Hospitality of Filipino are known for an in atmosphere of a typical ""Barrio Fiesta"" with a wide range of exotic local dishes and delicacies for you to enjoy. The evening is highlighted by a special presentation of folk dances by graceful maidens and dashing lads in authentic native costumes.
The presentation showcases the soul of the Filipino - from the symbolic ceremonial dances of the northern mountain tribes to the romantic Spanish-influenced reels, and the expressive tribal dances of the Muslim south.
At the end of the show, the audience is given a chance to prove that they too can perform.
Visitors to Corregidor Island are rewarded with the opportunity to learn about the historical and patriotic significance of this small tadpole-shaped island. See proof of the herois, and sacrifices of the American and Filipino soldiers who defended the country againts invading Japanese forces during World War II (WWII).
Experience the Malinta Tunner Light and SOund Show see the Barracks Ruins, the Spanish Lighthouse, the Pacific War Memorial, the Gun-emplacement and the Filipino-Amerivan Friendship Park. Tour includes roundtrip ferry ride to the island.
Take an exhilarating trip to the idyllic town of Angono in the eastern part of Metro Manila. Nestles between the hills of Antipolo and famous Laguna de Bay, the town's claim to fame in the many famous visual artists who have called it home, including the legendary national artists Carlos ""Botong"" Francisco. On this tour you will have the rare opportunity to visit the Angono Caves where ancient petroglyphs dating back to circa 3000 B.C were discovered. A cultural heritage site, this pre-historic FIlipino work of art offers an evocative glimpse into the lives of the ancient Filipinos. A local tour guide will escort you along, explaining the meaning of the writing and their significance.
Our next stop is the Nemiranda Arthouse, an art gallery operated by renowned painter Nemi Miranda who has won various awards and distinctions locally and abroad for his words. Lunch will be served at the Nemiranda Arthouse Cafe.
Also, included in your day's program are visits to the Tiamzon Gallery, the Blanco Family Museum, and the residence of the late Carlos ""Botong"" Francisco.
The tour starts with a drive up to the picturesque City of Tagaytay. Located on a ridge 2,250 feet above sea level, the city offers panoramic views of Taal Lake and Volcano, the ""lake within a volcano within a lake within a volcano"". This view is best savored from atop the Palace in the Sky, rest house of late President Ferdinand Marcos.
Enjoy a brief lunch stop at a local restaurant to enjoy some local cuisine and delicacies in an atmosphere designed for panoramic views.
Then we start our drive back down to Metro Manila. First stop is the American War Memorial & Cemetery, the largest and most beautiful of American memorials outside the Continental U.S. Have a glimpse of Makatis hustle and bustle as you drive through on your way to the capital city - Manila via scenic Roxas Boulevard (also known as Dewey Boulevard in the recent past) passing through Luneta Park (also called Rizal Park in memory of the countrys national hero) on your way to the ""Walled City"" of Intramuros.
Here you will see ancient walls, church ruins and other relics of the Spanish Conquistadors. Travel through old cobbled streets to San Agustin Church, the oldest stone church in the country. The tours wraps up at Fort Santiago, a Spanish fortress that once watched over the entrance to Pasig River. It was here that our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal spent his last days and where he wrote his famous ""My Last Farewell.""
A convenient and refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, take this chance to recharge your batteries and enjoy a variety of fun filled activities in a rural setting of the Escudero Coconut Plantation. About a two hour drive south of Metro Manila, this quaint and historic villa is set amidst a pastoral grove inside a coconut plantation, a picturesque showcase of old plantation life. Guests will tour the plantation on board a carabao drawn cart while serenaded by a native band.
This resort villa also has its own museum which houses the family’s vast and interesting collection of historic, religious and cultural artifacts, some dating back to pre-Hispanic times. The highlight of your day may be sitting down to a sumptuous lunch served beneath a man-made dam with your feet immersed in cool rushing waters from a nearby lagoon. A swim in Villa Escudero’s spring-fed pools will complete your memorable visit.
""Shoot the Rapids"" on dugout canoes and experience nature’s wonder. Drive two and a half hours south of Metro Manila through the countryside to beautiful Pagsanjan, Laguna. Be prepared to board a native banca (canoe) skillfully driven by two boatmen and maneuvered upstream through rocks and boulders amidst steep gorges and lush tropical vegetation. Your destination - Majestic Pagsanjan Falls.
Take a swim or board a bamboo raft through the falls into a cave behind the veil of water. This is an exhilarating, spine-tingling, adrenaline-pumping, two hour boat ride from the Bumbungan.
Located 75 miles (120 kilometers) northwest of metro Manila, you’ll find the former American naval facility known as Subic Naval Base - touted as the biggest U.S. naval facility in the Asia-Pacific region before the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991 forced the early pull-out of American troops. Since then, the area had been converted into a modern free port and tourism zone.
We depart early from Metro Manila, passing through the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga. Along the way, you will have a chance to witness the wrath brought by the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo (considered the strongest volcanic eruption in the last century) as you pass through the town of Bacolor in Pampanga. The tour continues towards the province of Zambales where Subic Bay is located. Included in your days itinerary is a visit to Zoobic Safari and a stop at the JEST Camp (Jungle Environmental Survival Training Camp) where indigenous people called “Aetas” demonstrate survival skills in tropical rain forest. The tour departs Subic Bay for a return trip to Manila at 4:00 pm.
Drive through the South Expressway and typical native countryside to the town of Alaminos, and visit Hidden Valley, a virtual Paradise of Eden rediscovered. Its pristine vegetation and flora is dotted by pools of varying temperature, the source of which are the hot springs that emanate from the earth. Hidden Valley is said to be situated on a crater of an extinct volcano located some 100 meters below sea level. Spend the day soaking in one of the resort's natural spring pools or hike along its stoned pathways to reconnect with nature and be in awe of its natural beauty.
Visit the world’s smallest volcano, Taal Volcano. Located on the edge of a 30 kilometer wide caldera, Tagaytay City is about an hour and half outside of Manila. The volcanic crater was created over 100,000 years ago and the city provides breathtaking panoramic views of Taal Lake. You will enjoy a peaceful picnic on the lake shore before taking quick boat ride to Volcano Island. Riding on horseback along black lava flows, you will reach the spectacular viewpoint overlooking Crater Lake and Vulcan Point.
A day trip to Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is like travelling back in time. Set on a 400-hectare land in Bagac, Bataan, Las Casas is a heritage resort that showcases the Filipino cultural heritage and traditions through the restoration of old, historic houses. There are about 34 houses dating from 18th and 19th centuries that have been transported from their original sites in provinces and cities in Luzon, to this heritage resort.
The restoration work on each house was done by craftsmen who painstakingly reconstructed houses by keeping true to its original designs and woodwork. The heritage resort exudes an old village ambiance that comes complete with a plaza that features sculptures depicting rustic scenes of the olden days.
It also has, apart from accommodation facilities, a swimming pool, restaurants, souvenir shops, a watersports rental shop, and an entertainment and game room featuring local Filipino games. In essence, the tour offers a glimpse of how the older generations of Filipinos lived during the Spanish era through its architecture and lifestyle.
Con tanto qué hacer y explorar en Filipinas, no hay mejor opción que a bordo de este tour cultural. Disfruta de un día viajando desde Manila hasta los arrozales de Banaue. Haz amigos entre los locales mientras te paseas por los pueblos y sus mercadillos. Vive una experiencia inolvidable a bordo de un yipni, el medio de transporte público más popular en Filipinas, reconocido por sus decoraciones extravagantes y sus cabinas llenas de pasajeros. ¡No te olvides la cámara de fotos!
La duración mínima de esta actividad es de 3 días
Esta actividad es para un mínimo de 2 personas
Descubre lo máximo de Filipinas en este tour de cuatro días. Explora su cultura y admira algunos de los paisajes más bonitos que jamás vas a ver. Visita Banaue y aprende sobre los arrozales. Si eres un apasionado de la historia, destapa todo lo que quieras saber al visitar el museo de Bóntoc antes de visitar el pueblo de Sagada, famoso por sus peculiares prácticas funerarias.
La duración mínima de esta actividad es de 4 días
Esta actividad es para un mínimo de 2 personas