RICE PLANTING TOUR (February 6-8)

PFUKHAY AD MAJAWJAW 2009 TOUR PACKAGE
February 6-8, 2009
Mayoyao, Ifugao

Package Cost: Php4,100.00

Inclusions:
Transportation within the Province
Tour Guide Fee
Cultural Night
Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 1 snack on day 2 only)
Entrance Fees
Lodging
Environmental Fee

Exclusions:
Transportation from Manila to Ifugao (and back)
Travel Insurance

Day 1 of the tour will be a visit to the Mayoyao Museum and to the Acacoy Nature Park, where one can view the Chaya Rice Terraces, the coldest point in Central Mayoyao. This part of Mayoyao produces the freshest Water Crest in the municipality. It is also another good spot to view the municipality sitting atop the rice terraces.

In the evening of Day 1 will be a demo on native house construction and a lecture on the native house structure and components by the Indigenous Knowledge holders in Mayoyao.

On Day 2, the participants will get to experience planting rice with the Mayoyao Community after the demo on the mechanics of planting. The venue will be at Barangay Mapawoy. Lunch will also be shared with the community.

There will be interaction with the community on the cultures and traditions of the Mayoyao People. After the interaction will be a trek down the rest of the Mayoyao Rice Terraces.

In the evening will be the showcasing of the Cultural Presentation by the Akha'khaemeh Cultural Performing Group and the High School students. The Ngajaw (Victory Dance), tajaw (native dances), Hang-hangnget (friendly bantering between males and females), and the ethnic ensemble will be the main content of the presentations.

Day 3 will be more on sightseeing. The participants will proceed to Chu'it Viewpoint where they can view the entirety of the extensive Mayoyao Rice Terraces. The afternoon will be spent shopping at the Banaue Town Center.


Itinerary

Day 0 (February 5, 2009)
9:30 p.m. - Departure from Manila, via Victory Liner Bus, Kamias/Kamuning Station

Day 1 (February 6, 2009)
6 a.m. - ETA, Santiago City
+ Travel to Mayoyao, Ifugao
7:30 a.m - Breakfast at Ubao, Aguinaldo, Ifugao
11 a.m. - Arrival in Mayoyao
- Room Assignments
- Rest
12 n.n - Lunch
1 p.m. - Orientation
1:30 p.m. - Visit to the Mayoyao Museum
3-5 p.m. - Visit to Acacoy Nature Park
5-6 p.m - Free time
7 p.m. - Dinner
8-10 p.m. - Demo on native house construction
- Rest

Day 2 (February 7, 2009)
7 a.m. - Breakfast
8 a.m. - Trek to planting site
+ Participation in the Pfukhay'
+ Snacks
12 n.n. - Lunch with the community
1 p.m. - Interaction with the community on cultures and traditions
3 p.m. - Trekking down Mayoyao Proper Rice Terraces
5-6 p.m. - Free time
7 p.m. - Dinner
8 p.m. - Showcasing of Cultural Presentations:
* Ethnic Ensemble by the High School Students
* Ngajaw (victory dance)
* Hang-hangngit (friendly bantering between males and females)
* Tajaw: Lower and upper Bahelna, Henanga (Native dance)
* Community native dancing with participants
10 p.m. - Rest

Day 3 (February 8, 2009)
7 a.m. - Breakfast
+ Pack-up
8:30 a.m. - Visit to Chu'it Viewpoint
10 a.m. - Travel to Banaue with lunch at midway
3 p.m. - ETA, Banaue
+ Visit to Banaue Viewpoint
+ Shopping for souvenirs
5-6 p.m. - Departure for Manila via Autobus or Florida Bus

February 9, 2009
3 a.m. - ETA, Autobus Station or Florida Bus Station, Sampaloc Manila



For reservation and inquiries, contact us:
Pochon Group
Poblacion, Mayoyao
3602 Ifugao

Mobile: +639064826300 (Josh Nalliw) , +639067162854 (Jeremy Gawongna)
E-mail: jemgaw@gmail.com, josh21020@gmail.com

Reserve now and experience the fun!