How to arrange a 5-day and 3-night self-help tour in Saipan?

5 days and 3 nights self-help tour in Saipan

If you want to experience a real holiday, you might as well go to the island. Considering all kinds of island routes, I finally chose Saipan for 5 days and 3 nights. There are direct flights here, with short flight time, moderate price and convenient visa. At the end of June and the beginning of July, the dry season in Saipan is coming to an end and the rainy season is coming. This is also the flowering season of Indus, Rhododendron and Plumeria. Can be said to be the most beautiful time to go there.

Visa: 1. My passport (valid for more than 6 months);

2. Two passport photos with a white background within six months;

3. A copy of the household registration book (the first page and my page);

4. Copy of ID card;

5. visa application form for northern mariana islands;

6. Employees under the age of 25 should provide on-the-job certificates issued by the unit.

Itinerary: June 30th (Friday): Shanghai-Saipan MU 589 2 1: 35 Shanghai Pudong -03:-03:25 Saipan 17:00 in the international departure hall of Shanghai Pudong International Airport, and receive the brown paper envelope issued by the travel agency, which contains passport, round-trip air ticket, completed Saipan customs declaration form and entry card.

The flight of China Eastern Airlines was delayed as usual and finally took off at 2 1: 35 after an hour and a half delay. The flight time from Shanghai to Saipan is about 4 hours, so just take a nap. When we arrived in Saipan, it was already 03:25 the next morning. The customs clearance is quite smooth, and the working speed of the black and fat customs staff is not as slow as the legend.

The attitude of customs officers is also very friendly. At this time, I noticed that if there is a small table in front of the customs officer, you may be asked to open your luggage and put it on it for inspection. If not, let it be. After customs clearance, don't worry. The tour guide of Century Travel Agency will identify the tourists according to the color of the badge. All you have to do is put on your badge and wait. After finding a tour guide, you will get a big pocket with hotel keys, travel agencies and self-funded project introductions, and then go to the hotel to rest. When I arrived at the hotel, I tidied up. It's half past five in Saipan. You can see the sunrise from the balcony and the sunrise on the sea, but after a long day, you really don't have the strength to enjoy such a beautiful scenery.

Take a quick rest. I have to get up in three hours to take a tour around the island.

July 1 (Saturday): The tour around Saipan will last for four days, so the first thing in the morning is to change rooms. The hotel is in a row, all rooms face the sea, but the original room 238 is located in the last room on the left side of the hotel. The layout of the room is quite old, and you can see the sea view from the balcony. It would be much better to change to room 2 15 in the middle.

The facilities are clean and tidy, and the sea view from the balcony is much more beautiful. Visit the North Island for free in the morning. Conventional scenic spots include: Long Live Cliff, Last Order of Japanese Army, Bird Island and Diving Cave. Time is about 2 hours, there is nothing to say. Except for the red phoenix flowers, it feels a bit like Jeju Island in South Korea. Self-help tour does not include lunch and dinner. After returning to the hotel, you can enjoy a Japanese buffet in the restaurant on the first floor (10 USD/person). Have a rest in the afternoon, and then go around the hotel to inspect the environment. There are various water sports to choose from on the beach of the hotel. Some staff will provide a list of projects, and multiple projects can be discounted. The World Resort next door to the hotel is very lively and has a water park, but their beach is not as quiet and beautiful as ours.

In the evening, I went to the FAESTA Hotel to watch a dinner performance ($45/person), and there was a local Chamorro performance (1 hour), but the quality of the buffet dinner was not very high, and the drinks needed to be ordered separately. After dinner, take the first free taxi to DFS and take the last bus back to the hotel at 22: 30. This hotel has a 24-hour shop. Starbucks milk ($2), cola ($2), mango juice (1 $) and Saipan dried mango ($2) can all be used as snacks. There is a live performance in the bar next to the swimming pool until 24: 00 am, but the drinks are a little more expensive. Generally, it is freshly squeezed juice ($3) and alcohol ($5). July 2nd (Sunday): Saipan chooses to take part in today's tour of Managaha Island (USD 35+snorkeling equipment rental USD 65,438 +00).

Depart at 9: 30 in the morning and arrive by boat two minutes later. My friend said that the seven colors of seawater here are colorful and crystal clear, comparable to Maldives. You can rent a locker on the island ($2/time) to store valuables; Lunch is a buffet ($ 14) and some dishes. Drinks are a little more expensive than Saipan, coke ($3). Remember to bring mineral water. Go snorkeling, swimming, playing beach volleyball and sunbathing on the island, and return to Saipan at 2: 00 pm.

In addition, there is a colorful tattoo on the island, which can last for 3-5 days ($ 5-20) depending on the size. Very interesting. I chose a dragonfly pattern and drew it on my arm. Unexpectedly, due to the huge black sun on the island, after I went back to Shanghai to wash off the color, the skin under the paint was still white, so this little white dragonfly can probably be kept until this winter, which is more stereoscopic than the original painting with paint. Hehe, I really got the quota of Saipan. Everyone says it's a good idea.

At 4pm, I booked a spa at Mariana Resort in the northernmost part of the island (1USD 60/person) to relieve today's sunburn. The resort will have a car to pick it up at the guest house (if you call a taxi, it will cost about $ 25-30 from south to north). Remember to go early, where facilities can be enjoyed free of charge, such as gym, swimming pool, sauna and so on. It is said that the rooms in this resort are not very good, but the SPA is the most famous, with elegant environment, exquisite materials and unique technology.

Walk out of the resort with a relaxed body at sunset, take a taxi to DFS for free, and eat handmade Japanese-style Lamian Noodles ($9) in the sunshine behind, which tastes authentic. Go shopping in DFS and ABC after dinner, or take the last bus back to the hotel.

July 3rd (Monday): Other members of Saipan Freedom Activities have gone to Tianning Island. Now that the number of tourists in Saipan has obviously decreased, I signed up for a jungle adventure ($55/person). At 9 o'clock in the morning, when the tour guide met us in the welcome hall, he realized that it was just me and Xiaowangwang. It feels as good as renting a car. Attractions include: going through the hidden jungle to the east coast, exploring the highest peak in Saipan to see the 360-degree sea view, watching the waves on the side sea and the cake stones on the crocodile beach, visiting the local Chamorro farm, tasting local snacks such as Habijiji, watching cockfighting, and finally the Notre Dame Cave. Standing on the highest peak, the Philippine Sea is in the west and the Pacific Ocean is in the east. When I was a child, the Mariana Trench in my geography textbook was in front of me, and it felt like a dream. Compared with the blue and calm of the Philippine Sea, the color of the Pacific Ocean is dark blue, close to black, and the sea surface is rough and undulating.

Remember, to feel the power of nature, you should put on sandals or flip-flops and shorts on this day, step into the waters of the Pacific Ocean and get close to each other. Standing in the warm sea, listening to the moans of the waves, feeling the presence of the waves beating against my body, although I was soaked to the skin, I was extremely excited and excited inside. Even when I returned to Shanghai, this feeling remained deeply in my memory.

Because I ate too much on the indigenous farm, I saved lunch at noon. After taking a nap in the hotel, I continued to bask in the sun and read books on the private beach and spent a leisurely afternoon. Eat in a Korean restaurant called Dae Jang Geum (78/2 people) opposite the hotel. There are waiters from China, so don't worry about the language. On my last night in Saipan, I didn't want to go back to my room to waste it. I lay on the beach under the starry sky, listening to the live singing in the pub and basking in the moon. Different from the noise in the daytime, there are basically no people at the seaside at this time, except music, only the sound of waves, the sound of sea breeze, and the sound of breathing and heartbeat.

July 4th (Tuesday): Saipan-Shanghai MU 590 04: 00 Saipan -07: 00.

Check out at 02:30 am in Shanghai, and someone will take you to the airport in the hotel lobby.

At four o'clock, the plane took off on time, lost its course in the Pacific Ocean, and then crossed the Philippine Sea to Shanghai. Goodbye, beautiful and quiet Saipan. I spent this time in a daze on the plane and arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport around 07:00 in the morning. Alas, I will attend the training today, so work hard. Conclusion: Self-help tour is absolutely necessary for island tourism, and you can't feel the freedom of vacation at all, because you don't have to be controlled by a tour guide all the time. Saipan's tourism industry is as mature as Thailand's and its service process is standardized. The tour guide John (Ahua) met this time has a high professional quality, which is better than some domestic tour guides who only think about how to get kickbacks.

Although they also rely on tips and kickbacks, the way they take them is artistic and will not give people a feeling of cheating. Saipan is suitable for traveling all year round. The sea breeze on the island has no taste, and it won't feel sticky when blown on the body. The average daily temperature is about 30 degrees Celsius. As long as it is not in the sun, it will not be in the tropics. It sometimes rains for 5- 10 minutes in dry season, and the sky is purer after the rain.

In rainy season, the intensity and duration of rain will increase, and the duration of a rain will reach 1-2 hours. If there is a typhoon, there will be dark clouds and no blue sky for 2-3 days. Life on the island is slow, which is very suitable for leisure and vacation. There are many Japanese people on the island, and they can generally use English and Japanese. But now there are more tourists in China, and many places, especially big shops and hotels, basically have Mandarin service. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and sandals. Besides, bring more T-shirts and suspenders. Because you sweat after exercise, you need to change clothes often. For communication in Saipan, you can generally buy an international roaming calling card ($5) from the hotel vending machine.

However, although the mobile phone can't talk, the SMS function can still be used. Anyway, I'm on vacation, and there's no telephone interference. Send a message when you say you are safe. Consumption on the island is in US dollars, and Japanese yen is also acceptable. This tour fee plus other expenses is equivalent to about 9000 yuan. Finally, I thank Sister Wang Wang for tolerating my willfulness and playing with me on the island for a few days. Recommended itinerary for Saipan self-help tour: Shanghai to Saipan: Take the charter flight of China Eastern Airlines, leave at 8: 00 pm, go to Saipan from Pudong Airport, and arrive at 2: 00 am local time. The local travel agency is responsible for picking up the plane and arriving at the first seaside hotel in Saipan around 4: 30. To Saipan, Shanghai: Return by charter flight of China Eastern Airlines.

The hotel will wake up at 1 in the morning and meet at 1 30. Take the travel agency bus to the airport. The plane will take off at 4: 30 and arrive in Pudong, Shanghai at about 7: 30.

Comments: The flight time of the plane is about 4 hours and 30 minutes. But for one reason or another, people are always late, so it takes a lot of time to wait unnecessarily. With a China passport, you can rent a car locally with a speed limit of 35 and a speed limit of 50 on the expressway. Local drivers are very careful. They never grab the road or honk their horns. Accommodation: Stay at Dai Hotel Saipan managed by Japan Hotel Group. Although the room is not big, the facilities and special ethnic meals are very distinctive. What to eat: Recommended restaurant: Tony Romas costs about $20 per person.

There is also an Italian restaurant on the first floor, which is delicious and the price is reasonable. Dinner for two people costs about 17 dollars. Folk songs, dances and barbecues in the first hotel cost $42 per capita. (The travel agency quoted $45).

There is no local seafood supply, which is why you can see groups of tropical fish and lazy sea cucumbers in the shallows of the sea. Play: If your English or Japanese is enough to communicate with foreigners, then I suggest you contact the locals directly to travel. The comparison of relevant quotations is as follows: Content Century Tour Travel Agency (the one who picked up the plane) is local. Managha 35USD 15USD sea umbrella 65 USD 30 USD physical examination diving (scuba diving) 75 USD 55 USD national song and dance 60 USD 42 USD or above is my experience, so I won't list many examples. The per capita cost of going to warship island is $5 per day. Recommended itinerary: D 1 Take a half-day tour around the island through the travel agency to get to know the local basic situation. Participate in the national song and dance performance of the first hotel in the evening.

D2 to Warship Island. Hold an umbrella at sea, snorkel and feed the fish. D3 Experience diving and go to Warship Island. In the evening, take part in a special magic song and dance performance, swim and shop at the Hyatt Regency D4. Return to China. Local service recommendation: Mr. Pan Xiao, located in the blue tent on the beach of the First Hotel, provides the above entertainment services. Call (670) 233-4895 (7 am to 7 pm) or 233-2247 (after 7 pm) to speak English and Japanese.

Diving: Bob Dive Shop, Mr. Bob Arboliras, Filipino, speaks English and Japanese. Supply telephone number (670)235-2756 or 287- 1454, e-mail :bobdiveshop@hotmail.com.

Note: Sun protection! Sunglasses, hats, swimsuits (about $50 locally), fresh water, sandals and waterproof bags. In fact, going to Saipan is mainly about getting close to the sea (mainly warship island) and seeing corals, fish, octopus and sea cucumbers on the seabed in the sun. Beauty is not enough. If you go snorkeling, it is recommended to bring some sausages to feed the fish. A large number of fish will flock to you and can't wait to eat the delicious food in your hand. You will hear their food gurgling, which is very rare.

The blue sky is heartbreaking, the light sea is a beach, and the dark sea is coral. The first day of a five-day leisure tour in Southeast Asia-Tianning Island, Saipan: Shanghai-Saipan MU 589 departed from Shanghai on 2005/0300, flew directly to Saipan, and dined on the plane at Tianning Dynasty Hotel (a five-star hotel). The next day: Saipan-Tianning bus (1) arrives at Saipan airport at 0300 am and takes a luxury jet boat to Tianning Island (about 50 minutes).

In the afternoon, visit MDC Ranch, Japan Communication Station, Sunrise Shrine, Natural Magic Spray Cave (one of the five wonders of the world), American Old Airport, Japanese Naval Command, Atomic Bomb Departure Station, Magic Star Beach and Tianning Imperial Hotel (five-star). Day 3: Tianning-Saipan-Tianning boat and bus, take the 1045 luxury jet boat and arrive in Saipan all day (about 50 minutes). Visit Long Live Cliff, Japanese Last Command, Bird Island and Diving Cave, and have free activities in the afternoon.

Group members can participate in various activities on the island at their own expense, such as swimming in the warship island with clean water and sand, walking on the seabed, dragging umbrellas on the water, or climbing the highest peak, watching the strange rocks on the east coast, visiting local farms to watch cockfighting training, and enjoying lunch and dinner in restaurants in Saipan. After dinner, take the 2030 luxury jet boat to Tianning Hao Di Hotel (five-star) on Tianning Island. Day 4: Tianning Island has free activities all day (including three meals).

You can take part in water sports (at your own expense), have a garden barbecue dinner outside the hotel and enjoy the Tianning national dance performance. Tianning Dynasty Hotel (five-star hotel) Plane

Day 5: Tianning-Saipan Saipan-Shanghai MU590 0405/0700, check out around 00:30 in the morning, take a boat to Saipan International Airport, and arrive at Shanghai Pudong Airport at 700, ending the pleasant journey.