Expedition Title: Ancient Highlands

Destinations: Sarangani, South Cotobato, General Santos City

Duration: 6 days

Can you say “Heyu Helafus?” We immerse ourselves in T’boli Culture as we live with them in a tribal hut. Meet an actual princess or “Boi” and weave the elaborate T’nalak. Try your hand at brass casting the Filipino way. Ride a habal-habal to the majestic seven falls and fall in love with Lake Sebu.

Price: USD 350/ EUR 244/Php 17,000; USD 425/ EUR 296/ Php 20,000 respectively

Date:October 5-10, 2009; November 26-December 1, 2009*

Special: Tours marked with an *asterisk are part of the Festival Chaser Series. During this time, a festival is added to the itinerary, which means more fun, more adventure, and way more immersion. Additional activities are part of the tour.

DAY	LOCATION	ITINERARY
1	General Santos City	Sleep in a T'boli Tribal Hut and participate in song and dance (D). (Guests from “Ancient Seas” leave today. “Ancient Highlands” guests arrive today. Guests who purchased “Ancient South” stay for the whole trip).
2	Lake Sebu, South Cotabato	Understand the way the T'boli live—weave, dream, and meet the last princess (B,D). Observe the ancient art of brass casting.
3	Lake Sebu, South Cotabato	Enjoy the wonders of Lake Sebu as we walk through the different barangays. Trek the Seven Falls and feel alive with the wonders of the Philippines. (B, D)
4	Lake Sebu, South Cotabato	Take pleasure in a surreal boating experience and visit the Lifestyle Museum to learn more about the T'boli. Transfer back to the lowlands and stay in Koronadal. (B)
5	Koronadal, South Cotabato	Marvel Marbel and eat gloriously in Sabalai, the heritage home and bistro of Carlo Ebeo, Cultureight's very own. (B, D)
6	General Santos City	Transfer to Tambler Airport and head home.(B)