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Manila Quarantine from SFO at Astoria Plaza with Philippine Airlines | 10-Day Stay + Virtual Tours
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Tour starts
(SFO) San Francisco International Airport, CA USA
Starting time
at 22:30
Duration
12 days
Ending place
(SFO) San Francisco International Airport, CA USA
Languages:
English
Difficulty:
Easy
Available:
All year
Minimum age:
None
Travel to Manila, Philippines, from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and enjoy a comfortable stay in Pasig City’s Astoria Plaza Hotel during the required 10-day quarantine for inbound travelers with this package. This already covers your 10-day stay at Astoria Plaza Hotel’s One-Bedroom Suite, Philippine Airlines Economy Class airfare from SFO to MNL (with Roundtrip option), transfer from the airport to the hotel, daily meals, the mandatory COVID-19 RT-PCR test on your 7th day, and even FREE virtual tours and classes with guides to keep you occupied during your quarantine.
Since the Philippine government requires all visitors to follow the 10-day quarantine, this package is ideal for those who want to fly to the Philippines from the U.S. during this pandemic. Expect a hassle-free trip after booking this package as it will already take care of your flight, quarantine hotel, your airport pick-up, and transfers to the hotel, full-board meals, and scheduling your mandatory RT-PCR test on the 7th day of your stay.
When you arrive in Manila City, you will be guided to the 3-star Astoria Plaza Hotel, one of the hotels certified to welcome visitors for quarantine reasons. During your visit, you may relax knowing that the hotel takes stringent COVID-19 prevention measures like temperature checks, frequent sanitation, and contract tracing of anyone entering the property. In addition, each visitor receives a free sanitation kit.
To make the most of your time in quarantine, join any of the FREE courses and virtual guided tours while relaxing in your accommodation following your long flight. A tour of Manila City's walled area of Intramuros, the stunning islands of Palawan, and the picturesque hills of the Cordillera are among the virtual experiences available. It also includes Filipino/Tagalog and Baybayin language courses, an in-depth session on the culinary creations of Pampanga, and an interactive mystery game focused on Philippine art history.
Book this quarantine package and travel to Manila, Philippines, during the pandemic. Travel with no worries as your hotel, airfare, airport transfer, meals, and COVID-19 test will all be pre-arranged for you. Check availability by choosing a date.
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)
Private transfer from Manila Airport to Astoria Plaza Hotel (DAY 3)
10-Day Quarantine stay at Astoria Plaza Hotel One-Bedroom Suite with free wifi, and early check-in (DAY 3 to 12)
Daily full board meals during Quarantine stay (Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)
Free Daily Virtual Classes & Tours
Mandatory RT-PCR Test (Quarantine Day 7)
Waived Flight rebooking fee if done at least 4 days before departure. Minimal fare difference may apply
Activities
Airport Transfers
Accommodation
Virtual Tours
Virtual Classes
Daily itinerary
Day 1
Departure from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
To guarantee a hassle-free trip to the Philippines, fill out all essential paperwork and pack all of the necessary travel requirements before arriving at San Francisco International Airport. Then, as part of your package, you'll board a Philippine Airlines aircraft to Manila.
Day 2
Flight to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The trip from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) would last for 14 hours and 5 minutes, taking up the entirety of your second day. Sit back and relax as the Philippine Airlines crew will make sure to bring you to the Philippines safely.
Day 3
Arrival at Philippines & Early check-in at Astoria Plaza Hotel + Quarantine Day 1
A private transfer will be waiting for you at Terminal 2 International Arrival - Bay No. 14 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) (Inner lane). When you’ve settled in the vehicle, your guide will bring you to the Astoria Plaza Hotel for an early check-in to begin your 10-day quarantine. When you check-in, you will be given a complimentary sanitation kit. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be delivered directly to your suite during your stay. They'll also tell you when your required RT-PCR test will be administered, which will take place sometime on your 7th day in quarantine.
If you have any COVID-19 symptoms before your planned test, please notify the staff as soon as possible. A health or BOQ officer will next examine you for medical care and testing if required.
Day 4
Quarantine Day 2 + Intramuros Virtual Tour with Guide (FREE)
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will all be served in your hotel room. In addition, you may enjoy a FREE Intramuros Virtual Tour with a Guide in between meals.
During the virtual tour, you will be able to learn about the rich history of Pearl City while seeing the most popular tourist attractions in the Walled City of Intramuros. You will also pick up facts about Manila's almost 400-year history and its colonial connections to Spain as you digitally wander through the district.
Day 5
Quarantine Day 3 + Filipino Language Online Class (FREE)
Meals will be delivered to your room as part of the quarantine package. You may sign up for a FREE Filipino Language Online Class.
The Filipino Language online course introduces learners to the fundamentals of the Filipino/Tagalog language. You'll study about the language's communication strategies as well as its four modalities: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The curriculum gives students enough language and cultural awareness to participate in basic daily dialogues using simple sentence-level speaking.
On the fifth day, you should get an email from the RT-PCR lab confirming your hotel and room number. The notice should include an assessment checklist for updates on your health, which you must complete by the next day.
Day 6
Quarantine Day 4 + Palawan Virtual Tour with Guide (FREE)
Your daily meals will be served in your hotel room in accordance with safety procedures. Please submit the assessment checklist as soon as possible. You may also take advantage of the FREE Palawan Virtual Tour with a Guide.
The virtual tour will take you to the Palawan islands, which are considered the Philippines' final frontier and are consistently rated as one of the most beautiful places on the globe by several international magazines. This thorough tour of Palawan will take you from north to south of the island, showcasing the region's vibrant wildlife and breathtaking vistas.
Day 7
Quarantine Day 5 + Cordillera Virtual Tour with Guide (FREE)
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be brought to your suite by hotel personnel. The RT-PCR lab will contact you or your hotel on this day to confirm your location and schedule again. Before or after your exam, you may take a FREE Cordillera Virtual Tour with a Guide.
Throughout this virtual tour, you will be able to explore the Cordillera Central mountain range, the highest and single largest mass of mountains in the whole Philippine archipelago. Along with being a top tourist attraction, these peaks and their surrounding forests have become a stable food source for residents all over the country.
Day 8
Quarantine Day 6 + Baybayin Online Class (FREE)
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served in your hotel room to guarantee your safety. You may also sign up for a FREE Baybayin Online Class.
You will learn about Baybayin, a 17-character indigenous Indic script that has been a part of Filipino culture and custom for decades. Recognizing the significance of this ancient language in Philippine culture, Filipino millennials worldwide are resurrecting it via fashion, tattoos, and different forms of art.
Day 9
Quarantine Day 7 + Mandatory RT-PCR Test
Your required RT-PCR test will take place on the seventh day. Before the procedure, please present a valid ID and your passport to the attending health worker. Your meals for the day will be delivered to your hotel room.
Day 10
Quarantine Day 8 + Juan Luna Mystery Game (FREE)
Meals will be brought to your hotel room as part of the quarantine package. You may also play the FREE Juan Luna Mystery Game throughout the day.
This interactive mystery game-virtual tour program will put your analytical and critical thinking skills to the test while introducing you to Manila's art scene and history. To ultimately find the buried treasure in the game, you'll have to answer a series of puzzles.
Day 11
Quarantine Day 9 + Kapampangan Cuisine Cooking Lesson (FREE)
Your meals will be delivered directly to your room by the hotel personnel. You may also spend some time during the day participating in the FREE Kapampangan Cuisine Cooking Lesson.
You will learn about the Kapampangans' creativity with food during the culinary session, as seen by the roots of their local cuisine. You will also learn what distinguishes Pampanga food from other Filipino dishes and why it has been called the Culinary Capital of the Philippines.
Day 12
Quarantine Day 10 + Check-out of Astoria Plaza Hotel
Breakfast and lunch will be delivered to your hotel room on the 10th and last day of your mandatory quarantine. Afterward, you will check out of the Astoria Plaza Hotel if you show no signs of COVID-19.
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.
TOUR DURATION - 2 Days Transit Time + 10 Days Manila Quarantine
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.
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.
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.