If you live in Manila, Philippines, you need to get out of the city every once in a while. A day trip is easy to take and there are so many gorgeous places to visit out in the provinces. Day trips are also great when you have guests and need short, fast experiences to add to your itinerary. So, pack up a picnic, pack up your swimmers and your camera and head out of town for a day of adventure.
Quite a few people have that dream of hiking up into the Kalinga tribes and getting a tradition tattoo by the one and only Whang-Od. Problem is she is totally exploited now, and that is not nice. But you can still get a traditional Kalinga tattoo – right here at Pinto Art Museum, Antipolo, in a simple to do day trip.
If you love the romanticism of the Kawa Bath but don’t want to travel so far to have one, don’t worry, you can visit El Patio Razon right here in Tanay. Enjoy your own hot bath overlooking the beautiful Sierra Madre Mountains. It really is a gorgeous day trip.
If you want to break up your drive in Palawan, be sure to check out Olanguan Falls. Lovely multi-tiered waterfalls that are an easy walk to find. Swim in the cool mountain waters, and relax in a bamboo cabana. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area.
Hulugan Falls is by far our favourite waterfall in Laguna. The drive is a little long so leave early. Pack a picnic, your swimmers and be prepared for a short but reasonably challenging hike, and get down there. The kids loved it, managed the rocky climb with ease and now they keep asking to go back. You get to drink cool clean water straight off the mountain! Seriously why are you waiting?
Tinipak River is a really beautiful location to take a picnic and spend the day. It is also a really good destination if you have visiting friends or relatives. If you are after something a bit more challenging, the check out Mount Daraitan. This area showcases some of the Philippines natural beauty.
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