We took a bus trip from El Nido to the Underground River. The trip there was a little scary because…read morewe had to switch buses in a small area where there was only a bus stop. We weren't sure that we were in the right place. Once we got on the correct bus, we felt better. The bus ride was bumpy with a lot of turns. My son even got car sick. The town where you get the boats to the Underground River was packed with people. We had to wait in line for quite a while to get tickets. The tour included a lunch which was served in an outdoor tent like area. I even saw a rat! It wasn't very good food. The boat ride to the Underground River we really rough that day. Luckily it wasn't a very long ride. The actual tour of the Underground River was fabulous! My pictures speak for themselves.

When in Palawan, the Underground River is a must! I've toured this river in 2009 (without kids) and…read morein 2018 (with a 1- and 3-year-old) and it was effing amazing both times. It starts at a dock by Sambang Beach where you board a motorized (loud) outrigger boat with about 5 other people. Staff hands out hardhats and life vests. My hubs and I were the only folks who brought kids of any age and while they had childrens' life vests, they were too big for my kids. Yet, we made them work while holding adult hardhats on their heads. We were lucky that child protective services weren't watching. It's about a 20-minute ride to this other spot where you walk a little and switch to a simpler paddle boat you share with about 11 other people. Staff gives you an earpiece to listen to a recorded narration while your tour guide tells you more. It's a short and beautiful ride into a underground/cave part of the river. I don't have good pictures inside the cave because it was too dark, but there are lots of beautiful formations thousands of years old that your tour guide will illuminate with a flashlight within an incredibly peaceful ambiance. This part lasts about 45 minutes. My family really enjoyed it and I super recommend it! TIPS: **Wear rugged clothing (or stuff you don't mind getting f*cked) and waterproof/resistant footwear. **Expect to get your crotch wet. You have to wade at certain parts of the tour. **Try to bring a dry bag (brands like Earth Pak, Marchway, etc. which are also sold at stores along the way there) for your personal belongings. **Your tour guide will offer to take your picture with your own camera/phone. It's a good chance for a full family/group photo. **Life is simple around these parts including the toilet. Bring your own toilet paper for rest stops along the way. Hand sanitizer's also a good idea. **Bring cash to tip your boat crews and tour guide.

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If you're looking for a travel agency that can really offer the full experience, good hotels and…read morehassle-free land arrangements, I highly recommend Rakso Travel Agency. Their main office is located in Aguirre St in Makati. They have really have friendly staff and great vacation packages to pretty much anywhere in the world. Check out what they have to offer in Asia - whether you're going to Hong Kong, Japan or Tokyo, they have different price ranges for the types of arrangement you need. You can also book your flights with them - which is often lower if you are getting group packages. They book you in top hotels (3-star and 4-star range). If you prefer higher class hotels, you can work with them on upgrading the package for a few dollars. They're one of the top travel agencies in the Philippines for a reason - they simply deliver the best experience.

One of the best tours I would have to say, having done this twice. The boat ride there is…read morecomfortable, the first time there was a large group of international travelers. On my second trip, there was a large contingent of college students from an all girls school. So folks are coming because they're all eager to learn. Tip - Charge and bring your Nikon, don't make that mistake. There will be plenty of killer shots to take. I came back to learn more and for the other fun things. I do enjoy the mini bus ride and tour guide explanations for everything. You get to leave the bus at certain points so that you can walk among the ruins. Be careful - if you have uncoordinated relatives or small kids, you need to accompany them because there are no guard rails in certain places. This reminded me a little of Chitchen Itza (Yucatan Peninsula). And of course - there is a buffet lunch at the hotel which is nice. Warning - You may feel a little sluggish after this big meal as you continue to tour the island. And by the time you get back to Manila and drive home - it's an all day affair and you'll feel somewhat tired. In summary, if you're into history and can take in large amounts of information and process it accordingly this trip is for you. If you get into WW2 data points, you will really enjoy this. If you don't get into history but like a nice relaxing boat ride and tour with a huge buffet lunch - you'll have a great time nonetheless. The fresh air alone and the views will have you coming back with other touristy visitors.

The first time I heard about Corregidor Island was when I was about to board a boat to go there. I…read morehave to admit, I'm not exactly a history buff. That was the one class that I just couldn't get excited about. Fourth period History class mean Fourth period nappy nap time for Jamie. As I got older though, I developed an appreciation for history. I'm still not well-versed in World War 2 facts, but all the little stories that have Corregidor Island as a back drop make me feel more intrigued. For instance, the famous "I shall return" quote from General MacArthur was made on this island. Also, there was a Japanese cemetery that was found here decades later only after a picture was seen at a garage sale in the US. Interesting stuff. The tour around the island gave insight on the battles here. From seeing Battery Way and all the dilapidated barracks, all of it is quite amazing being there and realizing what happened but just a few years ago. While I wasn't really looking forward to this part of my first trip to the Philippines in ages, I am certainly glad I went. And, when I do go back to the Philippines, I can't wait to make another stop on Corregidor Island.

I don't really have a travel bucketlist, or any bucketlist for that matter, but one thing that I…read morehave really wanted to do for the longest time is to go to Kalinga and get a tattoo from Whang-Od, one of the last survival tattoo artists in the Cordilleras. A little history, Whang-Od is a trained tattoo artists, and at 96 years old (nobody really knows how old she is. Some people say 94, some 96) she is still doing the craft that her forefathers taught her. She creates really intricate geometric tattoo designs using traditional methods and materials (with just a suha thorn as a stylus, soot from pine trees and more soot for creating outlines and templates). The art was about to die out, but fortunately, Whang-Od has been training her grand-niece to follow her footsteps. Anyway, the trek up to the Butbut tribe's village up in the Kalinga mountains is not only treacherous and arduous, it is also a logistical nightmare. The buses and the jeeps there run on a very unpredictable schedule, and sometimes, you will need to stay an entire night at the foothills if you miss your jeep connection by even just a few minutes. You will really need a tour company to organize your trip if you want to go about it with the least hassle, and one of such companies is run by the hilarious Sir Yunan Reyes. Yunan has built his contacts over the years, and his tour organizing company caters to quite a lot of destinations: Banaue, Mt. Pulag, Batad, Sagada, Ilocos, Anawangin, Boracay, Caramoan, Calaguas, and recently Mt. Halcon. Yunan's operation is a worry free tour service, and he takes care of everything, depending of course on your budget. My experience with him in Kalinga was awesome - he took care of our return trip through the Bontoc route (my friend and I went on our own via the Tabuk route). You can set up your own all-inclusive trip, which usually costs P3000-5000 per person. You can also join a tour group, if you are okay with the idea of sharing a vacation trip with complete strangers (this happened to us in Kalinga). You can agree on a meeting and a drop-off place, and he will pick you up with a spacious van with a skilled driver. All you really need to do is pay, book a schedule, show up and have a great time. You can contact Yunan at trek_travel2010@yahoo.com.

Trek Travel & Tours by Yunan Reyes helped us enjoy the best experience possible at Buscalan,…read moreKalinga! Our first trip with Yunan Reyes was last 2014 and the trip was as flawless as it can be! From then we have booked his services and we've been at Kalinga for THREE TIMES now! That's how much we enjoyed his services! Due to the bond we have experienced travelling with Yunan for almost 2 years now we can all say that he is a trust worthy & a very good friend! As for Buscalan the place speaks for itself. Enjoy Butbut tribe's culture along with nature's finest! We are looking forward to our next trip to Mt. Pulag or Calaguas Yunan! See you soon!!!

The Jeepney is one of the Philippines' most popular cultural icons. Originally left here by the…read moreAmericans after the war, it formed a big role in public transportation in big cities as well as in the provinces. Most tourists find that they can't leave the country without giving it a try. Well how about you try a Jeepney Tour, you get the jeepney experience, a tour around the city and to top it off, some karaoke while you're at it! Jeepney Tours offer charted tours in their fully air conditioned Jeepney and comes with a karaoke television on board. It's practically like squeezing in some of the Philippines' best experiences in one activity! It's fun, different and worth the ride!

Amazing boat tour & great day trip from Manila!! Although the island that Taal is on has not…read moreaccepted visitors or hikers since its eruption in early 2020, Precious Boat Station has re-opened for boat tours of the lake and coastline of the volcano island. We were initially disappointed that we couldn't hike the volcano, but it was SOO WORTH IT just to take the boat ride. The staff was also very friendly and are local to the area so they were very knowledgeable and told us about the eruption in 2020. You also get fresh coconut to drink after the boat ride. If you're in Manila, definitely come out to Tagaytay for this boat tour, and get a buko tart in town!

The travel is well coordinated and staff are very accommodating. Food is good and we enjoyed the…read moremediterranean meals. Just a suggestion to manage time more as some activities need longer time than others. Give more time in visiting holy places which is the essence of the pilgrimage.

Our first time with Lindela... we have planned our Holyland trip March 2020 but then Covid pandemic…read morehits. We requested a refund but they insisted we wait and they will arrange everything. After the pandemic in 2022, we again plan the target date since my husband and I are busy in our work... October 2023 was the target but then, the war in Israel against the Hamas ensued... We really wanted to travel the Holyland (bucket list) but it seemed the odds are against us. Still, Lindela assured the war will end and we wait... Finally, this March 7-18, 2024 become a reality for us. Over all, we enjoyed our trip, gained new friends amidst some mishaps. We would recommend Lindela to our able friends in the future.

Pandin Lake, although tricky to find, is a great place to have a picnic lunch, lake tour, and swim…read more If you're visiting during the high season it's best to have a reservation as there are only 12 boats available and the activity can take 3-4 hours, depending on your group. Around 8 people can fit comfortably on each raft. The parking area for the lake is on the right side of Werner Schetelig Ave, just past Barangay San Lorenzo Road, marked with hand painted signs with red lettering. From there it is a half mile walk on a dirt road through a neighborhood, past a horse farm, and up a hill. We were able to hire a tricycle for the afternoon (for 300 pesos) for the round trip. Once you arrive, you'll be greeted and asked if you'd like an optional lunch with your tour. Lunch and tour costs between 400-500 pesos per person (based probably on how much they'll think you'll pay). Lunch includes water, a whole grilled tilapia, pork, salad, and rice. It's fun to add fruit (priced per item), like a coconut for 25 pesos. You'll load your group onto a bamboo raft and set off for the opposite side of the lake where you'll stop to eat and swing on a tire swing in the shade and swim. As Filipino hospitality dictates, your guides will depend on you to tell them when it's time to end the lake excision.