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Sun - Ocean - remote beaches
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jungle resorts - rice terraces
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and more
Visayas ist one of the 3 groups of Islands which builds the Philippines. Mayor Islands of the Visayas are Leyte, Cebu und Bohol.
During our 13 day - bike tour we will explore these 3 bigger islands, plus some smaller onces like "mystic" Siquijor.
Highlights of the tour are: the worldfamous
Chocolate Hills, the philippine Tarsier (smallest primates in the world) Alona Beach, known for its white sand beach and its excellent dive spots,
“island hopping”with the traditional pumb boats and
the tropical beauty of the Visayas.
additional infos
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Difficulty level of the day trips is easy - moderate
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The organizers are not responsible for injuries and accidents
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The whole trip a service car will be accompaniing the trip.
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tour dates
15 - 27 Okt. 09 10 - 22. Dez. 09
02 - 14 Feb 10 04 - 16 April 10
13 days/ 12 nights
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Food (3 meals , all softdrinks incl. lokal beer)
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Service car
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boat tickets
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luggage transportation during biking
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detailed (daily) tour description
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Activities (Hiking and caving)
Extra
* 150 € Single Occupation
* 150 € MTB rent
Miscellaneous
Mountain bikes: We have MTBs in different sizes. All are in good - excellent condition
Visa: A 21 day visa will be issued at arrival
Malaria: In the islands where we are going to travel there is no malaria
Group size: min 6 - max 12
Every participant is able to go on his own
speed. A "Jeepney" will be available at all trips to bring the luggage and take care of "tired" bikers.
Extensions of the trip, especially diving, is possible. |
- Day 1 Going by boat to Ormoc, Leyte and continue by Jeepney to Biliran Island. Easy cycling in the afternoon to the rice terraces. Have your cameras ready.
- Day 2 Biliran
Cycling the beautiful Biliran Island around its northern part. A challenging climb in the beginning followed by a nice rough road cycling along the coast
- Day 3 Biliran - Ormoc
A nice trip on an empty paved road with great views. Lets have a stop at the bridge which connects Leyte with Biliran and enjoy the views. The whole day is rolling up and down with a total climbing of 850hm
- Day 4 Lake Danao - Ormoc
Today we will ride up to Lake Danao. Great views and fun is garanteed.
- Day 5 Ormoc - Bato
Riding along the coast with some nice views. Who can count all the bridges we are going to cross.
- Day 6 Bato - Loboc
Crossing with a typical Philippine pumb boat from Bato (Leyte) to Ubay (Bohol). On rolling paved road we are cycling through Bohol. Before we reach Nuts Huts our shelter for the next days in Loboc, we pass the amazing chocolate hills.
- Day 7&8 Loboc
Rest day in Nuts Huts. Hanging out in the hammocks and enjoying the nature. Easy cycling and cave hiking. Nice cycling with great views of rice paddies brings us to the Tarsier sanctuary. The tarsier is the smallest primate (no its not a monkey) in the world.
- Day 9 Loboc - Alona Beach
Cycling from Nuts Huts along the coast to Alona Beach.
- Day 10 Alona Beach – Tagbilaran – Larena (Siquijor)
Going by boat from Tagbilaran, the capital of Bohol to Larena (Siquijor). From there we will cycle along the coast to Coco Groove, our resort fro the night.
- Day 11 Siquijor
Cycling around the “mysterious” Island of Siquijor.
- Day 12 Siquijor
Today we will cycle through Siquijor and that includes quite some climbing. But the views are breathtaking and if we are lucky we even might step into the “black magic Maria“
- Day 13 Cebu
Going back by boat to Cebu City.
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Why biking in the Philippines ?
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the tropical nature
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the tropical climate
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the roads/routes (all mayor roads along the coasts are paved)
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Accomodations (Hotels/Resorts) and its location (by the ocean, at waterfalls and at sightseeing spots)
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Security (Philippines is the savest country we have traveled so far)
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the hospitality (just find it out
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