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CITY TOUR (Half day) $25/pax if one pax $40
An introduction to Manila & its suburbs starting with Rizal Park and Fort Santiago. From the Walled City of Intramuros, proceed to downtown Manila across the Pasig River. Then to the cosmopolitan suburbs of Makati - the Makati Commercial Center, Forbes Park, and the Manila American Memorial Cemetery. Return to Manila for a trip to reclaimed area and the Cultural Complex along Roxas Boulevard. Ample time for shopping is provided before returning to the point of origin. Round Trip guided aircon transportation around the City of Manila.


TAGAYTAY TOUR (Half-day)
P3,500/pax if one pax P4,900
Located about 60 kms. southwest of Manila, Tagaytay Ridge at about 2,250 ft. above the sea level offers a panoramic view of Taal Volacano. Taal Volcano is considered as the smallest and lowest volcano in the world. Sitting serenely on Taal Lake, the Volcano offers a deceptive sight, considering the violent history of past eruptions. In Ripley's Believe It or Not, it is describe as "a lake within an island with a lake within an island". On the way to the ridge, drive-by picturesque countryside of coconut &pineapple plantations and visit the famous Bamboo Organ of Las Pinas Church (the only one of its kind in the world) and a jeepney factory. A native refreshment will be served at a ridge top lodge overlooking the lake and the volcano. Tour includes visit to bamboo organ and Jeepney factory.


TAGAYTAY RIDGE TOUR W/ LUNCH (Whole-day)
P1,800/pax if one pax P2,500
Same as the Tagaytay tour w/o the refreshment. In its place, lunch will be served in a restaurant offering the best view of its volcano. After lunch the tour proceeds to the Peoples Park in the Sky, the former proposed residential palace of the Marcoses in the area. The spot offers a spectacular 360° unobstructed view of three provinces and Metro Manila. Tour takes another spot at Picnic Grove, a popular area amongst the locals. Here everybody can have a leisurely stroll along the ridge for a different angle of the Volcano Island. Combination of Manila City Tour and Tagaytay Ridge Tour with lunch.


VOLCANO ISLAND CRUISE W/ A SHORT CRATER TREK
P3500 /pax if one pax P6500
Same as Tagaytay Tour w/o the refreshment. Lunch will be served after a scenic drive to the town of Talisay passing zigzag roads all the way to the resort. A motorized outrigger ride to Taal Volcano Island follows. Trek up to a wide expanse of hardened black lava to the rim of the crater and view of awesome moonlike landscape. Visitors will have a close up view of the caldera from the rim. Includes outrigger canoe ride with lunch.


PAGSANJAN GORGE & FALLS (Whole-day)
P2,900 /pax if one pax P4,200
This tour takes you to the vast countryside southwards, passing through rice fields and coconut plantations until you reach the old town of Pagsanjan. From a riverside resort, transfer to a "banca" (a dugout canoe) for the trip to the falls. As your boatman starts rowing upstream, the wonders of nature unfold before you. The sight of lush greenery and towering cliffs above will thrill you endlessly. At the falls, you may opt to ride a bamboo raft that will take you underneath the waterfalls to experience the thunderous pounding of water coming from 70 ft. above. Your return trip is another unforgettable experience as you "shoot the rapids!" Your boatman will skillfully maneuver the boat between the rocks and boulders until you reach the calm river of Pagsanjan. Lunch will follows at a riverside lodge. Includes lunch at the riverside Hotel, life vest, canoe ride and round trip transportation.


VILLA ESCUDERO (Whole-day)
P2900 /pax if one pax P4200
Two and a half-hours South of Manila is the quaint and historic Villa Escudero set amidst a pastoral grove of coconut palms, verdant fields and mountains to bring one back to the days of the old plantation life. Highlights of the tour are museum of historic, religious, pre-Hispanic and World War 2 artifacts. Carabao-drawn carts transport picnickers to a man made waterfalls where lunch is served on the tables set over a flowing stream. Then it is off to the pools for a refreshing cool down. On weekends a cultural show incomparable to any in the Philippines is presented to stunned visitors. Includes museum tour, carabao cart ride and buffet lunch by the falls.


MATABUNGKAY (Whole-day)
P3,000/pax if one pax P4,200
A pleasurable escape from civilization where mother nature wipes away all your worries. Daydream under the shade of the century old trees and marvel at the alluring horizons amidst the sand and sea. The area gained popularity amongst the Manila residence for its serene and tranquil ambiance. Includes entrance fee, set lunch and use of facilities.




CORREGIDOR (Whole-day) $80/pax
This guided tour explores the historic island of Corregidor. Located 25 miles West of Manila, Corregidor served as one of the most vital harbor defense of Manila during the war. Some of the points of interest included are the various gun batteries, Mile Long Barracks, Pacific War Memorial, and the famous Malinta Tunnel where the guests have the option to experience the Lights and Sounds Multi-Vision Show. From Manila, guest will board a luxurious 150-seater 25 knots ferryboat, which will bring them to the island in just an hour. Upon arrival, visitors will board to the pre-war type streetcars called "tramvias" that will bring them around the island fortress. Tour includes lunch and Malinta Tunnel Lights and Sound Multi-Vision show with transfers at 0700H.


HIDDEN VALLEY (Whole-day)
P4,000/pax if one pax P5,500
Drive through a scenic countryside south of Manila to a unique place called Hidden Valley. Its bewitching vegetation flourishes in a 110 hectare crater 300 feet deep believed to have formed a violent volcanic upheaval thousand of years ago. A private resort that boasts of a virgin forest, century old trees, giant ferns, wild orchids, and a hidden waterfall which is a sight to behold.




SUBIC BAY TOUR (Whole-day)
P3,900/pax if one pax P5,300
Several natural spring pools area available for dipping to guarantee a well-spent day. Tour includes buffet with lunch and snack. Leave early morning for Subic. Discover the hidden secrets of Subic Base which was once the largest US Naval Base outside the United States. It was converted to a commercial Freeport after the Americans left in 1991. This sprawling base offers a lot of outdoor recreational activities such as camping, boating, fishing, horseback riding, island hopping, diving, swimming, jungle trekking, golf and many others. The base also offers Duty Free Shopping. Tour includes Subic Base Tour, Jest Demo, Lunch.


NITELITES (2-3 hours)
P2,100 pax if one pax P2,600
This tour starts-off with a Filipino dinner in a city restaurant where an artistic production of Filipino dances is staged provide deeper understanding of Filipino creativity and aesthetic expression of intricate culture tradition. A good blend of modern and olden days is what this tour promises your for the night. Tour includes a short drive around Intramuros, the old city streets, and see old churches and beautiful antique houses. Dinner at Zamboanga Restaurant with Cultural Show and Manila by nigh town or free entrance at Casino.


MALAÑANG PALACE MUSEUM TOUR (3-4 hours)
P1,700/pax if 1 pax P2,200
Built in the late 18th century by a Spanish aristocrat. It was used as residence of the Spanish Governor-Generals from 1863. Later used as house of the American Governors and Philippine Presidents. After the People Power Revolution in 1896, the palace was opened to the public. Today, Malacañang has a museum and a venue for State functions. Tour includes also a visit to the 18th century Casa Manila, fronting the San Agustin Church inside the Walled City for a taste of Philippine Heritage. Includes entrance fees to Malacañang palace and Casa Manila Intramuros. Weekday only.


PUERTO AZUL/CAYLABNE (Whole-day)
P3,500 /pax if one pax P5,500
Morning departure to a world class hotel located at the mouth of Manila Bay. Upon arrival at this resort of room clusters that hug the surrounding hillside, spend the day relaxing and frolicking by the beachside. Facilities include swimming pool and a fine beach with various sea sports equipment. Lunch at a resort outlet included. Return to Manila in the late afternoon. Includes entrance fee, set lunch and use of facilities.



EAGLE POINT, ANILAO (Whole-day)
P4,500 /pax if one pax P6,400
An early morning departure from Manila to a scenic voyage past freshly cultivated rice paddies and lush greenery all the way up to the south eastern part of Manila, off the Coast Balayan Bay. A 3 ½ hours drive to the place where only eagles dare go, one will find a haven for divers. The nearest place pit side Metro Manila for professional and would-be divers. Tour includes entrance fee, lunch and use of resort facilities. Then back to Manila in the evening. Includes entrance fee lunch and use of facilities.



PINATUBO TOUR (Half day)
P3,500/pax if one pax P5.,200
After six hundred years of silence, suddenly in 1991 with only minimal warnings, the volcano erupted in all its fury throwing ashes and pyroclastic materials as mush as 50,000 ft. into the atmosphere. Now considered the biggest eruption of the 20th century Mt. Pinatubo again has fallen back to sleep, but leaving a trace of devastation this generation will never forget. This tour offers first hand experience of the bizarre canyons it has formed just like those in the primitive ages. Spectacular lahar formation beyond imagination giving the individual the idea how the earth was formed. Includes packed lunch, guided hiking tour of lahar canyon.



MUSEUM TOUR
P2,000/pax if one pax P3,000
Explores Philippine's heritage culture and Arts through our array of museums: Ayala museum, Metro Manila Museum, San Agustin Church and San Agustin Tour. Includes entrance fee to all museums.




LOS BAÑOS HOT SPRING TOUR
P2,500/pax if one pax P4,000
Sooth and relax in a natural hot spring. Includes bathing in natural hot spring, lunch and tour of woodcarver's village.







GOLF TOUR
P4,200/pax if one pax P5,500
Visit Philippines Gold and Country Club. Includes entrance fee, set of lunch and use of facilities.

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