Manila Quarantine at Astoria Plaza with Meals, Transfer, RT-PCR & Virtual Tours
Description
Summary
Description
Travel to Manila, Philippines and stay in Astoria Plaza during the mandatory quarantine required for inbound visitors with this package. This quarantine package comes complete with a 6-day stay for fully vaccinated travelers at a One Bedroom of Astoria Plaza, transfer from the airport to the hotel, daily meals, the required RT-PCR test on your 5th quarantine day, and even FREE virtual classes and tours with guides to help you explore the Philippines in the safety of your hotel room. For unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers, you will have the option to add 2 days to this package to complete the required 8 quarantine days, and the RT-PCR test will be scheduled on your 7th quarantine day.
This package suits those wanting to visit the Philippines amid the pandemic because the Philippine government instructs all travelers to comply with the mandatory quarantine. Since this package already covers your quarantine hotel, airport pick-up and transfer, full-board meals, and RT-PCR test, you can rest assured that your trip will be a smooth and convenient one.
Upon landing in Manila City, you will be picked up and will be transferred to check in to the One Bedroom of Astoria Plaza, a hotel that is allowed to operate for quarantine purposes. The establishment follows strict COVID-19 safety protocols such as contact tracing, regular cleaning, and temperature checks to ensure a secure environment for its visitors. In addition, you will also receive a free sanitary kit after checking-in.
To make the most of your time in quarantine, sign up for any of the FREE courses and virtual guided tours while relaxing in your hotel after a long journey. Tours of Manila's walled district of Intramuros, the picturesque islands of Palawan, and the gorgeous mountains of the Cordillera region are among the virtual experiences available. It also contains language courses in Filipino/Tagalog and Baybayin, an in-depth study on Pampanga's culinary delights, and an interactive mystery game based on Philippine art history.
Book this quarantine package for a stress-free trip to Manila, Philippines, despite the pandemic. Hotel, airport transportation, meals, and the COVID-19 test are all included. Check availability by choosing a date.
Included
Activities
Daily itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival at Philippines & Check-in at Astoria Plaza + Quarantine Day 1
Day 2 - Quarantine Day 2
Day 3 - Quarantine Day 3
Day 4 - Quarantine Day 4
Day 5 - Quarantine Day 5 + RT-PCR Test (for fully vaccinated)
Day 6 - Quarantine Day 6 + Check-Out (for fully vaccinated)
What to bring
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 - Driver will meet the Passengers at the following Vehicle Loading Areas: NAIA Terminal 1 - Arrival Extension Area "Letter ABC" | NAIA Terminal 2 International Arrival - Bay No. 14 (Inner Lane) | NAIA Terminal 2 Domestic Arrival - Bay No. 6 (Inner Lane) |NAIA Terminal 3 - Arrival Area Bay 11 (Inner Lane)
EARLY CHECK-IN - Standard check-in time is 1400H-1500H. For early check-in, you may proceed to add-ons to avail of early check-in exclusive rates. Make sure that room for early check-in selected is same as the actual room type.
MANDATORY RT-PCR TEST - When you register to One Health Pass (https://www.onehealthpass.com.ph/e-HDC), you need to choose Detoxicare as your testing laboratory.
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.
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.
Philippine Arrivals Testing & Quarantine Protocols
Effective December 3, 2021, the following testing and quarantine protocols for arriving international travelers in all ports of entry coming from countries/territories/jurisdictions not classified as a Red List country/territory/jurisdiction under IATF Resolution 151-A (s.2021) shall be observed. Source: IATF 152, December 2, 2021
Vaccinated
• Negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to departure
• Facility based quarantine until release of negative results
• 5th day swabbing
• Home quarantine until 14th day from arrival
Unvaccinated, Partially Vaccinated, Unverified
• Negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to departure
• Facility based quarantine until release of negative results
• 7th day swabbing
• Home quarantine until 14th day from arrival
Notes:
• 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. RT-PCR test exemption of minors 3 years old and below as of December 6, 2021
• Unless symptomatic, minors 3 years and below, shall not be required to present a negative RTPCR test result
• Symptomatic minors 3 years and below shall be subject to the usual testing, and quarantine procedures for international arriving passengers.
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.
Virtual Tours and Classes
Discover the rich stories behind Pearl City as you explore the most visited tourist attractions of the breathtaking Walled City of Intramuros. Take a trip down memory lane, learn about more than 400 years of Manila’s history and its iconic Spanish citadel, Intramuros.
Take an introductory class on the basics of beginners’ Filipino/Tagalog language. You will immerse in the communicative methods of instructions and all four modalities of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The curriculum provides students with sufficient language and cultural awareness so you can engage in basic daily conversations using simple sentence-level discourse.
Explore the islands of Palawan, known as the Philippines’ last frontier and is consistently listed as one of the most beautiful places on earth by various international publications. This immersive tour on Palawan will let you explore different parts of the island from north to south and showcases its incredible biodiversity and breathtaking sites.
Discover the Cordillera Central mountain range, the highest and the single largest mass of mountains in the entire Philippine archipelago. The rice terraces are more than a sensational sight, it is also a source of sustenance for Filipinos across the archipelago and a towering symbol of national pride.
Learn about Baybayin, an ancient 17-character indigenous Indic script that has been part of the Philippines’ culture and heritage for centuries. Nowadays, Filipino millennials all over the world are reviving this ancient language through tattoos, art, and fashion, in recognition of its crucial part in Philippine identity.
You will have to solve puzzles to discover the buried riches in this interactive mystery game slash virtual tour. To complete the game, you'll need to utilize your analytical and critical thinking abilities as you study Manila's art scene, history, and renowned works of art.
In this session, you'll discover how inventive Kampampangans are when it comes to culinary creations, as shown by the origins of some of their most famous dishes. You'll also learn how Pampanga cuisine varies from other Filipino cuisine and why the region is known as the Philippines' Culinary Capital.
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