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Duration and frequency
The Olango Birds and Seascape Tour (OBST)
starts and ends at Mactan, the country’s premier tourism destination.
From the tour boat’s regular docking area, it only takes a 5-10-minute
drive to any of the luxury hotels and resorts that line the coast of Mactan.
Package inclusions
Boat tour around the islands
Welcome necklace and buko (young coconut) drinks Lunch
and drinks (1 bottled water and 1 can of softdrinks)
Paddleboat ride to the Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Local services (including community interaction and entertainment)
Cooking demonstration by women’s group
Naturalist interpretation of wildlife and seascape
Contributions to environmental fund and community fund
Use of community huts, rest rooms and other facilities
Boat transfer to and from Mactan Island Olango Island
Wildlife Sanctuary entrance fee
Use of spotting scope and other bird watching equipment
Kontiki Beach Resort entrance fee
plus
Tour of seaweed
farm
Seaweed farming
demo
Transfer by small
boat to Gilutongan Island
OR Marine
sanctuary entrance fee (swimming
area)
Swimming at
marine sanctuary
Services of marine sanctuary safety staff.
Mode of payment and cancellation
The Tour requires a minimum
50% deposit upon written confirmation, the balance to be paid by cash or
company check to the designated community or cooperative treasurer
immediately after the tour. Personal checks are not accepted.
Booking
The Tour requires a minimum of 10 participants per trip, 24-hour notice and written confirmation
of booking. It operates 7 days a week with a maximum of two tour trips
a day, and a maximum carrying capacity of 30 persons per trip. Please
address all booking inquiries to:
Samuel Mabitag; (63 919) 614 7373
Stephanie Canete: (63 919) 376 6961
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