This five hour tour is the best way to get acquainted to the city’s history, heritage and culture. The tour shows you the Old & the New; where East truly meets West. It takes you to the major city landmarks such as:
- RIZAL PARK – the country’s largest park dedicated to the national hero, Dr. J.P. Rizal;
- INTRAMUROS – The 16 th Century Walled City dubbed as “the distinguished and ever loyal city”. A walking tour includes visit to Fort Santiago, San Agustin & Manila Cathedral Churches, Casa Manila; Bahay Tsinoy, a drive through via horse-drawn carriage around this oldest district;
- MAKATI CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT – the site of the country’s 1st international airport and the country’s economic nerve center;
- BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY – a new & modern metropolis on the rise which showcases the progress and promises a bright future for the country; the American War Memorial Cemetery is located here.
Known as “The Rock Fortress” this island was Gen. Douglas McArthur’s Headquarter when WWII broke out. The joint American & Filipino forces made a gallant last stand against the invading Japanese and against all odds delayed the latter’s advance thus giving McArthur time to escape to Australia.
The tour entails a 1.5 hour boat ride via fast craft to the island; a guided tour of the entire island on board a motorized “tranvia”; a light & sound show inside the Malinta Tunnel; and ample time to explore other sights on your own after a satisfying buffet lunch.
You will be back in Manila around 4.30 pm and will be driven back to your hotel.
The highlight of the tour is the volcano island trek to the main crater of the smallest active volcano in the world. One will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the lake and the Tagaytay Ridge.
The tour entails a two hour drive from Manila to Tagaytay and Talisay, Batangas. This gives you a chance to see the progress and developments in the southern part of the metropolis.
Time permitting, you can visit the popular attractions in the City of Tagaytay. A short visit to the Mahogany Market to buy tropical fruits and local delicacies is a must.
This is a whole day tour
This tour involves a two hour drive to Tagaytay City to view the Taal Volcano – the smallest but active volcano in the world passing by coffee, banana, coconut and pineapple farms. Sample the local coffee, barako, with freshly baked coconut pie, sweet coconut bun or strawberry tarts.
The second part of the tour is a heritage tour of the 16th century town of Taal which include visits to the basilica of St. Martin de Tour, 19th century Spanish houses, the Camera Museum – a restored heritage house full of the camera collection of the house owner, visit some stores making and selling fan knives as souvenir items, and the local market known for its handwoven banana and pineapple fiber garments.
Guaranteed to bring you back in time when the town was a stronghold of the Spaniards until the 19th century.
This countryside tour will take you 100km outside Manila to this full functioning coconut plantation resort cum museum that showcases the plantation owner’s eclectic collection of historic, religious and cultural artifacts.
Visitors will have a taste of plantation life riding carabao-drawn carriages, weekend cultural shows, and an unforgettable al fresco lunch in front of a manmade waterfalls with cold river water flowing through your feet while dining.
You can refresh yourself with a dip in the river or the swimming pool in the resort.
This town was the setting of the Hollywood Vietnam era movie, “The Apocalypse Now” of Marlon Brando.
It involves riding a dugout canoe “shooting through the rocky rapids” aided by two boatmen. Enjoy a swim into the river and experience the cold water under the raging waterfalls on board a bamboo raft.
Dine in one the town’s fine dining restaurant serving authentic Filipino cuisine – an unforgettable experience in itself.
A good way to see the countryside and escape the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila.
This city north of Manila boasts of centuries old heritage houses dating back to 1861. These houses has continuously been occupied from the 19th century to the present. It played a colorful role in the history of the Philippines and is sometimes referred to as “the Venice of the Philippines” due to frequent flooding especially during typhoon season and high tides.
Malabon is proud of its culinary offerings and numerous food establishments dot the city streets attracting both local and foreign food enthusiasts.
This tour (on board the local “tuk tuks”) is guaranteed to satisfy one’s cultural cravings and most of all fill the visitors with endless food tasting and sumptuous lunch of traditional Filipino cuisine that could only be found in this quaint City by the bay.
Step back in time.
This heritage town resort located 2.5 hours outside Manila boasts of more than 50 centuries – old Spanish houses which are lovingly restored and converted into accommodation facilities. The resort has its own beach, pool, restaurants, shops, electric tram, horse drawn carriages, and more.
The old central business district of Manila, Escolta, was recreated. An excellent hour long tour of the various houses will enthrall you with bits of history and culture through the stories of topnotch tour guides.
Along the way, visit the WWII Mt. Samat War Memorial where thousands of American and Filipino soldiers fought the invading Japanese forces for months before surrendering due to lack of supplies and ammunitions. The area is the site of the famous “Fall of Bataan” and the infamous “Death March”.
The road to the resort are dotted with markers of the above Death March.
Welcome drinks, cold towels, set lunch is included.
Time permitting, a sidetrip to the nearby former US naval base, Subic, could be arranged.