Cultureight Travel offers Eco-Cultural Philippine Island Experiences through small-group adventures including expeditions, mini-expeditions, weekenders, cultural training and special events.

ADVENTURES

Our adventures range from a weekend trip to a fully loaded expedition to the exotic areas of the Philippines. It’s guided and structured like a tour without all the rigidity. We stay at small, family run venues and meet tribal elders, eat at the village market and relax in white sand beaches with a small group of like- minded individuals.

CULTURAL TRAINING

If you would like to learn more about the Philippines, we have highly customized programs on Philippine culture. The difference between us and the rest is that our classes are out in the field. We have beach-front programs and jungle trekking programs that everyone will enjoy at the same price as a classroom program. Recommended for individuals and families that relocate to the Philippines.

TRAVEL EVENTS

From team building exercises in a rain forest setting, to a 19th century Illustrado dining experience, we can prepare it all for you. Hosting a convention? No problem, we can help you plan from start to finish and add that special cultural twist.

Included in all Cultureight Travel expeditions are:

• Tour Chief - Our Tour Chief’s introduce you to the culture and give you advice on where to go and what to do. We also have local guides that know the ins and outs of the town.
• Itinerary - We’ve created the itinerary with you and the local communities in mind. We try to hit all the spots we think you should see and stay a couple days in each. You get the structure of a tour, but the flexibility of your own individual taste.
• Transportation - We provide you transportation to get from point A to point B.
• Accommodation - Accommodation ranges from traditional nipa hut home stays to hostels to communal tribal houses. There are either two or three in a room depending on the size of the group. Showering ranges from warm to cold, and many bathrooms have yet to install a western flushing system, but it’s all about the experience right?
• Meals - We give you options. We have a few set meals for you but this is because we want you to feast on the best the Philippines has to offer. The meals we provide are the quintessential things you should try while you are here.
• Freebies - We’ve included amazing highlights on your trip, such as snorkeling, river rafting, island hopping and trekking through jungles. The best thing about it—-it’s all for free.
• Learning - Each trip comes with a few workshops and lectures to enhance your knowledge about Philippine Culture. We believe that there is so much more to learn about the Philippines than meets the eye.

Airfares to the Philippines, Travel insurance, Visa and Passport Fees and Services, Meals and Activities not indicated in the Itinerary

You need a Passport to enter the Philippines that is valid from 6 months and up. For up to 21 days, most visitors can enter the Philippines without a visa, with an exception of a few countries. If you plan to stay longer, you can apply for a 59-day visa before you travel which costs roughly $35.00 USD. Please contact your local Philippine Embassy or Consulate for more information.

There are three ways to book:

• Email us at reservations@cultureight.com, charisse@cultureight.com or
  ann.tatoy@cultureight.com.
• For U.S. - Call us at +(925) 262-8303
• For the Philippine – Call us at +(63) 02 807-8329, +(63) 9177571990 or
  +(63) 9178613011.

Pay the non-refundable deposit of USD 200.00 or EUR 136.00 per person to reserve your slot/s.

You may pay through cash, credit card, bank deposit or Paypal.

For Philippine Bank or Wire Transfer:

Account Name : CULTUREIGHT TRAVEL
Bank : SECURITY BANK , Ayala Alabang Branch,
El Molito Building, Madrigal Business Park
Madrigal Avenue, Ayala Alabang
Muntinlupa City, Philippines
Account Number : 0711-035954-002
Swift Code : SETCPHMM
Telelephone Nos. : +(632) 771-1133, 772-1701
Fax No. : +(632) 772-1705
Email Address : AyalaAlabang@securitybank.com.ph

For Paypal:

Account Name : CULTUREIGHT TRAVEL, INC.
Email Address : reservations@cultureight.com

Though it would break our heart, once we receive a written notice - email included, of your cancellation we’ll call it final. Note however that there is a cancellation fee, and the date on which the letter is received will determine the cancellation charge applicable.

Expeditions are trips that are 10-days long, while weekenders are Friday-Sunday in length. Cultureight Travel also has mini-expeditions, or 5-day trips.

Our trips are open to all age groups. Minors though need to present a signed waiver from their parents.

Once you book, you need to fill out the Medical Information under the CLIENT INFORMATION form which will tell us about your physical and mental health. Due to the risk that comes with our tours, certain individuals should not participate. For more on this, please see Booking Conditions.

Please consult with your doctor for any vaccinations or medications to be taken before or on the trip.

Our tours have a moderate amount of walking/hiking/rafting/swimming—about 2-3 hours on some days. You don’t have to be a marathon runner or an Olympic swimmer, but as long as you can hold your own for a few hours, then you will be fine.

Our maximum number of individuals in a group is 12. How can you really experience an isolated island with a bus-load of people?

Everyone is welcome to join Cultureight Travel’s trips. If you’re interested in places that are not normally visited and would like to see the “authentic” Philippines, this is the tour for you.

You can bet that we won’t put you on a chartered private bus, it’s expels extra carbon the world does not need, and you won’t get to meet the locals. On our expeditions, you will find yourself on top of a jeepney, inside a tricycle, and on a banca. When we visit more remote areas, we hire private vehicles for your safety, but if we can get there through walking, we would rather have you experience the trek.

Travel Insurance is a must for our tours and need to be purchased before final payment. Please choose travel insurance that will cover cancellation, medical expenses and emergency repatriation. Please make sure to keep a copy of your travel insurance with you at all times.

We all carry our own luggage. You are your own porter. Bottled water are available in most places we will go to, but you are free to bring your own of course.

A hundred US dollars spent in the Philippines in one day is equivalent to luxurious living. Ok, I may be over exaggerating, but note the exchange rate. There are numerous money changers available, as well as international banks you can get money from. So budget is really dependent on you.

Our tours are for people that would like different. You will visit cultural areas where folks might not do the same things you’re used to. Bathrooms are always different in this part of the world, so expect some cold water and buckets. Transportation will be an adventure, no seatbelts here. This is all part of your “authentic” experience and will make the trip all the more memorable.

Before the start of each tour, we will teach you the basics of green tourism: how to offset your carbon emissions, how to help preserve local culture, how to properly dispose of your waste during the trip etc. We feel that if there is anything that you will learn from this trip, it is how to preserve the places and communities you visited for other to enjoy in the future.