See Cagayan Valley and the Cordilleras in a different light!
From Oct. 22-26, 2002 the North Caravan Tour Consortium will tour the wonders of Cagayan Valley and the Cordilleras Region. The tour has four types of run with eight itineraries to match and blend with your adventurous and personal tastes.

OPTION 5 - 4 X 4 OFF ROAD TRIP

REVIEW: relatively fast-paced; a pleasant mix of leisure, cultural, and extreme adventure; ranges from intense to moderately intense exploration; recommended ONLY for those with a mean 4x4 machine

ITINERARY:

DAY 01 Clark - San Jose City - Sta. Fe - Bayombong - Banaue
Visit the Imugan Community, known for its organic food processing and the Provincial Museum en route to Banaue, Ifugao, home to the 8th Wonder of the World, the Ifugao Rice Terraces.

DAY 02 Banaue - Banga-an - Mayoyao
Can't get enough of age-old indigenous culture? Trek up to Banaue's Poitan Village (will take up to an average of 2 hour hiking time) then proceed to Banga-an Village for some tribal community immersion en route to Mayoyao - the home of the hidden and oh-so-symmetrical terraces where you can treat your senses for a taste of excitement that's almost untried. (After seeing the breathtaking sights, you'll realize the bumpy ride is certainly worth it. )

DAY 03 Mayaoyao - Magat - Ilagan
After traveling the rough and seemingly endless winding road, we'll reach Magat Dam via Alfonso Lista. Relax and take a glimpse of the Magat Dam -- the biggest dam in Southeast Asia which provides year-round irrigation supply of some 102,000 hectares of agriculture land and ultimate capacity of 540 megawatts of hydroelectric power -- via the hanging bridge at Camp Vizcara Nature Park. After which, we'll proceed to the Philippine Army's friendly camp, Camp Upi, to see interactive military trainings and adventures.

DAY 04 Ilagan - Tuguegarao - Peñablanca
Still in the exploration mood? Commune with nature in Isabela's Fuyot Spring National Park and Wildlife Station en route to the Sta. Victoria Caves and Waterfalls. Here you'll see four (4) cathedal-sized caves adjacent to each other with seven (7) other relatively unexplored chambers. Each chamber has sharp and elongated stalactites and stalagmites lovingly protected by the locals themselves. There is a creek passing through one of the caves, but getting there is as difficult as passing through the eye of a needle. In the afternoon, we'll proceed to see the Callao Tourist Zone. Go kayaking or boating (whichever you choose) along the Pinacanauan River, rappel (or learn how to), go spelunking either or both Callao and Sierra Caves, and watch the Circadian Flight of Bats when dusk comes.

DAY 05 Tuguegarao - Sta. Fe - Clark
Home sweet home? Not just yet. After breakfast, we'll all proceed to Tuguegarao City for your 4x4 Obstacle Course Fun Run. (Everyone will watch so put your best tire forward!) After the course, we'll proceed to see the province's mini-trade fair. If you feel like saying your respects, we'll bring you to Our Lady of Piat's shrine, known as the pilgrimage center of the northeast. This almost four-centuries old image of Mary was first enshrined in Nueva Segovia or Lal-lo, and was supposedly brought from Macao to the country in 1604 by the Dominican Friars. The image is famous in the country and abroad as the Black Mary.

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