Transfer from hotel to ferry port. Transfer to Samal Island on board ferry with first stop at Guinness World Record holder - The Monfort Bat Cave Sanctuary, as the largest colony of fruit eating bats in the world. After which, proceed to Hagimit Falls for a quick splash or enjoy the view of its cascades. Then a water adventure at the Maxima Aquafun with their giant water slides. Picnic lunch will be served at the Maxima. Free time for swimming before departure back to mainland. Ferry ride back to mainland Davao and transfer back to hotel.
Piérdete en la hermosa campiña de la provincia de Cebú mientras exploras las influencias religiosas de la zona y experimentas el estilo de vida de los habitantes locales en esta entretenida excursión de 6 horas que te da un poco de todo.
La primera parada de la excursión es la iglesia de inspiración gótica en el pueblo de San Fernando, un encantador templo religioso que data del siglo XVI. Continúa por la capilla Theotokos, situada en una ladera, en la ciudad de Carcar. Contempla las extraordinarias estatuas con vistas espectaculares al mar tropical. Tómate un momento para disfrutar del idílico paisaje antes de adentrarte en el campo para conocer la vida rural tradicional de la isla. Deja que tus sentidos se llenen con las vistas y sonidos mientras observas a los habitantes locales cocinar, hacer manualidades y ocuparse de sus quehaceres diarios. Monta en un carabao o búfalo de agua y en un triciclo para acercarte al colorido mercado. Prueba a tejer una cesta mientras aprendes la técnica tradicional de tejido del bambú. Saborea y disfruta de la extraordinaria sensación de beber un vino de coco frío. Después de familiarizarte con la vida de los habitantes locales, visita una casa solariega y la intrigante iglesia de Santa Catalina de Alejandría, antes de regresar a la ciudad para comer en un restaurante local.
No te puedes perder esta excursión por la rica campiña de Cebú, concebida para que aprecies la mezcla de cultura y religión junto con una visión interna del estilo de vida de la gente de la zona.
The tour starts with a drive up to the picturesque City of Tagaytay. Located on a ridge 2,250 feet above sea level, the city offers panoramic views of Taal Lake and Volcano, the ""lake within a volcano within a lake within a volcano"". This view is best savored from atop the Palace in the Sky, rest house of late President Ferdinand Marcos.
Enjoy a brief lunch stop at a local restaurant to enjoy some local cuisine and delicacies in an atmosphere designed for panoramic views.
Then we start our drive back down to Metro Manila. First stop is the American War Memorial & Cemetery, the largest and most beautiful of American memorials outside the Continental U.S. Have a glimpse of Makatis hustle and bustle as you drive through on your way to the capital city - Manila via scenic Roxas Boulevard (also known as Dewey Boulevard in the recent past) passing through Luneta Park (also called Rizal Park in memory of the countrys national hero) on your way to the ""Walled City"" of Intramuros.
Here you will see ancient walls, church ruins and other relics of the Spanish Conquistadors. Travel through old cobbled streets to San Agustin Church, the oldest stone church in the country. The tours wraps up at Fort Santiago, a Spanish fortress that once watched over the entrance to Pasig River. It was here that our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal spent his last days and where he wrote his famous ""My Last Farewell.""
This is an informative tour that encourages awareness for the merits of organic agriculture as a means of sustaining a healthy, nutritious and toxin-free lifestyle.
It involves a visit to a 3000 square-meter wide micro-eco farm named ‘Master’s Garden’, which practices organic farming; apart from growing its own vegetables, the farm also produces it own organic fertilizers, and educates its visitors on the many processes involved in vegetable production. The tour includes partaking of a sumptuous lunch of vegetables which are taken fresh from farm, and a lecture on Organic farming.
Visit the site where one of the most celebrated battles during World War II took place. Guarding the entrance to Manila Bay, lies Corregidor Island. This tadpole-shaped island, nicknamed “the Rock,” provided the first line of defense for the Filipino and American soldiers from the invading Japanese forces during the WWII.
Relive history by partaking in the Malinta Tunnel Light and Sound Show which chronicles the events that shaped the center of American operations during the war. Then visit the Mile Long Barracks that served as the quarters of some 2,000 US officials including General Douglas MacArthur. We’ll take a quick detour to the Spanish Lighthouse which offers a spectacular view of Manila Bay and the South China Sea. Additional sights include the batteries displaying the various guns from the time and the Pacific War Memorial, one of only two memorials built by the US government to mark the war.
Ven a conocer la ciudad más antigua de Filipinas en esta excursión de medio día a Cebú. Con temperaturas cálidas todo el año, Cebú está rodeada de majestuosas colinas y encierra muchos lugares interesantes cargados de historia.
Empieza tu ruta a la hora que quieras: pon rumbo a tu primera parada, el elegante templo taoísta. Admira la belleza de la arquitectura de este ornamentado templo, situado cerca del centro de la ciudad. Pasando por el Mercado de Carbón de la capital provincial, donde se vende la mayor parte de los productos frescos de la ciudad, pondremos rumbo a la Basílica del Santo Niño, que alberga una estatua del Niño Jesús. Admira la diversidad religiosa de la ciudad al ver la Cruz de Magallanes, situada en el lugar donde por primera vez se implantó el cristianismo. Haz un poco de historia visitando el Fuerte de San Pedro, la primera fortaleza militar del país. Con un jardín en el patio interior y las paredes recién restauradas, la fortaleza es un buen refugio frente al ajetreo del cercano puerto. Por último, visita la Casa Museo Gorordo, en el barrio de Parian. Esta era antiguamente la zona residencial de los más acaudalados de Cebú. La casa Gorordo, una de las pocas que quedan, fue reformada y amueblada al estilo de la época para que hoy podamos imaginar el estilo de vida de los ricos de antaño.
Con todos estos puntos de vista religiosos, seculares e históricos a lo largo de tu ruta, entenderás tanto el rico pasado de Cebú como su vibrante presente.
Balicasag is a flat, barren island located about 6 kilometers away from Panglao Island, and is accessible via out-rigger boat. The island boasts of rare marine life and crystal-clear waters extending 50 meters from the shoreline up to a depth of 15 feet.
A 25-hectare islet off the mainland of Panglao that is famous for its dive sites is Balicasag Island. The island is accessible by a 35-minute boat ride from the mainland. Crystal clear blue waters ideal for snorkeling greet each visitor as he nears the island, with underwater formations and tropical fishes visible from as low as two feet deep. Tour the island on foot and visit the village. Lunch at the island's resort.
Explora las maravillas naturales e históricas de Bohol en una excursión de un día en la que visitarás todo lo mejor que ofrece la isla. El recorrido por esta provincia insular filipina, situada al este de Cebú, no te defraudará: tiene de todo un poco para todos los gustos.
Saldremos temprano rumbo a la Fundación Tarsero, un refugio para tarseros, los primates más pequeños del mundo. Observa a estas curiosas criaturas nocturnas en su hábitat natural. Te sorprenderán por su agilidad -saltan de árbol en árbol- y porque giran la cabeza casi 360 grados. Después visitaremos el escenario del histórico Pacto de sangre, el lugar donde el gobernador español Miguel López de Legazpi y el cacique indígena Datu Sikatuna, sellaron su amistad con una copa simbólica. Visitaremos una vieja iglesia de piedra de siglos de antigüedad que alberga una interesante colección de objetos religiosos. Luego atravesaremos el bosque de caoba de Bilar, plantado por el hombre. Esta espesa maraña de imponentes árboles nos llevará hasta la maravilla geológica del país: las Colinas de Chocolate. De lejos, las colinas parecen gigantescos conos dulces. Al cambiar de color la vegetación con la llegada del verano, parece que de verdad estuvieran hechas de chocolate. Sube hasta el mirador y contempla la belleza de los alrededores. A continuación, nos embarcaremos en un crucero por el río Loboc y degustaremos un sabroso almuerzo a bordo de un restaurante flotante.
Un día lleno de diversión para todos, que te dejará grandes recuerdos de tu estancia en Bohol.
Visitors to Corregidor Island are rewarded with the opportunity to learn about the historical and patriotic significance of this small tadpole-shaped island. See proof of the herois, and sacrifices of the American and Filipino soldiers who defended the country againts invading Japanese forces during World War II (WWII).
Experience the Malinta Tunner Light and SOund Show see the Barracks Ruins, the Spanish Lighthouse, the Pacific War Memorial, the Gun-emplacement and the Filipino-Amerivan Friendship Park. Tour includes roundtrip ferry ride to the island.
Teamed with its fair share of religious and colonial history, which still remains virtually untouched even until today and its vast collection of some the best beaches in the country; there’s definitely a lot to find out about on this day away to the idyllic island of Bohol.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Be on the lookout for the World’s most minute monkeys at the Philippine Tarsier Foundation
* Get familiar with the geological wonder: The Chocolate Hills
* Have a bite on-board a river cruise up the lovely Loboc River
Get to see a different side to The Philippines on this divergent day. At just a 2 hour ferry ride from Cebu, you don’t have to go to the end of the earth to enjoy this out-of-this-world island. It is chock-full with other neighbouring islands as well, to be precise 75 of them! This means that there are plenty of places to dive and swim in. Its capital city: Tagbilaran is made up of tree-lined squares and stone buildings such as an 18th century Jesuit built church and much more.
When you reach Tagbilaran Pier, you will be welcomed by our Tour Representative who will only be too happy to show you around. The first stop is at the Philippine Tarsier Foundation which is based in the town of Corella. This sanctuary serves as a refuge for the smallest primate in the world which is native to the region: The tarsier. Gaze at these rare, nocturnal creatures in their natural habitat and be amazed by their swiftness as they seemingly swoop from one tree to the other. These agile little creatures are remarkably able to swivel their heads almost the whole way around.
We next head to Baclayon where we make a short stop at the historical Blood Compact site, where the ancient ritual used to take place. Most notably, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna sealed their friendship by performing the peculiar practice in this very place.
Just a hair’s breadth away is a stone church: Baclayon Church. Having lost its bell tower and portico in the 2013 earthquake, the church is primarily a museum now. It houses a vast collection of religious art pieces, ecclesiastical vestments, as well as animal skin Latin inscribed hymn books.
You will be enchanted by the masses of marvellous Mahogany trees that look like something out of a fairy-tale in the man-made forest that we drive through en route to the charming Chocolate Hills. Comprised of more than a thousand colour-changing hills, they are simply a geological spectacle. From above they look almost edible, like a ginormous bunch of chocolate truffles which is where the name was depicted from.
To finish off this excellent excursion, cruise up the luscious Loboc River as you sit inside a fabulous floating restaurant. What’s more, indulge yourself on a delectable dinner served on board. Once you are full up, you will go back to where you began in time to catch your ferry back to Cebu. After you get to Cebu, you shall be greeted once more and taken back to your accommodation.