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World War II In the Philippines
“From Bataan to LiBeration”
26 January—4 February 2014
Tour Leader: LtCol Charlie Dunn, USAF(Ret)
13198 Centerpointe Way, Suite 202 Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285
800-722-9501 * 703-590-1295 * FAX 703-590-1292
E-mail: [email protected] / Website: www.miltours.com
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“I send my warmest congratulations to the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Military Historical Tours for jointly organizing these fun and educational “Reunion in the Philippines” Tours.
These tours, which aim to bring back to the Philippines American servicemen & women who fought side by side with us during WWII, or who were formerly stationed at Subic Bay or Clark AFB, is a welcome boost in our efforts to promote the country as a premier tourist destination.
As you embark on these sentimental journeys and relive cherished memories with your fami-lies, it is my hope that you will also recount your positive experiences to all your loved ones back home. Indeed, the endearing warmth and hospitality of our people is the most precious asset of our tourism industry.
Join me in working towards greater peace, progress, and prosperity.”
Mabuhay kayong lahat! Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III President, Republic of the Philippines
Bataan and Corregidor. Forever linked together in the tragic
defeat and brutal treatment of American Forces at the hands of the
Japanese Military, these battles will always be remembered for
the fierce defense by American and Filipino troops, fighting side
by side against overwhelming odds. Cabanatuan POW Camp
was the site of the daring rescue of some of the survivors of the
“Death March” and we will be there on the day of the raid to
commemorate this successful rescue mission behind enemy lines.
Military Historical Tours is proud to offer another of
our very special tours to the Philippines, in cooperation with the
Philippine Department of Tourism, to return to these battlefields
to commemo-
rate the service
and sacrifice
of both nations
during the Pa-
cific War. We
hope you can
join with the veterans and all those with an interest
in WWII history as we follow in the footsteps of
those who served in the Philippine Islands.
New Special Tour Price $ 2,695 (BoDO—Based on Double Occupancy)
Single Supplement $ 395
Hong Kong Post Tour Price (BoDO) : $ TBD
Single Supplement: $ TBD *******************************
Tour Price Includes: *
Tourist Class Hotel Accommodations & Airport Transfers *
Air-conditioned motorcoach *
Meals as indicated in the itinerary *
Emergency Medical, Evacuation, & baggage insurance *
MHT “Field Book” information packet—containing maps *
Admission fees to all sites, museums, and attractions *
Services of experienced MHT Tour Leaders & English-
speaking local guides.
Optional MHT Airfare Available: Round-
trip economy or business class airfare
from your city via an international portal
to Manila International, Philippines
priced for you upon registration.
DAILY ITINERARY
26 Jan - (Day One) Depart: USA Cross International Dateline, lose a day.
27 Jan - (Day Two) Arrival in Manila. Depart airport and proceed directly to
our hotel overlooking Subic Bay. After checking in we
begin our tour of the Hellship Memorial & commemorate
the sinking of the Oryoko Maruand plus see the Spanish
Gate all located near our hotel. Late afternoon and evening
to unwind from travel. Hotel: Bayfront Meals: L
28 Jan - (Day Three) After breakfast we depart for a full day’s tour of the Infa-
mous Death March. We will begin at the Kilometer Zero
Marker located in the city of Mariveles and will follow the
route up to Limay where we will stop and have lunch at a
quaint Manila Bay side location. After lunch we visit the
famous Mount Samat cross memorial. While there we will
get an opportunity to ascend to the top of the cross by way
of an elevator which will offer us a majestic view of the
southern Bataan peninsula. We will have a chance to enjoy
the nightlife in Subic Bay. Hotel: Bayfront. Meals: B/L
29 Jan - (Day Four)
Today we depart Subic Bay and
trace the northern portion of the
Death March toward the former
Clark Air Force Base, site of the
WWII Japanese bombing that de-
stroyed much of our airpower in the
islands just after the Japanese
bombed Pearl Harbor and Midway.
We will drive through “Zig Zag”
pass and stop at Santo Guillermo
Cathedral, made famous by its
unique survival of the erup-tion of
Mount Pinatubo volcano. We will
visit the San Fernando train station, where POWs were
forced into railroad cars. Lunch will be in Angeles City
hosted by the local post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The afternoon will be spent touring the historic sites of old
Clark Field, today
known as Clark
Freeport, with its
museum, former
Kamikaze air-
field, and old Fort
Stosenburg. The
evening will be on your own with meals at any of the near-
by restaurants. Hotel: Holiday Inn Clark Meals: B/L
30 Jan - (Day Five)
Today we depart Angeles City
and trace the northern portion of
the Death March. First to Capas
where the rail line ended and
Corregidor Prisoners of War
(POWs) were sent on to the
Camp O’Donnell Prison Camp.
We will also visit the Cabu
Bridge where Pajota's guerilla
forces ambushed and killed a
thousand Japanese attempting to
thwart the 6th Rangers successful
Cabanatuan Prison Camp Rescue.
31 Jan - (Day Six) After breakfast we depart for the Cabanatuan Prison Camp,
where most of the Corregidor and Bataan prisoners ended
up and visit the Cabanatuan Memorial for the Liberation
Commemoration Wreath Laying. The Cabanatuan camp
was recently highlighted in the book “Ghost Soldiers” and
movie “The Great Raid” and is today an American memo-
rial maintained by the American Battle Monuments Com-
mission (www.ambc.gov.) Hotel: Microtel Cabanatuan
Meals: B
1 Feb - (Day Seven)
In the morning we depart for Manila and en-route discuss
the significance of Calulmpit Bridge. Today we have a full
city tour of the Spanish-era Intramuros, Santo Tomas Uni-
versity, Rizal Park, and the infamous Bilibid Prison, the
Japanese concentration camp that housed the Corregidor
POWs and approximately 80% of
the Bataan survivors passed
through this facility. Lunch will
be on your own at a local restau-
rant. Focus today will be the role
Manila Bay played throughout
Spanish Colonial history and the
retaking of Manila from the Japa-
nese in 1944. Tonight we attend
the famed Cultural Dinner Show
featuring the best of Filipino cui-
sine. Hotel: Bayview Park Hotel
Meals: B/D
2 Feb - (Day Eight)
Morning departure by boat for a full day, night and morn-
ing on the Island fortress of Corregidor. All meals and
lodging will be at the rustically charming Corregidor Island
Inn. We will visit the remains of the “Mile-long barracks”
and other historic buildings, the coastal artillery fortifica-
tions, the island museum and Pacific War Memorial. For
the adventurous there will be a flashlight hard-hat tour of
Malinta’s lateral tunnels, the 1000 bed Hospital-cave and
more. Hotel: Corregidor Inn Meals: B/L/D
3 Feb - (Day Nine)
Today we continue our exploration of Corregidor with vis-
its to Top-side’s 503rd Parachute Infantry Memorial for the
airborne assault on “the Rock” in
1945, San Jose beach General Wain-
wright’s surrender site, and any are-
as of individual interest, including
the “Angels of Corregidor” nurses
marker. We depart “The Rock” in
the afternoon after lunch and check
into the iconic hotel made famous
by Douglas MacArthur residing
there for a last night of fun in down-
town Manila. Hotel: Manila
Meals: B/L
4 Feb - (Day Ten)
Following
breakfast in
the hotel,
hotel we
will journey
to the Amer-
ican Ceme-
tery where
we will par-
ticipate in a
wreath lay-
ing ceremony
about mid-
morning. Af-
ter visiting the
cemetery we
will return to
our hotel in
order to pack
and check out. We depart for
the Manila International Airport for our flight home, cross
the International Date Line, and arrive back the evening of
the same day. Meals: B
Leyte Gulf Post-Tour option 5-7 Feb: For tour participants
who request it, arrangements may be made to fly a small
group down to Leyte Island, spend the night and the next day
tour the sites General MacArthur made famous with his
“return” following the Battle of Leyte Gulf. We estimate this
excursion with its logistics will cost approximately $995.
Hong Kong Post Tour 4 Feb - (Day 1) Fly to Hong Kong and check in to the deluxe Crowne Plaza (or
similar) on Hong Kong Island. Enjoy evening free time
to get acquainted with the area; tonight’s dinner is on
your own.
5 Feb - (Day 2) Start the day with a half-day Hong Kong city tour takes
you to the top of Victoria Peak; located on the western
part of Hong
Kong Island, this
location offers
panoramic views
of Hong Kong’s
unique skyline.
Travel around the
island to visit the
floating city of
Aberdeen and
take a sampan
ride. Take after-
noon free time to further explore the island, do some shopping.
Tonight, try one of Hong Kong’s fine restaurants for dinner. (B)
6 Feb - (Day 3) You have a full day to explore Hong Kong on your own. Take a
ferry across Victoria Harbor and stroll Kowloon’s unique markets
or tour one of the city’s museums. (B)
7 Feb - (Day 4) After breakfast, check
out of our hotel and
proceed to the airport
for your return flight.
(B)
RETURN TO
BATAAN,
CORREGIDOR &
CABANATUAN
POW CAMP!
13198 Centerpointe Way, Ste 202
Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285