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DAY TOURS FROM MANILA

MANILA HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL TOUR

DURATION: 8-10 HOURS

MEALS: LUNCH, DINNER (BUFFET)

RATE: BND246 PER PERSON (2-3 PAX)

BND171 PER PERSON (4-5 PAX)


Highlights: Rizal Park, Intramuros, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinner with cultural show

Catch a glimpse of the colorful Filipino culture with this awesome tour featuring the highlights of Manila. Pick up

from hotel. We visit the charms of old Manila starting with Luneta (Rizal Park) to see national hero’s monument,

walled city of Intramuros, Fort Santiago, and Manila Cathedral. Lunch at Singing Cooks and Waiters. Rolling tour of

Bangko Sentral, Cultural Center, Convention Center, and Coconut Palace. We also visit Manila American Cemetery

and Memorial, the largest American Memorial in Asia Pacific. Dinner with cultural show. Transfer back to hotel

MANILA MUSLIM TOUR


MEALS: LUNCH, DINNER




Highlights: Golden Mosque, Rizal Park, Intramuros, Greenhills Mosque

Get ready to say “Assalamualaikum, Manila” as we explore with this tour that’s friendly for Muslim tourists. Pick up

from hotel. We visit Golden Mosque, the largest mosque in Metro Manila, located in the Muslim Town of Quiapo

afterwards proceed to Luneta (Rizal Park) to see national hero’s monument, walled city of Intramuros, and Fort

Santiago. Halal lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon proceed to Greenhills to shop for local souvenirs. Meet Muslim

store owners and prepare to bargain for souvenir items like South Sea Pearl necklaces, gold jewellery, and many

more. We will also visit Greenhills Mosque before continuing to SM Mall of Asia for more shopping. Evening Halal

dinner then transfer back to hotel

MANILA SHOPPING


MEALS: NONE




Highlights: SM Mall of Asia, Greenhills, Greenbelt

From the world’s well-loved brands to outstanding local products, everything is in Manila making it a shopper’s

haven. Pick up from hotel then one by one we visit Manila’s best shopping hotspots. SM Mall of Asia is one of the

world’s largest shopping malls with an IMAX Theater, Director’s Club Theater with La-Z-Boy seats, Science Discovery

Center, Olympic-size ice skating rink, Mall of Asia Arena, SMX Convention Center, MOA Eye ferris wheel, and an

Esplanade facing Manila Bay. If you are tired of shopping malls let us take you to one of Manila’s bazaars where your

bargaining skills will be put to test. Whichever way you have it Manila will certainly delight any shopper. Afternoon

transfer back to hotel

MANILA AFTER DARK (M.A.D.)


MEALS: DINNER




Highlights: Manila Ocean Park Oceanarium, Aquatica Musical Fountain Show, Amazing Show, Midget Boxing

When night falls upon Manila the possibilities for enjoyment multiply. Pick up from hotel at 3PM then we proceed to

Manila Ocean Park where a visit to the Oceanarium will showcase the country’s rich marine biodiversity. We will also

witness the sea lion show and enjoy a dry encounter with sharks and rays. After sunset enjoy Symphony Evening

Show with its amazing display of waterworks and laser lights. After dinner we proceed to Amazing Show, Manila’s

must-see cabaret show. The Philippines is a boxing-crazy country with some of the world’s best boxers like Manny

Pacquiao. We visit Ringside Bar where boxing comes with a ‘small’ twist – the boxers are midgets. Enjoy a round of

midget boxing with a round of drinks. Midnight transfer back to hotel

CONQUER CORREGIDOR ISLAND W/ DINNER CRUISE


MEALS: LUNCH (BUFFET), DINNER




Highlights: Mile-Long Barracks, Pacific War Memorial, Malinta Tunnel

Early morning pick up from hotel and proceed to Corregidor Island tour. We will board a luxurious 150-seater 25-

knots ferryboat which will bring us to the island in just an hour. This guided tour explores the historic island of

Corregidor. Located 25 miles west of Manila, Corregidor served as one of the most vital harbor defenses of Manila

during the war. Points of interest include the various gun batteries, Mile-Long Barracks, Pacific War Memorial, and

the famous Malinta Tunnel. Upon arrival we will board pre-war type streetcars called tramvias which will bring us

around the island fortress. Buffet lunch in Corregidor. Ferry transfer back to Manila just before sunset. Afterwards

enjoy a delightful evening cruise around Manila Bay with dinner and live entertainment. Transfer back to hotel

FUNTASTIC SUBIC






Highlights: Zoobic Safari, Ocean Adventure

Pick up from hotel. Proceed to Subic, 140 kilometers northwest of Manila (Travel time: 2 ½ hours). We visit what

used to be the largest US Naval Station in Asia Pacific and is now a major ecotourism destination. We pass through

SCTEX highway with lush mountain and forest sceneries. The three-layered virgin forest of Subic Bay provides home

to the world's largest bats: the giant flying fox (Acerodon jubatus) and the golden crown flying fox (Pteropus

vampyrus). Over the years, these two species of giant fruit bats have roamed around the 10,000-hectare Subic Bay

National Park, which is considered the biggest roosting site of bats in the world. Enjoy the warm sea breeze of Subic

Bay. Visit Zoobic Safari – a natural park where wild animals like tigers and ostriches roam freely in an enclosed area.

Enjoy a traditional war dance and monkey dance performed by the Aeta tribe. Visit Ocean Adventure – the only

open-water marine park in Southeast Asia where animals (whales, dolphins, sea lions, jungle animals and a number

of fish and sea creatures) live and play in a natural environment with clear water full of marine life, coral reefs and

beautiful white sand beaches. Rolling tour of Bicentennial Park, Waterfront, Lighthouse Marina, Triboa Bay (APEC

Villas), Subic Bay International Airport. Late afternoon back to Manila then transfer back to hotel

TAGAYTAY + ENCHANTED KINGDOM


MEALS: LUNCH




Highlights: People’s Park in the Sky, Enchanted Kingdom

Morning pick up from hotel then we proceed to Tagaytay, 65 kilometers south of Manila. In Tagaytay we visit

People’s Park in the Sky and enjoy the view from one of the highest points in the city. We proceed to Picnic Grove,

enjoy horseback riding with an awesome view of the world’s smallest active volcano – Taal Volcano. After lunch we

transfer to Enchanted Kingdom, a world-class theme park with a reputation of being the “Disneyland of the

Philippines.” The park’s seven meticulously themed zones, thrilling rides, and fun attractions promise an enchanting

experience away from the day to day realities of life. Evening back to Manila then transfer back to hotel

TAAL VOLCANO TREK: CLIMB THE WORLD’S SMALLEST ACTIVE VOLCANO






Highlights: Taal Lake boat ride, Taal Volcano trek

Pick up from hotel. Located 65 kilometers south of Manila, it takes around 2 hours to reach Tagaytay. Tagaytay sits

on a ridge 685 meters above Taal Lake and its active island-volcano. From a vantage point along the ridge, one can

get a good look of the seemingly placid but volatile Taal Volcano surrounded by the gleaming waters of the lake. The

cool, breezy, and at times foggy weather makes it an ideal summer getaway next to Baguio City. The extensive fruit

and flower gardens lining the main road are attributed to its rich, fertile soil. Taal Volcano is the world’s smallest

active volcano. We stop at the jump off point to ride a boat going to Taal Volcano (30-minute boat ride). Once we

reach the island, we register then we ride a horse which will take us to the peak. Distance to the peak is 4 kilometers

(2.5 miles) and the hike usually lasts 55 minutes. Upon reaching the peak we enjoy the magnificent view of the

crater. Enjoy a round of fresh coconut juice. Optional tee shot of golf at the view deck then prepare to return to

starting point (45 minutes journey to go back). For lunch guests will be served a local delicacy bulalo (beef bone

marrow soup), the perfect treat for Tagaytay's cool weather. Pass by local market for a chance to buy fresh fruits,

fresh flowers and local handicrafts. Taal Lake is also home to Tawilis, the only freshwater sardines in the world.

Optional snack: Coffee Alamid – one of the world’s most exclusive & expensive coffee brands whose beans are

fermented inside the stomach of the Palm Civet cat and buko pie (coconut pie). Afternoon back to Manila. Dinner

then transfer back to hotel

PAGSANJAN FALLS WET & WILD






Highlights: Pagsanjan Falls canoe & raft ride, Devil’s Cave, Picnic lunch by the river

Early morning pick up from hotel. We drive through the countryside to the beautiful town of Pagsanjan, Laguna

situated 117 kilometers southeast of Manila (Travel time: 3 hours). Be prepared to board a native banca (canoe)

skillfully driven by two boatmen and maneuvered upstream passing through 16 thrilling rapids and through rocks and

boulders amidst steep gorges and lush tropical vegetation. Our destination – the majestic Pagsanjan Falls, a three-

drop waterfall popularized in the 1979 American epic war movie Apocalypse Now. At the falls, visitors can travel by

bamboo raft up to, under, and behind the falls to see the Devil's Cave. Feel the force of nature and prepare yourself

for a powerful hydrotherapy massage as the raft passes underneath the falls. Our return trip is another beguiling and

thrilling boat ride experience as we shoot the rapids going downstream until we reach the calm waters of the river.

The boat ride has been an attraction since the Spanish Colonial Era with the oldest written account in 1894. Enjoy a

refreshing picnic lunch served by the riverside. Please bring extra towel, extra clothing and slippers as this exciting

ride will surely be wet and fun. Afternoon back to Manila. Transfer back to hotel

ESCAPE TO VILLA ESCUDERO






Highlights: Carabao-drawn cart ride, Lunch by the waterfalls

Two and a half hours south of Manila lays Villa Escudero, a functioning coconut plantation which offers a peek into

the alluring Philippine country life. Tour the plantation on a cart drawn by a carabao (water buffalo). There's also an

estate museum that holds a collection of historic, religious, and cultural artifacts dating from the pre-Hispanic era to

World War I. Buffet lunch is served beside a man-made waterfall; tables set within the water allow diners to immerse

their feet in the cool rushing water. The sound of the flowing water offers a soothing and relaxing atmosphere.

Complete the day with a swim in the villa's spring-fed pools. Cultural shows every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

ISLAND HOPPING: CAPONES ISLAND + ANAWANGIN COVE






Highlights: Capones Island, Anawangin Cove

Early morning pick up from hotel. We travel north to the sleepy town of San Antonio, Zambales – the jump off point

for a fun day of island hopping. We will board a native boat and make our way to Capones Island, a shoe-shaped

island with divine strips of beaches, located four kilometers off Pundaquit. Next we visit Anawangin Cove, a crescent-

shaped cove with a pristine, long strip of white sand beach. Prepare to bury your feet in soft sand and laze and relax

under the tropical sun. Afternoon back to Manila. Transfer back to hotel

EXPLORE & RELAX: NAYONG PILIPINO + PUNING HOT SPRING






Highlights: Nayong Pilipino, 4x4 jeep ride across dramatic lahar fields, volcanic sand spa therapy and healing dip in

the waters of Puning Hot Spring

Early morning pick up from hotel. Proceed to Clark, Angeles City around two hours north of Manila. We visit Nayong

Pilipino, a park that showcases Philippine culture, history, and geography. Have a walk in the park and enjoy

witnessing key segments of Philippine history and experience the rich diversity of Filipino culture in living color.

Afterwards proceed to Puning Hot Spring. When Mount Pinatubo erupted on June 12, 1991 it blew its top of formerly

unassuming lump of jungle-covered slopes into the air killing hundreds of people and damaging the properties and

livelihood of millions. Ash fell as far away as Singapore, and in the year to follow, volcanic particles in the atmosphere

would lower global temperatures by an average of 0.5 degrees Celsius (0.9 degrees Fahrenheit). Despite Mount

Pinatubo’s devastating eruption it has brought a handful of impressive outcomes for tourism purposes and one of

those is found in Puning Hot Spring & Restaurant. Puning Hot Spring is hidden in one corner of Mount Pinatubo’s

lahar-covered foothills. The complex structure blends effortlessly with the surroundings, as if it was etched from the

face of the mountain. To get to Puning Hot Spring, we will ride a 4x4 jeep driving through dramatic landscapes

created by the explosion of Mount Pinatubo – lahar-filled valleys, rocky rivers, and narrow crevices under mountains.

Puning Hot Spring offers volcanic sand spa therapy – prepare to be buried under warm volcanic sand for 20 minutes.

This treatment helps lower cholesterol, relieves body pains, and improves blood circulation. Enjoy a body massage by

an indigenous Aeta therapist. Later on mudpack is applied to your entire body with mud made from lahar spewn by

Mount Pinatubo. This mudpack is good for treating skin allergies, tightening pores, and regulating body temperature.

This beautifully designed resort offers 11 hot pools and two warm pools — atop stone formations, which can be

reached after climbing stone staircases. Try hopping from one pool to another to test the various water temperatures

and find which one suits you best to relax and soothe your muscles. Glance up at the towering rock formations within

the resort and find billowing hot steam coming from crevices and from the natural hot spring waterfall around which

the pools are constructed. Afternoon back to Manila. Transfer back to hotel

AIRPORT TRANSFERS BY AIR-CONDITIONED VAN

MANILA NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MNL): BND156 PER VAN /WAY

CLARK DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (CRK): BND238 PER VAN /WAY

Maximum 07 persons

Transfers only. Includes fuel, parking fees, toll fees, and service of driver.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Rates are quoted in BND Dollars

When booking kindly advise travel dates, name of guests, flight details, and other relevant information

Any un-utilized portion of this package is non-refundable

CHILD RATES: Child 2 years old and below free of charge. Child 9 years old and below with bed 80% of adult

rate. Child 9 years old and below without bed 60% of adult rate. 10 years old and above must pay full rate.

PAYMENT: Please note we require at least minimum 14 working days confirmation and payment (non

refundable) before guest's arrival

• VALIDITY: Rates valid until 30 June 2018 except peak season dates Chinese New Year (13-20 February 2018),

Semana Santa/Holy Week (09-15 April 2017 and 25-31 March 2018), Laboracay (28 April-02 May 2017 and 27

April-02 May 2018), Eidul Fitr (26 June 2017 and 15 June 2018), Eidul Adha (01 September 2017), Dia de los

Muertos/Undas (01-02 November 2017), Christmas and New Year (23 December 2017-05 January 2018)

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