Birdwatching in the Philippines. (Photo courtesy Philippines Department of Tourism)
Philippine Eagle Birding Tour - 12 Days/ 11 Nights
See the Philippine Eagle at Davao and Mount Kitanglad, Bukidnon, then explore Mapawa Nature Park in Cagayan de Oro
Destinations: Manila , Davao, Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro
ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Arrival
Arrival Manila (or Cebu). Pick up from Airport. Transfer to Hotel.
Day 2 - Eden Nature Park
Breakfast. Morning flight to Davao. Transfer to Philippine Eagle Center for a tour. Lunch on own account. Transfer to Eden Nature Park for check-in. Dinner on own account.
Day 3 - Eden Nature Park
Breakfast at the park. Enjoy the park’s recreational activities: guided shuttle tour with buffet lunch, horseback riding (trail). In addition, a private birding tour (guided) will be arranged. Dinner on own account.
Day 4 - Malaybalay City
Breakfast at the park. Travel to Malaybalay City by private aircon van. Lunch along the way (on own account). Check-in to hotel. Dinner on own account.
Day 5 - Malaybalay to Mt Kitanglad
Breakfast at the hotel. Bukidnon climb guiding group shall meet guest at the hotel. Group transfers to Mt. Kitanglad Natural Park. All meals are part of the package.
Day 6 - Mt. Kitanglad
Birding at Mt. Kitanglad National Park
Day 7 - Mt. Kitanglad
Birding at Mt. Kitanglad National Park
Day 8 - Mapawa Nature Park
Transfer to Cagayan de Oro City. Lunch along the way (on own account). Check-in to Pelaez Ranch House in Mapawa Nature Park. Dinner on own account.
Day 9 - Mapawa Nature Park
Breakfast at the house. Private birdwatching tour (guided) within the park. Lunch (pre-packed) and Dinner on own account.
Day 10 - Mapawa Nature Park
Breakfast at the house. Private birdwatching tour (guided) within the park. Lunch (pre-packed) and Dinner on own account.
Day 11 - Transfer to Manila (or Cebu)
Breakfast at the house. Afternoon transfer to Laguindingan Airport for flight back to Manila (or Cebu). Transfer to Hotel.
Day 12 - Departure
Breakfast. Check out. Transfer to Airport for your Flight home. End of Tour
INCLUSIONS
Tours
Davao City – Highlights: Philippine Eagle Center, Eden Nature Park
Bukidnon – Highlights: Mt. Kitanglad Dalwangan Trail, Philippine Eagle Watch Point
Cagayan de Oro City – Highlights: Mapawa Nature Park
Accommodation
Manila - Microtel Hotel Mall of Asia - Double Queen Bed ( 2 Nights )
Davao City – Eden Nature Park (2 nights / 3-star)
Bukidnon - Malaybalay City – Pine Hills Hotel
Mt. Kitanglad – Del Monte Lodge (3 nights / Basic)
Cagayan de Oro City – Pelaez Ranch House (3 nights / 2-star)
Meals
Davao City – daily breakfast with hotel
Bukidnon – breakfast with hotel, full board meals on the mountain trail
Cagayan de Oro City – daily breakfast with hotel
Manila - Breakfast
Entrance fees, environmental permits and fees, climb equipment and transportation (horses), luggage transfer
All Domestic Flights
All Airport transfers
Aircon van tour service for all transfers
Licensed park guides and climb guides
PRICES
From £1845* per person - single room occupancy
From £1645 * per person - based on 2 sharing room