Manila Tours and Trips

Great tour but too much free time in villages where there is nothing else to see or do. Our guide Aimee was very good and looked after us very well. Having local guides was interesting as you experience their view on the places you are visiting. Our request to hike to Mt Pinatubo was rejected. No reason was given and we were very disappointed as the group before us had gone.

This trip exceeded my expectations. Our group leader was from the Philippines and I couldn’t haven’t imagined it any other way. The group was an amazing group of fun, open minded adults and there was something on the trip for everyone. Great local food, water adventures, relaxing on the beach and exploring the town/villages. A good amount of free time and scheduled activities.

This was my 6th contiki and was a very slow pace compared to the other trips I have done. This was perfect as the trip provided a good balance of adventures and relaxation. The trip manager was also excellent.

This trip was a great introduction to the Philippines, from the city of Manila to the mountains and rice terraces of the northern Philippines we covered a lot of ground. And for me, a highlight was our climb to the top of Mt. Pinatubo. Our tour guide, Nikki, was excellent. She was organized, knowledgeable, and fun to travel with.

Nikki, our tour leader was excellent. She gave us lots of information about the country and gave clear instructions regarding the timetable and activities. The tour was varied and the extension was well worth doing as you could snorkel off the beach and the accommodation was perfect. Some of the walks I found challenging but Nikki made sure that the local guides helped with tricky steps, river crossings and if balance was an issue.

I found the leader welcoming and very helpful. However I found the trip too full often arriving at accommodations just before supper time giving little time to wind down or, for the more energetic, time to explore. I would prefer a more relaxed schedule and would recommend adding a facility to the website where I could actually sort trips according to level of physical activity.