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
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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
UBBE + SNUBA Bohol (Oct 3-6) July 21, 2009
Posted by thetravelfactor in Snuba, UBBE.Tags: 2009, bohol, Snuba, travel factor, UBBE
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UBBE + SNUBA BOHOL
Travel Factor’s Ultimate Beach Bumming Experience and Snorkeling/Scuba Diving adventure
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: PHP 5000 – 6500 (depending on number of participants)
Package Inclusion:
• roundtrip service from airport to resort (includes van transfers)
• 3 nights aircon accommodation in Panglao, 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 area/Balicasag Island
• Travel Insurance
• Travel Factor ID and band
not included:
• roundtrip airfare and terminal fee
• snorkelling/scuba diving gears and fees
• other meals not part of package
Draft Itinerary
Oct 3 – arrival in Bohol; check-in at resort; free time (swim, dive)
Oct 4 – Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling at Balicasag Island. option to scuba dive.
Oct 5 – Bohol Countryside Tours
Oct 6 – free time morning; flight to Manila (09:10 pm)
* 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
Buy your own ticket
FLIGHT DETAILS via www.zestair.com.ph
Manila to Tagbilaran
Z2-981 09:10AM ETD Manila (via Zest Air) – 10:30AM ETA Bohol
Tagbilaran to Manila
Z2-980 11:10AM ETD Bohol (via Zest Air) – 12:30PM ETA Manila
Roundtrip airfare: approx PHP 1,600 only
* option to get flight from Cebu Pacific and PAL
Manila to Tagbilaran
5J 617 08:35AM ETD Manila (via Cebu Pac) – 09:50AM ETA Bohol
Tagbilaran to Manila
5J 620 01:55PM ETD Bohol (via Cebu Pac) – 03:10PM ETA Manila
Cebu Pac Roundtrip airfare: wait for the promo
Manila to Tagbilaran
PR 177 03:00PM ETD Manila (via PAL Econolight) – 04:25PM ETA Bohol
Tagbilaran to Manila
PR 178 05:05PM ETD Bohol (via PAL Econolight) – 06:25PM ETA Manila
PAL Roundtrip airfare: approx PHP 1,600 only
BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
* Deadline of Registration: Depends on Slot Availability
* Deadline of Payment: Down payment of P2,000 upon registration;
* 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 (Oct 3-6, 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 call/txt the assigned reservation officer of this trip 0917-8864480 (Tikoy)
FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: Bohol – Inquiries (Oct 3-6, 2009)
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls
UBBE Calaguas + SURFVIVOR Bagasbas (May 9 – 10) May 5, 2009
Posted by thetravelfactor in Surfvivor, UBBE.Tags: calaguas, travel factor, UBBE
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Original Schedule: May 1 – 3, 2009. NEW Schedule: May 9 – 10, 2009
Registration is until May 6, 2009
UBBE : Calaguas Island + Surfing Bagasbas (May 9 – 10, 2009)
Travel Factor’s Ultimate Beach Bumming Experience
Camarines Norte, Philippines
BEACH BUMMING + Surfing + Skimboarding in ONE WEEKEND
PACKAGE RATE P3,800 per pax (ALL IN)
PACKAGE INCLUSION
- Private chartered 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)
- Complimentary “drinks” and “pulutan” during socials
- Guide fees and Entrance fee at Calaguas Island
- Half-day room accommodation at Bagasbas tourist inn (for rest & shower)
- Day 2: Lunch and Dinner
- Travel Insurance
- Travel Factor ID, lanyard
not included
- Surf Lesson at Bagasbas Beach with surfboard rental and instructor (P400 per pax)
ITINERARY
Day 0, May 8 Friday
09:00 PM Assembly & Departure
Day 1, May 9 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, May 10 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
09:30 PM ETD Daet to Manila via bus (travel time: 7 hours)
Day 3, May 11 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 (May 9 – 10, 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 9 – 10, 2009)
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls
EL NIDO Adventure (Aug 27 – 31, 2009) April 22, 2009
Posted by thetravelfactor in Group Tour, Snuba, UBBE.Tags: diving, el nido, snorkeling, Snuba, travel factor, UBBE, underground river
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EL NIDO ADVENTURE
Aug 27 – 31, 2009
El Nido, Palawan
Travel Factor’s Ultimate Beach Bumming Experience and SNUBA trip to the Philippine’s last frontier: Palawan. Featuring the idyllic beaches of El Nido and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.
PACKAGE RATE
P8,000 per pax (group sharing)
* price subject to change depending on total number of participants
PACKAGE INCLUSION
• Private aircon van service (airport – sabang – el nido – airport)
• 4 Nights native cottage accommodation at Caalan beach, El Nido (beachfront, non-aircon, private bath)
• Underground river tour with buffet lunch
• 3 whole day El Nido Island hopping tours with picnic lunch
• free use of kayak during El Nido island hopping tour
• all boat rentals, guide fees, entrance fees
• side trips in Puerto Princesa
• Travel Factor bagtag ID and lace
• Travel Insurance
Meals Included:
Day 1 – buffet lunch, dinner
Day 2 – picnic lunch
Day 3 – picnic lunch
Day 4 – picnic lunch
Not Included:
- roundtrip airfare and terminal fee (P200)
- snorkeling gears (for rent P100/day)
- scuba diving fees
ITINERARY
(subject to change)
DAY 1, Aug 27
07:00 am Check-in NAIA Terminal 3
08:00 am Assembly at CebuPacific/Pal boarding area/ ETD Manila (pal)
08:30 am ETD Manila (cebu pac)
09:30 am ETA Puerto Princesa (pal)
09:35 am ETA Puerto Princesa (cebu pac)
10:00 am Quick Breakfast inside the van; stop over at grocery to buy snacks/drinks
12:30 pm ETA Sabang; Lunch and rest at Tamaraw Beach
02:00 pm Underground River Tour; beach bumming
05:30 pm ETD Sabang
08:00 pm Stop over Roxas; Dinner
09:00 pm ETD Roxas
12:00 pm ETA El Nido; check-in
DAY 2, Aug 28
08:00 am to 06:00 pm
Island hopping tour with picnic lunch
* free kayak
DAY 3, Aug 29
08:00 am to 06:00 pm
Island hopping tour with picnic lunch
* option for intro dive
DAY 4, Aug 30
08:00 am to 06:00 pm
Island hopping tour with picnic lunch
DAY 5, Aug 31
05:00 am ETD El Nido
10:00 am ETA Puerto Princesa
city tour & food trip at Puerto Princesa city, pasalubong shopping
06:55 pm ETD Puerto Princesa (via cebupac)
08:10 pm ETA Manila
* option to take earlier flight (5:00 pm)
BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
- Deadline of Registration: TBA
- Deadline of Payment: TBA
- No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form then send to <b>travel.factor@gmail.com</b> Subject: <b>El Nido – Registration (Aug 27 – 31, 2009)</b>
- 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 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: El Nido – Inquiries (Aug 27 – 31, 2009)
FLIGHT DETAILS via www.cebupacificair.com
Manila (MNL) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)
27 Aug 09 5J 637 depart MNL 08:30H PPS 09:45H
Puerto Princesa (PPS) to Manila (MNL)
31 Aug 09 5J 646 depart PPS 18:55H MNL 20:10H
Total Price PHP2,065.00 w/ Go Lite
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls
