PhilippinesManila: Jungle Treks, Delicious Bites & City Sights
Arrive at anytime and dive right into the bustling city life of Manila. There's nothing planned today until your Welcome Meeting at 17:00 this evening, so spend the day how you'd like. Manila is the biggest, brightest and liveliest city in the Philippines so start your adventure off on a high note by exploring the neighborhood near your hostel.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Lub D Makati
After breakfast in Manila, travel with your group to Mount Purro Nature Reserve, a G for Good project. You'll be greeted by your local hosts for the next 2 days before heading out on an afternoon jungle hike and swim. In the evening, join the local Dumagat people to cook over the bonfire. Together, learn to make rice and Filipino tom yum soup over the fire in bamboo before sitting down to dig in to the meal together.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Calawis Cooking Demonstration
Join the members of the indigenous community you are staying with, the Calawis people, for a cooking demonstration. Make traditional sinigang, a filipino tom yum soup cooked in bamboo. Then sit down together to enjoy your creation hearing stories from the Calawis members.
Mount Purro Hike & Swim
Grab your water bottle, bathing suit, a snack, and a hiking stick and head out into the jungle.
Your G for Good Moment: Mount Purro Nature Reserve
Join the Mount Purro Nature Reserve and learn about the reforestation efforts of the community. This reforestation organization was formed to protect the greater Manila area from future natural disasters like flash flooding. Immerse yourself with the local community, learn about their initiatives, go for a hike, and join a local cooking demonstration.
Accommodation
Nature Reserve Resort Experience
We know it's early but you don't want to miss this. Wake while it's still dark for a hike up to the peak of Mount Purro for an amazing view of the sunrise. Take it all in, maybe a selfie or two, before hiking back down. Enjoy breakfast at the reserve and enjoy your final jungle moments. Late morning, we'll drive back to Manila and enjoy some free time in the city.
Sunrise hike up Mount Purro
Awaken in the dark to hike up Mount Purro. Reach the peak just in time for a perfect sunrise view.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Spend the evening free in Manila.
Accommodation
Lub D Makati
In the morning, choose to visit many must see points around the city like Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral and Postigo del Palacio. Or just take it easy and have a wander around Makati. In the evening, hop in a legendary Filipino jeepney and eat your way through Chinatown. It's known as the culinary center of the Philippines, so try their street food - a blend of typical Chinese and Filipino food.
Free Time
Spend the day exploring Manila.
Chinatown jeepney and food tour
Ride through Manila's Chinatown in a colorful jeepney. Stop along the way and sample the local street food.
Optional Activities - Day 4Show
Accommodation
Lub D Makati
Say goodbye to your fellow Roamies and depart at any time.
