Live Your Own Adventure

DAY 1

Reserved for film production

DAY 2

Intramuros
Discover this Spanish colonial period Walled City. It was the center of government, religion, education, and economy during the reign of the Spanish Empire. The standard way of life in Intramuros became the standard way of life throughout the Philippines. Manila Galleons which sailed the Pacific for 250 years carried goods to and from intramuros and Acapulco, Mexico.

Other: National Museum of Anthropology

DAY 3

Manila
Discover this true Asian megacity, dubbed the “Pearl of the Orient.” Discover Binondo, the world’s oldest Chinatown.

Other sites: University of Santo Tomas

DAY 4

Baguio City & Sagada
Baguio, on the Philippines’ Luzon island, is a mountain town of universities and resorts. Called the “City of Pines,” it’s particularly popular in summer due to unusually cooler weather. At its center is Burnham Park, with gardens and a lake. Nearby, Baguio Cathedral, completed in 1936, has a rose-hued exterior. The main thoroughfare is Session Road, lined with shops, restaurants and entertainment options. Bring a sweater as we move on up North!

DAY 5

Sagada
Sagada is a town in the Cordillera Mountains, within the Philippines’ Mountain Province. Echo Valley’s hanging coffins are displayed high on cliffs, while centuries-old coffins are stacked in burial sites like Lumiang Cave. Get ready to experience Kiltepan Peak, Sagada Traverse, Marlboro Hills and Blue Soil.

Other attractions: Lumiang Cave, Sagada Pottery, Sumaguing Cave

DAY 6

Ifugao
Welcome to the land of the Eight World Wonder! Discover the 2,000-year old man-made engineering feat that looks just like a staircase built for the gods and meet the tribes that made them.

Other attractions: Hunduan Rice Terraces, Hapao Rice Terraces and Balentimol Falls

DAY 7

Banaue
Discover the heart of the Mountain Province. Banaue is ruggedly mountainous and hilly with spectacular waterfalls from streams, brooks, and rivers. Hop onto a jeepney and tricycle to reach Instagram-worthy peaks! Better yet, meet the indigenous communities that built this paradise.

Other attractions: Banga-an Rice Terraces

DAY 8

Ifugao
Kiangan is the oldest town in Ifugao and believed to be the birthplace of Ifugao culture. Make new friends in this ancient village.

Other attractions: Kiangan Weaving Center

DAY 9

Subic
We’re on the hunt for the fun side of this US Naval Base!

DAY 10

Subic
How much of a survivor are you? Try the Survival Training Course by the Aetas at the Pamulaklakin Nature Park.

Other attractions: Pamulaklakin Nature Park

DAY 11

Reserved for film production