Carmona Adventure Tours: Top 5 Unforgettable Experiences
So, when you’re looking to get away from city life, Carmona, Philippines might just be the spot you’re after; it’s close enough to Manila that getting there is pretty manageable, yet far enough that, actually, it feels like a whole other universe; with these tour operators that’ve sprung up, a whole heap of neat activities are also within reach for you.
1. Mt. Batulao Day Trip Adventure
That Mt. Batulao Day Trip, it’s almost the classic choice, you know, and it’s just so darn popular. The tour usually sets off early in the morning, and too it includes transport, so it’s a really convenient day hike sort of deal; the hike up Batulao’s slopes has some amazing scenery – that rolling landscape looks pretty great at sunrise. This tour tends to fit almost all fitness levels, yet make no mistake, some sections can test you a bit, too; bringing sufficient water and having good footwear are musts, or so I’m told.
What seems great is, you see those seasoned hikers next to total beginners all just, more or less, managing it – with plenty of gasps, too, apparently. So, anyway, after soaking up those amazing views at the summit, that feeling of total accomplishment as you start descending is pretty unforgettable. Read our full review: Mt. Batulao Day Trip Full Review and Details. See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (Mt. Batulao Day Trip)
2. Kaybiang Tunnel Coastal Road Tour
You know, driving through Kaybiang Tunnel and cruising down that coastal road are experiences; really, that you don’t soon forget and a Coastal Road Tour kinda lets you soak them up; usually it starts out in Carmona and that route passes some historic landmarks and also some scenic spots where photo ops are, often, irresistible; The Kaybiang Tunnel bit is kinda eerie, yeah, because it’s a long, dark tunnel, that, when you come out the other side of, you get some pretty striking views of the coastline.
Many tours include lunch at one of those restaurants with the ocean view; honestly, very few experiences compare to sitting there with a plate of seafood as, actually, the waves crash below. Anyway, the guides often throw some local stories in to their spiel as they meander so you pick up little factoids on that whole area too. Read our full review: Kaybiang Tunnel Coastal Road Tour Full Review and Details. See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (Kaybiang Tunnel Tour)
3. Caleruega Church and Twin Lakes Tagaytay
Caleruega Church, standing there rather peaceful, yeah, it’s a popular spot for a bit of reflection and then, you know, the Twin Lakes up in Tagaytay give you this vista like nowhere else, apparently. Loads of tours cover these spots together; the early part of the day can tend to revolve around a visit to Caleruega, that place is tranquil, what with the gardens being pretty well cared for and all. So, anyway, from the church, trips often head to Tagaytay; you’ll be standing there looking over the Twin Lakes which is honestly amazing because you’re looking down on one lake in another lake’s crater.
Tagaytay weather’s almost nicer thanks to the elevation, or so I’ve heard. Those tours often bring folks along to restaurants overlooking that volcanic crater. That’s kinda where you want to relax and kick back for lunch. That two-stop thing kinda works because the solemn feels at Caleruega contrast those scenic spots you see afterwards and that somehow completes your day’s experience a little better, yeah? Read our full review: Caleruega Church and Twin Lakes Tagaytay Full Review and Details. See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (Caleruega and Twin Lakes Tour)
4. Paradizoo Theme Park Family Adventure
You see, Paradizoo seems just great when families rock up looking for something engaging – kinda a blend between a theme park and also a zoo; The animals there just walk around in roomy spaces. Kids even have options to get close to some of the animals there, yeah, feeding them bits and petting them – yet make sure that you’re supervising youngsters there really carefully, too.
Paradizoo’s also just really pretty as gardens tend to stretch all over the place, with heaps of flowers. Shows with some talented animals mixed in – really well trained parrots plus horses or whatnot – will give you something that’ll entertain folks of most ages, too, actually. Make time so you get to those sheep-feeding stations – basically little ones get to kinda hand food to these gentle critters and it’s probably quite endearing. Read our full review: Paradizoo Theme Park Family Adventure Full Review and Details. See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (Paradizoo Adventure)
5. Republic Wakepark Experience
Republic Wakepark is just about this big lake, really, and all set up that you get to try out watersports or maybe chilling somewhere near it. First-timers can actually ease into the sport too; anyway, it is not at all unusual that there’s somebody right there giving tips. Plenty of seasoned wakeboarders show some grace out there – doing flips and those other stunts they practice on.
You almost definitely can snag rental gear at Republic Wakepark if you are trying this out first and then maybe think about your own gear later. Otherwise when not participating in a wakeboarding experience yourself, just sitting along the water and watching can sometimes actually be as relaxing as hopping into the water is; this venue hosts different skill levels for some challenge and gives observers like some drama they won’t soon forget. Read our full review: Republic Wakepark Experience Full Review and Details. See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (Republic Wakepark Fun)