Haranah Tours is a local travel agency that provides provincial tours (Bohol, Cebu, Coron, Ilocos,…read morePuerto Princesa, Sagada, etc.), educational tours, transportation (bus/coasters) services, and soon: International tours to Asia! I remember my elementary and high school out-of-the-classroom field trips: most of the time, the buses we ride in are owned by Haranah Tours Corporation. And why not? They have great service! The drivers are reliable, well-trained, polite and generally kind. So far, we never had an accident or even a minor glitch in our many out-of-school tours (Outbound trips, educational field trips, retreats, recollections, etc.), which says a lot about how great their service is. From the same name, an eco park in Tanay, Rizal, is also open for everyone. Haranah Eco Park is the real feel of what Mother Nature is: from its picturesque green landscape, giant ferns, unusual flowers, to the mesmerizing night sky! They also have quality facilities for seminars, events, educational tours, or just camping with family and friends! Now you know where to head out for your next team building, knowledge-seeking session, family-bonding and when you want to get lost in Mother Nature's beauty...and of course, how to get there: through Haranah Tours!

As much as we Filipinos have been so westernized, there is but one small part of our history left…read morein the city - it's found in the old capital of Manila which is Intramuros. If you have a friend visiting Manila, I suggest you take him to the Intramuros Tour of Carlos Celdran. The tour lasts about three hours and trust me, you won't get some typical tour where Carlos has a boring script and is tight with time. Carlos maps out Intramuros by sections and while the participants walk along with him he theatrically explains the history of the Philippines. He talks about the country in such a comic way. For sure your foreigner friends will laugh at some his jokes. Carlos' way of discussing is very interactive. He sometimes may need participation from the audience when it comes to things. Other than that, his company is surely enjoyable. At the end of the tour, you get a sweet surprise of halo halo to quench your thirst.

There's no better way to understand history a bit more than doing a literal walk-through with the…read morepioneer in walking tours of Intramuros, Manila - Carlos Celdran. Armed with a clearbook, a lapel, and mobile speaker, this man clad in his barong and hat will take you through time. The tour has several stops consisting of San Agustin Church, Manila Cathedral and Fr. Blanco's Garden, and lastly, Fort Santiago. I've taken this tour twice - once as a college student and again when I brought foreign friends to see Intramuros. On my second tour, Fr. Blanco's Garden was being renovated so it was replaced by a quick tour of the courtyard of San Agustin Church. This tour is best for adults (as opposed to teens or kids) as he talks fast and gives jokes that have underlying meaning, or need a bit of quick analysis. We were also advised that the tour works best for big groups as participants try to focus more and gives better interaction dynamics between the tour guide and the group. I personally saw truth in that. All in all, it's a great crash course or a nice refresher on old Manila's history. If (Intramuros) walls could talk, it would probably agree, criticize and laugh with Carlos Celdran.

We had an amazing trip to Europe, thanks to Captain Travel. It's my first time to Europe and happy…read morena inassist po nila kami which documents ang kailangan namin i provide. Nag a advise sila Ms Mara if anong papers need namin i present since I am a freelancer, parents are retired, and sibling is self-employed. Dito mejo kabadi nung una sa Schengen visa application pero super glad na-approve kami. I really enjoyed our experience because of carefully-curated itineraries. Shoutout to Filippo and Eva for being cool tour guides! (from Italy and Spain)

Travel Beware. this is not an accredited travel agency. they are dishonest and corrupt agency and…read morewe filed a formal complaint against them. they will leave you hanging and will not lift finger to help you.

I've booked many a flight through this travel agency based on recommendations from several friends…read moreand family. Among all the travel agencies that I've tried, Fine Travel and Tours is the one that really goes out of its way to make my trips easy and hassle free. Yes, it might be cheaper to book hotels or apartments and find cheaper tickets on your own. Yes, you can fix visas by yourself. But sometimes these things can really be a pain (especially the damn visas). This agency really help me out with arranging my documents and application forms, giving me advice on when is the best time to apply for visas and what the requirements are. They can also customize sightseeing tours from you, ranging from select few sights to fully pre-packaged deals and meals. Sometimes you have to make them kulit, as they really get so many clients, but as long as you are on top of that, they will really take care of you. I would really recommend this agency when you want to travel in a pinch. Ask for Ms. Genevie.

I had my first self-applied Japan Visa application processed by them back in 2009. I was really…read morehappy with their service. Last year though, I chose a different one only because of they were cheaper. However, anyone going to Japan for 7 days and longer and planning to go cross country needs a Japan Rail Pass and Universal is the only accredited travel agency selling it in Manila. So, after getting our respective visas we went to Universal for our JRPs. Service was fast and efficient as always!

I would recommend this service hands down. I coordinated with Erwin weeks before our Manila trip…read more He was responsive and very transparent with their rate. Kuya Alfred, our driver, took very good care of us and our family. He was very safe in navigating around tricky Manila roads and can be counted with insider knowledge on where to go when we went to tagaytay. A true stress free way to see the beautiful country of the Philippines. Thank you Kuya Erwin and Kuya Alfred. Till next time!

I just wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for such a wonderful trip. The planning…read moreand phone calls with Erwin in the beginning made the trip an easy decision, the guidance leading up to the trip from him was very reassuring and nerve settling and Alfredo, our driver guide was absolutely amazing!! I traveled alone and was very anxious about the trip. I couldn't have picked a better tour company to tour Luzon with. I felt very safe being in the hands of Alfredo. I travel often and have left my country a handful of times and this was behind the best trip of my life and I have Alfredo and Erwin to thank for that. To see the sites beyond the itinerary and gather as much of north and south of Luzon as possible in 12 days was truly amazing. Alfredo made this trip enjoyable and the whole team is so well organized with each day thoroughly planned out. Thank you so much!

I joined Dustin's God, Gold and Glory (3G) tour together with the rest of the international…read moredelegates from a research convention and peace dialogue that was put together by the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. I was blown away by how informative the tour was, and it wasn't even that strenuous because it only focused on three main attractions in Intramuros. We first went to San Agustin Church for some really interesting trivia on the religious artwork, the construction of the church and the history of the Spanish conquest in the country. Then we went to other different parts of the nearby streets to learn more about the identity and the psyche of the Filipinos. Considering that most of the people on the tour were foreigners who are new to the country, I think the 3G tour is an excellent way to introduce the uninitiated to the values, the quirks and the psychology of the Filipinos. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to stay in the country for a while, but wants to speed up the adjustment process. Dustin's intelligent insight on the way of life of the Filipinos will bring a certain level of understanding as to how we act, think and behave the way we do, and even as a Filipino, I learned a lot about our culture and history that I didn't learn from textbooks. It is such a refreshing take on our crazy Filipino complex of dealing with things. The rest of the delegates enjoyed the tour tremendously, and had a lot of wonderful things to say about the clever guide, the depth of the tour program and the way everything was set up. The logistics were smooth despite the rain, and the tour ended on time as Dustin was very timely in his delivery. Well done!

My colleagues and I had the pleasure of experiencing Dustin's 3G (God, Gold and Glory) tour of old…read moreManila two weeks ago. Our group was a mix of backgrounds (Chinese who grew up in Canada and Indonesia, Australian) so they came with a genuine interest in learning more about Philippine history and culture. Dustin did not disappoint. He is not only extremely knowledgable about Philippine history, he uses it to contextualize the country's present culture and values. Even if I grew up in the Philippines, I learned so much from Dustin on this tour. He is an engaging and dynamic storyteller with a special talent for connecting the past and the present seamlessly, and has fun while doing so. All in all I would say this was an unforgettable experience and I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to understand and appreciate Manila more.

If you're looking for a travel agency that can really offer the full experience, good hotels and…read morehassle-free land arrangements, I highly recommend Rakso Travel Agency. Their main office is located in Aguirre St in Makati. They have really have friendly staff and great vacation packages to pretty much anywhere in the world. Check out what they have to offer in Asia - whether you're going to Hong Kong, Japan or Tokyo, they have different price ranges for the types of arrangement you need. You can also book your flights with them - which is often lower if you are getting group packages. They book you in top hotels (3-star and 4-star range). If you prefer higher class hotels, you can work with them on upgrading the package for a few dollars. They're one of the top travel agencies in the Philippines for a reason - they simply deliver the best experience.