TRAVEL FACTOR 2009 – First Quarter Schedule of Group Tours

Summary
Jan 3: TF 2009 Launch
Jan 10 (Sat): Mt. Pinatubo Day Trip
Jan 10-11 (Sat-Sun): Surfvivor La Union
Jan 17 (Sat): Mt. Pinatubo Day Trip
Jan 17-18 (Sat-Sun): Anawangin + Surfvivor Zambales
Jan 17-19 (Sat-Mon): Tuguegarao + Palaui Island
Jan 23-27 (Sat-Tue): Puerto Princesa – El Nido
Jan 24-27 (Sat-Tue): CDO + Camiguin
Jan 24-25 (Sat-Sun): Photoholic Workshop (Basic Digital Photography)
Jan 24 (Sat): Mt. Pinatubo Day Trip
Jan 31 (Sat): Photoholic Workshop: Basic Studio Portraiture
Jan 31-Feb 1 (Sat-Sun): UBBE Calaguas + Surfvivor Bagasbas
Feb 7-8 (Sat-Sun): 2nd Surfvivor Challenge
Feb 13-16 (Fri-Mon): Photoholic Batanes
Feb 13-16 (Fri-Mon): Apo Reef + Pandan Island
Feb 14-15 (Sat-Sun): Donsol
Feb 14-15 (Sat-Sun): UBBE Calaguas Singles Edition
Feb 21-23 (Sat-Mon): Photoholic Ilocos Workshop (Travel Photography)
Feb 21-23 (Sat-Mon): UBBE Caramoan + sidetrip CWC
Feb 21-23 (Sat-Mon): Sagada
Feb 21-23 (Sat-Mon): Surfvivor Baler
Feb 28-Mar 10: Ultimate Visayas Exploration 2009
Feb 28 – Mar 3 (Sat-Tue): Dumaguete + Apo Island + Siquijor
Feb 28 – Mar 1 (Sat-Sun): Photoholic Ilocos – Weekend Special
Mar 5-9 (Thu-Mon): Bohol – Cebu
Mar 6-9 (Fri-Mon): UBBE Cebu – Southern
Mar 6-9 (Fri-Mon): UBBE Cebu – Northern
Mar 13-15 (Fri-Sun): Davao
Mar 12-15 (Thu-Sun): Coron
Mar 13-15 (Fri-Sun): Zamboanga
Mar 14-17 (Sat-Tue): Coron
Mar 19-22 (Thu-Sun): Coron
Mar 21-22 (Sat-Sun): CWC Wakeboarding
Mar 27-30 (Fri-Mon): Let’s Bora!

Itinerary
Jan 3: Travel Factor 2009 New Year’s Party.
Tickets are available for P250 (w/ 3 free drinks).
Club Industry, T. Morato (same building as Ratsky and CBTL)
8PM onwards

Jan 10 (Sat): Mt. Pinatubo Day Trip
Manila – Capas via private van Jan 10 ETD 03:00 AM ETA 06:00 AM
Capas – Manila via private van Jan 10 ETD 07:00 PM ETA 10:00 PM

Email Subject: Pinatubo (Jan 10, 2009)

Jan 10-11 (Sat-Sun): Surfvivor La Union
Manila – La Union via private van Jan 10 ETD 01:00 AM ETA 07:00 AM
La Union – Manila via private van Jan 11 ETD 03:00 PM ETA 10:00 PM

Email Subject: Surfvivor La Union (Jan 10 – 11, 2009)

Jan 17 (Sat): Mt. Pinatubo Day Trip
Manila – Capas via private van Jan 17 ETD 03:00 AM ETA 06:00 AM
Capas – Manila via private van Jan 17 ETD 07:00 PM ETA 10:00 PM

Email Subject: Pinatubo (Jan 17, 2009)

Jan 17-18 (Sat-Sun): Anawangin + Surfvivor Zambales
Manila – Zambales via private van Jan 17 ETD 03:00 AM ETA 07:00 AM
Zambales – Manila via private van Jan 18 ETD 07:00 PM ETA 11:00 PM

Day 1 – Beach bumming at Anawangin. Overnight stay at Resort
Day 2 – Surfing Lessons for beginners
Email Subject: Anawangin (Jan 17 – 18, 2009)

Jan 17-19 (Sat-Mon): Tuguegarao + Palaui Island
Manila – Tuguegarao via Cebupacific/PAL Jan 17 ETD 12:30 PM ETA 01:40 PM
Tuguegarao – Manila via Cebupacific/PAL Jan 19 ETD 02:00 PM ETA 03:10 PM

Day 1 – Callao Caves Exploration
Day 2 – Overnight Camping in Palaui Island
Day 3 – Flight back to Manila
Email Subject: Tuguegarao (Jan 17 – 19, 2009)

Jan 23-27 (Sat-Tue): Puerto Princesa – El Nido
Manila – Puerto Princesa via Cebupacific/PAL Jan 23 ETD 08:30 AM ETA 09:45 AM
Puerto Princesa – Manila via Cebupacific/PAL Jan 27 ETD 10:15 AM ETA 11:30 AM or last flight

Day 1 – Arrival in Puerto Princesa. Underground River Tour and travel to El Nido
Day 2 to 4 – Island Hopping tours in El Nido
Day 5 – Travel El Nido to Puerto Princesa. Pasalubong shopping in Puerto Princesa. Flight back to Manila.
Email Subject: Puerto Princesa – El Nido (Jan 23 – 27, 2009)

Jan 24-27 (Sat-Tue): CDO + Camiguin
Manila – Cagayan de Oro via Cebupacific/PAL Jan 24 ETD 04:40 AM ETA 06:05 AM
Cagayan de Oro – Manila via Cebupacific/PAL Jan 27 ETD 04:15 PM ETA 05:40 PM

Day 1 – CDO adventure and white water rafting starts at 2:00 PM.
Day 2 & 3 – Camiguin island tours and beach bumming
Day 4 – Flight back to Manila
Email Subject: CDO-Camiguin (Jan 24 – 27, 2009)

Jan 24-27 (Sat-Sun): Photoholic Workshop (Basic Digital Photography)
Weekend Only. Within Metro Manila. to be announced

Jan 31 (Sat) Photoholic Workshop: Basic Studio Portraiture
To be facilitated by Deneb Villanueva and Madz Alsola.
Sat. 1:00PM-7:00PM. DPI Astoria, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

Email Subject: Basic Studio Portraiture (Jan 31, 2009)

Jan 31-Feb 1 (Sat-Sun): UBBE Calaguas + Surfvivor Bagasbas
Manila – Daet via private bus ETD Jan 30 10:00 PM ETA Jan 31 06:00 AM
Daet – Manila via private bus ETD Feb 01 10:00 PM ETA Feb 02 06:00 AM

Day 1 – Overnight camping at Calaguas Island
Day 2 – Surfing lessons for beginners in Bagasbas
Email Subject: UBBE Calaguas (Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2009)

Feb 7-8 (Sat-Sun): 2nd Surfvivor Challenge
Manila – La Union via private bus Feb 7 ETD 12:00 MN ETA 07:00 AM
La Union – Manila via private bus ETD Feb 8 08:00 PM ETA Feb 9 01:00 AM

Day 1 – International Longboard Competition. Surfing Lessons for Beginners
Day 2 – Surfvivor Challenge and Awarding
Email Subject: 2nd Surfvivor Challenge

Feb 13-16 (Fri-Mon): Photoholic Batanes
Manila – Basco via Asianspirit/Seair Feb 13 ETD 04:50 AM ETA 07:00 AM
Basco – Manila via Asianspirit/Seair Feb 16 ETD 07:20 AM ETA 09:30 AM

Day 1 – Tour of Basco, Batan Island
Day 2 – Tour of Sabtang. Overnight at Sabtang
Day 3 – Tour of Batan Island Part 2
Day 4 – flight back to Manila
Email Subject: Batanes (Feb 13 – 16, 2009)

Feb 13-16 (Fri-Mon): Apo Reef + Pandan Island
Manila – San Jose via Cebupacific/PAL Feb 13 ETD 3:30PM ETA 4:20 PM
San Jose – Manila via Cebupacific/PAL Feb 16 ETD 04:40 PM ETA 05:30 PM

Day 1 – Overnight accommodation at Sablayan.
Day 2 – Snorkeling/Scuba Diving, overnight camping at Apo Reef.
Day 3 – Snorkeling/Scuba Diving, overnight accommodation at Pandan Island Resort.
Day 4 – beach bumming and flight back to Manila.
Email Subject: Apo Reef – Pandan Island (Feb 13 – 16, 2009)

Feb 14-15 (Sat-Sun): Donsol
Manila – Sorsogon via chartered bus ETD Feb 13 08:00 PM ETA Feb 14 08:00 AM
Sorsogon – Manila via chartered bus ETD Feb 15 06:00 PM ETA Feb 16 06:00 AM

Day 1 – Butanding (Whaleshark) Interaction
Day 2 – Sidetrip to Legaspi, Cagsawa Ruins, etc..
Email Subject: Donsol (Feb 14 – 15, 2009)

Feb 14-15 (Sat-Sun): UBBE Calaguas Singles Edition
Manila – Daet via private bus ETD Feb 13 10:00 PM ETA Feb 14 06:00 AM
Daet – Manila via private bus ETD Feb 15 10:00 PM ETA Feb 16 06:00 AM

Day 1 – Overnight camping at Calaguas Island
Day 2 – Surfing in Bagasbas
Email Subject: UBBE Calaguas Singles Edition (Feb 14 – 15, 2009)

Feb 21-23 (Sat-Mon): Photoholic Ilocos Workshop (Travel Photography)
Manila – Vigan via private bus ETD Feb 20 09:00 PM ETA Feb 21 06:00 AM
Pagudpud – Manila via private bus ETD Feb 23 07:00 PM ETA Feb 24 06:00 AM

Day 1 – Shoot Vigan. Overnight in Vigan
Day 2 – Shoot Burgos to Pagudpud. Overnight in Pagudpud
Day 3 – Shoot Pagudpud. Travel back to Manila
Email Subject: Photoholic Ilocos Workshop (Feb 21 – 23, 2009)

Feb 21-23 (Sat-Mon): UBBE Caramoan + sidetrip CWC
Manila – Caramoan via private bus ETD Feb 20 08:00 PM ETA Feb 21 10:00 AM
Naga – Manila via private bus ETD Feb 23 10:00 PM ETA Feb 24 06:00 AM

Day 1 – Beach bumming in Caramoan. Overnight in Caramoan
Day 2 – Caramoan Island hopping. Overnight in Caramoan
Day 3 – Sidetrip CWC & Naga City. Travel back to Manila
Email Subject: UBBE Caramoan + CWC (Feb 21 – 23, 2009)

Feb 21-23 (Sat-Mon): Sagada
Manila – Sagada via chartered bus ETD Feb 20 08:00 PM ETA Feb 21 10:00 AM
Sagada – Manila via chartered bus Feb 23 ETD 07:00 AM ETA 12:00 MN

Day 1 – Sagada Adventure – Big Falls
Day 2 – Sagada Adventure – Cave Connection and City tour
Day 3 – Sidetrip in Baguio
Email Subject: Sagada (Feb 21 – 23, 2009)

Feb 21-23 (Sat-Mon): Surfvivor Baler
Manila – Baler via private bus Feb 21 ETD 04:00 AM ETA 12:00 NN
Baler – Manila via private bus Feb 23 ETD 01:00 PM ETA 08:00 PM
Day 1 – Surfing lessons for beginners
Day 2 – Surfing lessons for beginners / Tours
Day 3 – Travel back to Manila
Email Subject: Surfvivor Baler (Feb 21 – 23, 2009)

Feb 28-Mar 10: Ultimate Visayas Exploration 2009
Manila – Dumaguete via Cebupacific/PAL Feb 28 ETD 07:10 AM ETA 08:25 AM
Cebu – Manila via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 10 ETD 09:05 PM ETA10:20 PM

for complete details: http://thetravelfactor.multiply.com/journal/item/122
Email Subject: Ultimate Visayas Exploration 2009

Feb 28 – Mar 3 (Sat-Tue): Dumaguete + Apo Island + Siquijor
Manila – Dumaguete via Cebupacific/PAL Feb 28 ETD 07:10 AM ETA 08:25 AM
Dumaguete – Manila via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 3 ETD 04:25 PM ETA 05:40 PM
* option to go home early on Mar 2, 4:25PM flight

Day 1 – Scuba Diving/Snorkeling at Apo Island
Day 2 – Dolphin Watching and beach bumming at Bais
Day 3 – Dumaguete Country-side tour, travel to Siquijor.
Day 4 – Siquijor Island tour. flight back to Manila.
Email Subject: Dumaguete-Apo Island-Siquijor(Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2009)

Feb 28 – Mar 1 (Sat-Sun): Photoholic Ilocos – Weekend Special
Manila – Pagudpud via private bus ETD Feb 27 09:00 PM ETA Feb 28 06:00 AM
Vigan – Manila via private bus ETD Mar 1 10:00 PM ETA Mar 2 06:00 AM

Day 1 – Shoot Burgos to Pagudpud. Overnight in Pagudpud
Day 2 – Shoot Pagudpud to Vigan. Travel back to Manila
Email Subject: Photoholic Ilocos Weekend Special (Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2009)

Mar 5-9 (Thu-Mon): Bohol – Cebu
Manila – Tagbilaran via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 5 ETD 08:00 AM ETA 09:15 AM
Cebu – Manila via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 9 ETD 09:05 PM ETA10:20 PM

Day 1 – Bohol Countryside Tours.
Day 2 – Bohol Dolphin Watching & Balicasag.
Day 3 – Travel to Cebu. Overnight at Moalboal.
Day 4 – Daytrip to Sumilon Island.
Day 5 – Snorkling/beachbumming Moalboal. Flight back to Manila
Email Subject: Bohol – Cebu (Mar 5 – 9, 2009)

Mar 6-9 (Fri-Mon): UBBE Cebu – Southern
Manila – Cebu via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 6 ETD 4:50 AM ETA 6:05 AM
Cebu – Manila via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 9 ETD 09:05 PM ETA10:20 PM

Day 1 – Beach bumming and snorkeling Moalboal (option to dive)
Day 2 – Kawasan Falls and Badian tour
Day 3 – Sumilon Island Day Trip
Day 4 – more beach bumming and travel back to Cebu City. Tikoy’s Bday bash!
Email Subject: UBBE Southern Cebu (Mar 6 – 9, 2009)

Mar 6-9 (Fri-Mon): UBBE Cebu – Northern
Manila – Cebu via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 6 ETD 4:50 AM ETA 6:05 AM
Cebu – Manila via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 9 ETD 09:05 PM ETA10:20 PM

Day 1 – Bantayan Island
Day 2 – Virgin Island
Day 3 – Snorkeling/Scuba diving Malapascua
Day 4 – more beach bumming and travel back to Cebu City. Tikoy’s Bday bash!
Email Subject: UBBE Northern Cebu (Mar 6 – 9, 2009)

Mar 13-15 (Fri-Sun): Davao
Manila – Davao via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 13 ETD 4:10 AM ETA 5:55 AM
Davao – Manila via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 15 ETD 8:30 PM ETA 10:15 PM

Day 1 – Camp Sabros Adventure. Overnight at Camp Sabros
Day 2 – Travel to Samal Island. Overnight at Talicud Island
Day 3 – Samal Island Tour. Travel back to Davao City. Flight to Manila
Email Subject: Davao (Mar 13 – 15, 2009)

Mar 12-15 (Thu-Sun): Coron
Manila – Busuanga via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 12 ETD 9:05 AM ETA 10:05 AM
Busuanga – Manila via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 15 ETD 10:25 AM ETA 11:25 AM

Day 1 – flight manila to busuanga; Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, overnight at Banana Island.
Day 2 – Malcapuya Island, Culion Town, snorkling at Lusong Wreck, Coral Garden, Gunboat. overnight at Coron town.
Day 3 – Calauit Safari, Concepcion Falls. overnight at Coron Town. Sidetrip to Makinit Hotspring.
Day 4 – sunrise at Mt. Tapiyas. Flight Busuanga to Manila
Email Subject: Coron (Mar 12 – 15, 2009)

Mar 13-15 (Fri-Sun): Zamboanga
Manila – Zamboanga via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 13 ETD 05:50 AM ETA 07:25 AM
Zamboanga – Manila via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 15 ETD 04:55 PM ETA 06:20 PM

Email Subject: Zamboanga (Mar 13 – 15, 2009)

Mar 14-17 (Sat-Tue): Coron
Manila – Busuanga via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 12 ETD 9:05 AM ETA 10:05 AM
Busuanga – Manila via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 15 ETD 10:25 AM ETA 11:25 AM

Day 1 – flight manila to busuanga; Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, overnight at Banana Island.
Day 2 – Malcapuya Island, Culion Town, snorkling at Lusong Wreck, Coral Garden, Gunboat. overnight at Coron town.
Day 3 – Calauit Safari, Concepcion Falls. overnight at Coron Town. Sidetrip to Makinit Hotspring.
Day 4 – sunrise at Mt. Tapiyas. Flight Busuanga to Manila
Email Subject: Coron (Mar 14 – 17, 2009)

Mar 19-22 (Thu-Sun): Coron
Manila – Busuanga via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 12 ETD 9:05 AM ETA 10:05 AM
Busuanga – Manila via Cebupacific/PAL Mar 15 ETD 10:25 AM ETA 11:25 AM

Email Subject: Coron (Mar 19 – 22, 2009)

Mar 21-22 (Sat-Sun): CWC Wakeboarding
Manila – Pili via private bus ETD Mar 20 11:00 PM ETA Mar 21 07:00 AM
Naga – Manila via private bus ETD Mar 22 09:00 PM ETA Feb 23 05:00 AM

Day 1 – Wakeboarding Lessons
Day 2 – Sidetrip to Ecovillage, Deer Farm, Naga City
Email Subject: CWC Wakeboarding (Mar 21 – 22, 2009)

How to join Travel Factor Group Tour?
1. Purchase your own plane tickets (if the tour requires participants to fly)
2. Download and fill-out registration form http://www.geocities.com/travel.factor/TF2009-RegForm.xls
3. Email your registration form and copy of e-tickets/flight schedule to travel.factor@gmail.com
4. Make sure you indicate correct email subject: Destination (Date)
5. Then you will receive complete trip details as soon as budget is finalized. Budget will depend on total number of persons joining the group tour.

Disclaimer: All Travel Factor package rates for 2009 will be released by January 2009. Please purchase your tickets first and email travel.factor@gmail.com your registration form with a copy of your e-ticket. Only Registered participants will receive complete trip details via email.

All Travel Factor Group Tours are budget tours that would range from P3,000 to P6,000 per pax, airfare not yet included. Non-Manila-based participants are welcome to join.

For SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT (groups with different schedule), please email travel.factor@gmail.com
email subject: Destination – Travel Date
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contact info:
destination:
flight details:
number of participants:
room preference: (twin sharing or group sharing)
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