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

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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