Southern Countryside Tour (Private Tour)

TOUR DETAILS

Private Tour

Iloilo

8-10 Hrs

4:00 PM

USD

118 Price starts from (1 Pax) (per person)

Hop on this journey to the South countryside of Iloilo and witness the transformation of history and architecture in various churches and lands. Sometimes a trip to the past is just what you need to appreciate the present. Explore the South countryside of Iloilo starting with Balay na Bato, a well-preserved heritage house built in 1865. Be amazed with the history and architecture of Tigbauan Church designed in Latin-American Churrigueresque style, Guimbal Church built with yellow sandstone, San Joaquin Church with a facade depicting the Spanish victory over Moroccan forces in the Battle of Tetuan, and Miag-ao Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site. After the tour, relax at Garin Farm, a place of leisure, pilgrimage, and agriculture all in a 14-hectare inland resort.

Inclusions

What to Expect

- Transportation during the tour
- Pick up and drop off within Iloilo City
- Local driver & Bottled water during the tour
- With Lunch
- Snacks (Tsokolate with Kinihad)

- You will likely engage with local communities, experiencing traditional practices such as tuba making, carabao rides, and participating in crafts like basket weaving or delicacy cooking.
- The tour often includes visits to centuries-old churches, heritage homes with Spanish architecture, and historic town centers, offering a glimpse into the region's past.
- Expect to sample authentic local foods and snacks, such as ampao (crispy rice cakes), chicharon (crispy pork skin), bucarillo (coconut candies), and potentially lechon (roasted pig), often with lunch included at a local restaurant.
- Enjoy picturesque drives through the countryside, with opportunities to visit local markets for souvenir shopping, particularly for factory-priced leather goods and other handicrafts.