Manila Explorer

Old Manila
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 19th century mansion replete with 16th to 19th century furniture and furnishings. The last stop is a visit to the newly-opened 'Bahay Tsinoy', a museum of the Chinese in Philippine life.
Duration : 4 hours
Departs from : Manila, Philippines
Type : Day Tours in Manila
Available : daily

Tagaytay Highlands
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.
Duration : 8 hours
Departs from : Manila, Philippines
Type : Tours around Manila
Available : daily

Corregidor Island 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 Manlinta Tunnel which served as General Douglas McArthur’s headquarters during the siege should not be missed.
Duration : 8 hours
Departs from : Manila, Philippines
Type : Tours around Manila
Available : daily

Pagsanjan Falls 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.
Duration : 9 hours
Departs from : Manila, Philippines
Type : Tours around Manila
Available : daily

Villa Escudero Tour
A pleasant 2-hour drive through the scenic countryside south of Manila brings you to a colonial coconut plantation dating back to the 1800’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 with the sparkling waterfalls as a background and cool clear spring water running around their feet.
Duration : 9 hours
Departs from : Manila, Philippines
Type : Tours around Manila
Available : daily

Hidden Valley Tours
This is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. At Hidden Valley, it’s as if time has stopped and the world outside does not exist - so peaceful and lovely is Hidden Valley, tucked away inside a 110-acre extinct volcano crater.
Duration : 9 hours
Departs from : Manila, Philippines
Type : Tours around Manila
Available : daily