Expedition Title: Ancient Seas

Destination: General Santos City, Sarangani Province

Duration: 5 days

If you are up for wild rivers, island snorkeling, and rain forest hikes, this is the trip for you. Sarangani has a wealth of ancient history, as you will find when we visit the 3,000 year old anthropomorphic jars in Maitum’s capitol. We check out sea turtle sanctuary and learn the art of boat making.

Price: USD 350/ EUR 244/Php 17,000
Dates: October 1-5, 2009; November 22-26, 2009

DAY	LOCATION	ITINERARY
1	General Santos City	Arrive at Tambler Airport and take the scenic route to Sarangani Province. Check out the 100-pound fish at the Fishport and relax at a highland retreat (L,D)
2	Maitum, Sarangani	Feel the strength of the Pangi River as you ride the rapids. Check out what a 3000-year old “Anthropomorphic” jar looks like at the Capitol Museum. (B, D)
3	Maitum, Sarangani	Hike the T'boli trail in Zion and be one with the locals. Experience coconut bark weaving (B, L, D)
4	Maitum, Sarangani	Visit a Sea Turtle Sanctuary, try your hand at boat making and taste the special “Fish Bagoong”. It can’t get any better than that. (B, D)
5	Kiamba, Sarangani; General Santos City	Visit a seaside community before heading to a coral reserve in Tuca. Enjoy snorkeling and lazying about in the beach passing through General SantosWe will bring you to the airport to catch your flight or you can proceed to South Cotabato and get the whole Ancient South expedition package. (B, L)