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About this trip
Join us for a stress-free travel experience! Our trip leaders will be with you every step of the way, from meeting you at the airport on arrival day to ensuring a safe transfer on departure day, and everything in between. We’ve got you covered!
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Mabuhay and Welcome to the Philippines! Join us as we explore places from the three major islands of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. You will learn about the Philippine education system, and immerse yourself in the warm, friendly culture of this beautiful island nation and its people as you visit several schools in different settings: urban public schools, urban private schools, rural public schools, rural private schools. Meet and connect with local teachers and students and take home a lifetime of memories! Note** Itinerary Subject to Change**
Professional Development: You will have the opportunity to visit schools and meet local educators. Please note, when we offer school visits, we are not guaranteeing you will be in your exact grade level. Learning about a new culture and making connections with educators provides an authentic learning experience for you to reflect on and bring back to your classroom.
You will be given a professional development certificate for 20 hours of professional development.
Terrain: Mostly flat, some hills
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What’s included
- Airport TransfersAirport Transfers to and from airport in Manila
- Welcome ReceptionWelcome reception upon arrival
- PD CertificateA certificate for 20 hours of professional development will be given to each participant
- Hotel Accommodations3 and 4 Star Hotel Accommodations
- Home Stay (optional)2 nights in an educator's home with all meals provided along with transportation to and from school
- MealsBreakfast daily, 6 lunches & 5 dinners included
- Summit DinnerConclusive Summit Dinner at the end of the school visits
- Group SightseeingGroup sightseeing, as were indicated on itinerary
- TransportationIn-country transportation for all BBT group activities, included in country flights
- BBT TeamYour amazing Trip Leaders, your Professional Development facilitators, our Trip Managers, and our On-Site and Off-Site Team members!
- BBT T-ShirtA trip specific BBT T-Shirt will be sent to participants before the trip
What’s not included
- Round-trip AirfareAirfare is not included
- Optional ActivitiesYou will have a list of optional activities for an additional fee
- Transportation (non BBT)Any personal travel outside of group activities
- VisaIf necessary
- Trips/ Gratuities
Available Packages
Available Add-Ons
Bookbag Tours has partnered with Friends University, based in Kansas, to offer graduate credit for this experiential learning course, designed to enhance professional development through global engagement. Educators have the option to enroll in either a 1 credit or 3 credit graduate-level workshop, allowing them to deepen their learning and apply new insights to their teaching practices. This partnership provides educators with a structured opportunity to gain professional growth, global perspectives, and practical applications for their classrooms, all while earning recognized graduate-level credit from an accredited university.
Click here to read the syllabus and to learn more about the 1 graduate credit course. (Document is view only, please download or make a copy. )
Payment for the credit is due when signing up for the add-on within WeTravel and is non-refundable. (It is the participant’s responsibility to verify if their school district will accept the credit(s) before they sign up. This can usually be done by printing out the syllabus linked above and sharing it with the school district.) This payment is not included with the autopayment function. Please read the syllabus linked above for more information pertaining to the enrollment process.
Deadline: July 31, 2025 (No signups will be accepted after the deadline)
If you have multiple people on your WeTravel account that you booked a trip for, please indicate who the credit option is for when booking and email [email protected] with the information as well.
Bookbag Tours has partnered with Friends University, based in Kansas, to offer graduate credit for this experiential learning course, designed to enhance professional development through global engagement. Educators have the option to enroll in either a 1 credit or 3 credit graduate-level workshop, allowing them to deepen their learning and apply new insights to their teaching practices. This partnership provides educators with a structured opportunity to gain professional growth, global perspectives, and practical applications for their classrooms, all while earning recognized graduate-level credit from an accredited university.
Click here for the syllabus and to learn more about the 3 graduate credit course. (Document is view only, please download or make a copy.)
Payment for the credit is due when signing up for the add-on within WeTravel and is non-refundable. (It is the participant’s responsibility to verify if their school district will accept the credit(s) before they sign up. This can usually be done by printing out the syllabus linked above and sharing it with the school district.) This payment is not included with the autopayment function. Please read the syllabus linked above for more information pertaining to the enrollment process.
Deadline: July 31, 2025 (No signups will be accepted after the deadline)
If you have multiple people on your WeTravel account that you booked a trip for, please indicate who the credit option is for when booking and email [email protected] with the information as well.
Day 6- (Only choose one tour this day)
Take a quick trip to one of the most popular daytrip destination for locals, the picturesque city of Tagaytay Enjoy breathtaking views of the serene Taal Lake and Taal Volcano from the top of the mountain See the Gingerbread House, Sonya's Garden, Mahogany Market, Good Shepherd, Picnic Grove and more! Enjoy a local specialty called Bulalo made by cooking beef shanks and marrow bones in a tasty broth Experience a hassle-free journey in an air-conditioned bus and learn about the city from your guideDay 6- (Only choose one tour this day)
Get to know Filipino culture like never before when you visit Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort on a day tour from Manila!
Enjoy a sumptuous Filipino food buffet for lunch at Labasin Waterfalls Restaurant Wander around the huge expanse of the resort and meet various bird species along the way Watch the cultural presentation to witness the legacies of the Philippines come to life during the Philippine Experience Show Complete this fun trip as you try the other activities included: a carabao ride, museum tour, bamboo rafting, and access to the swimming pool and outdoor recreational facilities This activity is open dated and is valid for up to 1 year from the date of purchase so you can schedule your vacation trip accordinglyWe will pool tips for outings as a group and for our bus drivers. Thanks. Just an easy way to do it. Our leaders will do the tipping in country on outings. Not meals. Tipping at meals is not expected, but are welcome on an individual basis.
Itinerary
Welcome to the Philippines! A trip leader greet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel.
Arrival in Manila: Settle into your hotel near Makati, a central business district known for its upscale shopping malls, restaurants, and vibrant nightlife.
Welcome Orientation: Introduction to the trip's goals, expectations, and a brief overview of Filipino culture and history. Makati is a great place to start as it embodies the modern and traditional aspects of Manila.
Free Evening: Relax and explore the nearby area, perhaps take a stroll through the bustling streets of Makati and get a taste of the local lifestyle.
Overnight in Makati HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS (or similar accommodations)
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