Sama tayo! Very Important Pinoy ( VIP) Tour of the Philippines for Fil-Ams, family & friends in July

LOS ANGELES – The Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour is returning this year after a threeyear hiatus.

This year’s VIP Tour will take place from 16 to 24 July 2023 and will take participants to scenic sights in Manila, Iloilo, and Boracay.

The tour package starts at US$1,968 for single occupancy, US$1,468.00 per person for double occupancy, and US$1,368 per person for triple occupancy. Children 3 to 12 years of age will be charged US$480 each. Special package rates from Philippine Airlines are also available for the first 100 participants availing of the tour package and airfare together. More information on the tour package rates and package inclusions are available on the VIP Tour website: https:// viptourphilippines2023.com

To register for the VIP Tour, visit the website and fill out the online registration form. Deadline for registration is 01 April 2023 while the full payment deadline is on 01 May 2023. Registration after 01 April 2023 will be accepted but subject to room availability and the best available rate from the resorts/hotels and airline.

For inquiries, please contact pdotlosangeles@gmail.com

The VIP Tour is a joint project of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Tourism, and Rajah Tours, supported by

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