Corregidor Island full day tour.

Corregidor, the island-fortress, is a 1-hour ferryboat ride. Located 26 miles west of Manila, “The Rock” as it became known during World War II, was the last Filipino-American bastion to fall to the Japanese. Tour includes a guided visit to the island’s many “silent guns” and historical landmarks. The stirring Light and Sound Show inside the cavernous Malinta Tunnel which served as General Douglas McArthur’s headquarters during the siege should not be missed. Return to Manila after lunch.

Charms of Old Manila City

Half day tour.

Take a step back in time as you discover the “Charms of Old Manila”. The tour starts with a   visit to historic   Rizal Park, where   the   remains of our   country’s   national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, lie within the cornerstone of Rizal Monument. Tour heads on to the old walled city of Intramuros built during the Spanish colonial period.  The first stop is Fort Santiago which served as headquarters of the military might of the Spanish, American and Japanese colonizers until its destruction in 1945. Tour then proceeds past the San Agustin Church, the oldest structure in the country which dates back to 1571. The next stop is Casa Manila, a reconstructed 19^th century mansion replete with 16^th to 19^th century furniture and furnishings. The last stop is a visit   to the newly-opened “Bahay Tsinoy”, a museum of the Chinese in Philippine life.

New Manila Half day tour.

The other half of Manila is a modern metropolis which is gaining more importance as a major artery in the financial life stream of the country. The first stop is the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, a reclaimed land situated along Roxas Boulevard, reminiscent of the glorious years of the Marcoses. The drive through the complex starts with a glance of the fountain-adorned Cultural Center of the Philippines, the country’s seat of cultural awareness. Then move on to the Philippine International Convention Center and Folk Arts Theater which are favorite venues for both local and international events, concerts and performances. Adjacent to the structures are the Coconut Palace, a building made mostly of coconut materials and Westin Philippine Plaza, a deluxe hotel which gives a magnificent view of the Manila Bay. Tour then proceeds to the financial and commercial center of Makati, passing through the plush residential village of Forbes Park dubbed as “Millionaire’s Row”. The last stop is the American Memorial Cemetery, the largest and most beautiful outside continental U.S.

Pagsanjan Falls full day tour.

For a 2-hour drive southeast of Manila passing through quaint provincial towns, ricefields and coconut plantations, you will reach one of the country’s prime attractions, the town of Pagsanjan. The highlight of the tour is the boatride on dug-out canoe up the river, amidst rising gorges and steep canyons covered with lush tropical vegetation, to a large waterfall and the thrill of a lifetime experience of “shooting the rapids” in breakneck downriver descent, expertly steered through swirling waters and tricky passes by brawny boatmen.

Villa Escudero full day tour.

A pleasant 2-hour drive through the scenic countryside south of Manila brings you to a colonial coconut plantation dating back to the1800’s. A guided tour of the famous “Escudero Private Museum” takes you through one of the largest collections in the country, unmatched in its diversity. Main feature is its trove of religious art consisting of silver altars, gilded carrozas(carriage), ivory headed santos(icons) and other objects dating back to the Spanish era. From the museum, visitors board a carabao-drawn cart and are ferried to the nearby resort where they are treated for lunch at the foot of the Labasin Waterfalls as a background and cool clear spring water running around their feet.

Tagaytay & Taal Lake full day tour.

A leisurely 1-hour and 30-minute drive though the countryside passing through coastal villages, ricefields, fruit orchards and coconut plantations shall take you to the cool clime of Tagaytay.  Nestled in a secluded corner of Tagaytay Ridge about 2,250 feet above sea level is Tagaytay Highlands which offers a panoramic view of one of the rarest known sights in the world – the smallest Taal Volcano.  Spend the rest of the day enjoying Tagaytay’s natural attractions: its beautiful views, dramatic terrain and cool mountain climate.

Hidden Valley full day tour.

For a 2-hour drive southeast of Manila passing through quaint provincial towns, ricefields and coconut plantations, you will reach one of the country’s prime attractions, the town of Pagsanjan. The highlight of the tour is the boatride on dug-out canoe up the river, amidst rising gorges and steep canyons covered with lush tropical vegetation, to a large waterfall and the thrill of a lifetime experience of “shooting the rapids” in breakneck downriver descent, expertly steered through swirling waters and tricky passes by brawny boatmen.