Cultural Tours

CULTURAL TOURS (OPTIONAL) OPTION #1 CULTURAL TOUR - 5 days (optional) PRE-KAPWA CONFERENCE  Itinerary: Kalinga-Bontoc-Sagada-Baguio INCLUDES: Land Transportation(van, jeep) 3 daily meals(community lunch, buffet) unlimited organic coffee/tea accommodation (homestays/inns) cultural performances/workshops, all cultural activities cultural guides, translators, porters coordination costs workshop facilitators/lecturers  community/village donation Tour Package Cost:  $520 per person Minimum of 8 people – Maximum of 20 people     DAY 1: Travel day; Manila-Tuguegarao Private van transport from Tuguegarao Airport to Kalinga Lunch in Tabuk Travel to Lubuagan, Kalinga Welcome dinner in Mabilong Overnight(homestay) DAY 2: Performances of Kalinga Dances Crafts-making (weaving, musical instruments making,embroidery, etching) Lecture on Kalinga lifeways/culture Participation in community life (rice harvest, organic food preparation, rituals etc…) DAY 3: Breakfast Travel to Tinglayan along historical Chico River 1.5 hour trek to Buscalan Village Activities:  Traditional tattooing sessions Village life participation/community lunch Trek back to jeep service Travel to Sagada Dinner Overnight (local inn) DAY 4: Sunrise in Kiltepan Walking tour around Sagada’s natural/cultural sites Caving is optional Pottery workshop visit Buffet dinner with Chef Aklay DAY 5: Travel day Visit to Bontoc Museum  Travel to Baguio (private van service) Sight-seeing along Halsema highway Check-in in Baguio (KAPWA Accomodation) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OPTION #2 TOUR TO KABAYAN AND BATAD - 5 days (optional) INCLUDES: Land transportation  (Van/jeep) 3 daily meals(community  lunch/dinner) Snacks,trail food,water Accommodation (inn / homestays / hotel) Cultural performances, community activities Guides, porters, coordinators Coordination costs, facilitators, lecturers Village / community donation Tour Package cost:   $520 per person Minimum of 8 people - Maximum of 20 people DAY 1 Travel Day: Baguio to Kabayan ( 2- 3 hours) am Drive to Kabayan Benguet  via the scenic Ambuklao Rd Stop over at Ambuklao Dam Welcome lunch in Kabayan pm Grand Bonfire with the community, Rituals, Dances, Lectures on belief, traditions, rituals & history of the people of Kabayan Dinner with the Community  Overnight  (local Inn) DAY 2 Kabayan Mummies Day Tour am Breakfast Visit mummy caves and burial sites  Lunch at Ambuklao Lake pm Visit  Kabayan Museum Community Life Participation (rice harvesting, weaving, crafts making) Dinner DAY 3 Travel Day: Kabayan to Banaue, Ifugao (4-5 hours) am Early breakfast (Farewell session with Kabayan people after breakfast) Drive  to Banaue, Ifugao ( 6  to 7  hours) Lunch in Bontoc,  Mountain Province Continue Drive to  Banaue after lunch pm Viewing of the Banaue Rice Terraces en route to the hotel Check in at  a  local inn Visit Banaue Museum, visit local  wood carvers Watch cultural show at Banaue Hotel Dinner at the hotel DAY 4 Travel Day: Batad Village am Breakfast (Banaue) Jeepney drive to Batad jump-off 2-3 hours Hike to Batad village Lunch and check-in (local Inn or a native hut - your choice)  Community immersion, lectures on village life pm A night with community elders(bonfire /rice wine tasting) Dinner with village people DAY 5 Travel Day: Batad-Baguio Early Batad breakfast  Hike back to jeep service Drive to Banaue  Freshen up  at a  local inn (Banaue) Drive to Baguio