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Manila
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DAY TOURS FOR MANILA
❯❯ Viva Manila Capital Tour
❯❯ Viva Manila Eastern Glimpses Tour
❯❯ Viva Manila Muslim Tour with Halal Lunch
❯❯ Viva Manila Shopping
❯❯ Viva Manila Parks and More
❯❯ Viva Manila Museums
❯❯ Manila After Dark (M.A.D.)
❯❯ Manila Pink Tour
DAY TOURS FOR BATAAN
DAY TOURS FOR CORREGIDOR
DAY TOURS FOR LAGUNA
DAY TOURS FOR QUEZON
DAY TOURS FOR SUBIC & OLONGAPO CITY
DAY TOURS FOR ZAMBALES
DAY TOURS FOR TAGAYTAY
DAY TOURS FOR TARLAC
SPA & WELLNESS
❯❯ Manila Luxury Spa Experience: Borehilot Massage
❯❯ Antipolo Retreat from Manila: Relax & Recharge in the Hanging Gardens
❯❯ Destination Relaxation: Nurture Wellness Village Experience from Manila
❯❯ Scenic Tagaytay Tour + 88 Hot Spring Resort Experience from Manila
❯❯ Puning Hot Spring Day Tour from Manila
GOLF FOR MANILA
EVENTS FOR MANILA
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Day Tours for Manila
VIVA MANILA HERITAGE TOUR
Rizal Park with guests from the Netherlands / Team Javalava
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This tour takes guests to historical sites and scenic views including this one from La Cathedral Cafe.
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLCTY
Duration: 6-8 hours
Pick up: 9 AM
Highlights: Rizal Park, National Museum of Natural History, Intramuros, Fort Santiago, Plaza Roma, Manila Cathedral, Filipino style Turo-Turo lunch at Patio de Conchita, San Agustin Church, Refreshments at La Cathedral Café, Tesoro's Philippine Handicrafts
The capital of the Philippines, its heart and soul, is Manila. Dubbed the Asian capital with a Latin spirit but Filipino soul, Manila sets the rhythm of life in this archipelago and is a vibrant hub that blends the Oriental with the Occidental. Get ready to say “Mabuhay, Manila” as we explore exciting places in the capital of FUN. We visit the charms of old Manila starting with Rizal Park, a massive plaza named after the greatest Filipino hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. Then, we make our way to the National Museum of Natural History which houses 12 permanent galleries that exhibit the country’s rich biological and geological diversity. Here, you will come face to face with Lolong (Well, his taxidermied self!), the Guinness World Record holder for the world's largest crocodile in captivity measuring 6.17 meters (20 feet, 3 inches). Don’t forget to check out the “Tree of Life” located at the center of the museum. We then enter the walled city of Intramuros and explore historical gems like Fort Santiago, Plaza Roma, and Manila Cathedral. Afterwards enjoy eating like a local at Patio de Conchita with a Filipino style Turo-Turo (point point) lunch where a wide selection of ready to eat viands are available for you to order by simply pointing. After lunch, we continue the tour to San Agustin Church, the last and only church standing in Intramuros after the destruction of World War 2. This UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rather simple façade conceals an ornate interior filled with objects of great historical and cultural merit. Take note of the intricate trompe l’oeil frescos on its ceiling. Enjoy refreshments with a stunning view at La Cathedral Café then go souvenir shopping at Tesoro's Philippine Handicrafts.
The National Museum of Natural History is close on Mondays.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Admission fees
✓ Set lunch at Patio de Conchita
✓ Refreshments of coffee or tea at La Cathedral Café
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 10,398 or USD 193
4-5 persons PHP 7,658 or USD 142
6-9 persons PHP 7,118 or USD 132
10-14 persons PHP 6,238 or USD 116
15-19 + 1 FOC PHP 5,828 or USD 108
20-24 + 1 FOC PHP 5,398 or USD 100
25-29 + 1 FOC PHP 5,068 or USD 94
30-34 + 1 FOC PHP 4,838 or USD 90
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
VIVA MANILA PLAY
Experience cupcakes overload and other gustatory delights at The Dessert Museum.
Close encounters of the Arctic kind at Manila Ocean Park / Geejay Gelogo
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLPLY
Duration: 6-10 hours
Pick up: 12 noon
Highlights:
Option 1: Dessert Museum, The Fountain at Okada Manila, Venice Grand Canal Mall
Option 2: Manila Ocean Park, The Fountain at Okada Manila, Venice Grand Canal Mall
Option 3: Star City, The Fountain at Okada Manila, Venice Grand Canal Mall
Manila provides the ultimate playgrounds for the young ones and those who are young at heart.
OPTION 1:
We begin with a visit to The Dessert Museum, an interactive tasting adventure that transforms your favorite sweets into one epic, imaginative wonderland. You will gobble your way through 8 mouthwatering rooms of sugar-filled happiness. Explore the Bewitched Bakery, Room of Never-Ending Bubbles, Banana Beach, or venture into the Kake-Pop Court, and many more. Enjoy fun facts about your favorite dessert, as well as 5-6 free samples of yummy treats for you to eat.
OPTION 2:
We begin with a visit to Manila Ocean Park, a world-class marine theme park and integrated urban resort. Embrace the spirit of discovery and delve into the Oceanarium, home to over 14,000 aquatic creatures from around 277 species, all indigenous to the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Catch the wildly entertaining Sea Lion Show, All Star Bird Show, and many more.
OPTION 3:
We begin with a visit to Star City, one of the biggest and most popular amusement parks in Manila with over 30 exciting rides and spectacular attractions. Star City is 70% weather proof and air-conditioned so you can come and enjoy the whole year round.
Afterwards, we navigate to Okada Manila to watch one of the world’s largest musical dancing fountain shows. Then we proceed to Venice Grand Canal Mall, a unique shopping mall inspired by the beautiful Italian city.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ The Dessert Museum tour with 5-6 free desserts (Option 1)
✓ Manila Ocean Park tour (Option 2)
✓ Access to Star City and all rides except Snow World and token-operated rides (Option 3)
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Optional gondola ride at Venice Grand Canal Mall PHP 500 per person
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 10,588 or USD 196
4-5 persons PHP 7,248 or USD 134
6-9 persons PHP 6,138 or USD 114
Got your own ride? We offer admission tickets to these destinations. Pre-book your tickets with us and enjoy discounted rates.
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
MODERN MANILA EXPRESS
Makati's Ayala Avenue on a quiet weekend morning / Team Javalava
Manila American Memorial with guests from the USA / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLEXP
Duration: 4 hours
Pick up: Anytime from 8 AM to 1 PM
Highlights: Manila American Memorial, Venice Grand Canal Mall, Rolling tour of Ayala Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, McKinley Hill
Explore modern Manila with this express tour that’s perfect for passengers in transit who wish to get a quick taste of the city. Our friendly tour guide will meet you at the airport then the tour begins with a rolling tour of Makati’s Ayala Avenue passing through landmarks such as RCBC Plaza, the Philippine Stock Exchange Plaza, and The Peninsula Manila. The tour continues to Bonifacio Global City and McKinley Hill. We visit Manila American Memorial to explore the largest American memorial in Asia Pacific. Then we proceed to Venice Grand Canal Mall, a unique shopping mall inspired by the beautiful Italian city. After the tour, transfer back to the airport.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Optional gondola ride at Venice Grand Canal Mall PHP 500 per person
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 8,038 or USD 149
4-5 persons PHP 5,298 or USD 98
6-9 persons PHP 4,388 or USD 81
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
VIVA MANILA CAPITAL TOUR
This metal relief masterpiece honors Andres Bonifacio, founder and leader of the nationalist Katipunan society, who instigated the revolt of August 1896 against the Spanish forces.
Enjoy dinner with an amazing view of Manila at Sky Deck.
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLCTY
Duration: 8 hours
Pick up: 3 PM
Highlights: Manila Zoo, Rizal Park, Intramuros, Fort Santiago & the Dungeon, Jeepney ride, Bonifacio Shrine, Manila City Hall, Dinner at Sky Deck
Prepare to stimulate your senses with this afternoon to evening tour that will reveal the charms of the Philippines’ capital city. We make our way to the newly renovated Manila Zoo to meet its furry and feathery residents. We navigate through the zoo’s various sections including the two-story Butterfly Museum where live butterflies are free to flutter and interact. Don’t forget to check out the Philippine deer (Rusa marianna), the zoo’s lone Hebra (horse crossed with a zebra), and the 48-year-old elephant named Mali. Next we proceed to Rizal Park, a massive plaza named after the greatest Filipino hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. We then proceed to the walled city of Intramuros to do an evening tour of Fort Santiago and the Dungeon that witnessed the death of hundreds of Filipino and American prisoners of war. Afterwards enjoy your first jeepney ride but don’t forget to say “Para!” once we reach our next destination — the Bonifacio Shrine. This Eduardo Castrillo metal relief masterpiece was built and installed in 1998. The shrine depicts the life of Andres Bonifacio, founder and leader of the nationalist Katipunan society, who instigated the revolt of August 1896 against the Spanish forces. Enjoy the musical dancing fountain and the view of the coffin-shaped Manila City Hall. Afterwards we navigate to Sky Deck at The Bayleaf passing by the uberromantic Jones Bridge. Cap the day with a sumptuous pasta dinner and Halo-halo dessert (Filipino crushed ice dessert with over a dozen colorful ingredients) with an unobstructed, 360 degree view of the entire city.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Admission fees
✓ Pasta set dinner with Halo-Halo dessert at Sky Deck
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 11,268 or USD 209
4-5 persons PHP 7,808 or USD 145
6-9 persons PHP 6,658 or USD 123
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
VIVA MANILA EASTERN GLIMPSES TOUR
Marikina is the Philippines' Shoe Capital and home to the world's largest pair of shoes.
Brave the Hanging Bridge and be rewarded with mesmerizing panoramic views of the vast surroundings on the 360° View Deck.
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLEAG
Duration: 12 hours
Pick up: 9 AM
Highlights: Quezon Memorial Circle & Quezon Memorial Shrine, Marikina Shoe Museum, Lunch at Café Kapitan, Shopping at Marikina Riverbanks Tiangge, Antipolo Cathedral, Dinner at Cloud 9, 360° View Deck + Hanging Bridge
Get ready to say “Mabuhay, Manila!” as we explore exciting places on the eastern part of Metro Manila. We start in Quezon City with Quezon Memorial Circle, a national park in the shape of an ellipse. Its centerpiece is the Quezon Memorial Shrine, an art deco-themed, Federico Ilustre-designed monument that holds the final resting place of former Philippine President Manuel Quezon. The towering monument stands 66 meters (217 feet) tall, representing Quezon’s age when he perished. At the top of the pylons are three mourning angels dressed in Philippine terno while holding Sampaguita flower wreaths. We continue the tour to Marikina, the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, famous for its thriving shoes industry and the delicacy Everlasting (Marikina-style meatloaf). We visit Marikina Shoe Museum which showcases what remains of Imelda Marcos' legendary stash of shoes, and the world’s largest shoes made in Marikina which is big enough to fit 30 normal-sized people. We also check out shoe stores selling beautifully crafted, export-quality footwear. (We wouldn't blame you if you end up buying a pair or two!) Afterwards, we make our way to Café Kapitan, a Spanish era Bahay na Bato and former residence of Don Laureano “Kapitan Moy” Guevara, the founder of the shoe industry in Marikina. Enjoy a Spanish lunch of Paella Valenciana then go bargain shopping at Marikina Riverbanks Tiangge. Next we navigate to Antipolo City, a suburb of Manila located on the slopes of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range and a haven for the arts and relaxation. We visit Antipolo Cathedral where the Marian image, brought from Mexico in 1626, is believed to be miraculous in granting safe travels, prosperous lives, and healing the sick. We then make our way to Cloud 9 where your courage will be put to test. Cross the Hanging Bridge and be rewarded with mesmerizing panoramic views of the vast surroundings once you reach the 360° View Deck. Enjoy Filipino dinner amidst a mountain resort setting with a commanding view of the blazing sky over the majestic Laguna de Bay and Metro Manila skyline.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Admission fees
✓ Spanish set lunch at Café Kapitan
✓ Filipino set dinner at Cloud 9
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 12,088 or USD 224
4-5 persons PHP 8,188 or USD 152
6-9 persons PHP 6,888 or USD 128
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
VIVA MANILA MUSLIM TOUR WITH HALAL LUNCH
Rizal Park with guests from Indonesia / Team Javalava
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South Sea Pearls sold at Greenhills have made the pages of Vogue and attracted international celebrities like Martha Stewart, Rihanna, and Queen Sofia of Spain who went pearl hunting in incognito in 2012.
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLSLM
Duration: 8 hours
Pick up: 9 AM
Highlights: Rizal Park, Intramuros, Fort Santiago, Halal lunch, Golden Mosque, Quiapo handicrafts, Greenhills Shopping Center & Greenhills Mosque
Get ready to explore the capital of FUN with this day tour that’s friendly for Muslim tourists. We begin with a visit to Rizal Park, a massive plaza named after the greatest Filipino hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. We then proceed to the walled city of Intramuros to explore Fort Santiago as well as other remnants of the 333 years of Spanish colonization. After a hearty Halal lunch at Mandy House, we navigate to Golden Mosque, the largest mosque in Metro Manila located in the Muslim Town of Quiapo. We also check out the Quiapo handicrafts stores located under the bridge selling a wide variety of native handicrafts like bags and other fashion accessories, decors and home essentials, baskets, and many other items showcasing excellent Filipino craftsmanship and creativity all at the best prices. Afterwards we proceed to Greenhills. Attracting South Sea Pearls fanatics like Martha Stewart and Spain's Queen Sofia, Greenhills is a shopping haven with items like South Sea Pearl necklaces, gold jewelry, handicrafts, Barong and Terno, and so much more. We will also visit Greenhills Mosque for your Asr afternoon prayer.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Admission fees
✓ Halal set lunch at Mandy House or similar
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 10,098 or USD 187
4-5 persons PHP 6,758 or USD 125
6-9 persons PHP 5,648 or USD 105
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
VIVA MANILA SHOPPING
Souvenir shopping with guests from Australia / Team Javalava
The Galeón: Manila-Acapulco Galleon Museum at SM Mall of Asia will feature the opulent Manila–Acapulco galleon trade and will also house a full-scale replica of a Galleon within its interior./ Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLMAL
Duration: 10 hours
Pick up: 10 AM
Highlights: Greenhills Shopping Center, SM Mall of Asia, Greenbelt
From the world’s well-loved brands to outstanding local products, everything is in Manila making it a shopper’s haven. Pick up from your hotel then prepare to explore Manila’s vibrant shopping hotspots. We visit SM Mall of Asia, one of the world’s largest shopping malls and a premier shopping destination with over 700 tenants and facilities like its very own church, the world’s largest IKEA outlet, an IMAX Theater, Director’s Club Theater with La-Z-Boy seats, Science Discovery Center, Bowling Center, Olympic-size ice skating rink, Mall of Asia Arena, SMX Convention Center, MOA Eye ferris wheel, and an Esplanade facing Manila Bay. Also in the works are a FIFA World Cup-size soccer field mounted on the mall’s roofdeck, The Galeón: Manila-Acapulco Galleon Museum, and a botanical garden that blends with a spectacular view of the bay. We also visit Greenbelt, a sprawling 2.8-hectare garden amidst a world-class shopping and dining paradise. Greenbelt is home to luxury brands and offers remarkable retail, dining, and entertainment options. If you are tired of shopping malls let us take you to one of Manila’s bazaars like Greenhills where your bargaining skills will be put to test. Attracting South Sea Pearls fanatics like Martha Stewart and Spain's Queen Sofia, Greenhills is a shopping haven with items like South Sea Pearl necklaces, gold jewelry, handicrafts, Barong and Terno, and so much more. Whichever way you have it, Manila's shopping scene delivers blissful retail therapy.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 9,238 or USD 171
4-5 persons PHP 5,898 or USD 109
6-9 persons PHP 4,788 or USD 89
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
VIVA MANILA PARKS AND MORE
Quezon Memorial Shrine is an art deco-themed, Federico Ilustre-designed monument that holds the final resting place of former Philippine President Manuel Quezon. / Team Javalava
La Mesa Watershed and Ecopark absorbs 3-5% of carbon emissions of the metropolis and provides tap water to 12 million people.
All outdoor destinations with plenty of room for social distancing!
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLPRK
Duration: 8 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: La Mesa Ecopark, Quezon Memorial Circle & Quezon Memorial Shrine, Filipino-style banana leaf rice meal wrap lunch at Gubat QC, Manila Zoo, Manila American Memorial
Explore Manila with this day tour offering all outdoor destinations providing plenty of room for social distancing. We begin with a visit to La Mesa Watershed and Ecopark, known as the “green lung” of Metro Manila by absorbing 3-5% of carbon emissions of the metropolis, and a source of drinking water for 12 million people. Enjoy exploring the parks’ facilities including the Boating lagoon, Fishing lagoon, and an orchidarium with over 2,000 endemic orchids. We continue to Quezon Memorial Circle, a national park in the shape of an ellipse. Its centerpiece is the Quezon Memorial Shrine, an art deco-themed, Federico Ilustre-designed monument that holds the final resting place of former Philippine President Manuel Quezon. The towering monument stands 66 meters (217 feet) tall, representing Quezon’s age when he perished. At the top of the pylons are three mourning angels dressed in Philippine terno while holding Sampaguita flower wreaths. After enjoying a yummy Filipino lunch wrapped in banana leaf at Gubat QC, we make our way to the newly renovated Manila Zoo to meet its furry and feathery residents. We navigate through the zoo’s various sections including the two-story Butterfly Museum where live butterflies are free to flutter and interact. Don’t forget to check out the Philippine deer (Rusa marianna), the zoo’s lone Hebra (horse crossed with a zebra), and the 48-year-old elephant named Mali. Finally, we check out Manila American Memorial, the largest American Memorial in Asia Pacific.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Admission fees
✓ Set lunch at Gubat QC or similar
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 10,548 or USD 195
4-5 persons PHP 7,078 or USD 131
6-9 persons PHP 5,918 or USD 110
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
VIVA MANILA MUSEUMS
A treasure trove of ecclesiastical art, paintings, and sculptures await at the National Museum of Fine Arts. / Team Javalava
Get ready for larger than life discoveries at the National Museum of Natural History. / Kevin Rein Bantang
All indoor destinations with virtually no direct sun exposure!
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLMUS
Duration: 8 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of Anthropology, Asian lunch at Makan Makan, National Museum of Fine Arts, Yuchengco Museum
Enjoy Manila heat-free with this day tour that’s specially designed with virtually no direct sun exposure. All indoor, all good! We begin with a visit to the National Museum of Natural History which houses 12 permanent galleries that exhibit the rich biological and geological diversity of the Philippines. It includes creatively curated displays of botanical, zoological, and geological specimens that represent our unique natural history. Don’t forget to check out the “Tree of Life” located at the center of the museum, a structure that proudly connects all the unique ecosystems in the country, from our magnificent mountain ridges to the outstanding marine reefs. We continue the tour to the National Museum of Anthropology which showcases the ethnographic, terrestrial, and underwater archaeological collections narrating the story of the Philippines from the past, as presented through artifacts as evidences. Here you will find many precious artifacts like the Manunggul jar, a secondary burial vessel dating 890-710 B.C. before Christ was born. After a hearty Asian lunch at Makan Makan, we proceed to the National Museum of Fine Arts – home to 29 galleries and hallway exhibitions comprising of 19th century Filipino masters, National Artists, leading modern painters, sculptors, and printmakers. Considered a national treasure, the Spoliarium hangs in its main gallery and is the first work of art that greets visitors upon entry into the museum. This oil on canvas masterpiece by Filipino painter Juan Luna was completed in 1884 and won the first gold medal at the Exposición Nacional de Bellas Artes in Madrid. The painting depicts fallen Roman gladiators being dragged away from the arena to be stripped of their gear prior to their disposal. Afterwards we visit the privately owned Yuchengco Museum which highlights the works of the greatest Filipino hero Dr. Jose Rizal and those close to him such as Fernando Amorsolo and Carlos “Botong” Francisco.
The National Museums are close on Mondays. Yuchengco Museum is close on Sundays and holidays.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Admission fees
✓ Set lunch at Makan Makan Asian Food Village or similar
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 10,478 or USD 194
4-5 persons PHP 7,048 or USD 131
6-9 persons PHP 5,898 or USD 109
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
MANILA AFTER DARK (M.A.D.)
Team Javalava at Venice Grand Canal Mall with guest from Singapore
The Fun Roof
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLMAD
Duration: 8 hours
Pick up: 7 PM
Highlights: Venice Grand Canal Mall, The Fountain at Okada Manila, The Peak at Grand Hyatt Manila, Arcade & carnival games at The Fun Roof, Watch a local band at Café Cubana
When night falls upon Manila the possibilities for enjoyment multiply. Enjoy complimentary pick up from your hotel at 7 PM then we proceed to Venice Grand Canal Mall, a unique shopping mall inspired by the beautiful Italian city. Next we watch one of the world’s largest multicolor dancing water fountain at Okada Manila and perhaps try your luck in the casino. Ka-ching! We continue to The Peak at Grand Hyatt Manila, the highest restaurant and bar in the country offering sweeping skyline views of Bonifacio Global City. Enjoy a round of local beer at The Peak while taking in the glorious view. Later on we bounce to Poblacion’s biggest rooftop bar – The Fun Roof. Bring you’re A game to playful takes on classic arcade and carnival games like Extreme Basketball, Crazy Golf, Shuriken Throw, Batting Cage, Mad Lanes Bowling, and Star Blaster to win shots in this colorful giant adult playground. Afterwards, we check out talented local bands perform live at Café Cubana. They rock, we roll!
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Three drinks (Soda, juice, or local beer)
✓ 8 games at The Fun Roof with 5 shots of drinks
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Optional food and drinks can be purchased on site
✗ Optional gondola ride at Venice Grand Canal Mall PHP 500 per person
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 12,538 or USD 232
4-5 persons PHP 8,818 or USD 163
6-9 persons PHP 7,588 or USD 141
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
MANILA PINK TOUR
Sashay into the best clubs and most happening parties in Manila / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLPNK
Duration: 8 hours
Pick up: 7 PM
Manila is an international hub of business and tourism and is home to a vibrant and action-packed gay scene. Sashay into the best clubs and most happening parties. Be wowed by world-class performances by drag queens. Discover gay-owned or gay-friendly establishments. Get insider tips only a local guide can provide. The Philippines has been consistently voted one of the most LGBT-friendly countries in Asia, making Manila one of the most attractive destinations for gay travelers.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Admission fees
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Tipping
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Day Tours for Bataan
A leisurely river cruise allows guests to see the Casas from a different vantage point.
Take a dip in the swimming pool or enjoy Las Casas Beach.
LAS CASAS FILIPINAS DE ACUZAR DAY TOUR FROM MANILA
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLCSS
Location: Bagac, Bataan
Duration: 12 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar tour, Kalesa ride, Balsa river cruise, Hotel de Oriente, Lunch
Be transported to Old Manila’s glory days the moment you set foot at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. Home to Jose Acuzar’s collection of restored Spanish-Filipino houses, this resort in Bagac, Bataan is a reflection of Filipino craftsmanship intricately curated into a world-class historical haven. Visit Casa Biñan which once belonged to Teodora Alonso Realonda, the mother of Filipino hero Dr. Jose Rizal. Another house, Casa Lubao, saw the struggles of former Philippine President Diosdado Macapagal as a young boy. Speckled with classic architecture, grandiose landscape, and spectacular waterworks, there is beauty to behold anywhere you go. Hop on the tramvia and traverse along cultural routes through cobblestone roads. Go on a fluvial adventure by taking the balsa, and see the Casas in a totally different angle. Las Casas is a part of Historic Hotels Worldwide, and was awarded as Asia’s most excellent destination in 2017. Las Casas is located in Bagac, Bataan, around 3-4 hours land travel from Manila.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Guided walking tour of the heritage houses & access to Hotel de Oriente (30 minutes to 1 hour)
✓ Kalesa ride, balsa river cruise
✓ Access to Las Casas Beach for swimming and relaxing
✓ Set lunch at Hotel de Oriente Binondo Hall
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Optional food and drinks can be purchased on site
✗ Optional bike or golf cart rental on site
✗ Tipping
Heritage Tour Daily Schedule: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM
RATE PER PERSON (MONDAYS-FRIDAYS)
2-3 persons PHP 14,908 or USD 276
4-5 persons PHP 10,558 or USD 196
6-9 persons PHP 9,108 or USD 169
RATE PER PERSON (SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS)
2-3 persons PHP 15,488 or USD 287
4-5 persons PHP 11,128 or USD 206
6-9 persons PHP 9,628 or USD 178
Got your own ride? We offer admission tickets to this destination. Pre-book your tickets with us and enjoy discounted rates.
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Day Tours for Corregidor
CONQUER CORREGIDOR DAY TOUR FROM MANILA
Said to be the world’s longest military barracks during its time, the Mile-Long Barracks is a three story military complex that can house 8,000 soldiers and comes with an indoor swimming pool.
Standing at the island's highest point (210 meters), the Pacific War Memorial commemorates the Filipinos and Americans who fought in World War II to restore peace in the Pacific.
SHARED TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLCOR
Duration: 11-13 hours
Pick up: 4:30 am
Highlights: Mile-Long Barracks, Pacific War Memorial, Malinta Tunnel Lights & Sounds Show, Spanish Lighthouse, General Douglas Macarthur’s Statue, Buffet lunch by the beach
Expect a grand lesson on Philippine history with this day tour of Corregidor Island, but leave the island with so much more. Strategically located at the mouth of Manila Bay around 40 kilometers west of Manila, Corregidor served as one of the most vital harbor defenses during the war. The Battle of Corregidor which ended on May 6, 1942 was the culmination of the Japanese campaign in the Philippines and marked the fall of the country to the Japanese Imperial Army. The tour begins with a 2 ½ hour boat transfer from Manila to Corregidor. Upon arrival we board a Tramvia which will take us around the island fortress to visit sites like the gun batteries, Mile-Long Barracks, Pacific War Memorial, MacArthur’s Statue, Spanish Lighthouse, Malinta Tunnel, and more. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch by the beach. After the island tour, ferry transfer back to Manila just before sunset. Check in time at Esplanade Seaside Terminal is at 5:30 AM. Ferry arrives back in Manila at 4:30 PM. Boat transfers are weather-dependent.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned van transfers with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Roundtrip Manila-Corregidor-Manila boat transfers
✓ Admission fees
✓ Guided historical tour aboard a Tramvia
✓ Malinta Tunnel Lights & Sounds Show
✓ Buffet lunch by the beach
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✗ Terminal fee PHP 30 per person to be paid at Esplanade Terminal
✗ Optional 2 seater kayak PHP 500 per hour (Good for 02 persons)
✗ Optional ATV to drive around The Rock PHP 500 per hour
✗ Optional The Rocket Zipline PHP 100 per person
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON (SHARED BOAT TRANSFERS)
2-3 persons PHP 13,508 or USD 250
4-5 persons PHP 11,408 or USD 211
6-9 persons PHP 10,708 or USD 198
RATE PER PERSON (PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT TRANSFERS)
2-3 persons PHP 92,908 or USD 1,721
4-5 persons PHP 48,738 or USD 903
6-9 persons PHP 34,158 or USD 633
10-14 persons PHP 22,588 or USD 418
15-16 persons PHP 16,628 or USD 308
Maximum 16 persons per speedboat. Travel time 1 ½ hours per way
Got your own ride? We offer admission tickets to this destination. Pre-book your tickets with us and enjoy discounted rates.
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Day Tours for Laguna
ENCHANTED KINGDOM DAY TOUR FROM MANILA
Enjoy unlimited rides and loads of fun at Enchanted Kingdom. / Good News Pilipinas
Enchanted Kingdom with guests from Malaysia / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLEKD
Location: Santa Rosa, Laguna
Duration: 10 hours
Pick up: 10 AM
Highlights: Create magical moments in the Philippines’ first world-class theme park
Have a magical day at Enchanted Kingdom, a 25-hectare, world-class theme park featuring seven themed zones, exciting rides, attractions and entertaining shows. Enjoy unlimited rides and loads of fun in this magical wonderland located in Laguna. Hop on EK’s famous thrilling rides including the Space Shuttle, Anchors Away, Flying Fiesta, Rio Grande Rapids, and more. Catch the colorful fireworks display all weekends and holidays. Create magical moments with family and friends only at Enchanted Kingdom. Enchanted Kingdom is located in Santa Rosa, Laguna, around 40 minutes land travel from Manila. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 7 PM.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Admission fee and ride-all-you-can pass
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✓ Optional food and drinks can be purchased on site
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 12,838 or USD 238
4-5 persons PHP 8,598 or USD 159
6-9 persons PHP 7,188 or USD 133
Got your own ride? We offer admission tickets to this destination. Pre-book your tickets with us and enjoy discounted rates.
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
The journey to Pagsanjan Falls is equally fascinating with a boat ride passing through steep gorges and tropical vegetation.
A thrilling water adventure awaits at Pagsanjan Falls.
PAGSANJAN FALLS WET & WILD TOUR FROM MANILA
PRIVATE TOUR
TOUR CODE: OPTMNLPSJ
Location: Pagsanjan, Laguna
Duration: 12 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Pagsanjan Falls shooting the rapids, Devil’s Cave, Lunch
Embark on a thrilling water adventure with this tour that takes you to the famous Pagsanjan Falls, situated 91 kilometers southeast of Manila with a travel time of about 2-3 hours. Upon arrival in Pagsanjan, get ready to board a Bangka (Dugout canoe) skillfully driven by two boatmen and maneuvered upstream while passing through 20 other minor falls, 16 rapids, and through boulders amidst steep gorges and tropical vegetation. Our destination – the majestic Pagsanjan Falls, a three-drop waterfall popularized in the 1979 American epic war movie “Apocalypse Now.” At the falls, we hop on a bamboo raft and navigate behind the falls to see Devil's Cave. Feel the force of nature and prepare yourself for a powerful hydrotherapy massage as the raft passes underneath the falls. Our return trip is another exciting experience as we shoot the rapids going downstream until we reach the calm waters of the river. The boat ride has been an attraction since the Spanish Colonial Era with the oldest written account in 1894. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch of Bagnet (Deep fried crispy pork belly) and Tilapiang inihaw sa gata (Grilled tilapia fish cooked in coconut milk) served by the riverside at Casa del Rio Resort.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, beach towel, waterproof bag, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, waterproof bag, waterproof camera or GoPro, and sunscreen lotion as this exciting ride will surely be wet and fun.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Shooting the rapids tour with boatmen, canoe, lifevest, helmet
✓ Set lunch at Casa del Rio Resort
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 14,298 or USD 265
4-5 persons PHP 9,818 or USD 182
6-9 persons PHP 8,318 or USD 154
Must be 4 years old and above. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Day Tours for Quezon
VILLA ESCUDERO DAY TOUR FROM MANILA
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Enjoy buffet lunch beside Labasin Falls with your feet immersed in the flowing water. / Team Javalava
The Arsenio Escudero Hydroelectric Power Plant is the country’s first functioning hydroelectric plant. / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLVIL
Location: Tiaong, Quezon
Duration: 12 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Villa Escudero plantation tour, Carabao cart ride, Estate Museum, Buffet lunch at Labasin Falls, Bamboo rafting, Cultural show
Two and a half hours south of Manila lays Villa Escudero, a functioning coconut plantation founded in the 1880s by Don Placido Escudero and his wife Doña Claudia Marasigan which offers a peek into the alluring Philippine country life. We tour the vast plantation on a cart drawn by a Carabao (Water buffalo) and visit the Estate Museum that holds a collection of historic, religious, and cultural artifacts dating from the pre-Hispanic era to World War I. Prepare for a truly memorable dining experience as buffet lunch is served beside Labasin Falls, tables set in the flowing water allowing diners to immerse their feet in the cool rushing water. The sound of the flowing water offers a soothing and relaxing atmosphere while you enjoy a delicious feast of Filipino dishes. Complete the day with a swim in the spring-fed pools or go bamboo rafting in the nearby river. A must-see cultural show is held daily at 2 PM. Lunch at Labasin Falls is weather-dependent.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Welcome drink, museum tour, carabao cart ride, bamboo rafting
✓ Daily cultural show (2 PM till 3:15 PM)
✓ Access to outdoor swimming pool
✓ Buffet lunch at Labasin Falls from 11 AM till 2 PM
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 14,198 or USD 263
4-5 persons PHP 9,608 or USD 178
6-9 persons PHP 8,078 or USD 150
Got your own ride? We offer admission tickets to this destination. Pre-book your tickets with us and enjoy discounted rates.
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Day Tours for Subic & Olongapo City
INFLATABLE ISLAND DAY TOUR FROM MANILA
Have a fun-filled day in Asia's biggest floating playground.
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLINF
Location: Olongapo City
Duration: 12 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Relax and play at the biggest floating playground in Asia, Lunch
Relax and play at Inflatable Island, the world’s largest NFT-backed waterpark. This floating paradise located in the waters of Subic Bay covers an area of over 4,500 square meters, or 11 basketball courts put together side by side. With inflatable slides, towers, bridges, human launchers, swings and so much more, this is beach play reimagined. Read a book by the beachfront lounge or take a dip in the Beach Club Pool. Inflatable Island is a multi-color Instagrammable paradise to host your most playful beach fantasy. Inflatable Island is situated Olongapo City, around 3 hours by land travel from Manila. Open daily from 8 AM till 5 PM
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Soaked whole day pass with access to all facilities
✓ Barbecue set lunch
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Lifevest
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Optional food and drinks can be purchased on site
✗ Optional locker rental PHP 100 (Half day), PHP 150 (Whole day)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 13,738 or USD 254
4-5 persons PHP 9,418 or USD 174
6-9 persons PHP 7,988 or USD 148
Got your own ride? We offer admission tickets to this destination. Pre-book your tickets with us and enjoy discounted rates.
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
FUNTASTIC SUBIC DAY TOUR FROM MANILA
Ocean Adventure with guests from Bangladesh / Team Javalava
These hungry tigers are eager for their next meal.
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLSUB
Location: Subic Bay Freeport
Duration: 12 hours
Pick up: 7 AM
Highlights: Subic Bay Freeport, Zoobic Safari, Ocean Adventure, Duty-free shops, Lunch
Get ready for a FUNtastic day close to nature in the multi-faceted destination that is Subic, located 140 kilometers northwest of Manila with a travel time of 2 ½ hours. Subic used to house the largest US Naval Station in Asia Pacific. Its three-layered virgin forest is home to diverse flora and fauna including some of the world's largest bats: the Giant flying fox (Acerodon jubatus) and the Golden crown flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus). Our first stop is Zoobic Safari where we meet its resident wildlife like deers, ostriches, albino caribou, a bear, monkeys, and more. Here we can also enjoy a traditional war dance and monkey dance performed by the indigenous Aeta tribe. One of the highlights of the day is a close encounter with hungry tigers during feeding time. Those enormous mouths and teeth devouring fresh meat is truly an impressive sight! Afterwards we make our way to Ocean Adventure – the only open-water marine theme park in Southeast Asia. Catch the informative and wildly entertaining shows: Wild World Show, Sea Lion Marine Patrol Show, and Sentinels of the Seas Dolphin Show. Observe the world of sharks, moray eels, and other marine creatures in the Voyager Aquarium. Afterwards, we do a rolling tour of Bicentennial Park, Waterfront, Lighthouse Marina, Triboa Bay, Subic Bay International Airport then enjoy shopping at a duty-free shop. After a fun-filled day, transfer back to Manila.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Admission fees
✓ Lion Safari Ride
✓ Set lunch
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Optional activities can be booked on site (Zipline, sea lion or dolphin photo, etc)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 15,168 or USD 281
4-5 persons PHP 10,418 or USD 193
6-9 persons PHP 8,828 or USD 163
Got your own ride? We offer admission tickets to these destinations. Pre-book your tickets with us and enjoy discounted rates.
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Day Tours for Zambales
Capones Island is a mere 4 kilometers off the coast of Pundaquit. / Team Javalava
Capones Island with guests from Australia / Team Javalava
ISLAND HOPPING: CAPONES ISLAND +
ANAWANGIN COVE FROM MANILA
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLANA
Location: San Antonio, Zambales
Duration: 12 hours
Pick up: 3 AM
Highlights: Swimming at Capones Island and Anawangin Cove, Picnic lunch at Pundaquit
Discover unspoiled beaches and islands near Manila with this day tour that begins with a scenic four-hour drive to the sleepy town of San Antonio, Zambales – the jump off point for a fun day of island hopping. You will need to wake up bright and early for this adventure as hotel pick up time is at 3 AM. Upon arrival in Pundaquit, we will board a pumpboat and make our way to Capones Island, a shoe-shaped island with divine strips of beaches located just four kilometers off the coast. Here we can go swimming and snorkeling to see small, colorful fishes swimming above the sandy and pebbly seafloor. Afterwards we make our way to Anawangin Cove, a crescent-shaped cove with a pristine, long strip of beach. Prepare to bury your feet in soft sand and laze and relax under the tropical sun. Sumptuous picnic lunch will be served in Pundaquit. After a fun day of island hopping, transfer back to Manila.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Admission fees & environmental fees
✓ Picnic lunch
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 14,068 or USD 261
4-5 persons PHP 9,078 or USD 168
6-9 persons PHP 7,288 or USD 135
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Day Tours for Tagaytay
SCENIC TAGAYTAY TOUR FROM MANILA
Try the traditional kawa hot bath / La VeryOl's
Buffet lunch at Sonya's Garden with guests from Myanmar / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLTGT
Location: Tagaytay
Duration: 12 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Museo Orlina, Twin Lakes Shopping Village, 45-minute traditional kawa hot bath, Snack of Tagaytay’s famous Mushroom Burger, Buffet lunch at Sonya’s Garden or Set lunch at Queens Strawberry Farm
Enjoy a refreshing escape from the big city with this day tour of scenic Tagaytay. Located on a ridge 685 meters above Taal Lake, Tagaytay is known for its cool and breezy weather. It also offers alternating views of lush pineapple and coffee plantations and the serene Taal Lake and Taal Volcano, known as the world’s smallest active volcano. After a two-hour drive from Manila, we make our first stop at Museo Orlina, a treasure trove of contemporary art of the internationally-acclaimed glass sculptor Ramon Orlina. Then enjoy buffet lunch of homegrown garden green salads, breads and dips, pasta, and dessert at Sonya’s Garden amidst gardens of blooming flowers; or set lunch of Bulalo (Filipino beef with bone marrow soup), strawberry cheesecake, and strawberry milkshake at Queens Strawberry Farm. We then make our way to Twin Lakes Shopping Village, a shopping destination surrounded by lush gardens, offering remarkable views of the surrounding ridges. Afterwards, it’s time to pamper yourself by taking a relaxing dip in a hot kawa or a giant steel wok. Enjoy a 45-minute bath in a kawa filled with warm water, flowers, herbs, and essential oils. Make sure to use the Batong panghilod (stone) to scrub away those dead skin cells. Finally, enjoy an afternoon snack of Tagaytay’s famous Mushroom Burger then we make our way back to Manila.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, beach towel, and slippers.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Admission fees
✓ Buffet lunch at Sonya’s Garden or set lunch at Queens Strawberry Farm
✓ Snack of Tagaytay's famous Mushroom Burger, bottled drinking water
✓ Kawa hot bath experience
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 13,358 or USD 247
4-5 persons PHP 9,388 or USD 174
6-9 persons PHP 8,058 or USD 149
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Day Tours for Tarlac
MOUNT PINATUBO TREK FROM MANILA
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After Mount Pinatubo's eruption in 1991, a lake was formed in its crater. Lake Pinatubo is 2.7 kilometers wide with crystal clear water that's known to change its color from blue green to deep blue depending on the season.
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4x4 Jeeps will traverse through stunning vistas on the way to the trek's jump off point.
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLPTB
Duration: 13-15 hours
Pick up: 2 AM for Manila, 4 AM for Clark
Highlights: 4x4 Jeep ride, Mount Pinatubo trek, Lake Pinatubo, Lunch
Explore the Philippines’ most powerful volcano and go trekking on the picturesque landscape surrounding Mount Pinatubo. As one of the most destructive volcanic eruptions of the 20th century, Mount Pinatubo’s eruption on June 12, 1991 sent ash fall to as far away Singapore, and in the year to follow, volcanic particles in the atmosphere would lower global temperatures by 0.5 degrees Celsius (0.9 degrees Fahrenheit). The volcano that once wreaked havoc is now quiet and provides a beautiful setting for a day hike with views of the world’s largest lahar canyon. Get ready to wake up early for the transfer to the jump off point in Capas, Tarlac. From there, we travel towards Mount Pinatubo by 4x4 jeep for an exciting ride (15 kilometers) that comes with river beds crossings. The trek begins at approximately 8 AM at the foot of Mount Pinatubo crater. Prepare to hike 7 kilometers up to the mountain for about 2 hours and be rewarded with alluring views of Mount Pinatubo’s famous crater lake, known for its changing water color from blue green to deep blue depending on the season. Rest, explore the area, and enjoy an appetizing packed lunch with breathtaking views of the landscape below. After lunch, we start our descent and return to the jump off point, complete with a 4x4 ride and private transfers back to your hotel.
Make sure to bring comfortable clothes, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, comfortable and sturdy shoes or sandals that can sustain rocks and river crossings. Bring extra clothes and a raincoat in case of rain shower. Bring light snacks and 1-2 liters of drinking water. The area is a site for occasional military exercises and this may cause slight delays with the trekking activities.
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Mount Pinatubo's eruption in 1991 created the world’s largest lahar canyon.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with hotel pick up and drop off to Manila, Subic, Tarlac City, Clark, or Angeles City
✓ 4x4 Jeep ride
✓ Tourism fees, environmental fees
✓ Packed lunch, bottled drinking water
✓ Access to shower & toilet at the jump off point
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking local trekking guide
✗ Tipping
PICK UP TIME
Pick up from Manila: 2 AM
Pick up from Subic: 3 AM
Pick up from Clark/Angeles City: 4 AM
Pick up from Tarlac City: 4 AM
RATE PER PERSON (CLARK PICK UP & DROP OFF)
2-3 persons PHP 10,358 or USD 192
4-5 persons PHP 6,828 or USD 126
6-9 persons PHP 6,108 or USD 113
RATE PER PERSON (MANILA PICK UP & DROP OFF)
2-3 persons PHP 12,378 or USD 229
4-5 persons PHP 7,658 or USD 142
6-9 persons PHP 6,858 or USD 127
Participants must be 13 years old and above. Guests above age 60 are required to show a medical certificate that clears them to hike.
Spa & Wellness
MANILA LUXURY SPA EXPERIENCE: BOREHILOT MASSAGE
Borehilot is a fusion of Eastern therapies from Indonesia and the Philippines. / ClicktheCity
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Devarana Spa is located at Dusit Thani Manila. / Team Javalava
Tour code: OPTACTMNLSPA
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: Devarana Spa, Dusit Thani Manila
Do your body good with this spa treatment that's a fusion of Eastern therapies. The unique Borehilot Massage at Dusit Thani Manila's signature luxury spa is a 90-minute therapeutic experience that blends the traditional Filipino 'Hilot' and the traditional Balinese Boreh to heal and restore your body. Traditional Eastern remedies believe that illness is caused when our body's energies are unbalanced, so the core principle of therapy is to unblock these energy pathways to achieve health and wellness for both body and mind. Before your treatment, Devarana Spa's ambiance and reception is set to make you already feel relaxed and at ease, escaping from the busyness of the metro with their service aiming to treat you like Thai royalty, entering a private sanctuary. The Borehilot Massage begins with the Boreh treatment -- a warm Boreh paste is applied on target points of your body, covering the skin in a unique combination of spices that both exfoliate one's skin and warm up the muscles. The paste's blend of ginger root, cinnamon, clove and rice powder focus on the upper and lower back, legs and stomach to improve flexibility, while its heat and aromatic properties increase blood circulation. Boreh was said to be first experienced by rice farmers in Indonesia, a warm and soothing solution to their tired bodies after returning from the fields. After reducing pain and tension, the Borehilot experience concludes with a hilot-inspired massage therapy, the therapist kneading your weary muscles with long, soothing, medium-pressure strokes that promotes circulation. This ninety minute treatment at Devarana Spa will leave you feeling rejuvenated in a most unique way, your skin and body benefitting from a centuries-old blend of healing herbs.
INCLUSIONS
✓ 90-minute Borehilot Massage
✓ Welcome drink
✓ Use of shower room
✗ Optional hotel pick up and drop off
✗ Tipping
ANTIPOLO RETREAT FROM MANILA:
RELAX & RECHARGE IN THE HANGING GARDENS
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Pamper yourself at Luljetta's Hanging Gardens Spa / Team Javalava
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Enjoy swimming in the infinity pool with this dreamy view. / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLANT
Location: Antipolo, Rizal
Duration: 12 hours
Pick up: 9 AM
Highlights: Antipolo Cathedral, Pinto Art Museum, Swimming and 60-minute massage at Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens Spa, Lunch
Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and allow yourself to succumb to the pleasures of Antipolo, a suburb of Manila located on the slopes of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range and a haven for the arts and relaxation. Antipolo is also known for its native delicacy, Suman (Glutinous rice cake cooked in coconut milk), and roasted cashew nuts. We visit Antipolo Cathedral where the Marian image, which was brought from Mexico in 1626, is believed to be miraculous in granting safe travels, prosperous lives, and healing the sick. We then proceed to Pinto Art Museum, a contemporary art space in open-air Mediterranean-inspired villas. Next we navigate to one of the top summer destinations in the country, Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens Spa. Lunch will be served at Luljetta’s amidst a mountain resort setting with a commanding view of the majestic Laguna de Bay and Manila skyline. Relax and recharge using the facilities like heated Jacuzzi, hydro-massage pool, and more. After an afternoon snack of Antipolo’s Best Suman, a relaxing massage awaits to fine tune your body and mind. At the end of the day, transfer back to your hotel in Manila.
Pinto Art Museum is close on Mondays.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, and slippers.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Admission fees
✓ Set lunch and snack of Antipolo’s Best Suman (Rice cake) at Luljetta’s
✓ 60-minute massage treatment at Luljetta’s
✓ Access to facilities like the heated Jacuzzi, hydro-massage pool, infinity pool, lounges, sauna for 5 hours
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 14,188 or USD 263
4-5 persons PHP 10,468 or USD 194
6-9 persons PHP 9,238 or USD 171
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
DESTINATION RELAXATION: NURTURE WELLNESS VILLAGE EXPERIENCE FROM MANILA
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLNUR
Location: Tagaytay
Duration: 8 hours
Pick up: 10 AM
Highlights: Feel like royalty with the Kaaya-ayang Paglingap Spa Package (180 minutes) at Nurture Wellness Village, Lunch at The Farmer’s Table
Discover healing and total relaxation with this day tour to Nurture Wellness Village, a sanctuary in the highlands of Tagaytay. Named as one of the 28 Most Relaxing Spas in Asia by CNN Go and one of Top Seven Spas of the Philippines by Asia Spa Magazine, Nurture Wellness Village offers a distinctive brand of ecotherapy or healing by and through nature. Feel like royalty with the Kaaya-ayang Paglingap Spa Package (180 minutes), a combination of three pampering treatments fit for kings and queens. 1] Mayumi Coconut Body Polish, a gentle exfoliation treatment using freshly grated coconut to remove dry skin and nourish the body. 2] Manggang Yakap Body Wrap. 3] Aruga Signature Body Massage, a full body signature massage that uses Hulay Massage Oil – a soothing blend of lavender, cedarwood, and grapefruit essential oils. At The Farmer’s Table, enjoy set lunch of Garden fresh lumpiang ubod (Fresh spring rolls with arugula, roasted sesame peanuts, muscovado sauce, and garlic water), Pancit hacienda (Bam-i noodles, garden vegetables, topped with Chinese chorizo, pork belly chips, scampi, chicken, squid, shiitake mushrooms, kale, fresh cilantro, and basil), and dessert of Leche flan turon sundae (Leche flan with banana, langka, fresh whipped cream, tsokolate eh sauce, pineapple jam, and candied walnut). Afterwards, transfer back to Manila with a renewed body, mind, and spirit. The spa can accommodate maximum 8 persons at a time.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Kaaya-ayang Paglingap Spa Package (180 minutes)
✓ Set lunch at The Farmer’s Table
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 17,228 or USD 319
4-5 persons PHP 13,078 or USD 242
6-9 persons PHP 11,978 or USD 222
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
SCENIC TAGAYTAY TOUR + 88 HOT SPRING RESORT EXPERIENCE FROM MANILA
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Museo Orlina houses a collection of contemporary art by internationally-acclaimed glass sculptor Ramon Orlina. / Team Javalava
88 Hot Spring Resort has 11 outdoor pools with naturally heated water from the dormant volcano Mount Makiling.
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLTGT2
Location: Tagaytay and Calamba, Laguna
Duration: 15 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Museo Orlina, Twin Lakes Shopping Village, Snack of Tagaytay’s famous Mushroom Burger, Swimming & dinner at 88 Hot Spring Resort, Buffet lunch at Sonya’s Garden or Set lunch at Queens Strawberry Farm
Enjoy a refreshing escape from the big city with this day tour of scenic Tagaytay that comes with a hot spring resort experience. Located on a ridge 685 meters above Taal Lake, Tagaytay is known for its cool and breezy weather. It also offers alternating views of lush pineapple and coffee plantations and the serene Taal Lake and Taal Volcano, known as the world’s smallest active volcano. After a two-hour drive from Manila, we make our first stop at Museo Orlina, a treasure trove of contemporary art of the internationally-acclaimed glass sculptor Ramon Orlina. Then enjoy buffet lunch of homegrown garden green salads, breads and dips, pasta, and dessert at Sonya’s Garden amidst gardens of blooming flowers; or set lunch of Bulalo (Filipino beef with bone marrow soup), strawberry cheesecake, and strawberry milkshake at Queens Strawberry Farm. We then make our way to Twin Lakes Shopping Village, a shopping destination surrounded by lush gardens, offering remarkable views of the surrounding ridges. Enjoy an afternoon snack of Tagaytay’s famous Mushroom Burger then we make our way to 88 Hot Spring Resort in Calamba accessible by one hour drive. The seven-hectare resort which was awarded as the best resort in the region boasts 11 outdoor pools with naturally heated spring water from the dormant volcano Mount Makiling. Enjoy Korean dinner then take a dip into the therapeutic pools and enjoy various health benefits such as improved blood circulation, reduced stress, better sleep quality, pain relief, and improved skin condition. At the end of the day, we make our way back to Manila.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, beach towel, and slippers.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Admission fees
✓ Buffet lunch at Sonya’s Garden or set lunch at Queens Strawberry Farm
✓ Snack of Tagaytay’s famous Mushroom Burger, bottled drinking water
✓ Set dinner at 88 Hot Spring Resort
✓ Access to 88 Hot Spring Resort’s 11 outdoor pools, open cottages, shower room, and lockers
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 15,988 or USD 296
4-5 persons PHP 11,538 or USD 214
6-9 persons PHP 10,288 or USD 191
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
PUNING HOT SPRING DAY TOUR FROM MANILA
Incentive group enjoying off-road adventures at the foothills of Mount Pinatubo / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTMNLPHS
Location: Angeles City
Duration: 10 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Puning Hot Spring experience with 4x4 Jeep ride, Hot volcanic sand spa therapy, Cold volcanic mud pack, Hot spring dip, Buffet lunch
Explore and relax in Angeles City with this exciting day tour. After a two-hour drive from Manila, we arrive at Puning Hot Spring, a wellness destination located along the southwestern part of Sacobia River at the foot of Mount Pinatubo. Puning Hot Spring offers off-road rides by 4x4 jeep, hot spring dips, heated volcanic sand massage by an indigenous Aeta therapist, sulfuric mudpack treatments, and a delightful lunch. As one of the most destructive volcanic eruptions of the 20th century, Mount Pinatubo’s eruption on June 12, 1991 sent ash fall to as far away Singapore, and in the year to follow, volcanic particles in the atmosphere would lower global temperatures by 0.5 degrees Celsius (0.9 degrees Fahrenheit). Despite Mount Pinatubo’s devastating eruption, it has brought a handful of impressive outcomes for tourism purposes and one of those is Puning Hot Spring. Take a dip into the therapeutic pools, choosing between 11 pools with varying temperatures (hot, warm, or cold). Relax in one of cottages and take in the stunning mountain sceneries. Your body and mind will be so thankful to you.
Make sure to bring comfortable clothes, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, comfortable sandals or slippers. Bring extra clothes and toiletries.
Our guests from Indonesia enjoying Puning Hot Spring / Team Javalava
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Sulfur mudpacks provide multiple benefits to one's health, specially to the skin. / Team Javalava
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Off-road ride by 4x4 Jeep with helmet & driver
✓ Hot volcanic sand spa therapy
✓ Cold volcanic mud pack
✓ Buffet lunch
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Free use of towels
✓ Access to open air cottages and shower rooms
✓ Environmental & ancestral domain fees
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON (CLARK PICK UP & DROP OFF)
2-3 persons PHP 18,038 or USD 334
4-5 persons PHP 9,388 or USD 174
6-9 persons PHP 8,808 or USD 163
RATE PER PERSON (MANILA PICK UP & DROP OFF)
2-3 persons PHP 22,038 or USD 408
4-5 persons PHP 12,598 or USD 233
6-9 persons PHP 11,438 or USD 212
Got your own ride? We offer admission tickets to this destination. Pre-book your tickets with us and enjoy discounted rates.
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Golf for Manila
18-HOLE GOLF AT CLUB INTRAMUROS GOLF COURSE
Tour code: OPTMNLGLF
Tee-off and embark on an unforgettable getaway with the ultimate golfing experience at Club Intramuros Golf Course. Established in 1906, Club Intramuros Golf Course is one of the first golf courses in the Philippines. Located in the historic walled city of Intramuros, the site was originally a moat surrounding the walls of Intramuros and was later transformed into a picturesque sunken garden before being repurposed as a world-class golf course during the American occupation. In 1996 under the visionary leadership of renowned golf architect Andy Dye, Club Intramuros Golf Course underwent a remarkable transformation, paving the way for a complete redesign and the rehabilitation of its facilities. Dye’s expertise and ingenuity transformed the once flat and shapeless landscape into a challenging and captivating layout. Indulge in a sensational golfing getaway in the historical walled city of Intramuros.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Green fee for daytime golf only
✓ One caddy and one buggy per golfer
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour coordinator
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 12,608 or USD 233
4-5 persons PHP 10,998 or USD 204
6-9 persons PHP 10,588 or USD 196
OPTION 2: VILLAMOR AIR BASE GOLF COURSE
2-3 persons PHP 14,458 or USD 268
4-5 persons PHP 12,998 or USD 241
6-9 persons PHP 12,538 or USD 232
Got your own ride? We offer these golf courses at irresistible prices. Pre-book your game with us and enjoy discounted rates.
Events for Manila
MANILA GALA EVENT WITH PRIVATE VENUE
Tour code: OPTACTMNLVNT
Create and host the most memorable gala event for your awards ceremony, anniversary, congress, sales meeting, incentive, or personal events like birthday, engagement party, and wedding. Indulge yourself and choose among a wide selection of private venues, whether indoor or outdoor. Beachfront, mountain view, seaside, city view, restaurant, bar, club, conference room, grand ballroom, art gallery... The list goes on! Enjoy hassle-free events handling by our highly skilled events managers who will see to it everything is arranged perfectly from your food & beverage, decorations, to entertainment, and more. Delight your guests by including Lechon Cebu to the list of mouth-watering entrees. One whole freshly roasted Lechon will be shipped from Cebu to your chosen venue anywhere in the archipelago. Dubbed “the best pig ever” by food critic Anthony Bourdain, Lechon Cebu will please even the most jaded taste buds and make any party extra special. Talk to us and let’s plan an event to remember.
PRIVATE MANILA BAY CRUISE WITH BUFFET DINNER
Cruise along Manila Bay on board a private yacht while watching the lovely colors of the sunset. / Team Javalava
Tour code: OPTACTMNLVNT2
Duration: 2 hours
Take your event to the next level with a Manila Bay cruise on board a private yacht complete with buffet dinner. While the yacht glides calmly across the bay, you and your guests can watch the lovely colors of the sunset then witness the city light up as the skies grow dark. See the illuminated Roxas Boulevard and SM Mall of Asia complex... a fresh perspective one can only have while on board the cruise. Enjoy delightful Filipino cuisine as the soothing cruise takes you across Manila Bay. This might be the perfect setting for a truly memorable gala dinner in Manila for your awards ceremony, anniversary, congress, sales meeting, or incentive. Enjoy a hassle-free event handling with our highly skilled events managers. For your entertainment, we can arrange a DJ or an acoustic group to provide an engaging performance to delight your guests.
Airport Transfers for Manila
MANILA AIRPORT TRANSFERS
PRIVATE TRANSFERS
Tour code: OPTACTMNLTRN
Book your Manila airport transfers with us and enjoy seamless transfers from the airport to your hotel and vice versa. Our modern fleet partnered with our courteous drivers will ensure safe and timely transfers.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Seamless private transfers from the airport or seaport to your hotel & vice versa
✓ Airport meet & greet service with welcome necklace
✓ Fuel
✓ Parking & toll fees
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking driver
✗ Optional tour guide
AIRPORT TRANSFER BY TOYOTA GRANDIA
PHP 8,250 or USD 153 per unit per way
Maximum 6-8 persons per unit depending on the quantity and size of luggage.
AIRPORT TRANSFER BY TOYOTA ALPHARD
PHP 16,300 or USD 302 per unit per way
Maximum 3-4 persons per unit depending on the quantity and size of luggage.
