NEW !  Exciting Destination – Beautiful Beaches – Unspoilt Islands – Swimming in crystal clear water – Scuba Diving – PADI Diving – Snorkelling – Kayaking.

DAY 01: Manila
Arrive Manila.  Met upon arrival and transfer to Diamond Hotel. The hotel is located on Manila Bay that offers beautiful sunsets.  If time allows, the major cultural spot to visit in Manila is Intramuros:  walking distance from the hotel.  You can discover the old Spanish walled city with its remnants of colonial times: San Agustin Church and Museum, Manila Cathedral, Casa Manila and many old Spanish houses, and of course, Fort Santiago, the Spanish fortress by the river.
For those who are more into shopping, the nearby Robinson’s Mall offers inexpensive shopping.  For dinner, you can enjoy Manila nightlife around: the Manila Bay Walk offers a wide variety of restaurants and grills in a pleasant setting, and Malate district has plenty of lively bars and pubs…
Overnight Diamond Hotel.

DAY 02: Manila – Flower Island (B/L/D) (bungalow with fan)
Breakfast Diamond Hotel.  Transfer to domestic airport in time for Flight with Asian Spirit on a small aircraft from Manila to Taytay.  There are beautiful views of the islands when flying over including famous Taal Volcano, South of Manila: a volcano with a lake within a volcano.
On arrival transfer to river inlet then by private boat to private Flower Island (30 minutes).  Lunch, dinner and overnight on Flower Island resort.

DAY 03 to DAY 06: Flower Island (B/L/D)
Spend the day at your leisure, swimming, snorkelling, island hopping, fishing, volley ball, boules, badminton, etc...  A visit to the nearby Pearl Farm can take place any day before departure. Overnight on Flower Island resort.
Flower Island greets you with a beautiful south sea white sandy beach.  There are 7 thatched cottages, all situated on the beach, with natural air circulation and one large cottage with 4 air-conditioned rooms.  Although there is no hot water, the water is warm from the sun and the setting and ambience makes up for such lack of hot water.  The electricity is available from early morning to about 10.00am and again from 5.00pm to 10.00pm in the evening.  There are also rechargeable lights for use at other times.  All cottages have showers, nets on beds, seats outside and hammocks on the terrace.
A small path will tour you around the island in less then 45 minutes walking.  Island hopping can be organised to the nearby islets where you can have a picnic, enjoy snorkelling over the coral reefs, or simply relax in tropical nature at its best!  
The most adventurous can use the kayaks or small paddle boat to reach the nearest island around.  For culture buffs who like to leave that paradise, they could reach Taytay village and visit the massive old colonial Spanish fortress well preserved on the seafront and have a glimpse of local rural life.


DAY 07: Flower Island (B/L/D)
Breakfast Flower Island before transferring to El Nido (boat back to Taytay airport and minivan to El Nido (approx. 2hrs. by hard pack road through rural scenery and tropical wilderness where numerous white herons and other birds can be spotted along the way) and then by boat to Miniloc Island Resort, El Nido.  Lunch, dinner and overnight on the island.

DAY 08 to DAY 11: Miniloc Island, El Nido (B/L/D)
Time on the island at leisure to pursue water sports activities including kayaking and other non-motorized marine sports (windsurf, hobiecat, etc… subject to availability), snorkelling, island hopping, exploration, fishing, visit the small and big lagoons, etc… Scuba diving is at extra charge but non-divers can experience 1 introductory scuba dive inclusive of complete gear.   Or simply sunbathing on the white sand beach.   Guests are free to use all indoor recreational facilities.  Overnight on the island.

Your arrival at El Nido, Miniloc Island will be to a traditional Philippine welcome by the staff of singing to you.  This is a traditional resort with thatched water cottages and garden cottages, all air-conditioned.  The atmosphere is superb and relaxed with a lovely ambience.  It is not luxury but it is a very good standard. The ratio of staff to guest must be about 3 to 1.  This is an excellent place for swimming, diving, scuba, snorkelling, kayaking and island hopping which are all included at no extra cost as are all meals. The meals can be taken at El Nido Miniloc, Lagen Island or on a deserted island with boats provided.

This is a beautiful totally unspoilt and un- commercialised area, similar and possibly better than Phang Nga Bay, Phuket, Thailand and Halong Bay, Vietnam. There are at least 47 islands of varying size with many secluded beaches. A large lagoon is a short boat ride for kayaking, snorkelling and caves to visit.  It is total natural beauty.

DAY 12: Miniloc Island, El Nido – Manila (B)
Breakfast Miniloc. Transfer by outrigger boat to El Nido airport in time for Flight El Nido/Manila.  Met on arrival and transferred to the Diamond Hotel for overnight stay and a last night back to civilization on the cosmopolitan city of Manila.

DAY 13: Manila (B)
Breakfast at Diamond Hotel before your transfer to the international airport and departure.  Tour Ends.

TOUR COST (subject to exchange rate of 1.75 US$ to £)

Cost per person on twin share basis as per itinerary  

Per Person US$1490 excluding acceptance payment  (approx.£1002 including Acceptance Payment £150)

Single Room Supplement  US$305

All domestic airfares are included in above costs.  Please note airfares are subject to change by the airlines.

OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTS:

Flower Island Per Person
Supplement for air conditioned double room    US$100 p.p. extra (approx. £      )

Extra night on full board in double bungalow with cooling fan:  US$60 p.p. extra (approx.£.. )
Miniloc Island, El Nido Per Person

Extra night full board in double room with activities:    US$172 p.p. extra (approx, £     )
(Sea View, Beachside or Water Cottages)

Supplement for Lagen Island Resort per person
(Double room Water Cottage or Beach Front Cottage)   US$210 p.p. extra (approx, £    )

Notes:
These prices are applicable during regular season until end of March 2007.
There might be promotions available during low season (usually rainy season from end of June to early October); there might also be supplement during peak dates (usually Christmas/New Year, Chinese New
Year and Easter).  

Price is always subject to availability and should always be reconfirmed upon reservation.
Cheaper rooms may also be available at Miniloc (Garden or Cliff
Cottages), and also at Lagen (Forest rooms), for those with tight budget...

Payment.
1.On acceptance - £150 per person Acceptance Payment (non refundable) by cheque payable to “S W & M Miller”
Your Contract for all tour arrangements is directly with Asia Venture, Manila  to whom payment for the tour is made.
2. Eight weeks prior to arrival in the Philippines, or on Acceptance  - 50% payable in US $, International Bank Transfer, direct to Asia Venture, Manila.
3. On arrival in the Philippines – 50% payable, in US $, by Credit Card (6% charge) or Cash.

Cancellation Charges
35 days prior to arrival a cancellation fee of US$200 per person will be applicable.
30 days notice of cancellation a fee of 25% of the total amount will be applicable.
25 days notice of cancellation a fee of 50% of the total amount will be applicable
Less than 25 days notice incurs the full amount.
Acceptance Payment non refundable

Included in the Cost