Thank you for your interest in our Forest and Folklore beginner-friendly program inside Subic Bay Freeport.
What we can see in the forest?
Water Vines
Drink fresh forest water from vines around you.
Rattan Heart
Rattan is known for its use in furniture and textiles, but what most don't know Is that you can eat it just like bamboo.
Tibig Fruit
This is a Filipino fig tree. The fruit is either green or red. These are edible and can be turned into jams.
Pingol Bato
This is a small leaf that is edible and grows by the stream. You can eat it fresh from the ground! Its a bit sour.
PACKAGE OPTIONS
We only allow a maximum of 9 people per group to ensure proper spacing. If your group is bigger than 9, we will split you up into 2 smaller groups.
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Local guide
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Digital story telling - access to special video story of the area
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Forest maintenance fees
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Trek through the forest
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60 minute trek or 20-min beginner-friendly version + bamboo area+ giant trees (dipterocarps) + falls + snacks
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Learn about forest edibles
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Waterfalls visit
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Balboo walking stick
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Visit agro-forest farm
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Meet Aeta community members
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Optional Add On: Plant a fruit or forest tree in the Zambales (Aetas) or Rizal (Dumagat) forest to help build a more sustainable future and provide security and livelihood for the community.
ITINERARY
0800h
Arrival and briefing
0815h
Start trek up to Mabana area.
On the way - eat bilukaw, rattan, and water vine.
Take pictures with giant trees, bamboo grove, etc.
Learn about nature.
0915h
Arrival at El Kabayo falls - Swim!
1000h
Walk back to the entrance - Drop by a fruit orchard.
1020h
Snacks - Organic hot tea or aeta coffee + fruits or
Root crop of the season prepared in the local tradition.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:
Please email the following information to info@madtravel.org. This is very important so we can send guidelines to everyone, and so that we can prepare for children or adults.
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Name of all the guests, age and email addresses
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Contact person and number of the group
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Allergies of any guest
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Food preferences of any guest (vegan, vegetarian, pescetarian, etc)
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Injuries or physical limitation of any guest - PWD, broken bones, severe sprain, etc.
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