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Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the Philippines, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.
Half day bamboo bike tour of Manila
This is a unique way of getting to know about old Manila's history. You will ride through the streets on bamboo bikes, hand-made by village folk who make up Gawad Kalinga — a non-profit organisation whose mission is to end poverty in the Philippines.
Half day Cebu city tour
This tour visits places such as Magellan’s Cross, the nearby Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, Fort San Pedro and some chocolate tasting at the Chocolate Chamber Factory. The tour ends with a visit to the Taoist temple.
Half day tour of Bohol
This excursion sees you visit the Tarsier Sanctuary in Corella, home to the world's smallest primate, the endangered tarsier. Stop off at the charming Baclayon Church, once a UNESCO World Heritage nominee before it was badly damaged by an earthquake in 2013. Your tour ends at Bohol Bee Farm, where you'll have lunch.
Full day tour to Taal Lake & Taal Volcano
Taal Volcano and Taal Lake lie approximately 70 kilometres south of Manila. Once you reach the shore of the lake you will board an outrigger boat for the 30-minute trip across the lake to Taal Volcano Island, from where you'll trek uphill through the hardened black lava to the crater rim.
Trek to Batad
Batad is a village deep in the mountains that is known for its rice terraces which have been built in concentric circles down the mountain sides like an amphitheatre with the village right in the middle.
Spend a day at Pagsanjan Falls
This full day tour at the Pagsanjan Falls, includes the option to take a bamboo raft ride to experience the falls up close. A buffet lunch is provided during the day.
A day's sailing around Boracay
On this one day tour you will cruise around the island of Boracay on board a luxury 13-metre catamaran. Cruise includes lunch on board, beer and soft drinks, swimming and snorkelling.
Full day tour of Bohol
This excursion sees you visit Bohol's famous Chocolate Hills, so called because they are perfectly rounded and change colour with the seasons — being deep brown in the summer months. You'll visit the Tarsier Sanctuary in Corella, home to the world's smallest primate, the endangered tarsier. Your tour ends at Bohol Bee Farm, where you'll have lunch.
Island-hopping & snorkelling trip by boat
Your private boat trip will take you around Boracay Island and to nearby smaller islands, discovering hidden away beaches and great snorkelling spots.
Day trip to Corregidor
This fascinating offshore island fortress, 40 kilometres west of Manila, is a treasure trove of information for history buffs.
Manila City Tour
Highlights of the tour include Rizal Park, named after the national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, and Intramuros (walled city) where you can see the remains of the Spanish conquistadores. You also go along the old cobbled streets to visit San Agustin Church, the oldest stone church in the country.
Introductory tour of Batan Island
On this tour you'll visit Diura fishing village, before moving onto another small village, Itbud, where you'll see a number of traditional Ivatan houses. You'll also have coffee with the locals before finishing your tour at the Chawa View Deck, where you'll enjoy impressive views of the island.
Bontoc & Sagada
Bontoc is the first mining town in this mountainous region of North Luzon and a must-see is the Museum of Mountain Culture which has the most complete collection of tribal memorabilia and historical data.
Spend a day exploring the Ilocos region
This day-long private guided tour takes in sites such as St William's Cathedral, the sinking bell tower, Malacañang of the North and St Paul's Cathedral.
Half day tour of Intramuros
Visit Intramuros, located along the southern bank of the Pasig River. The tour includes a wander through the cobbled streets, a visit to Casa Manila (a reproduction of a 19th century house) as well as the country's oldest stone church. There is also the option to ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
Vigan heritage tour
Explore the beautiful town of Vigan, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with your private guide.
Morning visit to Taal
Taal is known as a heritage area because of its numerous ancestral homes, which date back to the Spanish and American periods in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Boracay Island tour
The tour will visit Bulabog Beach, Puka Beach as well as the highest point on the island, Mount Luho. The tour lasts around three to four hours and includes transportation, a guide, entrance fees and lunch.
Bangaan Village
Visit the village of Bangaan, a typical village of the Ifugao tribe. See the typical Ifugao houses, their livelihood, their school and their method of farming the rice terraces.
