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BUSUANGA: ISLAND HOPPING. 2009-2010
An opportunity to experience an unforgettable tour!

At the extreme North of Palawan, Busuanga's archipelago is one of the Philippines most beautiful, natural wonders. Set amidst an extraordinary setting of beaches, 250 million year old limestone cliffs, islands and islets, jungle and corals.

First, explore the South of Busuanga by banca or kayak, from the houses on stilts of Kubo Sa Dagat. Then, enjoy the second part of your holiday in
North Busuanga, choosing from a selection of 2 distinctly charming beach resorts.

Scuba divers will especially enjoy this tour as they discover the most diverse and most impressive of the archipelago’s underwater delights: coral gardens, hidden lakes, multicolored fish, turtles, dugong (sea cows) And of course, around twenty World War II wrecks making this region the 2nd wreck diving destination in the world.
ITINERARY (7 DAYS/ 6 NIGHTS)
Day 1:
MANILA / BUSUANGA - Flight Manila/Busuanga. Transfer by jeepney and boat (40 mn of dirt road + 15 mn boatride). Check in at Kubo Sa Dagat. Lunch. PM, visit the surroundings : beach kayaking in the mangrove, discovering Coron town and its hot springs, swimming, snorkeling, etc... Dinner and overnight at Kubo Sa Dagat.
Day 2:
BUSUANGA / CORON ISLAND - Breakfast. Whole day tour by banca to Coron Island, famous for its fabulous cliffs jutting out of the ocean. Picnic lunch. Beach Kayak along the cliffs, from beaches to lagoons, snorkeling over multicolored corals, walk to a lake nestled in the middle of the cliffs, swimming, etc.... Dinner and overnight in the incredible houses on stilts of Kubo Sa Dagat.
Day 3:
BUSUANGA / SANGAT ISLAND AND / OR CULION ISLAND - Breakfast. Excursion by banca to Sangat Island which is covered by virgin forest : kayaking along the beaches, snorkeling over a WWII Japanese wrecks bottomed in the middle of the multi-colored coral garden. Picnic lunch. PM island hopping to Culion Town : visit to the old fortified colonial church and the impressive museum of the former leper colony. Return to Kubo Sa Dagat for dinner and overnight.
Day 4:
BUSUANGA FROM SOUTH TO NORTH - Breakfast. Jeepney ride from South to North Busuanga (2 hour ride passing via Busuanga airport). Arrival at the resort of your choice. Lunch, afternoon free, dinner and overnight in luxury bungalows by the beach.
Day 5+6:
BUSUANGA BEACH HOLIDAYS - Fullboard holidays in Busuanga. Optional activities include island hopping, jungle hiking, or a daytour to nearby Calauit Island Reserve (to be paid on site).
Day 7:
BUSUANGA / MANILA - Breakfast. Transfer to Busuanga airport. Flight Busuanga/Manila.
OUR 2 CHOICES OF ACCOMMODATION IN NORTH BUSUANGA:
1/ CLUB PARADISE ISLAND RESORT (North Busuanga): Sports and relaxation: The most important and most luxurious resort in Busuanga: 60 air-conditioned rooms on Dimakya’s private island with its powdery white sand beach. Restaurant, bar, game room, swimming pool and a spa offering relaxing massages, fitness programs, etc… Numerous water and sport activities: diving, yachting, hobiecat sailing, windsurfing, kayak, waterski, banana boat, etc… Superb coral reef right in front of the beach, you can snorkel just in front of your bungalow!. The dive shop is common with El Rio y Mar on the island, a resident marine biologist specializes in the study and preservation of Dugong.

2/ EL RIO Y MAR BEACH RESORT &SPA (North Busuanga): Luxury and relaxation: TThis is the annex of Club Paradise, more intimate: 15 very comfortable air-conditioned rooms. Spacious beachfront bungalows, between the sea and the mangroves. all the amenities of a big hotel in a small structure : restaurant, floating bar, swimming pool, massage. Same multi-watersport activities and diving as Club Paradise. Note: white sand beach with few corals in front of the resort. You have to take a boat or a kayak for snorkeling around. Perfect Romantic Honeymoon destination.

Each of the 2 centers offers snorkeling activities, island hopping tours by boat, excursion to the famous Calauit Wildlife Sanctuary (whole day). To be paid on site.
PRICE: ITINERARY 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS + EXTRA NIGHTS: Enquire for personalised Quote

- Prices from $750 USD per person, fullboard, double or triple accommodation.

- Single room supplement: for Club Paradise and El Rio Y Mar.

- Supplement if 1 pax only at Kubo Sa Dagat

- Child rate is applicable to a child aged 3 to 12 years sharing the same room with parents.

- Peak season dates 2009/2010: (for Club Paradise &El Rio y Mar only): Christmas (20 Dec to 10 Jan: minimum 5 nights); Chinese New Year (7 to 21 Feb: minimum 4 nights); Easter (28 March to 11 April: minimum 4 nights).

Price includes: all transportation (land and sea) in Busuanga; 3 nights Kubo Sa Dagat, fullboard with beach kayak at your disposal and all excursions by bancas; 3 nights fullboard in the resort of your choice in North Busuanga.

Price does not include. Roundtrip flights Manila/Busuanga/Manila, drinks, activities in the selected resort.

Average price of flights Manila/Busuanga/Manila:200 USD/pax. High season rates reach 300 USD/pax). It is also possible to combine this module with our “Mindoro from North to South” module reaching Pandan by private boat, or with Flower Island or El Nido blending with our module “North Palawan Escapade” Please Enquire

DIVING AVAILABLE at CLUB PARADISE/EL RIO Y MAR: With Dugong Dive Center, English/German PADI center.
Prices do not include boat &equipment rental, to be paid on site.

- 6 days unlimited diving package available. Enquire

(For info: Boat price to be paid on site).
CHANGE KUBO SA DAGAT FOR SANGAT ISLAND RESERVE?
Some would prefer more comfort than that offered at the houses on stilts of Kubo Sa Dagat : the ideal alternative for the southern part of Busuanga is Sangat Island Reserve : 10 native style bungalows, eco friendly, between jungle and beach. But take note that it then becomes a stay in South Busuanga and the excursions will have to be paid on site in Sangat. For divers, the advantage of Sangat is the English PADI Diving Center, right in the heart of the wreck diving area.

Prices are net per person in US Dollars (USD). Supplement for the 3 first nights is to be added to the chosen package. Child rate applies to children aged 2 to 11 years sharing the same room with the parents.

Enquire for personalised Quote

Peak Season supplement required in Sangat from Dec 24 to Jan 3, 2010 and from 31 March to 5 April 2010. Enquire.

An exclusive experience in Sangat :

- Villa Lamingan, a charming bungalow with 2 rooms on 3 levels, on its own private beach, wooden pathway along the cliffs to reach the resort beach located 3mins away. Ideal for a family or a group of friends looking for privacy in an exotic setting.

- Villa Hilltop: a big room overlooking the resort, ideal for a honeymoon couple:

- The M/Y Ky-Li-Tan, a small motorized yacht with 2 comfortable cabins: fullboard with unlimited local drinks and unlimited diving package (weights + tanks + guide). Minimum 2 pax for the exclusive charter, maximum 4 pax for comfort. Enquire.

Diving in Sangat Enquire.

In your luggage, don't forget : a mask & a snorkel, shoes or sandals for walking in the water; sun protection.
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