
North Philippines Explorer
- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 14 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 124785
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Highlights
- Explore the historical quarter of bustling Manila
- Discover mysterious burial caves and hanging coffins
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Mestizo by kalesa
- Visit Taal, one of the world's smallest volcanos
- Wonder at the 2000-year old terraces of the Ifugao people
Travel, Your Way
Good reasons for travelling privately:
Personalise your trip
Make changes to the itinerary, accommodation, or transport method
Increased safety during COVID
Spend the majority of time amongst your group to reduce exposure to others
Travel more exclusively
Your tour guide can focus all their attention on your group
Travel for a special occasion
Celebrate an important event by only travelling with your friends or family
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Join tour in Manila
- Day 2: In Manila: explore the old town; free afternoon
- Day 3: Drive to San Pablo City for rafting on Pandin Lake; drive to Tagaytay
- Day 4: From Tagaytay visit Taal Volcano; drive to Manila and fly to Laoag
- Day 5: In Laoag; free time with optional excursion to the beach for the day
- Day 6: Drive to the colonial city of Vigan; free afternoon
- Day 7: In Vigan; full day sightseeing by horse drawn carriage and on foot
- Day 8: Drive to Sagada; discover burial caves and hanging coffins
- Day 9: Drive to Banaue Rice Terraces; visit Bontoc Museum en route
- Day 10: In Banaue; visit Hapao Rice Terraces
- Day 11: Drive to Mabalacat; free late afternoon in rural surrounds
- Day 12: Climb Mount Pinatubo; drive to Manila
- Day 13: Tour ends in Manila
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Optional Extras
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- AJudith· May 17th, 2019Great trip recommend itExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review. Hope to travel with you in the future.Trip date: December 2018Review collected by Explore!
- ASophie· May 17th, 2019All the walks were easy to moderate. A walking stick is definitely of great use (walking sticks were provided everywhere). A waterproof bag is essential to seal your camera or mobile phone when crossing the river multiple times during the Mt Pinatubo... Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback.Trip date: November 2018Review collected by Explore!
- AMaria· May 17th, 2019I thoroughly enjoyed this trip and was pleasantly surprised by the Philippines. I would very much look forward to a 'Philippines Islands' trip if you ever consider adding this to your portfolio (similar to your Thailand Islands in the Sun tour)Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review. Hope to travel with you in the future.Trip date: December 2017Review collected by Explore!
- AMarjory· May 17th, 2019I did not have a good idea what to expect and I can honestly say the holiday exceeded my expectations. The scenery was beautiful, the people lovely, and our group gelled very well.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your lovely review and feedback. Glad you had a nice trip.Trip date: February 2018Review collected by Explore!
- ARichard· May 17th, 2019I think the group appreciated that this particular trip is evolving, and some days were long for travelling, but nothing excessive. The overall experience was positive.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your feedback and review.Trip date: December 2018Review collected by Explore!
- AChristine· May 17th, 2019Our first trek to Taal volcano was a fab walk for me, but some people struggled so maybe it just needs to be clearer in the notes that a degree of fitness is requiredExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your feedback and review.Trip date: December 2018Review collected by Explore!
- AJennifer· May 17th, 2019Thank you very much for the special offer of a free extra day on this trip - I had a great last day independently exploring Manila Bay, Rizal Park, and Intramuros.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback. Glad you had a nice trip.Trip date: February 2018Review collected by Explore!
- AJudith· May 17th, 2019Rey handled his budget brilliantly and was able to treat us here and there. He was very highly thought of by the clients.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your feedback and review.Trip date: December 2018Review collected by Explore!
- AAndrew· May 17th, 2019Wonderful tour and experience. Please consider running a new tour to other areas of Philipines.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback. Glad you had a good trip.Trip date: March 2018Review collected by Explore!
- AElaine· May 17th, 2019I like the fact Explore do free transfers if you arrive and depart on the dates of the tourExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review.Trip date: January 2019Review collected by Explore!
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