INTRODUCTION
Join this road trip down to the the extreme north of Luzon. Ilocos Norte offers unique and breathtaking coastal views lined with scenic mountain cliffs. This region is famous for its panoramic views of coasts lined with iconic wind turbines. We will visit and shoot Burgos and Bangui Wind Farms, and Kapurpurawan Rock Formations. We will also visit a few shipwrecks in Aparri, Cagayan. This is truly a scenic journey embodying the landscapes of the extreme north of the Philippine archipelago.

LOCATION
Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, and Cagayan; Philippines

DATE
April 8-10, 2022

GROUP SIZE
6-10 including the facilitator

FACILITATOR
Francis Ansing

ACTIVITY DIFFICULTY
Easy with short walks 

SEASON
Dry

ACCOMMODATION TYPE
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
April 7
2100: Meet up at Jollibee, Portovita Towers, Cubao
2130: Drive to Ilocos Norte

April 8
0500: ETA Mindoro Beach, Vigan. Sunrise shoot
0700: Breakfast
0900: Resume travel to Pagudpud
1200: Lunch along the way
1300: ETA Saud, Pagudpud. Check in and rest
1500: Head to Bangui Windmills for sunset shoot
1900: Dinner
2100: Rest

April 9
0400: Wake up call
0430: Head to Aparri, Cagayan
0700: Breakfast along the way
0900: Shoot at first shipwreck
1000: Shoot at second shipwreck
1200: Lunch
1300-1800: Shoot at third, fourth, and fifth shipwrecks
1830: Dinner
1930: Head back to Pagudpud
2300: ETA Pagudpud. Rest

April 10
0400: Wake up call
0430: Head to Kapurpurawan for a sunrise shoot
0700: Breakfast
0800: Head back to hotel. Prepare for check out
0900: Check out. Head to Manila
2300: ETA Manila
 
EQUIPMENT TO BRING
1. Camera body (mirrorless or DSLR)
2. Lenses
    -ultra-wide
    -standard zoom
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 3 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
 
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 10,300

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
-2 nights accommodation in  Pagudpud (twin or double sharing)
-van transportation (8 persons in a van)
-2 breakfasts, 2 dinner
-location guiding
 
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
-lunch
-travel insurance
-personal expenses

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
March 15, 2022

TO REGISTER
-P5300 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)

Register

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