Pagsanjan Falls, Laguna

A two-and-a-half-hour drive from the South of Manila, Pagsanjan Falls is a favourite tourist destination where you can board a canoe steered by two boatmen who will maneuver through the steep gorges leading up to the lush tropical vegetation and majestic falls.

Tagaytay

A popular spot south of Manila, it overlooks the Taal Volcano Island, an active volcano surrounded by Taal Lake. Among its other attractions are the Park in the Sky and Picnic Grove for fun outdoor day trips.