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Manila Quarantine from Vancouver at Y2 Residence Hotel with Philippine Airlines | 10-Day Stay
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Tour starts
Vancouver International Airport
Starting time
at 12:30
Duration
12 days
Ending place
Vancouver International Airport
Languages:
English
Difficulty:
Easy
Available:
All year
Minimum age:
None
Fly to Manila, Philippines, from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and stay at Makati's Y2 Residence to comply with the mandatory 10-day quarantine for inbound travelers with this quarantine package. This package includes a 10-day stay at Y2 Residence Hotel’s Studio Room, Philippine Airlines Economy Class airfare to MNL from Vancouver (with Roundtrip option), pick-up transfer from the airport to the hotel, full-board meals, the mandatory COVID-19 RT-PCR test on your 7th day, and FREE virtual tours with guides and classes to make the most of your stay.
This package is perfect for those who are traveling during the pandemic from the U.S. to the Philippines, where quarantine for inbound passengers is part of the requirements by the government. You don’t need to worry about booking your flight, quarantine hotel, arranging your airport pick-up and transfers going to the hotel, ordering your meals, and scheduling the required RT-PCR test for your 7th day since they’re all part of the package.
You will stay at the Studio Room of the 3-star Y2 Residence, an accredited hotel to operate and accept guests for quarantine purposes. The hotel observes strict measures for temperature checks, sanitation, and contract tracing for your safety. A complimentary sanitation kit is also provided by the hotel for each guest.
Aside from relaxing and enjoying the room facilities during your stay, you also have the option to avail of the FREE virtual guided tours and classes for a more productive 9-day stay in the hotel. Some virtual tours and classes you can join as part of the package include Manila’s historical walled city of Intramuros, Palawan’s beautiful islands, the breathtaking highlands of Cordillera, learn about Filipino/Tagalog and Baybayin languages and do a deep-dive into Pampanga cuisine, and even play an interactive mystery game about the Philippines' art history.
Book this quarantine package and travel to Manila, Philippines during the pandemic without worrying about your hotel, airfare, airport transfer, meals, and COVID-19 test. Check availability by choosing a date.
Included
One-way Economy airfare from Vancouver (YVR) to Manila (MNL) via Philippine Airlines PR 117 with FREE 23 kilos baggage allowance per person (DAY 1-2)
OPTIONAL ADD-ON: Exclusive discounted return flight at PHP 15,999 per person. Select the Round-trip airfare before booking. (See details in the PAL section below)
Private transfer from Manila Airport to Y2 Residence (DAY 3)
10-Day Quarantine stay at Y2 Residence - Studio Room (Single Occupancy. See Room Occupancy Guidelines Section) 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Make sure that you have your complete documents and travel requirements with you for a hassle-free departure. You will board your Philippine Airlines flight from Vancouver International Airport. The plane ticket is included in your package.
Day 2
Flight to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The entire day 2 of your trip is your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), which will take 13 hours and 35 minutes. Sit back and relax as your Philippine Airlines crew safely fly you to the Philippines.
Day 3
Arrival at Philippines & Early check-in at Y2 Residence + Quarantine Day 1
Upon arrival at Manila, your private transfer to Y2 Residence will pick you up at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 International Arrival - Bay No. 14 (Inner lane). You will have an early check-in at the hotel and begin your mandatory 10-day quarantine. The hotel will provide you with a sanitation kit. You will be served breakfast, lunch, and dinner in your hotel room. Wait for the advisory on your mandatory RT-PCR test schedule, which will be done on the 7th day.
If you exhibit symptoms anytime between Day 1 and the day of your test, inform your hotel immediately. A health or BOQ officer will assess you for medical management and testing, as necessary.
Day 4
Quarantine Day 2 + Intramuros Virtual Tour with Guide (FREE)
Your breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served in your hotel room. You have the option to avail of the FREE Intramuros Virtual Tour with Guide.
In the Intramuros virtual tour, you will be able to learn about 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.
Day 5
Quarantine Day 3 + Filipino Language Online Class (FREE)
Your meals will be served in your hotel room as part of the quarantine package. You have the option to avail of the FREE Filipino Language Online Class.
The Filipino Language online class is an introduction to 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 they can engage in basic daily conversations using simple sentence-level discourse.
On Day 5, you should receive a follow-up email from the RT-PCR lab for confirmation of your hotel and room number. It also includes an assessment checklist for updates on your health. Answer the form and submit it until the following day.
Day 6
Quarantine Day 4 + Palawan Virtual Tour with Guide (FREE)
As part of the safety measure, your breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served in your hotel room. Make sure to submit the assessment checklist today. You have the option to avail of the FREE Palawan Virtual Tour with Guide.
In the virtual tour, you will be able to visit 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.
Day 7
Quarantine Day 5 + Cordillera Virtual Tour with Guide (FREE)
Your meals will be served by the hotel staff in your room. The RT-PCR lab may contact you or your hotel on this day to confirm your location and schedule. You have the option to avail of the FREE Cordillera Virtual Tour with Guide.
During the virtual tour, you will be able to explore 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.
Day 8
Quarantine Day 6 + Baybayin Online Class (FREE)
Your breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served in your hotel room for safety measures. You have the option to avail of the FREE Baybayin Online Class.
In the class, you will 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.
Day 9
Quarantine Day 7 + Mandatory RT-PCR Test
You will undergo the mandatory RT-PCR test on day 7. Present your passport and ID to the personnel who will administer the test. Your meals for the day will be served in your room by the hotel staff.
Day 10
Quarantine Day 8 + Juan Luna Mystery Game (FREE)
Your meals will be served in your hotel room as part of the quarantine package. You have the option to join the FREE Juan Luna Mystery Game.
This interactive mystery game-virtual tour program will test your analytical and critical thinking skills while exploring Manila’s art scene, history, and celebrated works of art. You will solve puzzles that will lead you closer to the lost treasure.
Day 11
Quarantine Day 9 + Kapampangan Cuisine Cooking Lesson (FREE)
Your meals will be served by the hotel staff in your room. You have the option to avail of the FREE Kapampangan Cuisine Cooking Lesson.
During the cooking lesson, you will learn about the incredible ingenuity of the Kapampangans as exhibited in the colorful origins of their local cuisine. In this course, you will discover what makes the cuisine of Pampanga so extraordinary that the province has historically been crowned the Culinary Capital of the Philippines.
Day 12
Quarantine Day 10 + Check-out of Y2 Residence
Your breakfast and lunch will be served in your hotel room. After completing your 10-day mandatory quarantine, you will check-out of the Y2 Residence.
What to bring
Face Mask and Face Shield
Passport
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.
Philippine Airlines 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.
Y2 Residence Hotel
Y2 Residence Hotel is all about getting away from the frenzied working lifestyle. It's also a place to find peace from the blur of everyday entertainment. That's why this hotel in Makati City provides a serene and tranquil ambiance. Even so, it's 10 minutes from the Central Business District with its vibrant hotspots.
Studio
Our basic room is ideal for travelers looking for the essentials. Even our basic comforts are enough to make you forget your troubles. This room also has ample space for you to prepare for the day or stretch and unwind after work.
One Bedroom
Be closer to urban apartment living with our One-Bedroom Deluxe room’s spacious interiors. It features a separate area for family or group activities and a bedroom for your own private space.
Two Bedroom
Bringing more people in? This room can accommodate up a family of 4. It also features a kitchen area for cooking meals during a long stay.
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.