City break in Manila

If you want to celebrate the longest Christmas in the world, see women dressed up in traditional costume or join in to celebrate the anniversary of the toppling of a dictator, then the festival-based city trips Manila has are for you.

There is so much celebration going on throughout the year that the city trips Manila offers will seem too short and you might feel the need to return at another time of year to witness a different festival. That is the beauty of the city trips Manila has, they are adaptable and ongoing.

The types of city trips Manila offers

As well as festival-based city trips Manila has many other types for the discerning traveller. With the capital of the Philippines being so close to the coast, if you fancy a diving-based city trip Manila can oblige. Just a few hours south is Anilao where coral reefs bloom and tropical fish swim everywhere.

Another type of city trip Manila offers is one for families. If you have children with you, the city trips Manila offers can accommodate their every need like a visit to the Manila Zoological and Botanical Gardens which features local endangered species. Other treats for children on these city trips Manila style are the Manila Aquarium, Ocean Adventure with dolphin shows, and the Children’s Museum featuring hands-on displays.

Being islands made up of volcanoes, a must is a volcano-visiting city trip Manila style. Close enough for a day trip is Taal Volcano, the smallest active volcano in the world, standing at just 1,000ft. Take a guide and a boat to sail across the lake and hike up to the crater for a fascinating experience.

Manila Bay

For peaceful city trips Manila Bay is a place to be visited and explored. Its history includes the scene of confrontation between the Spanish and the Americans, and the nearby execution of the hero of the Philippines, Dr Jose Rizal.

Manila Bay was where the first settlements were established, strung along the shores and Pasig River. Nowadays the area is great for a stroll. Much of it has been reclaimed with the idea that more buildings will be constructed in the future.
Right on the bay is the Coconut Palace, built especially for the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1981. It is made entirely of indigenous woods and, of course, coconut wood and husks. You can take a guided tour as part of a city trip Manila style and see the various guest rooms that are lavishly decorated.

One holds hundreds of shells while another has exquisite mother-of-pearl furniture. What more could you ask for on a city trip Manila style? However do check in advance about tours because the palace is sometimes rented out for private events.

Choose one of the city trips Manila offers and get ready for a great time. Choose BudgetAir to book your flights and get ready to be astounded by the cheap deals that BudgetAir can find for you. If a city trip Manila style is what you are after, then do not delay, book today!