5 Nights 6 Days Manila with Angeles City
DAY 01 ARRIVAL IN MANILA + MANILA - ANGELES (-/-/-)
Welcome to the Philippines’ capital – Manila! Upon arrival, meet the driver/ guide and transfer to Angeles, and check in to the hotel for accommodation. Rest of the day to be spent at your own leisure. Overnight accommodation in Angeles.
DAY 02 ANGELES (B/L/-)
After breakfast in the hotel, meet the tour guide who will pick you up in your hotel lobby for your Puning tour. Discover a truly unique escape, Puning Hot Spring, a hidden gem nestled at the base of the iconic Mt. Pinatubo in Pampanga. Perfect for a traveler seeking a blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion, this experience combines natural beauty with Filipino hospitality. Begin your journey with an exhilarating 4x4 ride across dramatic volcanic landscapes formed by the historic 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. Drive through scenic lahar canyons and riverbeds for a taste of raw Philippine terrain. Upon arrival at the hot spring site, unwind in a series of natural thermal pools, surrounded by lush forest and volcanic rock formations. Each pool varies in temperature, offering both soothing relaxation and therapeutic benefits. Enhance your experience with a volcanic sand spa treatment, where you're gently buried in warm mineral-rich sand, followed by a mud facial, both known for their detoxifying and skin-rejuvenating properties. Whether you’re seeking wellness, adventure, or a scenic escape, Puning Hot Spring offers an unforgettable experience surrounded by natural beauty and cultural significance. After the tour, back to hotel for accommodation. Rest of the day to be spent at your own leisure. Overnight accommodation in Angeles.
DAY 03 ANGELES (B/L/-)
After breakfast at the hotel, meet the tour guide and discover the rich heritage of Pampanga through the City of Angels Historical Tour, a cultural journey through Angeles City and the Clark Freeport Zone. Begin at the Holy Rosary Parish Church, a Spanish-era landmark built in the late 1800s, followed by a visit to the Pamintuan Mansion, once the seat of the Philippine Republic and now a museum showcasing Filipino history. Continue to the Museo Ning Angeles, where exhibits highlight Kapampangan traditions, cuisine, and lifestyle, and explore the Center for Kapampangan Studies at Holy Angel University, a cultural hub preserving the region's identity. The tour includes scenic rolling drives through the historic streets of Angeles City, lined with ancestral homes, and through Clark Freeport Zone, a former U.S. military base transformed into a thriving commercial hub. End the tour with an immersive visit to the Clark Museum and 4D Theater, where interactive displays and a multi-sensory film bring the story of Clark and Central Luzon to life. After the tour, return back to Manila. Overnight accommodation in Manila.
DAY 04 ANGELES - MANILA (B/-/-)
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Manilla and be ready for a day tour of Old Manila and Historical Landmarks. Come take a tour of Manila's past. We head to the old city of Manila through the picturesque Roxas Boulevard, passing through Rizal Park on its way to the “Walled City” of Intramuros. Here you will see ancient walls, church ruins and other relics of the Spanish conquistadors. Wander the cobbled streets to the San Agustin Church, the oldest stone church in the country. We then finished the tour with a visit to Fort Santiago, a Spanish fortress that guarded the entrance to Manila's Pasig River. It was here where our national hero Jose Rizal spent his last days and where he wrote his famous "My Last Farewell". Visit the oldest Chinatown in the world - Binondo. Located across the river from the walled city of Intramuros, it was positioned so that colonial rulers could keep a close eye on their migrant subjects. After the tour, transfer to the hotel for check in. Overnight accommodation in Manila.
DAY 05 MANILA - PAGSANJAN (B/L/-)
After breakfast, travel for two and a half hour drive south of Manila takes you to Pagsanjan, Laguna. Shoot the rapids on dugout canoes and experience nature’s wonders. Be prepared to board a native banca (canoe) skillfully driven by a boatman amidst steep gorges and lush tropical vegetation. Your destination – the magnificent Pagsanjan Waterfalls. Take a swim or board a bamboo raft through the falls into a cave right behind its veil of water. Back to Manila in the mid- afternoon. Overnight accommodation in Manila.
DAY 06 MANILA DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Breakfast. Leisure time until check out and transfer to the international airport for your flight back to your home country. Have a safe flight!
