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DAY 01 ARRIVE MANILA
Arrive in Manila with a warm welcome of smiles and Sampaguita Flower Leis at the Ninoy International
Airport. Meet and assisted by the Baron Travel Representative. Transfer via air-conditioned
Motor coach to a Deluxe Hotel where Welcome Drinks and VIP Reception await you. Enjoy a Welcome Cocktail Party with a Special Theme.
DAY 02 MANILA
After breakfast at the hotel, set off for a Tour of the Metropolis, a startling contrast of the old and new. You will visit the 400- year old "Walled City" of Intramuros, the Spanish Fortress and center of government during the 16 th -19t"century. Then proceed to Makati, the center of commerce, business and entertainment.
A theme lunch is set at one of Manila's specialty restaurants. Afternoon is free for shopping or for relaxation at the hotel's swimming pool. In the evening, you are treated to a "Barrio Fiesta" celebration, a traditional Filipino pageantry of songs and dances, complete with a buffet of sumptuous native specialties.
DAY 03 MANILA / TAGAYTAY
Barely a 2-hour drive from Manila is scenic Tagaytay. Along the way, you can make a short stop at a "jeepney" factory and see how the most popular local transport is assembled by hand. The "jeepney" provides a glimpse into the Filipino's colorful way of life. Or one can make a stopover at the Las Piflas Church which houses the century-old Bamboo Organ, the only one its kind in the world At Tagaytay Ridge, lunch is set amidst a resort overlooking picturesque Taal Volcano, a volcano within the lake. Return to Manila
DAY 04 MANILA / PAGSANJAN OR VILLA ESCUDERO
Start with an early breakfast at the hotel. You have a choice of two exciting tours PAGSANJAN FALLS TOUR or VILLA ESCUDERO
If you are adventurous, Pagsanjan will be your best choice. Try "shooting the rapids" with expert boat- men traversing the turbulent waters and trying to out do other each other in a friendly, frenzied competition. Ride a bamboo raft and go under the falls for more thrills. The exhilarating trip ends with a buffet lunch.
To experience a typical Filipino country life, Villa Escudero is the place to visit. Your day will start with a tour of the coconut plantation on carabao-drawn carriages while young boys and girls serenade you until you reach the museum.
Lunch will be served on tables set beside the "Labasin Falls" with your feet submerged in its cool spring water. The afternoon is set for playing local games with country folks. Return to Manila and prepare for the evening Farewell Banquet, a fitting finale to a wonderful holiday in the Philippines
DAY 05 DEPART MANILA
Morning at leisure. You can still catch a few sights and make some last minute shopping. Check-out and depart for the International Airport.