DISCOVER the BEST of MANILA! TOURS (Minimum of 2 persons)

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1 Page 1 of 6 DISCOVER the BEST of MANILA! S (Minimum of 2 persons) INTRAMUROS HERITAGE This is the Manila City Tour that you must experience! Discover the colorful history of the Philippines as you take a rolling tour of the bustling city all the way to the historic Luneta Park, where lies the remains of the country s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. The next tour highlight is a visit to Intramuros, the old town built by Spanish colonial forces and considered as one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the world. Beaming with 400 years of history, step back in time as we take you to fascinating museums, churches, colonial houses, cobblestones, plazas, ruins, bulwarks, shopping finds, Filipino food, and other loads of historical treasures. - Shopping for local handicrafts and souvenir items in Intramuros - Buffet Lunch INTRAMUROS + SUNSET DINNER CRUISE After an interesting Intramuros Tour, be captivated by the famed sunset of Manila Bay -- an extraordinary sight to behold because of the open-air view of the South China sea, the different play of colors decorating the sky, the cool breeze and the grandeur of the historical bay. Seize the moment as you indulge in a full course meal with live entertainment. Sit back as you experience the singing prowess that the Filipinos are known for or just dance the night away. - Shopping for local handicrafts and souvenir items in Intramuros - Sunset Cruise along Manila Bay - Full course plated dinner onboard - Live entertainment INTRAMUROS + MANILA OCEAN PARK From the heritage site of Intramuros, be enthralled by a rich marine life as you enter the exciting world of the Manila Ocean Park, the country's state-of-the-art oceanarium. Disover a breathtaking marine life exhibit with over 5,000 varieties that are indigenous to the Philippines and Southeast Asia and be fascinated by the wonders of the sea. - Entrance fee to Manila Ocean Park Oceanarium - Buffet Lunch for pick-up / Buffet Dinner for 2:00 p.m. pick-up 5 hours 2:00 p.m. 6 hours / 2:00 p.m. 6 hours

2 Page 2 of 6 DISCOVER the BEST of MANILA! S (Minimum of 2 persons) INTRAMUROS + CULTURAL DINNER SHOW After the Intramuros Heritage Tour, enjoy a cultural dinner show featuring talented Filipino performers. The show will introduce you to the many colorful and creative Filipino dances that originated from various Philippines regions as you indulge in sumptuous Spanish and Filipino cuisine. Clap to the beat as you watch the traditional dances or learn the tinikling (native bamboo dance) from the dancers and simply have a joyful evening of leisure. - Cultural Dance Show at Barbara's Restaurant (Monday - Saturday) or Zamboanga (Sunday) - Buffet Dinner 2:00 p.m. 6 hours INTRAMUROS GOLF PACKAGE Play at Club Intramuros, the oldest golf course in the Philippines built by the Americans in Located within the historical Walled City of Intramuros, it has an 18-hole, par 66 golf course which is quite short and can be played within 2-3 hours. But golfers must not be secure as there are plenty of challenges in almost every hole that includes either water hazards, out-of-bounds or both. Have a half-day of leisurely golf in Manila! - Green fee - Caddy fee - Tour Facilitator 5 hours SPA AND SHOPPING SPREE Travelers can indulge in purely pleasurable activities as they treat themselves to one fine day in Manila - one of the greatest spa and shopping destinations in Asia! Experience power spending in commercial outlets down to flea market bargaining; one will never run out of options while exploring the shopping hubs of Manila. Visitors can pamper their body after a day of discoveries as they unwind and get the treatment they deserve amid a relaxing atmosphere of a serene spa. What an exciting way to spend a day in the city! - Shopping in Greenhills, Miladay Jewelry and Greenbelt - Buffet Lunch at Kamayan Glorietta - Choice of a Full Body Massage or Foot Spa 6 hours 66 33

3 Page 3 of 6 MAKATI: CULTURAL AND SHOPPING DISCOVER the BEST of MANILA! S (Minimum of 2 persons) Take a rolling tour of Makati - the central business district of Manila. Take a peek at unique Filipino craftmanship at Balikbayan Handicrafts. Discover more of the Philippines at the world-class Ayala Museum, which houses the dioramas that captures Philippine History. Witness the priceless treasures of the country with a fascinating display of gold artifacts from pre-spanish colonization times. Indulge in a gourmet Filipino lunch at Travel Cafe Philippines and cap it with a nice brew of excellent Philippine coffee. Tour ends with a shopping spree at Greenbelt which offers a wide selection of local and international brands. 5 hours - Sightseeing tour - Entrance fee to Ayala Museum - A la carte Lunch at Travel Café Philippines - Shopping spree at Greenbelt CHINATOWN: WALKING CULINARY + HERITAGE Binondo, Manila's Chinatown, is beaming with four hundred years of history. Best explored on foot, it is truly a wonderful mix of trade, sight, sound and taste. Nibble your way to the world's oldest Chinatown and discover a 16th century Baroque Cathedral, authentic flavors of Old China, great shopping finds, and a story of a rich heritage and tradition. - Walking tour of Chinatown (Ongpin and Salazar Street, Binondo) - Sampling of authentic Chinese cuisine 5 hours

4 Page 4 of 6 TAGAYTAY WELLNESS Tagaytay is the perfect day trip destination outside Manila. A scenic drive to the countryside treats the traveler s eye to sights of pineapple plantations, colorful fruit stands, flowers in bloom, ridges and mountains swathed in green and a breathtaking view of the famous Taal Volcano the world s smallest volcano, situated within an island and within a lake. Travelers will be treated to a delightful lunch at Sonya s English Garden as they indulge in make your own organic salad and sumptuous pasta, freshly baked bread with a variety of savory dips, heavenly dessert and freshly squeezed dalandan (local orange) juice. The tour will be followed by a relaxing treatment at Nurture Spa Village surrounded by a tropical garden and native Ifugao huts from the Cordillera - Sightseeing tour of Tagaytay - Viewing site of Taal Volcano - Buffet Lunch at Sonya's Garden - Tour of Sonya's Bed & Breakfast, Craft Store and Bakery - Choice of a full body massage or foot spa treatment at Nurture Spa Village QUEZON: CULINARY AND HERITAGE Let it be a day of discovery and delight as we take you to a trip to the countryside with the majestic old houses of coconut barons during the pre-war years, religious heritage site of St. Francis Assisi church built in 1748, famous potter s garden where you can buy exquisite ceramic pieces and charming dining spots. Indulge in delectable local cuisine such as pansit lucban and halo-halo dessert. - Sightseeing tour of Quezon - Walking tour of Sariaya's Grand Ancestral Houses - Delectable breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks - Visit to Ugu Bigyan's Poterry Garden OUT OF TOWN DAY S (Minimum of 4 persons) PAMPANGA: CULINARY AND HERITAGE Prepare for sumptuous treats as you spend the whole day exploring the famous Kapampangan cuisine and its rich cultural heritage. Discover two of the heritage churches of Pampanga: the Betis Church and the San Guillermo Church. Have a Factory Tour of Betis Crafts, the biggest exporter to And So To Bed in London. Unwind for lunch as you savor authentic local cuisine at Abe s Farm, a rustic Filipino house made of indigenous materials nestled at the foot of Mt. Arayat. Visit the Center for Kapampangan Studies, a remarkable museum that provides the rich history of Pampanga. - Sightseeing tour of Pampanga - A la Carte Lunch at Abe's Farm - Snacks at Susie's Cuisine

5 Page 5 of 6 OUT OF TOWN DAY S (Minimum of 4 persons) PAGSANJAN FALLS Ride a canoe and marvel at the panoramic vista of lush greenery, mini falls, and natural rock formations before reaching the majestic falls. Feel the excitement of shooting the rapids upstream with skilled boatmen maneuvering their way in between boulders and flowing water, be captivated by the sight of roaring waterfalls, experience the adventure of riding a bamboo raft to cross the waterfalls and wind up in a cave famous for its reverberating echo. - Boat ride with life vest for shooting the rapids accompanied by two accredited boat men - Bamboo raft to go inside the main falls - Tourism fees - Lunch VILLA ESCUDERO: COCONUT PLANTATION Experience a rural village tour of a sprawling coconut plantation onboard a carabao-drawn carriage while being serenaded by local folk songs. Get ready to remove your shoes and walk barefoot going to the man-made waterfalls where a bountiful buffet lunch is set before the flowing stream. Part of the tour is the visit to a museum that contains the largest collection of colonial religious art, ethnographic dioramas, oriental ceramics, weaponry, costumes, and more. - Coconut Plantation and Museum tours - Buffet Lunch at the Waterfalls Restaurant - Carabao cart ride - Philippine Cultural Show on Weekends only CORREGIDOR Visit the site of U.S. military headquarters during World War II where countless Americans and Filipinos fought bravely against the overwhelming Japanese forces for the freedom of the Philippines. Have a glimpse of various gun batteries, old barracks, camping grounds, Pacific War Memorial, and the Malinta Tunnel where you can watch the Light and Sound show that tells a moving story. From Manila, guests will board a ferry to the island with an approximate travel time of one hour. Upon arrival, travelers will board the tramvia, a pre-war type streetcar that will take you on a tour of the island. - Round-trip ferry transfers (Manila - Corregidor - Manila) - Entrance fee to the Light and Sound Show - Guided Island Tour - Buffet Lunch 7:00 a.m

6 Page 6 of 6 OUT OF TOWN DAY S (Minimum of 4 persons) HIDDEN VALLEY SPRINGS Spend the day in a tropical rainforest resort notable for its mineral spring baths and lush vegetation. Discover a tropical paradise perched in between the two mystical mountains of Banahaw and Makiling. Witness the grandeur of nature as you enter the Hidden Valleys Springs, blessed with natural spring waters where guests can swim in natural hot and cold pools. The resort is surrounded by over a hundred species of plants and indigenous species of wildlife thriving in the virgin forest area. - Short trek in the hidden falls - Swimming in a natural spring pool - Buffet Lunch and Afternoon snacks MT. PINATUBO TREKKING (VOLCANO ) Feed your appetite for thrill as you trek the stunning Mount Pinatubo and swim in the crater lake. From the destination site, experience riding a local 4x4 jeepney that traverse a panoramic terrain created by the lahar flow. Have a glimpse of the interesting way of life of the Aeta s, the indigenous people of Mt. Pinatubo. - 4x4 ride - Entrance and Conservation fees - Lunch and snacks - Shower facilities 5:00 a.m. NOTES: 1. CURRENCY: CANADIAN DOLLAR 2. INCLUSIONS: - JEEPNEY RIDE EXPERIENCE - PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF AT PARTNER HOTEL - SERVICES OF AN ENGLISH-SPEAKING FACILITATOR (JAPANESE AND MANDARIN-SPEAKING GUIDE MAY BE ARRANGED SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY) - BOTTLED WATER

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