THE PHILIPPINES · HIKING TOURS IN MANILA
One spare day and too many options. These 8 hiking tours from manila justify the slot, priced and timed so you can settle it over breakfast.
Hike Banaue’s ancient rice terraces on a four-day small-group trip from Manila, with village stays, waterfalls, guides, and overnight bus travel.
“The most memorable moment was actually to see the rice terrace open up infront of you. Hiking there made an impression.”
Review of Mt. Daraitan and Tinipak River from Manila, with honest advice on fitness, muddy trails, guides, transport, price, and packing.
“I'm pretty sure I have already left a review. Is there another site? This was an awesome trip and we went on the weekday so there was no one else except my partner and me. Terrific experience and highly recommended. The tour guide was extremely helpful as well.”
Review of Mount Pinatubo from Manila: 4x4 ride, riverbed hike, crater lake views, costs, timing, comfort, and practical tips.
“4x4WD with bank seats at back (6) was quite simple and not comfortable, and definitely not justified to the high price of tour (other tour operators provided landcruiser).”
Review of Mt. Batulao day hike from Manila, with mountain views, guides, transfers, timing, difficulty, lunch details, and booking advice.
“The guide and driver We’re great. Very professional and knowledgeable. The early start was well worth it! Beautiful hike!”
Escape Manila for a Mount Purro day pass with forest hikes, river trips, swimming, games, Dumagat culture, and lunch.
“Really great experience especially for a beginner hiker like me. Love the food as well as they were all presentable and sumptious. 2 thumbs up!!”
Review Mount Daraitan and Tinipak River from Manila, with practical advice on fitness, transport, price, views, timing, and what to pack.
“My tour guide Einstein was great, as was the driver Pedro. Fun hike, though a bit challenging in places, ultimately the views were worth it. Locals were very friendly. Hot at the bottom during summer, but quite pleasant up top.”
Review of the Nagpatong Rock and Tungtong Falls hike from Manila, with trail demands, views, transfers, price, timing, and booking advice.
“It is a risky and very active half day. You climb, pull, trek, crawl and meet some pretty amazing people on top of a rock or bathing in a waterfall. Highly recommend to active and brave people.”
Trek 34 kilometers through Banaue, Pula, Cambulo, Batad, and Bangaan on a private four-day Ifugao rice terrace adventure.
“The hike from from Banaue through Pula and Cambulo to Batad was amazing! The rice terraces were absolutely beatuful. I also enjoyed swimming in the waterfall plunge pools.”
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