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Philippines

Non-Diving Philippines Tour: An Eight-Day Small-Group Island Tour in Palawan Provence

Departing on 08 Dec 2018
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Discover the Philippines’ spectacular Palawan Provence on an eight-day, small-group tour (max. 16 travellers). Includes seven nights’ accommodation at the oceanfront Busuanga Bay Lodge, all-inclusive meals including unique dining experiences like a seafood BBQ, a day trip to the stunning private island of South Cay with unlimited cocktails, return private airport transfers and unique insider experiences and so much more.

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QAR 4,987/person
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Highlights

Travelling with a diver but don’t want to partake in the diving experiences yourself? No worries! With this package you can still accompany your travel partner and simply replace all diving activities with leisure time.

What You’ll Love…

The Experiences – Discover the Philippines and spend a day on South Cay Island with unlimited cocktails

Enjoy seven nights of peace and tranquility at this beautiful island paradise, in the heart of the stunning Palawan Provence. Busuanga Bay Lodge offers a host of activities where you can choose to do as much or as little as you like.

End your spectacular journey with a day trip to the private South Cay Island (also known as Pagbinit) where you can bask in the warm sun as you sip unlimited cocktails. If you haven’t had enough of the striking underwater world, enjoy a paddle board or kayak along the clear waters or grab the snorkelling gear for some more exploring of the cradling sea life. This tropical stretch of pristine sand dots the South China Sea in utter seclusion, allowing you to indulge in exclusive relaxation with a backdrop of seemingly-endless waters. Feast on some of the fresh local produce with a special BBQ lunch on the island before heading back to the resort.

The Accommodation – Seven nights in boutique indulgence with a backdrop of majestic mountains and sparkling waters

The primely-located Busuanga Bay Lodge fuses lsuh elegance with surrounding natural beauty to bring you an oasis perched on the sapphire-coloured waters of Busuanga Bay. Having been awarded a 2015, 2017 and 2018 Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Award as well as a Certificate of Excellence, the hotel provides all the deluxe amenities you could want including a spectacular infinity pool with sweeping ocean views, the blissful Kawayan Native Spa, four restaurants and bars, wine cellar, state-of-the-art fitness centre and an organic riverside farm that supplies the majority of the fruits and veg that hits your plate.

Unwind in a Waterfront King/Twin Room showcasing chic Bermuda-inspired décor combined with luxurious comfort and boasting floor-to ceiling windows that open up to a spacious balcony with sweeping sunrise views over the gorgeous sea.

Your Package Includes:

  • Seven nights of deluxe accommodation at the ultra-stylish Busuanga Bay Lodge overlooking the sparkling waters with a backdrop of the majestic mountains
  • All-inclusive meals including daily breakfasts, lunches and dinners
  • Day trip to the striking private island of South Cay including a decadent seafood BBQ lunch and unlimited cocktails
  • Private return airport transfers and transportation throughout
  • Limited Wi-Fi
Location

The tour begins and ends in Coron.

International flights are not included in your package and must be booked separately. Flights to Coron are available from all major cities with one to two stopovers. Carriers include Philippine Airlines, China Eastern, Cathay Pacific and more. You MUST complete your booking form within 48 hours of booking. Following its completion, our Tours Concierge will be in touch to assist with any additional arrangements – including flights.

Private return airport transfers are included in your tour on the first and last day only. You may depart at any time after breakfast from Coron on Day 8.

A visa may be required to the destination you are visiting. It is each traveller’s responsibility to ensure they are holding a current visa. Please take the time to visit our preferred vendor website Visa’s Direct to assist you with any visa application requirements and processes. If you require any supporting documentation when applying for your visa please let us know and we would be more than happy to assist. Click here “>Click here to visit the website.

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE BUSUANGA ISLAND

Upon arrival at Francisco B. Reyes Airport in Coron, you will be met and transferred to your beachfront resort located on the island province of Palawan – a world-known, nature sanctuary famed for being Philippine’s last ecological frontier.

The entirety of the Palawan Provence is a combination of pristine white-sand beaches, dramatic rock formations, secret coves, rainforests, outstanding dive sites, majestic mountains and striking caves. It bursts with exotic flora and fauna and is cradled by a coral shelf that is alive and bursting with colourful marine life.

This evening, you will join your fellow tour group on a welcome dinner.

Accommodation: Busuanga Bay Lodge

Meals: Dinner

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DAY 2: DAY AT LEISURE

Day at lesiure.

Accommodation: Busuanga Bay Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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DAY 3: DAY AT LEISURE

Day at lesiure.

Accommodation: Busuanga Bay Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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DAY 4: DAY AT LEISURE

Day at leisure.

Accommodation: Busuanga Bay Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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DAY 5: DAY AT LEISURE

Day at leisure.

Accommodation: Busuanga Bay Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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DAY 6: DAY AT LEISURE

Day at leisure.

Accommodation: Busuanga Bay Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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DAY 7: SOUTH CAY ISLAND

Enjoy your final day at Busuanga Bay Lodge by exploring South Cay Island - a stunning private island where you can spend the day sipping unlimited cocktails on one of the most incredible beaches in the area. Activities on the island include snorkelling, paddle boarding and kayaking or simply relax and take in the idyllic and tropical surrounds.

Feast on a special BBQ seafood lunch before you head back to the resort in time to freshen up for a farewell dinner alongside stunning views of the flaming sunset from the restaurant.

Accommodation: Busuanga Bay Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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DAY 8: DEPART BUSUANGA ISLAND

After breakfast, transfer back to Busuanga Airport for your onward departure.

Depending on your flight time, the day is at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

PADI Open Water Course:

Non-divers can opt to do a PADI Open Water Course. This four-day course is a basic diving certification course which includes the equipment rental for the duration of the course, four open water dives and all theory and practice sessions.

Cost: AU$665 per person

Things to know

Inclusions

Disability access is limited during the tour, please consider this when making your booking.

Cancellation policy

The ‘7 day change of mind guarantee’ does not apply for Tour bookings. Due to the high demand and limited departures any cancellation / refund requests must be made within 48 hours of purchase. Otherwise, the standard Refund Policy applies.

After you have made your booking, please follow the instructions on your confirmation email and ensure you complete your traveller information details within 48 hours.

Fine print

DEPARTURE DATES:

LOW SEASON:

20 June 2019

18 July 2019

22 August 2019

19 September 2019

HIGH SEASON:

7 March 2019

4 April 2019

23 May 2019

17 October 2019

14 November 2019

12 December 2019

Private Departures Available: Guests must be aged 18 years or older. If you wish to travel with children, or on your own private tour together with friends, please enquire for further information (minimum four travellers - surcharges apply).

Important: Please allow for travelling time from Australia. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive in Coron on your chosen tour start date.

Instant Booking: To secure your dates at purchase, click ‘Instant Booking’ and select your preferred package. Once your preferred package is selected you’ll click through to ‘Choose Your Dates of Travel’ and will be able to enter in your preferred tour commencement date.

Twin-share package: The package is valid for ONE PERSON aged 18 years or older (based on twin share). If you are travelling with another person you must purchase TWO PACKAGES, otherwise, an additional single traveller surcharge will apply. Single travellers will get their own room throughout the tour.

Guests must be aged 18 years or older.

This tour is guaranteed to depart with a minimum number of 2 guests. Maximum tour capacity is 16 people.

Luggage Allowance: Luggage allowance per person is 20kg maximum (unless otherwise stated) to allow for ease of transport on the journey.

Tour includes accommodation at the following hotels:

Busuanga Bay Lodge (Waterfront King/Twin Room)

Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar standard.

Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is two adults.

Packages do not include international flights to and from India, visa fees, travel insurance, additional activities and upgrades and anything else not listed in the itinerary

Travel insurance is compulsory. We suggest purchasing travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package.

Strictly no refunds for this package for amendments and change of date.

Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or on existing reservations.

Any unused portion of the package is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for other services or cash.

Additional expenses such as (but not limited to) flights are not included with this package.

Package cannot be split.

Multiple packages cannot be purchased or combined.

Offer only available for consecutive nightly stays.

Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond your intended stay overseas.

A visa may be required to the countries you are visiting and transiting. It is your responsibility to ensure you are holding a current visa.

The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving

Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time.

Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion (as a guide, approx. US$10-15 per person, per day is the industry standard).

All activities and services are subject to availability.

Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.

Disability access is limited during the tour, please consider this when making your booking.

The ‘7 day change of mind guarantee’ does not apply for Tour bookings. Due to the high demand and limited departures any cancellation / refund requests must be made within 48 hours of purchase. Otherwise, the standard Refund Policy applies.

After you have made your booking, please follow the instructions on your confirmation email and ensure you complete your traveller information details within 48 hours.

DEPARTURE DATES:

LOW SEASON:

20 June 2019

18 July 2019

22 August 2019

19 September 2019

HIGH SEASON:

7 March 2019

4 April 2019

23 May 2019

17 October 2019

14 November 2019

12 December 2019

Private Departures Available: Guests must be aged 18 years or older. If you wish to travel with children, or on your own private tour together with friends, please enquire for further information (minimum four travellers - surcharges apply).

Important: Please allow for travelling time from Australia. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive in Coron on your chosen tour start date.

Instant Booking: To secure your dates at purchase, click ‘Instant Booking’ and select your preferred package. Once your preferred package is selected you’ll click through to ‘Choose Your Dates of Travel’ and will be able to enter in your preferred tour commencement date.

Twin-share package: The package is valid for ONE PERSON aged 18 years or older (based on twin share). If you are travelling with another person you must purchase TWO PACKAGES, otherwise, an additional single traveller surcharge will apply. Single travellers will get their own room throughout the tour.

Guests must be aged 18 years or older.

This tour is guaranteed to depart with a minimum number of 2 guests. Maximum tour capacity is 16 people.

Luggage Allowance: Luggage allowance per person is 20kg maximum (unless otherwise stated) to allow for ease of transport on the journey.

Tour includes accommodation at the following hotels:

Busuanga Bay Lodge (Waterfront King/Twin Room)

Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar standard.

Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is two adults.

Packages do not include international flights to and from India, visa fees, travel insurance, additional activities and upgrades and anything else not listed in the itinerary

Travel insurance is compulsory. We suggest purchasing travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package.

Strictly no refunds for this package for amendments and change of date.

Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or on existing reservations.

Any unused portion of the package is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for other services or cash.

Additional expenses such as (but not limited to) flights are not included with this package.

Package cannot be split.

Multiple packages cannot be purchased or combined.

Offer only available for consecutive nightly stays.

Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond your intended stay overseas.

A visa may be required to the countries you are visiting and transiting. It is your responsibility to ensure you are holding a current visa.

The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving

Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time.

Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion (as a guide, approx. US$10-15 per person, per day is the industry standard).

All activities and services are subject to availability.

Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.

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