INTRODUCTION
Join this photography adventure deep into the Cordillera mountains. We will start our journey from Metro Manila and will head to Atok, Benguet where we will stay for 1 night. We will get the chance to photograph during sunset, night and sunrise around Northern Blossoms flower farm. On day 2, we will continue our journey to Maligcong in Bontoc. This is home of the incredible Maligcong Rice Terraces. We can shoot distant mountains from the balcony of our homestay during sunset. We will take another day and one more sunrise exploring the beautiful Maligcong Rice Terraces and the pine forest of Mount Fato. After breakfast, we will tidy up and head back to Metro Manila.   

LOCATION
Cordillera Mountains; Philippines

DATE
May 12-15, 2022

GROUP SIZE
6-8 including the facilitator

FACILITATOR
Francis Ansing

ACTIVITY DIFFICULTY
Moderately difficult (requires 2-3 hours of trekking in Maligcong)

SEASON
Dry

ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Homestays | Twin or Double sharing 
 
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
-Vaccination Card (complete doses)

HEALTH PROTOCOL
✅Regular checking of temperature
✅Always use of facemask 
✅Always use of facemask while inside the vehicle
✅Social distancing must be always observed
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ITINERARY
May 12
0100: Meet up at Jollibee, Portovita Towers, Cubao
0130: Drive to Atok, Benguet. Breakfast along the way
1000: Arrive in Northern Blossoms Farm
1200: Lunch
1230: Check in and rest
1400: Head to the flower farm for a sunset shoot
1900: Dinner (included)
2100: Rest

May 13
0300: Wake up call for Milky Way and sunrise shoot at Northern Blossoms
0700: Breakfast (included)
0900: Prepare for departure
1000: Head to Maligcong
1200: Lunch
1300: ETA Maligcong
1500: Trek 30 minutes to rice paddies for a sunset shoot
1900: Dinner (included)
2100: Rest

May 14
0330: Wake up call
0400: Start the 1-hour trek to Mount Kupapey viewpoint for sunrise
0700: Descend back to our homestay
0800: Breakfast (included)
1000: Check out. Head to Sagada
1200: Lunch (included)
1400: Sunset shoot at Kiltepan or at a viewing spot 
1900: Dinner (included)
2100: Rest
 
May 15
0300: Wake up call
0400: Head to Kiltepan Viewpoint for sunrise shoot
0430: Trek for 15 minutes 
0445: ETA sunrise area
0700: Head back to our homestay
0800: Breakfast (included)
1000: Check out and head back to Baguio City
1200: Lunch
1500: Shoot along the way
1800: Dinner
2300: ETA Cubao, QC 
 
EQUIPMENT TO BRING
1. Camera body (mirrorless or DSLR)
2. Lenses
    -ultra-wide
    -standard zoom
    -telephoto
3. Sturdy tripod
4. Remote shutter / intervalometer
5. Filters
    -ND (10 stops and/or 6 stops)
    -GND (0.9 soft)
    -CPL
6. Extra batteries
7. Charger
8. Extra memory cards
9. Rain protector

PERSONAL STUFF TO BRING
1. Clothes for 4 days
2. Insect repellent
3. Flashlight or headlamp
4. Caps or hats
5. Long-sleeve shirts
6. Pants
7. Toiletries
8. Personal medicines
9. Sandals
10. Raincoat
11. Umbrella
12. Water bottle
13. Identification
14. Small towels
15. Pocket money
16. Warm jacket
 
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
Php 13999

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
-3 nights homestay accommodation in Atok and Maligcong (twin or double sharing)
-van transportation (8 persons in a van)
-location guiding
-entrance and registration fees
-guide fees 
-2 Northern Blossoms entrance fees
-3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 1 lunch

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
-meals not stated in the inclusions
-travel insurance
-personal expenses

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
April 30, 2022

TO REGISTER
-P8000 down payment must be made upon registration.
-Balance must be settled 30 days 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. 
-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
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Banco de Oro (BDO) 
Francis Eneria Ansing
008180116757
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G-Cash
09177302505

Paymaya
09201233942 

Paypal
francisansingphotography@gmail.com

Via crypto (wallet address is available upon request)

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