INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your interest in being part of this 4-day landscape photography tour in the Bicol region. We will guide you through and help you attain the highest possible shooting experience during this trip. You will surely get to photograph the majestic and iconic Mount Mayon during golden hour at different vantage locations around Legazpi and Daraga, Albay.
 
LOCATION
Legazpi, Bicol, Philippines

DATE
April 21-24, 2022 (4 days / 3 nights)

GROUP SIZE
6-12 not including the facilitator

FACILITATOR
Francis Ansing

ACTIVITY DIFFICULTY
Easy with short walks 

SEASON
Dry / Summer

ITINERARY
April 21
0001: Meet up at Jollibee, Cubao (beside Portovita Towers / along P. Tuazon)
0030: ETD to Legazpi
0600: Breakfast along the way
0700: Resume travel
1100: ETA Legazpi
1200: Lunch. Check in at our hotel
1400: Sunset shoot at Gabawan Lake
1900: Dinner
2100: Rest
 
April 22
0300: Wake up call
0330: Head to Cagsawa church for a sunrise shoot
0400: Sunrise shoot 
0800: Head back to the hotel for breakfast
0900: Morning shoot at Daraga Church
1200: Lunch and rest after
1400: Sunset shoot at Embarcadero de Legazpi
1900: Dinner
2100: Rest

April 23
0300: Wake up call
0330: Head to Quitinday Hills
0400: Sunrise shoot at Quitinday Hills
0800: Head back to hotel for breakfast
1200: Lunch 
1400: Midday shoot at Legazpi Boulevard 
1700: Sunset shoot at Quituinan Hills or Kawa-Kawa Hills
1900: Dinner
2100: Rest

April 24
0300: Wake up call
0330: Head to another lake
0400: Sunrise shoot 
0800: Head back to hotel for breakfast
1100: Lunch and check out
1200: Head back to Manila
1800: Dinner along the way
2300: ETA Manila

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
-Vaccination Card (complete)
***Will be based on LGU's Health Protocol 30 days before the trip*** 

HEALTH PROTOCOL
✅Regular checking of temperature
✅Always use of facemask 
✅Always use of facemask while inside the vehicle
✅Social distancing must be always observed

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. Clothing 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
 
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 P12,500 

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
-RT van service 
-twin accommodations (3 nights)
-3 breakfasts
-entrance and parking fees to shooting locations

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

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
February 28, 2022

TO REGISTER
-P6500 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. 

PAYMENT CHANNELS
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) 
Francis Eneria Ansing
9809-2077-33

Banco de Oro (BDO) 
Francis Eneria Ansing
008180116757

G-Cash
09177302505

Paymaya
09201233942 

Paypal
francisansingphotography@gmail.com

Via crypto (wallet address is available upon request

Register

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