Top Manila Day Trips

Get out of Manila for the morning or afternoon and enjoy a healthy dose of nature on this half-day tour to Tagaytay. Admire the views as you drive in the mountainous area, renowned for its cool climate. Spot the perfect peak of Taal Volcano, visit the city’s fruit market to sample fruits you might never have seen before, and head to scenic lookout points.

Discover the top sights of Manila on a 4-hour sightseeing tour by coach with an expert guide. Take in the City of Makati and Old Manila, including landmarks such as Nielson Tower, American Cemetery and Memorial and the old walled city of Intramuros. Walk through Intramuros to see UNESCO World Heritage sites including San Agustin Church and Fort Santiago, and learn about the nation's history and heroes like Dr Jose Rizal. You'll gain insight into the Philippine's history, the Spanish colonial era and vibrant modern-day Manila.

Manila can be an overwhelming place to navigate which could mean you miss out on good places to eat. On this small-group tour, discover the best Filipino street food while you explore with a local. Travel to different restaurants and street vendors to sample authentic snacks and dishes such as steaming dumplings, warm soup, and meat skewers washed down with local beers and juices.

This is a PRIVATE & EXCLUSIVE TOUR with no joiners or mixed groups—reserved only for you and your companions. Enjoy a private hotel pick-up in Manila and a comfortable drive to the cool highlands of Tagaytay City. Take in the scenic views and witness the breathtaking sight of Taal Volcano, the world’s smallest active volcano, set in the middle of Taal Lake. Learn about its history, including the 2020 eruption, and enjoy panoramic viewpoints. An optional boat ride on Taal Lake is available for guests who want a closer experience. The adventure continues to Laguna for the famous Pagsanjan Falls. Experience an exciting canoe ride through lush jungle scenery, gentle rapids, and towering cliffs before reaching the majestic waterfall. You may also choose to enjoy authentic Filipino cuisine at a local restaurant. This 2-in-1 private tour offers a perfect mix of nature, culture, and adventure—personal, flexible, and unforgettable.

Start your day with a hotel pickup and scenic drive to Tagaytay City, where you’ll visit Taal Volcano Ridge. Your guide will share insights on the 2020 eruption, which sent ash to Manila and forced 150,000 to evacuate. Learn about Taal's volcanic activity and capture stunning views of the active volcano and lake. Next, head to The Little Boracay near Manila, a peaceful beach sandbar. Explore the Starfish Sanctuary, swim with vibrant marine life, and snorkel with a free dry snorkeling mask offering 180° vision, anti-fog, and GoPro attachment. Discover the underwater world in crystal-clear waters. Afterward, relax in a floating bamboo house cottage in the sea. Your host will prepare a delicious local meal, fresh tropical fruits, and snacks. Savor the meal while taking in ocean views and enjoying the tranquility of this serene spot—a perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature.

Enjoy getting out of Manila for the day on a relaxed small-group tour to Taal Volcano. After your hotel pick-up you’ll be driven to the towns of Tagaytay and Agoncilio, from where you can admire the views of the volcano in the lake. Take a boat across the lake for a closer view, and learn more about the natural history of this area.

Manila’s gridlocked traffic can be challenging to navigate, and getting to and from the airport can be stressful. Streamline the process—whether you’re arriving or departing—with a private transfer. Your driver will meet you at the airport or your accommodation and can wait for up to an hour. The vehicle will suit the size of your group. Sit back and relax and arrive at your destination on time.

Swap the crowded city streets of Manila for the natural splendor of Tagaytay on a small-group day trip. Rather than driving to the falls and missing out on the scenery along the way, you’ll ride a dugout canoe down the river and also admire sweeping views of the Taal Volcano crater from viewpoints.

When you’re exploring a district as historic as Manila’s Intramuros, it pays to choose a traditional form of transport. Soak up the sights, discover the history, and even ride along the walls on this small-group bicycle tour with a difference: bamboo bikes. After choosing a style and size that suits you, tour sites including Fort Santiago, Plaza Roma, and the Puerta del Parian gate, then finish with some Filipino snacks.

After the sun sets, Manila takes on an entirely new character. Experience the capital’s sights from a fresh perspective on an evening tour that ensures you feel safe exploring after dark. You’ll explore the atmospheric streets of Intramuros Walled City and the neon-lit alleys of Binondo (Chinatown) without worrying about getting lost in an unfamiliar city.

Get the perfect introduction to the Philippines’ rich history and culture—without the stress of piecing together jeepneys—on this guided half-day tour with hotel pickup. You’ll see Intramuros, the old walled city, Paco Park, a landscaped garden that was once a cemetery, the enormous Manila Cathedral, and Casa Manila, a living museum that showcases lifestyles during the Spanish colonial period. Expect to discover a handful of hidden gems as well.

Get out of hectic Manila for the day and venture into the countryside, which is closer than you might think. On this relaxed small-group tour you’ll visit the Peoples Park in the Sky, for great views across the landscape, as well as Lake Taal and Tagaytay Point, where you can admire volcano views. You won’t need to walk much, making this tour ideal for families or travelers with mobility limitations.

Pay your respects to the people who suffered during the Bataan Death March while learning more about Filipino history on a private full-day tour. Your guide will share their personal family stories from World War II in the Philippines as you tour several war-related sites, including the Bataan World War II Museum, the ​​Bamban Museum of History, and various memorials.

This is a half-day historical tour of Intramuros, the walled city of Manila. Our tour is in storytelling format that talks about the important events that shaped the Philippines. If you only have half-a-day to spend and wanted to hear story more than the fast-paced picture-taking city tours, this is the tour for you and your group. This is a history-and-culture-anchored tour that involves part walking, horse-back riding (when there are more than 4 tourists) and museum visits. We curated this tour to tell more than 400 years of history in less than 4 hours.

Experience the power of nature on this day tour from Manila. Start by heading to a viewing deck in Tagaytay City for great views of the active Taal Volcano in the middle of Taal Lake. Continue to Pagsanjan Falls, where you’ll board a raft and paddle down rapids to reach the falls. Swim in the river and explore caves beneath the falls.

Escape the bustle of Manila and discover the rich biodiversity of the waters off the coast of Anilao, Batangas with this small-group full-day tour from Manila. Enjoy hotel pickup and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Anilao, then board an outrigger boat to explore the coastline. Includes multiple snorkeling stops along the way at Dive & Trek Resort and Marine Sanctuary, Bgy, San Pablo, Bauan.

It would take days to piece together Manila's Instagram hotspots by jeepney, while self-driving is stressful and expensive. Relax on this transport-only tour, with a local driver/guide, that hits the highlights in double-quick time. Explore the historic Intramuros walled city, with its 16th-century fort and UNESCO World Heritage-listed church; snap pictures in Rizal Park; pose by the Jones Bridge, the Chinatown arch, and the Venice Grand Canal mall.

Escape the bustle of Manila and experience the beauty of the Philippines' countryside on this day tour to Hidden Valley Springs. In addition to relaxing in the hot springs, you can explore local trails, walk along bamboo bridges, and see tropical flora and fauna up close. Transfers are included for a hassle-free experience.

While Manila’s sensory banquet is exciting to behold, it can also mean you crave the kind of peace only nature can provide. This day trip to Pagsanjan Falls and the Hidden Valley grants you access to serene spots away from the tourist trail, so that you can unwind among lush gardens without having to spend hours planning logistics yourself.

Your trip starts with a scenic drive from your hotel in Manila to Hidden Valley Springs in Alaminos, Laguna. The valley is between the beautiful mountains of Mt. Makiling and Mt. Banahaw. It has a large 110-acre crater created by a volcanic eruption long ago. As you explore, you'll see many different plants and rare orchids. The resort has several warm volcanic water pools where you can swim. Around noon, you'll enjoy a tasty Filipino buffet lunch before continuing to explore.

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life with a captivating day at Villa Escudero, a stunning heritage site and resort in the heart of Quezon Province. Explore the rich history of the Escudero family as you wander through their ancestral home, a museum showcasing Filipino art, artifacts, and traditional crafts. Enjoy a delightful lunch at the iconic Waterfall Restaurant, where you can savor authentic Filipino cuisine while seated beside a cascading waterfall, creating a truly unique dining experience. Experience the charm of rural life with a scenic ride on a traditional carabao-drawn cart, meandering through the lush fields and picturesque landscapes of the plantation. Be entertained by traditional Filipino music and dance performances that showcase the vibrant culture of the Philippines.

Skip the stress of arranging transportation, boats, and guides, and relax on this private door-to-door tour that hits two of Cebu’s most spectacular natural wonders in just a day. First, head to Pescador Island off Moalboal, an internationally known diving destination, to snorkel among huge schools of sardines and likely turtles too. After a restaurant lunch, head to beautiful Kawasan Falls for a guided canyoneering adventure.

Self-driving in gridlocked Manila can be brutal. Skip the trauma on this door-to-door tour of Taal Volcano, one of the Philippines' favorite volcanoes, in a group no larger than 10. Ride a jeepney up to People’s Park in the Sky, an unfinished palace, tour the Aguinaldo Shrine, brave a zipline, and see a record-breaking collection of jigsaw puzzles—all without so much as thinking about parking.