When it comes to remarkable experiences, the Philippines sure has a lot to offer. A nation made up of over 7,000 islands, a pocket of surprise awaits you in every corner of the country! And if you’re looking for the perfect getaway for some R&R with your dad for some father-son or father-daughter bonding time, look no further because we’ve rounded up twelve awesome and unforgettable activities that the two of you (and the entire family) will definitely enjoy in the Philippines:
For The History Buff
Try: Heritage Tours In Western Visayas
One of the best destinations for history buffs in the Philippines, Western Visayas is backed by a storied past and boasts a stunning collection of well-preserved heritage buildings, especially in the cities of Bacolod, Talisay, and Silay. Marvel at The Ruins, a burned-down early 20th-century mansion of a sugar baron, in Talisay then step into a beautiful ancestral house in Silay.
Book These Experiences:
>City of Bacolod Private Half-Day Tour
>Silay Heritage Private Day Tour
For The Adventurous Dad
Try: River Canyoneering or Water Sports
If you’ve got your dad to thank for that adventurous spirit in you, then an action-packed trip should be on your travel bucket list! Tag him along on a river canyoneering trip in Cebu’s Kawasan Falls or have the thrill of your life trying a variety of water sports in Boracay for awesome bonding time with your dad such as snorkeling, helmet diving, and more!
Book These Experiences:
>Philippines Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Day Tour From Cebu/Mactan
>Boracay Helmet Dive (Aquanaut) Experience
>Boracay Package Watersports Experience
>Boracay Beach Half-Day Tour: Crocodile Island and Puka Beach
For The Foodie Dad
Try: Food Tasting Tour in Manila Chinatown and Boodle Feast Experience in Cebu
You can never go wrong with bonding over delicious food! Whether you walk down the historic streets of Binondo for Old Manila’s most scrumptious eats or go crazy over a boodle feast in Cebu after touring the city, you and your dad are sure to have a great time gorging on the country’s best bites!
Book These Experiences:
>Manila Chinatown Guided Street Food Tasting Tour
>Local Cuisine Half-Day Tour and Boodle Feast Experience in Cebu
For The Chill Dad
Try: Island Staycation and a Day at the Spa
Escape the hustles and bustles of the daily grind with your ~chill~ dad by booking a staycation in a hip hotel in Boracay or by having a rejuvenating massage and spa treatment. After all, men deserve some pampering, too!
Book These Experiences:
>3D2N Astoria Current Staycation with Carabao Island Tour and Watersports Activities
>Mandala Spa & Resort Villas in Boracay
For The Cultured Dad
Try: Museum Tour
Picture this: A day out with dad, checking out galleries and museums, trying your hand at various traditional crafts. If that’s your and your dad’s idea of fun, then you will love taking in the sights and culture of Baguio and around. Visit the BenCab Museum for some art Inso then head on over to Tam-awan Village to get a glimpse of Cordilleran heritage.
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