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Biri Island Photography Tour 2021
INTRODUCTION
​This photography safari takes you to the wild island of Biri. This remote place in Samar offers breathtaking views of huge rugged rock formations and scenic coastlines. This is great for dynamic and long exposure images. 


LOCATION
Biri Island, Samar, Philippines

DATE
March 25-29, 2021 (5 days)

GROUP SIZE
6-10 including the facilitators

FACILITATOR 
Francis Ansing

ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Double sharing

ITINERARY
March 25
Morning or afternoon flight to Tacloban
2300: board van before midnight for a 6-hour ride to the Lavezares Port

March 26 
0600: ETA Lavezares Port
0630: Breakfast
0700: Board boat to Biri Island
0800: ETA Biri Island. Rest and prepare for midday shoot.
1600: Sunset

March 27 
0400: Sunrise
1000: Midday shoot
1600: Sunset

March 28 
0400: Sunrise
1000: Midday shoot
1600: Sunset

March 29
0600: Breakfast and prepare for departure
0800: Check out
0830: Board boat to Lavezares Port
0930: ETA Lavezares port
1000: Board van to Tacloban
1700: ETA Tacloban
2100: Fly to Manila or fly the next day

SUGGESTED FLIGHT PLAN
Manila – Tacloban: Morning of April 3 or until 8:00 pm

Tacloban – Manila: Late evening of April 7 (9:00 pm onwards) or anytime on April 8

CAMERA EQUIPMENT TO BRING
1. Camera body
2. Lenses (ultra-wide, standard zoom, telephoto)
3. Sturdy tripod
4. Remote shutter / intervalometer
5. Filters (NDs, GNDs, CPL)
6. Extra batteries
7. Charger
8. Extra memory cards
9. Rain protector

PERSONAL STUFF TO BRING
-comfortable clothes for 5 days
-sandals or slippers
-identification
-sunblock 
-pocket money for meals not stated in inclusions
​-water bottles 
-flashlight or headlamp 
-raincoat 
-caps or hats
-toiletries
-personal medicine
-umbrella
-towels 

DISCLAIMER
We are not liable for any bodily injury or harm, accidents, property damage or loss as a result of, but not limited to: physical exertion for which the participant was not prepared for; travel by plane, boat, car and other modes of transportation; consumption of alcoholic beverages and local food intake; forces of nature such as winds, hurricanes, typhoons, flooding, landslide, avalanche, etc; heat exhaustion; photography equipment failure includes but is not limited to water damage, loss, and theft; civil unrest or terrorism; or the unavailability of medical services and medicines in remote areas and the quality thereof. We are also not liable for: expenses that are not specified as included in the fee. We reserve the right to make hotel and car arrangements and/or itinerary or route plan changes in order to improve the quality of the trip. 

FEE
P9800

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
-3-night A/C accommodation in Biri Island (double – quadruple sharing)
-photoshoot fees (as mandated by local government in Biri)
-two-way van transportation (Tacloban – Lavezares Port)
-habal-habal service during the stay in Biri Island
-two-way boat ride (Lavezares Port – Biri Island)
-environmental fees
-local guides

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
-meals
-travel insurance
-domestic flights (Manila – Tacloban)
-accommodations outside the tour dates

TO REGISTER
-P4500 down payment must be made upon registration.
-Balance must be settled 3 months before the first day of the trip.
-Registration must be done by filling up the ​registration form.  Scroll down to see the "REGISTER" button.
-A copy of proof of down payment and identification must be sent francisansingphotography@gmail.com.  


CANCELLATION
-Deposit / downpayment is non-refundable.
-If full payment is not received by the specified dates, we reserve the right to treat the reservation as cancelled and we can retain the downpayment. 
-If a booking is made within 3 months before the first day of the trip, a full amount must be settled upon registration. 
-50% of the balance paid will be returned if cancelling 30 days or more before the first day of the trip. No refund will be given if cancelling within 30 days before the first day of the trip. 
-All cancellations must be made by writing an email to the organisers.

BANK DETAILS
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Francis Eneria Ansing
9809-2077-33

Metrobank
Francis Eneria Ansing
080-3-080611855

Banco de Oro (BDO) 
Francis Eneria Ansing
008180116757

Paypal
francisansingphotography@gmail.com 
REGISTER

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For workshops, photo tours, private instructions, fine art prints, design and illustration service, and commercial shoot; please contact me via information below. 

Telephone:
+639201233942

E-mail:
​francisansingphotography@gmail.com
CONTACT ME
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