NORTHERN CAGAYAN LEISURE- ADVENTURE TOUR
( The Isabela- Tuguegarao Eco- Historical Explorer Package)

Tour Focus: Ecotourism/ Domestic Tourism/ Tour Guiding
Tour Pace: Comfortable- Lively
Days: 3Days/2Nights
Places visited: Isabela and Tuguegarao

Eco- Adventure Tour Highlights:

CALLAO CAVES. In Tuguegarao City; this seven-chambered cave boasts of a massive limestone formation, skylights and a chapel with a grotto of the Blessed Virgin Mary; 187- cemented steps lead to the caves main entrance.

Activities: Trekking and cave exploration

PINACANAUAN RIVER. In Tuguegarao City; conducive for kayaking, boating and swimming and surrounded with lush green vegetation.

Activities: Boating, picnic, river trailing, swimming

STA. VICTORIA CAVES ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL. In Fuyo National Park, Ilagan, Isabela; boasting of a spectacular panorama of lush foliages, caves, mountains and falls; features naturally formed lattices and rock formations.

Activities: Cave exploration, river trekking, picnic and swimming

MAGAT HIGHRISE DAM AND HYDRO- ELECTRIC POWER PLANT. Constructed in 1970 and used to be the biggest dam in the whole of Asia; this dam provides year- round irrigation supply of some 102, 000 hectares of agricultural land and some 540 megawatts of hydroelectric power supplying the whole of Northern Luzon Grid. Its reservoir area is perfect for water- based recreation like fishing, swimming, boating and water skiing among others. A venue for educational tours.

Activities: Tour around Magat Dam, boating, exploration of the fishing areas

Historical Tour Highlights:

BALAY NA SANTIAGO. Santiago City, Isabela. Housing the remnants of Santigao City’s present urban day glory, this historical museum features myriad collection of Santigao City’s ethno-linguistic lifestyle and showcases a glimpse of the city’s past customs and traditions.

Activity: Guided tour of the museum

ST. MATHIAS PARISH CHURCH. Tumauini, Isabela. Dating back to 1753 under Dominican supervision, this ultra- baroque stone church is unique for its extensive use of baked clay for wall finishing and ornamentation and bears Chinese ancestry. Also boasts of a unique cylindrical bell tower, the one of its kind in the Philippines.

Activity: Guided tour and exploration of the Church ruins

BASILICA MINORE OF OUR LADY OF PIAT. (The Lady of the Visitation). Tuguegarao City. Supposedly brought in from Macau by the Dominican Friars; This more than four- centuries old image is housed in this Basilica acknowledged as a National Shrine; a world- renowned pilgrimage spot.

Activity: Guided tour

IGUIG CALVARY HILLS. Tuguegarao; This eleven hectare rolling hills feature larger-than-life size concrete 14 Stations of the Cross depicting Jesus Christ’s suffering before his death on Mount Calvary. Also features a three centuries old well, a Dominican convent ruin and a scenic view of the Cagayan Rive

Activity: Guided tour

SAN PABLO SPANISH CHURCH. San Pablo, Isabela. Built in 1625 and featuring the tallest bell tower in the Cagayan Valley Region.

Activity: Guided tour

Cultural and City Tour Highlights:

PATUPAT- MAKING. At Bannawag Norte, Isabela; Patupat- a sweet native delicacy wrapped in coconut leaves is Santiago City’s famous food product. Witness Filipino culinary ingenuity with the “back-to-basics” making and preparation of Patupat

Activities: Demo on Patupat making (sugarcane juice extraction, wrapping of the rice on coconut leaves, cooking of Patupat; also making of sugarcane wine and vinegar); Food sampling

WORLD’S LARGEST BUTAKA. Ilagan, Isabela; Built at a cost of Php175, 000.00 for 29 days with a total of 1, 762 board feet of seasoned narra, 1, 740 foot- 1 inch diameter of rattan, and measuring 11.4 feet tall, 9.70 feet wide and 20.8 feet long with a weight of 2, 368 kilos

Activities: Viewing and photo- taking

CAMP VIZCARRA. At Santiago City, Isabela. An eco- park featuring a river, hanging bridge and a grotto. Perfect for picnics and swimming.

Activity: Picnic lunch

CALVARY HILLS AND THE CHAPEL OF TRANSFIGURATION. At Dariok Hills, Santiago City; offers a pilgrimage venue for Holy Week with life- size Stations of the Cross. At the top of the hill is a chapel designed to face the rising sun. The hill offers a panoramic view of Santiago City’s countryside areas.

Activities: Guided tour and short trek

BUNTUN BRIDGE. Tuguegarao City; The longest river bridge in the country and offers an unobstructed view of the Cagayan River.

Activities: Side- tour/photo taking

SOUVENIR BUYING/ VISIT AT SANTIAGO CITY FRESH PRODUCE MARKET. Selling wide array of fresh and quality vegetables, fruits and Santiago’s famous food products: Patupat (native delicacy wrapped in coconut leaves), Tinapang Tilapia, Ynandila (sticky steam rice cake with coco sugar sauce), Sinaklob or Binao (sugar can extract), Tagapulot (liquified cane sugar), peanut products and cassava cake.

Activities: Guided tour and souvenir- buying

RESORT STAY:

Spring Garden Resort. Santigao City, Isabela. An eco- resort offering giant pool slides, picnic cottages, playgrounds, sport facilities, boating and horse- riding activities.

In A Nutshell: What's In -Store?

 -          A/C Commuter Bus Transfers RT (Mla- Isabela- Mla)

-         Bus Tour Transfers (Isabela- Tuguegarao)

-         Tours and Activities per itinerary including transfers for all boat rides

-         Discussion- workshop on Ecotourism and Basics of Tour Guiding

-          Hand-outs/ Discussion workshop materials

-         Mini- teambuilding activities

-         Tour Facilitators and Guides

-         Accommodation at Spring Garden Resort A/C Standard/ Family Cottages (max of 4-5 pax/cottage), w/ usage of resort's swimming pool and non-rental facilities

-         Meals, Full Board ( Day 01-breakfast assisted buffet, picnic lunch, dinner assisted buffet; Day 02- Breakfast assisted buffet, picnic Lunch, Dinner at local restaurant; Day 03 Breakfast assisted buffet and picnic lunch)

-         All entrance fees and admissions and Souvenir item per person

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