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6 DAY TOUR PACKAGE
It is good to arrive at the end of a journey;
but it's the journey that matters in the end.
r. j. Edmonds. 1906
6
Days / 6 Nights - Departing from
Cebu
City
THE
AFTERNOON BEFORE THE TOUR:
4.30PM
- 6.00PM
Induction
and orientation session
You’re
invited to join your guides and fellow tour
members for complimentary refreshments at a
central location in
Cebu
City
where we will discuss such things as road
rules, speed limits and potential traffic
hazards.
You
will also have the opportunity to look over
one of the Honda XRM motorcycles
that will become your best friend over the
next week and have the chance to discuss the
many activities and highlights of the tour.
Please
bring a photocopy of all your required
documents, including:
·
Passport
·
International
and home country driver’s licenses
Yes,
it’s legal to ride motorcycles in the
Philippines without a motorcycle license,
provided you have a valid DRIVERS LICENSE,
valid INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LICENSE, and have
been in the Philippines for less than 90 days.
YOU SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE in riding
motorcycles in various conditions, including
off road.
You
will then be asked to sign our
TERMS
& CONDITIONS of INDEMNITY & RELEASE
FORM at
this time.
(Please
read this document before booking your tour
and placing your deposit).
BEFORE
DEPARTURE
8AM
Please
be on time at the designated meeting place for
our departure.
Your luggage
should be packed into two (2) “day pack
size / mid size” backpacks and weigh less
than 10kg per bag, total 20kg.
One bag is for your daily needs, with a change
of clothes, camera and valuables. Your
second bag will be safely carried by our
support vehicle.
(Any
extra luggage can be stored at your hotel in
Cebu for your return trip).
DAY
1 - Departing Cebu City to Moalboal
Departing
Cebu
City,
we head south with a brief stop at the quaint
market in Carcar township. We
continue on a scenic ride over the mountains
to the west coast of Cebu
Island,
travelling
through many towns and villages and arriving
in Moalboal mid to late afternoon.
Meals
provided on this day: Lunch
DAY
2 – Moalboal to Dumaguete City
We
have a variety of optional activities to
occupy our morning. Those of you who
wish to take an early scuba dive may do
so. Moalboal offers some
magnificent coral reef dives and
snorkelling. This can be easily arranged
and is at your own expense for around US$30
per dive. Snorkelling is also
available at a reasonable price. We continue south
with a adventurous stop at Kawasan
Waterfalls , then on to the southernmost
tip of Cebu
Island . We
take a boat trip to Negros
Island
and
Dumaguete
City
(40min),
the capital of Negros Oriental Province.
Meals
provided on this day: Lunch
DAY
3 - Dumaguete City and surrounding areas
This
is a vibrant and charming city with a variety
of good restaurants, great night life and some
fantastic surrounding areas. It’s also
the home base of Motorcycle Adventure Tours
Philippines Inc. (M.A.T.P.I.).
We hope you like mountains...today we will
visit the twin peaks of Mt.
Talinis
known
as The Horns of Negros, and one
of the most magnificent waterfalls in the
Philippines, Casa Roro Falls. We
have another spectacular location in the area
we wish to show you but will keep that a
secret for now. You will really get the
feeling of the great outdoors today. After
such an active day we should all enjoy our
drinks at one of the more lively night spots
in this very welcoming city.
Meals
provided on this day: Lunch
DAY
4 - Dumaguete City to Sipalay
Departing
at around 7.30AM for a 5 hour ride with stops
along the way. We will follow the scenic
road around the south coast of Negros
Island, eventually
ending-up on a dirt road to Sipalay.
With some interesting towns and villages
on the way, we should take the time to stop
and enjoy the local culture and will probably
meet some of the friendliest Filipinos in the
country. Some of the towns on our way to
Sipalay are Dauin, Zamboanguita, Siaton, Santa
Catalina, and
Basay and with other villages to welcome the
occasional traveller. On arriving at Sipalay,
we park our bikes and continue by boat to
the white sands of Sugar
Beach.
Our
beachside resort accommodation will be a
peaceful change after living the city life in Dumaguete.
We’re
in paradise now! It’s time to sit back
and enjoy the sunset. We will stay two
nights at Sugar
Beach,
simply
because it’s such a nice place.
Meals
provided on this day: Lunch
DAY
5 - Sipalay (Sugar
Beach)
Just 500 meters off the coast of Sugar Beach
is a ship wreck situated in shallow water and
is easy to snorkel on. This small cargo
ship sank after hitting a nearby reef in a
typhoon in 1972. Close to the ship wreck
is an uninhabited Island and an exciting spot
for exploring and relaxing on the beautiful
beach. Whenever you’re ready, we’ll get
back on our boat and head off to a beachside
restaurant for a superb seafood lunch.
In the afternoon we can
visit a small fishing village to chat and
mingle with the locals.
Meals
provided on this day: Lunch
DAY
6 - Sipalay to Dumaguete
Returning
to our motorbikes by boat, we will head north
along the coast and then travel over the very
high and winding mountain roads of central Negros
Island. Make
sure your batteries are charged and your
camera is ready, for this day has so many
fantastic photo opportunities. With
beautiful coastal and mountainous views
especially on our descent to the east coast of
Negros Island and the road back into Dumaguete
City.
Last
Night of the Tour:
Let’s
celebrate with one last delicious dinner
together; and all the beer you can drink is on
us.
Congratulations,
you made it.
Tomorrow’s
checkout time is 12 noon.
Meals
provided on this day: Lunch
- Dinner
End
of Tour
FINAL
NOTES:
M.A.T.P.I.
runs
a professional and well-organized tour
operation.
It is our top priority to keep you and
your property safe at all times.
Please be aware that travelling
conditions and weather can change from day to
day and this can effect the risk of travelling
by motorcycle.
We endeavour to keep you comfortable, dry
and safe.
In cases of extreme weather or other
risk factors, we may choose to postpone the
tour, extra accommodation and meals will be at
the clients expense. M.A.T.P.I. reserves the right to
make changes in the itinerary without prior
notice.
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