Manila Quarantine from SFO at Discovery Suites with Philippine Airlines | 2BR, Meals & Virtual Tours

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Description

Summary

Tour starts
(SFO) San Francisco International Airport, CA USA
Duration
6 days
Ending place
Discovery Suites, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig, Metro Manil
Languages:
English
Difficulty:
Easy
Minimum age:
None

Description

Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Manila, Philippines, and spend your mandatory quarantine at Discovery Suites Hotel with this quarantine package. This package includes a 4-day stay for fully vaccinated travelers with negative RT-PCR result from airport of origin  at Discovery Suite Hotel’s 2 Bedroom suite, Philippine Airlines Economy Class airfare to MNL from LAX, pick-up from the airport to the hotel, full-board meals, and the mandatory COVID-19 RT-PCR test on your 3rd quarantine day. To make the most of your time, FREE classes and virtual tours with guides are also included. For fully vaccinated travelers without negative RT-PCR result from airport of origin, you will have the option to add 2 days to this package to complete the required 6 quarantine days, and the RT-PCR test will be scheduled on your 5th quarantine day. For unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers, you will have the option to add 4 days to this package to complete the required 8 quarantine days, and the RT-PCR test will be scheduled on your 7th quarantine day.

Inbound travelers are required by the government to undergo quarantine upon arrival, and this package is perfect for people coming from the U.S. to Manila during this pandemic. Your flight, quarantine hotel, transportation to the hotel, meals, and the mandatory COVID-19 RT-PCR test are already included in this quarantine package, so you don’t have to worry about arranging them for your trip.

Your family will stay at the 4-star Discovery Suites Hotel, in a 2 Bedroom suite which can fit up to 4 people. The hotel is accredited to operate and accept guests who need to undergo quarantine and follows strict health measures like temperature checks, regular sanitation, and contact tracing to ensure everyone’s safety. You will also be given a sanitation kit.

Your suite comes with many amenities to help you rest and relax, but you can also enjoy the FREE guided virtual tours and classes that come with your quarantine family package. The whole family can virtually tour Manila’s historic walled district of Intramuros, Palawan's beautiful islands, and Cordillera’s breathtaking mountains without leaving your suite. You can also participate in Filipino/Tagalog and Baybayin Language Classes, a Pampanga cuisine cooking lesson, and a fun interactive mystery game that tackles the Philippines’ art history.

Get this quarantine family package for a trip to Manila, Philippines, and have your airfare, hotel, transport, meals, and mandatory COVID-19 tests arranged in advance. Check the availability by choosing a date.

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Included

One-way Economy Airfare from San Francisco (SFO) to Manila (MNL) via Philippines Airlines Flight PR 105 with FREE 23 kilos baggage allowance per person (DAY 1-2)
OPTIONAL ADD-ON: Exclusive discounted return flight at PHP 17,999 per person. Select the Round-trip airfare before booking. (See details in the PAL section below)
4-Day Quarantine stay at Discovery Suites Hotel - 2 Bedroom Suite (For Fully Vaccinated with Negative RT-PCR Test from Airport of Origin)
Full Board Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)
One-Way Transfer from Airport upon Arrival
Complimentary Wi-Fi Access
FREE Daily Virtual Classes and Tour - Choose the classes you want to avail
Mandatory RT-PCR Test (Exclusive for NAIA Terminal 2 Arrivals)
ADD-ON: For NAIA Terminal 1 & 2 arrivals, Philippine Airport Diagnostic Laboratory will facilitate your Mandatory RT-PCR. (See Good to Know Section for Further Details)
ADD-ON: Early Check-in at Hotel (See details in the Good to Know section below)
ADD-ON: 2 Nights stay extension for Fully Vaccinated without Negative RT-PCR from Origin Airport
ADD-ON: 4 Nights stay extension for Partially Vaccinated/Unvaccinated

Activities

Airport Transfers

Daily itinerary

Day 1
San Francisco Airport

Day 1 - Departure from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Prepare all of the necessary paperwork before departing for your trip to Manila, Philippines, to guarantee a smooth departure. Your Philippine Airlines flight will depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The flight is already included in the package.
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Day 2
PAL flight from San Francisco to Manila

Day 2 - Flight to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

The majority of your second day will be spent flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). The journey to the Philippines will take around 14 hours and 5 minutes, giving you plenty of time to sit back and relax while the Philippine Airlines staff ensures a safe flight.
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Day 3
Stay at Discovery Suites Ortigas

Day 3 - Arrival at Philippines & Early check-in at Discovery Suites Hotel + Quarantine Day 1

After arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila, you will be picked up by your private transfer to Discovery Suites at Terminal 2 International Arrival - Bay No. 14 (Inner lane). The hotel staff will give you your personal sanitation kit. All meals will be served inside your hotel room. You will be advised about your mandatory RT-PCR test that you need to take on the 3rd quarantine day (if Fully Vaccinated with Negative RT-PCR from Origin Airport), 5th quarantine day (if Fully Vaccinated without Negative RT-PCR from Origin Airport) or 7th quarantine day (if Partially Vaccinated / Unvaccinated). In case you show symptoms of COVID-19 before your RT-PCR test, you need to inform the hotel staff as soon as possible. A health or BOQ officer will examine you and may have you undergo testing if necessary.
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Day 4
Virtual Tour of Intramuros Manila

Day 4 - Quarantine Day 2

The hotel staff will serve you your breakfast, lunch, and dinner inside your room. You may take part in the FREE virtual tour or class scheduled for this day.
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Day 5
Mandatory RT-PCR Test

Day 5 - Quarantine Day 3 + RT-PCR Test (For Fully Vaccinated with Negative RT-PCR from Origin Airport)

As a safety measure, your meals will be served to you in your hotel room. You can take a FREE virtual tour or class scheduled for this day. The mandatory RT-PCR test will be administered on quarantine day 3 if you are Fully Vaccinated with Negative RT-PCR from Origin Airport. Prepare your passport and ID and show them to the personnel who will conduct the test.
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Day 6
Discovery Suites Manila Two Bedroom Suite

Day 6 - Quarantine Day 4 + Check-Out (For Fully Vaccinated with Negative RT-PCR from Origin Airport)

For fully vaccinated travelers, breakfast and lunch will be served in your room. Once you’ve completed your mandatory quarantine and get negative results in your RT-PCR test, you can check out of your room at Discovery Suites Hotel.
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What to bring

Passport
Face Mask and Face Shield

Good to know

BOOKING INFORMATION - Upon booking, please expect an email from booking@guidetothephilippines.ph for the voucher, reminder, and next steps.

MEET AND GREET - For seamless transfer from the airport to your hotel, kindly keep your communication lines open. Once you arrived in the Philippines your designated driver will reach out to you. The driver will meet the Passengers at the Vehicle Loading area as follows; NAIA Terminal 2 International Arrival - Bay No. 14 (inner lane) | NAIA Terminal 2 Domestic Arrival - Bay No. 6 (inner lane)

VIRTUAL TOURS AND CLASSES - You will receive a confirmation email including the meeting link for your chosen tours and classes within 48hrs upon completion of purchase. Virtual Tours and Classes start at 1:00 PM PST via Google Meet.

HOTEL STAY EXTENSION - Delays caused by the processing of quarantine certificates by the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) that results in additional nights will be settled between the guest and the hotel. Guest can book directly with the hotel via personal account using the published rate.

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Flights by Philippine Airline (SFO-MNL)

Philippine Airlines' high-technology aircraft are equipped with advanced cabin air systems. This enables the continuous infusion of clean air across the cabin and High-Efficiency Particulate Air filters (HEPA filters) that remove viruses, bacteria, and other contaminants with 99.99% efficiency.

Your Flight Details

This package includes a one-way Economy class airfare from San Francisco to Manila with a baggage allowance of 23 kgs each for 2 bags per person. PR105 San Francisco (SFO) - Manila (MNL) | Terminal: NAIA 2 Note: Flight numbers may vary. Subject to change.

Completing Your Traveler Details

Philippine Airlines flight e-tickets will be issued as soon as all Traveler details are submitted online. IMPORTANT: Once booked, please check your email to complete the Philippine Airlines online form within 24 hours of booking. For questions and assistance, please email booking@guidetothephilippines.ph. Optional return flights are available. Travel dates for return flights (departing Manila) are September 20 to March 9, 2021, with blackout dates from December 11, 2021 to January 20, 2022. Upon booking, please expect a separate email with the itinerary and vouchers, a link to the Traveler Details Form(TDF) which you'll need to accomplish for ticket issuance, and some reminders to guide you for your arrival in the Philippines. Information on your return trip if you opt to get a roundtrip ticket will be inputted in the TDF.

Philippine Airline Optional Return Ticket - Terms and Conditions

Return flights must be booked within three (3) months from their departure date. Offer is valid only until March 9, 2022. Blackout dates of December 11, 2021 to January 20, 2022 applies.

Upon booking, please expect a separate email with the itinerary and vouchers, a link to the Traveler Details Form(TDF) which you'll need to accomplish for ticket issuance, and some reminders to guide you for your arrival in the Philippines. Information on your return trip if you opt to get a roundtrip ticket will be inputted in the TDF.

Philippine Arrivals Testing & Quarantine Protocols

Based on the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolution No. 149-A released last November 18, 2021, here are the updated quarantine protocols for those coming from countries, territories, or jurisdictions under the Green, Yellow and Red List, effective November 22, 2021:

GREEN LIST

Filipinos with a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure

• No quarantine and testing upon arrival

Filipinos without a negative RT-PCR test

• Facility-based quarantine until release of negative results

• On-arrival swabbing

• Self-monitoring until the 14th day upon arrival

Foreigners with Negative RT-PCR taken within 72 hours before departure

• No facility-based quarantine and testing upon arrival

• Self-monitoring until the 14th day upon arrival

Unvaccinated, Partially Vaccinated, Unverified, Fully Vaccinated But Without Pre-Test Travel Requirement

Filipinos & Foreigners

• Facility-based quarantine until the release of the negative test results

• 5th day swabbing

• Self-monitoring until the 14th day from arrival

Note: The testing and quarantine protocols of Minors shall follow the testing and quarantine protocol of the parent/guardian traveling with them, regardless of the minor’s vaccination status, and country of origin.

Green List Countries: American Samoa, Bhutan, Chad, China (Mainland), Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Federated States of Micronesia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China), India, Indonesia, Japan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Malawi, Mali, Marshall Islands, Montserrat, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Paraguay, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sint Eustatius, South Africa, Sudan, Taiwan, Togo, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

YELLOW LIST

Filipinos and Foreigners with a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure

• Facility based quarantine until release of negative results

• 3rd day swabbing

• Self-monitoring until 14th day from arrival

Filipinos and Foreigners without a negative RT-PCR test

• Facility-based quarantine until release of negative results

• 5th day swabbing

• Home quarantine until the 10th day from arrival

Unvaccinated, Partially Vaccinated, Unverified, Fully Vaccinated but without Pre-Test Travel Requirement

• Facility based quarantine until release of negative results

• 7th day swabbing

• Home quarantine until the 14th day from arrival

Note: The testing and quarantine protocols of Minors shall follow the testing and quarantine protocol of the parent/guardian traveling with them, regardless of the minor’s vaccination status, and country of origin.

Yellow List Countries: All other countries, jurisdictions and territories that were not mentioned in the Green List, shall be under the yellow list.

RED LIST

Only Returning Filipinos via government-initiated repatriation, non-government-initiated repatriation, and Bayanihan Flights may be allowed entry subject to:

• Mandatory 10-day facility-based quarantine

• 7th day swabbing

Sources:

https://bit.ly/PALTravelsToPH

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/10/29/green-red-yellow-list.html

Room Occupancy Guidelines

Based on the guidelines issued by the Department of Tourism (DOT), Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF – EID) and the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ), single occupancy stays should be observed.

Exceptions for double occupancy may apply if you belong to any of the guest profiles mentioned below and are able to provide the requirements listed:

1. Persons from the same household traveling together

• Copy of ID’s with the same home address;

• Proof of billing including both guest names;

or Affidavit confirming that both guests belong to the same household

2. Guests traveling with a minor (18 years of age and below)

• Copy of ID reflecting the birth date of the minor

3. Guests such as Senior Citizens and/or travelers with medical emergencies:

• Copy of Senior Citizen/PWD ID;

• Medical Certificate indicating chronic medical illness

If none of the above guest profiles apply to you, you may try and seek approval from the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) by providing your complete guest profile details and reason for room share request. The request should be sent to the email address that corresponds to the airport you will arrive at:

• Arrival at Terminal 1 - boq.naia.t1@gmail.com

• Arrival at Terminal 2 - boq.naia.t2@gmail.com

• Arrival at Terminal 3 - bureauofquarantine.t3@gmail.com

For repatriated OFWs and ROFs under quarantine, double or multiple occupancy in rooms shall be pre-approved by the quarantine medical officer (QMO) on duty stationed at the NAIA terminals.

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