Award-winning Philippines Adventure
Award-winning Philippines Adventure
Award-winning Philippines Adventure
3 Days Starting and ending in Boracay, Malay, Philippines
Visiting: Boracay, MangoRiders Beach Club, Culasi, Kayak Inn, Malalison Island, Tibiao Bakery, Malumpati Cold Spring
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AWPA3D
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 10
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
6-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Budget, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
If you’re looking for a star rating for this winner of the Kalakbay national tourism award it's in the millions. We just tell our Participants to look up to the stars in the sky from their “kawa” hot tub, and stop counting after they get to a million! Nothing quite compares to the starlit and firefly haven of Tuno village, less than two hours by boat and car from Boracay. This 3-day tour highlights the best of what the Philippines has to offer, and just a short distance from the tourist island of Boracay at that. The trip takes you on inland hikes through jungle and rice paddies to get to cold springs and waterfalls, and gives the best views of the Tibiao river – from rolling around in the whitewater rapids on a kayak, from the viewpoint of your native hut or from your heated kawa. The tour also immerses Participants in the ways of the Kiniray-a--their music, dance and pottery. But it's not a show--it's just done, it's village life. Also, depending upon time and interest, Participants can hike the tropical island of Mararison and wonder what all the fuss about Boracay is all about. On the way out, it's great to drop in to Malumpati: it's reputedly got the cleanest water you'll find. But the centerpiece of the tour is Kayak Inn and experiencing Tribal Adventures’ hot & cold water therapy: the hot kawa heated urns, originally used for making mascovado sugar, as a finisher to plunging from waterfalls into cold water rock pools and getting an intentional pummeling from kayaking white water rapids. This 3-day Panay Adventure into the uplands of the native Kiniray-a won the Kalakbay Award for Best Internationally Marketed Tour for Tribal Adventure Tours and Qantas Holidays in 1999. The tour has since gone from strength to strength because Kayak Inn, the pioneer for tourism in the region and the base for the expedition, is run and controlled by the Indigenous people of Tuno village on the spectacular Tibiao River. By taking this tour, Participants contribute directly to the development of Kayak Inn, Tuno and the larger Tibiao community. They also send a message that responsible tourism isn't tourism at all. It's experiencing life! And, yes, Participants can lend a hand too and build "forever bonds" with the community as many of the thousands who have done this rite of passage from Boracay have done! Kayak Inn is a 15-minute boat ride and a 75-minute drive from Boracay. From Caticlan, where Boracay's international airport is located, the drive is 75 minutes, not including an obligatory stop or two. Pickup/drop-off is at your Boracay resort or from Mangoriders Beach Club near the airport.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Award-Winning Philippines Adventure
Location: Boracay, MangoRiders Beach Club, Culasi, Kayak Inn
Accommodation: Bahay Kubo (Native huts)
Accommodation Name: Kayak Inn
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner, Morning & Afternoon merienda (native snacks)
Day 1 is Whitewater and Waterfalls
Meet at Mangoriders Beach Club, Caticlan at 8.30 or arrange to be escorted to Mangoriders from your Boracay resort at 7.30 am
Depart Mangoriders, Caticlan, for Culasi at 9am
Stop at Culasi wet-market to assist purchasing produce for Kayak Inn
Whitewater Kayaking
Jungle cooking class
Trek to Bugtong Bato Waterfalls to swim in the rock pools
Return to Kayak Inn to soak in the Kawas
Day 2 : Award-Winning Philippines Adventure
Location: Kayak Inn, Culasi, Malalison Island, Tibiao Bakery, Kayak Inn
Accommodation: Bahay Kubo (Native huts)
Accommodation Name: Kayak Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Morning & Afternoon merienda
Day 2 is Island Experience
Drive to Culasi to catch a boat to Mararison Island: hiking is special with panoramic views
Back to the mainland and transfer to check-in at Kayak Inn, with brief detour to the town of Tibiao and its famous bakery
Relaxing dip in the Kawa Hot Tubs
If crossing Mararison is not possible, a trek is organised which can finish with extra-exhilarating up-river kayaking
Day 3 : Award-Winning Philippines Tour
Location: Kayak Inn, Malumpati Cold Spring, MangoRiders Beach Club, Boracay
Accommodation: Bahay Kubo (Native huts)
Accommodation Name: Kayak Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Morning & Afternoon merienda
Day 3 is Pottery and Cold Springs
Pottery making
Fish Spa
Malumpati Cold Springs
Transfer back to Boracay
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Participants are advised to bring a personal water bottle. This will be a supplement to a sterilised reusable water bottle supplied by Tribal Adventures. There is ample bulk mineral water for refilling
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Accommodation
Genuinely native accommodation, with walls made from crushed bamboo and roofs of (cogon) grass. Simple toilet, handbasin and cold shower in bathrooms, usually en suite. Beds are mainly mattresses on breezy bamboo slats, made up with sheets, blanket, pillow with pillow slip. Towel & soap provided.
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Drinks with Meals
Includes drinks with meriendas
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
No, and signal is partial at best
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Fully Guided
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Local Taxes
Inclusive of VAT
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Meals – Full Board
Plus morning and afternoon merienda
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Tipping and Gratuities
Appreciated not required
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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What is essential to bring?
Hiking sandals or rubber shoes, sunscreen, hat
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Curious & active adventurers entertained by nature. If you're a party-goer forget it.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
25 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Remote camping with hotel linen probably would, but makeshift camping is beyond the remit of health and safety
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Better than a charity: Empowering tribal Filipinos, already with full control of enterprise Kayak Inn, Antique. More to come.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Follow local and national rules and protocols, which include mandatory vaccination for arrivals as of 10 February 2022. Deep cleaning is standard by team and crew, and masking is required when social distancing not possible.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Commitment to low impact visitor experiences: Construction native in content, style & execution; locally sourced supplies; tapping locals for team members; supporting and empowering tribal communities; avoiding single use plastics; providing sterilised reusable water bottles with limitless refills.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but Participant will need to hire boat to catch up to expedition
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
2 changes can be made free of charge, thereafter there is a charge
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Probably unnecessary as singles use smaller tents to twins and doubles with larger tents. Thus, no single supplement
Want a private tour?
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Free Date Changes
Tribal Adventures allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Tribal Adventures allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform tribal adventures, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Tribal Adventures requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 14 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tribal adventures charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
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Tribal Adventures Covid-19 protocols
Transport
Car & Van drivers thoroughly clean and sanitize vehicles nightly and before and after each trip, sanitizing inside and outside door & window handles, seatbelts and buckles, airconditioner switches, dash boards, glove box exteriors, radio and other controls, steering wheel, brake and shift stick. Distancing will apply till further notice: maximum total driver and passengers in Pick-up is 3 inside and 1 outside; for van is 6 inside.
Banca boats: Tribal Adventures will place a maximum number of passengers and crew at 50% of the registered maximum capacity of the vessel. Until further notice, every banca trip will carry a guide or cook who will implement sanitation and best safety protocols, namely boarding with assistance using arm support. The guide or cook will ensure passenger area is clean and sanitised and boat crew comply with health, sanitation & safety protocols. The cook or guide as case may be shall have sole responsibility of food and drink preparation and service from start to finish
Equipment, food service, drinks on tour
Kayaks & tents
During this Covid-19 period there will be extra hygiene and health protocols, with Tribal guides thoroughly cleaning sea kayaks in and around the cockpit/s, the hatches and hatch covers and carrier toggles. Life vests and spray skirts, day-trip hampers and overnight camping equipment will be cleaned and placed into plastic bags, labelled for each guest; the handle area of paddles will be wiped thoroughly with disinfectant immediately before use.
Reservations teams are asked to ascertain the sex, age, build, weight and height of each participant, and if overnight, whether bedding is double or single. On the basis of height estimate from participants we set foot rests of kayak pedals ahead. While Covid-19 protocols persist, clients need to be prepared, under instruction, to set up the interiors of their tents. Tents and shower facilities will be set up with guide and crew taking precautions including using disposable gloves and wiping down strategic parts of tent like zippers, entrance canopies. While the threat of Covid-19 persists clients will need to be willing and able to get in and out of their kayaks without physical assistance of guide and crew beyond aiding in the stabilisation of the kayaks at either ends of the kayak/s. This means that clients need to have some experience with sea kayaking in enclosed, sit-in sea kayaks. Note: if clients have no such experience they need to advise Tribal Adventures so the company can prepare sit-on sea kayak/s in lieu.
F&B, Water
Packed meals for day trips will be prepared & packed by one person only, whose hands are cleaned with soap, who is wearing disposable gloves and a mask. We also need to know of allergies and food preferences. For meals other than packed meals, as far as possible food will be cooked on site and served individually. During the Covid-19 period: EACH CLIENT SHOULD BRING THEIR OWN WATER BOTTLE, while as a supplement we will supply our usual sterilised water bottles. Observing sanitation, we assign newly washed and stored dedicated plates, cups, glassware, eating utensils for each tour participant: A dispenser holding plates etc will be provided each participant. We will urge clients to clean and stash away their assigned eating and drinking vessels and utensils. Tribal Adventures supplies fresh spring water in bulk for drinking, the tap of which is wiped with sanitiser after each use. For further questions please contact Greg via tours@tribaladventures.com
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