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Philippines Highlights and Events
Travel in Philippines with Intrepid
Vivid green rice terraces, crystalline seas hiding coral wonderlands and mountains tempered with charming villages, the Philippines provides an answer for those in search of a slice of authentic Asia. Trek through the jungles, scale the volcanic landscapes, dive into warm waters and meet the unaffected people of the Philippines for an exotic and enlightening experience.
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Philippine Discovery
15 days
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Highlights
- Experience the bustle and energy of Manila
- Travel to the mountain retreat of Baguio
- Journey to the tranquil surrounds of Sagada
- Enjoy an overnight stay in remote Ifugao villages
- Take in Philippine history at the museum of Bontoc
- Swim, snorkel and soak up the beauty of Puerto Galera
- Take in sensational views of the famous rice terraces of Banaue
- Camp near the crater of Mt Pinatubo
- Visit the eerie hanging coffins of Echo Valley
- Trek through lush, green rice paddies
Philippines's Top Picks
The Sagada province is famous for its hanging coffins, a traditional burial method where coffins are fixed to the sides of cliffs
Top 5 Fun Festivals of the Philippines
- Ati-Atihan: With a history that dates all the way back to 1210, this flamboyant festival is considered one of the Philippines' best. Think massive ostentatious costumes, loud drumming, floats of parading dancers, riotous crowds and a healthy dose of partying and you've got Ati-Atihan - the Philippines' best shot at Rio Carnaval.
- Grand Cordillera Festival: Baguio reserves the fourth last week of November to celebrate life and local culture with ethnic songs, dance, costume and food. This festival spreads peace and tolerance and provides an interesting snapshot of the lives of the ethnic people of the northern Luzon area.
- Dinagyang: Iloilo City gets its chance to party with its own version of Ati-Atihan. City streets are decked out with colourful banners, street stalls sizzle with barbecued pork, and chicken and costumed dancers compete for glory.
- Feast of Our Lady of Candles: This annual display of epic religious pageantry features a procession of the patroness, fiesta queen and court through the streets and town centre of Jaro. Locals carry candles and a statue of the Virgin Mary to the town cathedral, where crowds of people wait. This spirited and vibrant festival is a great introduction to Filipino culture and religious celebration.
- Obando Fertility Festival: Want to see couples dance through the streets in aid of hopefully producing a child? Each year, the town of Bulacan holds this festival for childless couples who wish to produce children. Couples dance down the street to the local church, dance up the aisle and attend mass in honour of the three local patron saints.
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Philippines at a glance
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- Manila (population 1.65 million)
- 99 million
- Filipino (Tagalog), English
- PHP
- (GMT+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
- Type A (North American/Japanese 2-pin), Type B (American 3-pin)
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