming Experience
Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro

Celebrate Valentine’s day with Nemo the Clownfish and Pawi the Sea-turtle

PACKAGE RATE P5,000 to P5,500 per pax
* rate depends on total number of participants, maximium of 28 pax
* final rate for batch 2, minus Day 1 dinner and accommodation

PACKAGE INCLUSION
Transportation:
Private aircon van service Abra de Ilog to Sablayan and v.v.
Tourist Boat Sablayan to Apo Reef to Pandan Island
Water taxi Pandan Island to Sablayan

Accommodation:
overnight aircon room at Sablayan with free use of swimming pool, videoke hall (Day 1)
overnight tent at Apo Reef (Day 2)
overnight native hut or tent at Pandan Island (Day 3)
* all tents provided by Travel Factor. Group sharing 3 to 4 persons.
Fees:
Non-diver entrance fee at Apo Reef
overnight camping fee at Pandan Island

Meals:
Day 1 – Dinner at Sablayan
Day 2 – Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, Buffet Dinner at Apo Reef
Day 3 – Breakfast, Buffet Lunch at Apo Reef, Buffet Dinner at Pandan Island
Day 4 – Buffet Lunch at Pandan Island

not included:
- Roundtrip airfare and terminal fee (for batch 1)
- Roundtrip van and ferry fare (for batch 2)
- Snorkel gear rental (P100 per set). recommended to bring your own
- Scuba diving fees (please coordinate with Travel Factor for the rates)

Batch 1: via Cebupacific
Manila – San Jose Feb 12 ETD 03:40PM ETA 04:45 PM
San Jose – Manila Feb 15 ETD 04:55 PM ETA 05:55 PM

Batch 2: via Van and Ferry
[i]* total travel time Manila to Sablayan: 9 hours [/i]
Makati – Sablayan Feb 12 ETD 04:30 PM ETA 01:30 AM
Sablayan – Makati Feb 15 ETD 01:00 PM ETA 10:00 PM

ITINERARY
Day 1 Feb 12, Friday
04:30 PM Batch 1 pick-up from San Jose airport
07:30 PM Check-in Kalamatan Resort. Dinner and Socials

10:30 PM Batch 2 pick-up from Abra de Ilog port
01:30 PM Check-in Kalamatan Resort. Tambay mode

Day 2 Feb 13, Saturday
04:00 AM Check-out
04:30 AM Departure to port
05:00 AM ETD port to Apo Reef via tourist boat
08:00 AM ETA Apo Reef
Breakfast
Set Camp
free time: swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving, BEACH BUMMING
12:00 NN picnic lunch. siesta!
03:00 PM Start of Apo Reef Tour (Mangrove Forest, Lighthouse)
free time: swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving, BEACH BUMMING
06:00 PM sunset viewing
07:00 PM dinner, socials, bonfire

Day 3 Feb 14, Sunday – HAPPY HEART’S DAY!
07:00 AM breakfast
free time: swimming, snorkeling, BEACH BUMMING
10:00 AM breakcamp
11:00 AM lunch
12:00 NN ETD Apo Reef to Pandan Island via tourist boat
03:00 PM ETA Pandan Island; set camp
03:30 PM snorkeling with the sea-turtles (pawikan)
and free time: more BEACH BUMMING
07:00 PM dinner and socials; star gazing

Day 4 Feb 15, Monday
11:00 AM breakcamp
11:30 AM buffet lunch
12:30 PM ETD Pandan Island to Sablayan via water taxi
01:00 PM ETD Sablayan to port or airport via private van

Batch 1
04:00 PM Check-in San Jose airport
04:40 PM ETD to Manila

Batch 2
04:00 PM Abra de Ilog to Batangas Port via ferry
06:00 PM ETA Batangas Port
07:00 PM ETD Batangas Port to Manila via public bus
10:00 PM ETA Manila

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
* Deadline of Registration: Dec 31, 2009
* Deadline of Payment: Jan 10, 2010
* Book & Buy Policy. First come, first serve basis.
* No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form then send to travel.factor@gmail.com
Subject: Apo Reef – Pandan Island REGISTRATION (Feb 12 – 15, 2010)
Please indicate the batch you are joining
* Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BPI). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email.
* Everyone is required to download and submit registration form
* 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 thru email.
* 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.
* Before the trip, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc…
* For inquiries, email travel.factor@gmail.com or call/txt the assigned reservation officer of this trip 0917-8475341 (Leia).

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: Apo Reef – Pandan Island INQUIRIES (Feb 12 – 15, 2010)

DISCLAIMER
Apo Reef has bathroom with limited fresh water supply. Pandan Island has available cottage for group sharing, bathroom, generator. Both islands don’t have electricity

Bawal po ang maarte dito. Sorry.

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://www.geocities.com/travel.factor/TF2009-RegForm.xls

Group Tour: CDO/Camiguin (Jan 29-Feb 01) November 23, 2009

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ULTIMATE BEACH BUMMING EXPERIENCE + WHITE WATER RAFTING
Advance Rafting in CDO and beach bumming in Camiguin
Jan 29 – Feb 01, 2010
CDO and Camiguin, Philippines

PACKAGE RATE
Php 6,300.00 (Group sharing package)
* Send an email to travel.factor@gmail.com if you want to request for twin sharing rooms in Camiguin.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
• Roundtrip service from airport to hotel/resort (includes all van transfers, ferry
fares, etc)
• 1 night aircon accommodation in Cagayan De Oro proper
• Advance White-water rafting with transfers and picnic lunch
• Guides and safety equipments provided for all activities in CDO.
• 2 nights aircon accommodation in Camiguin – Paras Beach Resort
• Free use of resort amenities: swimming pool, billiards, table tennis, videoke
• 2 days guided tour in Camiguin with service, entrance fees, tour guide
• Breakfast and picnic lunch at Mantigue Island, Camiguin
• Travel Insurance
• Travel Factor ID

not included:
• Roundtrip plane fare and terminal fee
• other meals outside the package
• snorkel gears

DRAFT ITINERARY
Day 1, Jan 29
Picnic Lunch before rafting
Western White-water rafting (advance level)

Day 2, Jan 30
Check-in Paras Beach Resort
White Island beach bumming, snorkeling, picture-taking until
sunset

Day 3, Jan 31
Start of Camiguin Island Tour
- Mantigue Island (beach bumming and snorkeling,
Breakfast and Picnic Lunch c/o TF)
- Katibawasan Falls
- Sunken Cemetery, Old Church, Walkway, Ardent
Hotspring

Day 4, Feb 01
Leave Camiguin and CDO
Back in Manila

FLIGHT DETAILS
5J 381l MANILA-CAGAYAN DE ORO l Jan 29, 2010 l Depart 0420H Arrive 0525H
5J 390l CAGAYAN DE ORO-MANILA l Feb 01, 2010 l Depart 1650H Arrive 1820H

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
* Book & Buy Policy. First come, first serve basis.
* No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form then send to travel.factor@gmail.com
Subject: CDO/CAMIGUIN – REGISTRATION (Jan 29-Feb 01, 2010)
* Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BPI). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email.
* Full payment must be settled within the agreed time frame. 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.
* The payments made to us are only refundable if we cancel due to weather issues or fortuitous events.
* Upon payment, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc…

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
CDO/CAMIGUIN – INQUIRIES (Jan 29-Feb 01, 2010)

or contact Michelle “Tikoy” Tan(+639178864480)

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls

AVAILABLE SLOTS http://www.travelfactor.org

DISCLAIMER
Recommended for fun-loving & adventurous people who would like to meet new friends while travelling. All participants must be of good health condition. Prior experience with rafting is not required. Non-swimmers can also join.

UBBE + SNUBA Bohol (Dec 5-8, 2009) October 16, 2009

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Cebupacific is on Sale! Your friends might be interested to join Travel Factor’s UBBE + SNUBA Bohol on Dec 5 – 8, 2009

UBBE + SNUBA BOHOL
Travel Factor’s Ultimate Beach Bumming Experience and Snorkeling/Scuba Diving adventure

Dec 5 – 8, 2009
Bohol, Philippines

What is SNUBA?
SNUBA stands for Snorkeling and Scuba Diving. It’s a Travel Factor trip that caters to both divers and non-divers.

Package Rate:
depending on total number of participants
P7,000 per pax (if 5 participants)
P6,000 per pax (if 10 participants)

Package Inclusion:
• roundtrip service from airport to resort (includes van transfers)
• 3 nights aircon accommodation in Panglao Island, Bohol
• free use of resort amenities: swimming pool, etc.
• guided tour with service and entrance fees
• aircon van for the Countryside Tours
• lunch at Loboc on board a floating restaurant w/ serenade
• boat transfers from resort to Dolphin watching area / Balicasag Island
• Travel Insurance
• Travel Factor ID

not included:
• roundtrip airfare and terminal fee
• snorkelling/scuba diving gears and fees
• other meals not part of package

Itinerary Summary:
Dec 5 – arrival in Bohol; check-in at resort; free time (relax, swim, dive)
Dec 6 – Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling at Balicasag Island. option to scuba dive.
Dec 7 – whole day Bohol Countryside Tours
Dec 8 – free time; flight to Manila

* Whole day Countryside Tour including Chocolate Hills, Bilar man-made forest, Tarsier watching in Loboc, Loboc river cruise w/ lunch & serenade, Clarin House, Hinagdanan Cave, Phyton Mini Zoo, Baclayon Church & Museum, Hanging Bridge, Blood Compact Marker, Souvenir Shopping, Bohol Bee Farm

Request for twin sharing rooms depends on room availability. Please inform us immediately.

BUY YOUR OWN TICKET
OPTION A: via CEBUPACIFIC www.cebupacificair.com
Manila to Tagbilaran
08:35AM ETD Manila – 09:50AM ETA Bohol
or
12:10NN ETD Manila – 01:25PM ETA Bohol

Tagbilaran to Manila
10:20AM ETD Bohol – 11:35AM ETA Manila
or
01:55PM ETD Bohol – 03:10PM ETA Manila

Promo Roundtrip airfare: PHP2,604.48 w/ Go Lite (as of 10/16 11:30PM)

OPTION B: via ZESTAIR www.zestair.com.ph
Manila to Tagbilaran
09:10AM ETD Manila (via Zest Air) – 10:30AM ETA Bohol

Tagbilaran to Manila
11:10AM ETD Bohol (via Zest Air) – 12:30PM ETA Manila

OPTION C: via PAL www.pal.com.ph
Manila to Tagbilaran
03:00PM ETD Manila (via PAL Econolight) – 04:25PM ETA Bohol

Tagbilaran to Manila
05:05PM ETD Bohol (via PAL Econolight) – 06:25PM ETA Manila

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
* Deadline of Registration: Nov 16, 2009 (or earlier)
* Maximum # of participants: 12 persons only
* Deadline of Payment: Down payment of P2,000 upon registration. Full payment 15 days before the trip.
* Book & Buy Policy. First come, first serve basis.
* No regform, No reservation. To reserve, send your registration form with copy of e-ticket to travel.factor@gmail.com
Subject: Bohol – Registration (Dec 5-8, 2009)
* Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BPI). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email.
* Everyone is required to download and submit registration form
* 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 thru email.
* 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.
* The payments made to us are only refundable if we cancel due to weather issues or fortuitous events.
* Upon full payment, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc…

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: Bohol – Inquiries (Dec 5-8, 2009)

or contact Michelle Tan at +639178864480 and Leia Nagal at +639178475341

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls

AVAILABLE SLOTS
http://www.travelfactor.org

UBBE + CONQUER Kota Kinabalu (Feb 25-28, 2010) September 2, 2009

Posted by thetravelfactor in Conquer, Group Tour, International, UBBE.
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UBBE + CONQUER Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Feb 25 – 28, 2010

Experience Kota Kinabalu the Travel Factor way as we laze in sparkling beaches set against the rugged, adrenaline-inducing countryside of Kota Kinabalu.

Go grab your tickets from Air Asia!

Package Rate:
P12,500 per person

Package Inclusions:
Roundtrip Transfers: Manila-Clark-Manila
Airport Transfers: KK Airport-KK Proper-KK Airport
3Nights A/C Accommodation at KK Proper (Group Sharing, Dorm Type)
3 Breakfast
2 Lunch
White Water Rafting Activity at Padas (Grade 3-4)
Whole Day BeachBumming / Island Hopping Activity
Entrance and Conservation Fees
Travel Factor ID/Bagtag
Travel Factor Souvenir Shirt
Travel Insurance
Service of TF Coordinator

Not Included:
Terminal Fees
Philippine Travel Tax
Meals not specified in the package
Visa Fees for Non-ASEAN residents

Itinerary:
Day 1, Feb 25 (Thursday)
13:30 ETD Manila
16:00 ETA Clark International Airport (DMIA)
18:00 ETD Clark Inernational Airport (DMIA)
19:55 ETA Kota Kinabalu International Airport (T2)
20:30 Check-in at KK Hostel/Lodge
Dinner and Socials (At Participants’s Own Expense)
Overnight KK Hostel/Lodge

Day 2, Feb 26 (Friday)
07:00 Complimentary Breakfast
08:00 ETD Kota Kinabalu Padas White Water Rafting! (Sabah’s Wildest Rapids)
Lunch Included
18:00 ETA KK Hostel/Lodge
Dinner and Socials (At Participants’s Own Expense)
Overnight KK Hostel/Lodge

Day 3, Feb 27 (Saturday)
07:00 Complimentary Breakfast
08:30 ETD Kota Kinabalu Beachbumming Day (Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park)
Lunch Included
18:00 ETA KK Hostel/Lodge
Dinner and Socials (At Participants’s Own Expense)
Overnight KK Hostel/Lodge

Day 4, Feb 28 (Sunday)
07:00 Breakfast (Available until 10:00)
Free Time to go shopping, exploring Kota Kinabalu
12:00 Check-out
Lunch at Participant’s Own Expense
13:00 ETA Kota Kinabalu Check-in at Kota Kinabalu International Airport
15:35 ETD Kota Kinabalu
17:30 ETA Clark International Airport (DMIA)
20:00 ETA Manila

Flights to buy via www.airasia.com
Feb 25, 2010 Flight AK 6265 Dep CRK 16:00 Arr BKI 17:55
Feb 28, 2010 Flight AK 6264 Dep BKI 13:40 Arr CRK 15:35
Get your tickets while they’re cheap!

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
  • Deadline of Registration: Jan 10, 2010
  • Proof of purchased ticket is required to register.
  • No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form and together with your e-tickets, send to travel.factor@gmail.com Subject: Kota Kinabalu – Registration (Feb 25 – 28, 2010)
  • Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BPI). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email.
  • Everyone is required to download and submit registration form
  • 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 thru email.
  • 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..

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: Kota Kinabalu – Inquiries (Feb 25 – 28, 2010)
or contact the assigned reservation officer of this trip 0926-6108700 (Cedric)

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls

SLOTS AVAILABLE http://www.travelfactor.org

UBBE : Calaguas Island + Surfing Bagasbas (Sep 26-27, 2009) September 2, 2009

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UBBE : Calaguas Island + Surfing Bagasbas (Sep 26-27, 2009)

Travel Factor’s Ultimate Beach Bumming Experience
Camarines Norte, Philippines

BEACH BUMMING + Surfing + Skimboarding in ONE WEEKEND

PACKAGE RATE P4,400 per pax (ALL IN)

PACKAGE INCLUSION
- Roundtrip aircon bus: Manila to Daet. Daet to Manila
- Overnight accommodation at Calaguas Island:
Camping Tents (group sharing)
Nipa hut with CR and fresh water (shared among all participants)
- Chartered boat service from port to Calaguas Island
- Camp meals at Calaguas Island (breakfast, lunch, dinner, breakfast)
- Guide fees and Entrance fee at Calaguas Island
- Half-day room accommodation at Bagasbas tourist inn (for rest & shower)
- Day 2: Lunch (Daet)
- Travel Insurance
- Travel Factor ID, lanyard

Not included:
- Surf Lesson at Bagasbas Beach with surfboard rental and instructor (P400 per pax)

ITINERARY
Day 0, Sep 25 Friday
08:00 PM Assembly & Departure

Day 1, Sep 26, Saturday
07:00 AM ETA Daet;
09:00 AM ETA Calaguas Island
Set Camp, BEACH BUMMING, Explore the Island
12:00 NN Lunch
more BEACH BUMMING and skimboarding
07:00 PM Dinner and Bonfire Night

Day 2, Sep 27, Sunday
08:00 AM Breakfast
09:00 AM Break camp
10:00 AM Depart camp
12:00 NN ETA Bagasbas, Daet. check-in at Tourist Inn. Lunch. Rest. Explore Bagasbas Beach.
02:00 – 4:00 PM Option to Surf or Skim c/o CamNorte Surfing Association
07:00 PM Check out. Dinner
09:00 PM ETD Daet to Manila via bus (travel time: 7 hours)

Day 3, June 1 Monday
3:30 AM ETA Manila

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
* Book & Buy Policy. 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 (Sep 26-27, 2009)
* Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BPI). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email.
* Everyone is required to download and submit regform
* 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…
* For inquiries, email travel.factor@gmail.com or or call/txt the assigned reservation officer of this trip 0926-6108700(Ced)

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
Email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: UBBE Calaguas – Inquiries (May 26-27, 2009)

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls