BACKPACKING SAIGON (Jun 12-14) November 23, 2009
Posted by thetravelfactor in International.Tags: backpacking, Group Tour, saigon, tf international, travel factor, vietnam
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Join Travel Factor’s BACKPACKING SAIGON – Independence Day Weekend Schedule. No need for leaves!
Spend the Independence Day Weekend exploring Saigon and its neighboring towns teeming with culture and history.
Package Rate:
P12,500 per person
Package Inclusions:
Accommodation:
4 Nights Triple Sharing Accommodation at Saigon
Daily Breakfast
Tours (includes admission fees):
Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple
Mekong Delta Cruise
Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Transportation:
Airport Transfers SGN – Hotel – SGN
Others:
Travel Insurance
Travel Factor ID and Lanyard
Backpacking Saigon T-Shirt
Not Included:
Airfare
Philippine Travel Tax (PHP 1,620)
Terminal Fees
Visa Fees (if applicable)
Local Transport during free time
Meals not specified in the package
Tips and gratuities
Itinerary Summary:
Jun 11 – NightFlight to Saigon. Overnight Saigon
Jun 12 – Whole Day Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels + Cao Dai Temple. Overnight Saigon.
Jun 13 – Whole Day Tour: Mekong Delta Cruise. Overnight Saigon.
Jun 14 – Ho Chi Minh City Tour / Free time for Shopping. Late checkout.
Jun 15 – Early morning flight to Manila.
BOOK YOUR OWN FLIGHT
All flights via Cebu Pacific
Manila (MNL) to Bangkok (BKK)
Jun 11, 2010
Depart MNL 23:00H Arrive SGN 00:30H
Saigon (SGN) to Manila (MNL)
Jun 15, 2010
Depart SGN 01:20H MNL 04:50H
* Participants have option to extend stay at Saigon and explore more of Vietnam
Travel Factor doesn’t sell tickets, please visit www.cebupacificair.com. for your questions and inquiries on how to book your flight.
BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
* Maximum Participants: 15 persons only
* Payment Terms: Cash only. Installment basis in 3 terms.
* Participant must be between 18 to 40 years old and has valid passport.
* Proof of purchased ticket is required to register. (Please contact us before booking your tickets)
* No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form and together with your e-tickets, send to travel.factor@gmail.com Subject: BACKPACKING SAIGON (Jun 12 – 14, 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: BACKPACKING SAIGON (Jun 12-14, 2010)
or contact Leia Nagal at 63917-8475341 and Cedric Valera at 63926-6108700 (during weekdays)
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls
AVAILABLE SLOTS http://www.travelfactor.org
UBBE: Apo Reef + Pandan Island (Feb 12-15) November 23, 2009
Posted by thetravelfactor in UBBE.Tags: apo reef, Group Tour, mindoro, mindoro occidental, pandan island, snorkeling, tf, travel factor, travelfactor, UBBE
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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
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UBBE + CONQUER Kota Kinabalu (Jan 22-25, 2010) November 3, 2009
Posted by thetravelfactor in Group Tour, International.Tags: Conquer, Group Tour, kota kinabalu, malaysia, tf international, travel factor, UBBE
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UBBE + CONQUER Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Jan 22-25, 2010
Experience Kota Kinabalu the Travel Factor way as we laze in sparkling beaches set against the rugged, adrenaline-inducing countryside of Kota Kinabalu.
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, Jan 22 (Friday)
11:30 ETD Manila
14:00 ETA Clark International Airport (DMIA)
16:00 ETD Clark Inernational Airport (DMIA)
17:55 ETA Kota Kinabalu International Airport (T2)
19:00 Check-in at KK Hostel/Lodge
Dinner and Socials (At Participants’s Own Expense)
Overnight KK Hostel/Lodge
Day 2, Jan 23 (Saturday)
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, Jan 24 (Sunday)
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, Jan 25 (Monday)
07:00 Breakfast (Available until 10:00)
Free Time to go shopping, exploring Kota Kinabalu
11:00 Check-out
Lunch at Participant’s Own Expense
12:00 ETA Kota Kinabalu Check-in at Kota Kinabalu International Airport
13:40 ETD Kota Kinabalu
15:35 ETA Clark International Airport (DMIA)
18:00 ETA Manila
Flights to buy via www.airasia.com
Jan 22, 2010 Flight AK 6265 Dep CRK 16:00 Arr BKI 17:55
Jan 25, 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: Dec 31, 2009
* 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 (Jan 22 – 25, 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 (Jan 22 – 25, 2010)
or contact the assigned reservation officer of this trip 0927-4494504 (Rex)
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls
SLOTS AVAILABLE http://www.travelfactor.org
CONQUER KOTA KINABALU July 21, 2009
Posted by thetravelfactor in Conquer.Tags: Conquer, Group Tour, kota kinabalu, malaysia, tf, travel factor
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Pack your bags and experience a Borneo adventure with Travel Factor!
Book your tickets now to avail of promo rates.
Tickets to buy:
Clark – Kota Kinabalu
Fri 11 Sep 2009 Dep CRK 18:00 Arr BKI 19:55 AK6265
Kota Kinabalu – Clark
Mon 14 Sep 2009 Dep BKI 15:35 Arr CRK 17:30
Package rate to be announced soon.
Buy your tickets now and send your etickets to travel.factor@gmail.com with the subject “CONQUER KOTA KINABALU” to reserve a slot.
Let’s go!
Tickets are on-sale from July 13-19, 2009.
http://airasia.com
CONQUER SAGADA (Aug 29-31) July 21, 2009
Posted by thetravelfactor in Conquer.Tags: Conquer, Group Tour, sagada, travel factor
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Experience this…

CONQUER SAGADA
Aug 29-31, 2009
Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines
Travel Factor’s 3 Days and 2 Nights adventure tour to the Mountain Province.
PACKAGE RATE P4,750 per pax
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
* Roundtrip Chartered Aircon Bus: Manila – Sagada – Manila
* 3d/2n accommodation in Sagada
* Day 1 – breakfast, lunch
* Day 2 – breakfast, lunch
* Private Jeepney during tours around Sagada (see itinerary)
* Cave Connection Adventure (Sumaguing and Lumiang Cave)
* Environment permits and entrance fees
* Service of the Local Guides & Cave Guides with lamps
* Service of the tour director
* Travel Insurance
* Travel Factor ID, lace, Conquer Sagada souvenir t-shirt
ITINERARY
Day 0, Fri Aug 28
07:00 PM Meeting Time at the Bus Terminal
07:30 PM Boarding of Passengers
08:00 PM ETD Manila to Sagada
Day 1, Sat Aug 29
07:00 AM Stop-over Banaue Viewing Deck
08:30 AM Breakfast at Bontoc
10:00 AM ETA Sagada. Free Time/Rest/Prepare
12:00 NN Lunch
01:00 AM Banga-an Rice Terraces, Trekking and Swimming Bomod-ok Big Falls
06:00 PM Sunset at Lake Danum
07:00 PM Free time for food trip
Day 2, Sun Aug 30
04:00 AM Wake Up
05:30 AM Sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint
08:00 AM Breakfast
09:00 AM Cave Connection Adventure
12:00 NN or later Lunch
07:00 PM free time for food trip
Day 3, Mon Aug 31
07:00 AM Walking Tour: St. Mary’s Episcopal church, Calvary Hills, Echo Valley, Hanging Coffins, Sagada Weaving, Pasalubong shopping
10:00 AM Free time for food trip
01:00 PM ETD Sagada
07:00 PM Stop-over Baguio for Dinner and Pasalubong shopping
09:00 PM ETD Baguio
03:00 AM Tues Sep 01
BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
* Deadline of Registration: Aug 3 or until slots are available
* 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: Sagada – Registration (Aug 29-31, 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.
* 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 contact Tikoy (0917-8864480)
FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: Sagada – Inquiries (Aug 29-31, 2009)
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls
DISCLAIMER
Recommended for fun-loving & adventurous people who would like to meet new friends while travelling. Be prepared of the long travel time and the ‘wiwi’ moments on public restrooms.





