Tour

A Sweet Life: All About Mangoes
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Funtastic Vacations Philippines

Tour Code: destination1051
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Country: Philippines

A journey that will give you a taste of the Philippines’ most famous and sweetest mangoes from the Mango Capitals – Zambales and Guimaras.



A Sweet Life:  All About Mangoes

INCLUSIONS: 

  • Roundtrip transfers using private air-conditioned van
  • Three nights accommodation
  • Mango Farm tour in Zambales
  • Visit to National Mango Research and Development Center in Guimaras
  • Running tour in Iloilo City and Camiña Bahay na Bato visit
  • Service of local experts and English speaking tour guide
  • Applicable admission fees, taxes, tips and gratuities

EXCLUSIONS: 

  • Airfare
  • Travel Insurance 
  • Incidentals in hotels such as laundry, telephone calls
  • Tipping 
  • All other services not mentioned

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 

  • Minimum number of person is required to run the program
  • Detailed tour itinerary and rate is available upon request
  • Rajah Travel Corporation reserves the right to make adjustments on the tour schedule due to any fortuitous events
  • Other services, items, and meals not stated in the inclusions will be charged and settled by the guests on personal account

Enjoy a farm-to-table, alfresco lunch in a mango farm.

Join local experts for an in-depth learning of the mango industry.

Create the right flavor when you have your hands-on mango cooking experience.

Take part in a cooking demo, featuring mango as the main ingredient.

Cap off your trip with Iloilo's favorite Molo Soup.

DAY 1     Manila-Zambales (L , D)

Your first mango experience will begin in Zambales, where you will be welcomed by a refreshing mango shake and a festive ambiance. A local farm expert will join you to share insights into how this tropical fruit is intertwined with Filipino culture. Learn to pick and cut the perfect mango directly from the trees. Test your cooking skills and join the fun in a mini cooking show with a local chef showcasing the golden fruit of the Philippines.

Drive to Clark for your overnight accommodation at Quest Hotel.

DAY 2     Zambales-Guimaras (B , D)

Rise early and head to Clark International Airport to board a one-hour flight to Iloilo City, your gateway to the island of Guimaras.

From Iloilo, continue your journey by land and sea transfer to the world-famous land of the sweetest mangoes – Guimaras. Accompanied by a local historian, listen to tales of the province and the intriguing legends surrounding this heart-shaped fruit.

Proceed to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay.

DAY 3     Guimaras (B , L , D)

With a local expert, begin your day with a morning visit to the National Mango Research and Development Center. Learn about the facility's vital role in the success of the Agri-Tourism industry in the province. Guimaras is one of the Philippine provinces capable of exporting mangoes to the United States of America and Australia. Your next stop, aptly named Pit Stop Café, is where you'll be challenged to flavor your own Mango Spaghetti and witness a cooking demo. End the day with a visit to the Trappist Monastery, run by the Monks of the Cistercian Order, who have devoted themselves to a monastic community life for a long time.  

Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4     Guimaras-Manila (B , L)

Say farewell to Guimaras as we sail back to Iloilo City. Step back in time as we visit Camiña Bahay na Bato, one of the city’s architectural wonders showcasing Ilonggo culture, heritage, and gastronomy. Before heading to the airport for your flight to Manila, indulge in authentic local dishes cooked and prepared by the Camiña family, such as Pancit Molo, a soup with wonton wrappers originating from the Molo district in Iloilo City.