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CURATED TRIPS

City tour, day trips and overnight escapes

A guided Manila city tour, same-day trips, and practical overnight itineraries with private car and driver.

How trips work

Choose a trip or share your own plan. We’ll confirm the route, timing, vehicle, inclusions, and quote before you book.

1

Choose your trip

Start with one of our suggested itineraries or tell us the destination and stops you have in mind.

2

We confirm the plan

We confirm realistic timing, vehicle size, inclusions, separate costs, and the final quote.

3

Meet your driver

Your driver arrives at the agreed pickup point. The Manila City Tour also includes a separate guide.

4

Enjoy the trip

Follow the agreed itinerary, with reasonable flexibility when traffic, weather, or opening times require it.

Manila City Tour & Day Trips

One guided Manila tour and four same-day trips, planned for an early start and return to Manila by evening.

Overnight Trips

Suggested two-day routes, plus a three-day Baguio itinerary, with hotel picks linked from each trip page.

Custom combination trips

Looking for our old Tagaytay–Batangas trip?

We now offer Tagaytay & Laguna and Batangas Beach separately, but we can combine them by request. We can also combine other day trips and overnight trips where the route and timing make sense.

Request a custom quote

We reply within 24 hours, usually faster.

Taal Lake and Volcano in Tagaytay blended with Laiya Beach in Batangas, representing a custom combination trip

What’s included (and what isn’t)

Each quote confirms the route, vehicle, included costs, and anything you will pay separately.

ManilaStay provides

  • Private vehicle and vetted local driver
  • Pickup and drop-off based on the confirmed itinerary
  • Fuel, tolls, and standard parking as stated in the quote
  • A realistic suggested itinerary and route timing
  • A separate tour guide for the Manila City Tour only

Paid separately unless quoted

  • Entrance fees, activity tickets, and boat charges
  • Meals, snacks, and drinks
  • Hotel rooms and deposits booked through our Stays pages
  • Venue, resort, operator, or local-guide charges
  • Optional activities and personal expenses

Good to know

  • Day and overnight trips are private car-and-driver services, not guided tours
  • Local guides or operators lead their own activities
  • Driver’s meals and accommodation is included in the quotation
  • Schedules, weather, and traffic may change the order of stops
  • The final quote confirms all inclusions

Trips FAQs

Quick answers before you choose a city, day, or overnight trip.

Are all ManilaStay trips guided tours?

No. The Manila City Tour includes a separate tour guide. Day trips and overnight trips use a private car and driver, while venue staff, local boatmen, or activity operators handle their own experiences where applicable.

What counts as a day trip?

A day trip leaves and returns to Manila on the same day. Most are planned within a 10–16 hour vehicle window, depending on distance, traffic, and the activity schedule.

What counts as an overnight trip?

Our standard overnight itineraries are two days and one night. Baguio is offered as a three-day, two-night trip because the longer drive needs more breathing room.

Can we change the suggested itinerary?

Yes. The itinerary is a practical starting point. Tell us your priorities and we will confirm which changes are realistic for the route and time available.

Are entrance fees and hotel rooms included?

Usually not. Entrance fees, activity charges, meals, and hotel rooms are paid separately unless the final quote says otherwise. Our Stays pages help you compare hotel options.

How far do your standard trips go?

Baguio is the furthest standard itinerary promoted on this page. Longer Luzon routes such as Banaue or Sagada may be considered as custom requests.

How do I book?

Open the trip page, review the suggested itinerary, then send your date, pickup point, group size, luggage, and preferred stops through Request a Quote.