{"id":16098,"date":"2017-04-25T11:11:56","date_gmt":"2017-04-25T03:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=16098"},"modified":"2019-05-17T10:52:35","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T02:52:35","slug":"list-7-fun-and-unique-activities-near-metro-manila-that-you-can-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2017\/04\/25\/list-7-fun-and-unique-activities-near-metro-manila-that-you-can-try\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Fun and Unique Activities Near Metro Manila That You Can Try"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vacations\u00a0are not meant to be spent at home binge-watching the latest TV series, though that has increasingly become the norm. You would forgo any trips outside because you feel like you\u2019ve done them all: camping, kayaking, ziplines, trips to the beach, etc.<\/p>\n

It feels like attractions outside Metro Manila don’t offer much… that is, until you\u2019ve tried (almost) every single one on this list:<\/p>\n

Fly an ultralight (Angeles City Flying Club)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\" ULTRALIGHT. It\u2019s kind of like a bare-bones aircraft that\u2019s perfect for beginners to learn how to fly on.\/PRIMER FILE PHOTO<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

They don\u2019t hand out pilot\u2019s licenses the same way they do driver\u2019s licenses (though we heard that will improve soon enough). You can, however, get a feel for what it would be like by visiting the Angeles City Flying Club<\/strong> in Pampanga.<\/p>\n

Located about 16 kilometers outside of Clark Airfield, it\u2019s the best place to learn how to fly that\u2019s within two to three hours of Metro Manila. Try your hand at flying an ultralight, which is like a plane stripped of the entire fuselage, for only P2,466. If you have too much fun, you can take it to the next level and be a full member!<\/p>\n

Angeles City Flying Club
\n<\/em>Woodland Airpark Talimundok, Sta. Maria Magalang, Pampanga
\n<\/em>www.angelesflying.com
\n0918-920-3039 or 0916-456-8588<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Try your hand at flowboarding (Flow House Manila)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\" JUST GO WITH THE FLOW. A quick trip to Brgy. Molino in Bacoor, Cavite nets you a chance to try flowboarding.\/IMAGE Flow House Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Flowboarding (sometimes called flowriding) is a hybrid sport of sorts, combining surfing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, skateboarding, and skimboarding. In our opinion, there\u2019s only one place to visit if you want to try flowboarding: Flow House Manila<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Related article:\u00a0Flow House Manila<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Before you get any ideas, no, it\u2019s not located in Metro Manila (even if it has \u201cManila\u201d in its name). It\u2019s located in Bacoor, Cavite, roughly an hour or so away from Metro Manila. Their state-of-the-art FlowRider is designed to let even beginners experience the feeling of surfing a wave without being in the open ocean. They also play host to the Asia FLOW Tour, one of the premier flowboarding competitions in Asia, as well as being a place to hang out (they\u2019ve got their own bar and grill and can act as a party venue!).<\/p>\n

Flow House Manila
\n<\/em><\/span>Elements Mall, Molino Blvd., Brgy. Molino III, Bacoor, Cavite
\n<\/em><\/span>12:30 pm \u2013 9:00 pm, Wednesday \u2013 Thursday; 11:30 am \u2013 10:00 pm, Friday \u2013 Sunday
\n<\/em><\/span>0995-158-9225, 046-416-9442
\n<\/em><\/span>facebook.com\/FlowHouseManila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Wakeboarding (Republ1c Wakepark)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\" CABLES INSTEAD OF BOATS. Wakeboarding usually requires a speedboat, but not at Republ1c or CWC.\/PRIMER FILE PHOTO<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, it sounds a bit common, but we\u2019re pretty sure you\u2019ve never even thought about wakeboarding until you saw videos of people doing it in the CamSur Water Complex. Unless you\u2019re willing to get a plane ticket to Naga (one hour ride) or brave the nine-hour drive to Camarines Sur, we suggest visiting Republ1c Wakepark<\/strong> in Nuvali.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Republ1c Wakepark<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the closest wakepark to Manila (two hour drive max) and is 100% beginner friendly. They\u2019ve got professional wakeboarders who will teach you how to wakeboard at their beginner area. Already a wakeboarder? Then shred the waters at Republ1c with their new ramps!<\/p>\n

Republ1c Wakepark
\n<\/em>West Diversity Boulevard Nuvali, Calamba, Laguna
\n<\/em>8:30 am \u2013 5:30 pm, Monday \u2013 Thursday; 8:30 am \u2013 10:00 pm, Friday \u2013 Sunday
\n<\/em>republ1cwakepark.com
\n<\/em>bookitrepublic@gmail.com
\n<\/em>049-559-4835\/36<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Glamping (Nurture Wellness Village)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\" IT\u2019S CAMPING WITHOUT CAMPING. Take away the hike and all the other manual labor in camping and you get glamping.\/IMAGE Nurture Wellness Village <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Glamping is a relatively new trend that\u2019s sweeping most millennials (or at least those who hate hassle). It\u2019s like camping but without the hassle of, well, camping: pre-pitched tents, meals prepared in advance, electricity, and a bathroom.<\/p>\n

You can go to Zambales (3-4 hours) for a bout of glamping at Crystal Beach Resort in Zambales, but we have a suggestion that\u2019s a bit closer to Manila: Nurture Wellness Village<\/strong> in Tagaytay (only 1-2 hours!).<\/p>\n

Related article:\u00a05 Glamping Spots in PH that You Need to Visit this Summer<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Throwing plates into a wall (Tacsiyapo Wall, Isdaan Floating Restaurant)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"HAVE CARE OF HOW you speak (or in this case, curse). Only \u201ctacsiyapo\u201d is allowed, but then again, that\u2019s all you need.\/IMAGE Alt3rnate Route<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Ever wanted to throw something at someone just because you\u2019re pissed at them? We won\u2019t recommend you do that, but you can choose to throw something at a wall while yelling \u201cTacsiyapo\u201d at Isdaan Floating Restaurant.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Isdaan is as the name implies: it\u2019s a man-made floating restaurant which started in Gerona, Tarlac and has a branch in Calamba, Laguna if you\u2019re closer to the south. Both places are essentially the same: a man-made floating restaurant\/theme park where you can eat, ride a boat, take photos\u2026 and throw ceramics at a wall while yelling a Kapampangan curse word: tacsiyapo. <\/em>(No, we are not translating it as this is a family-friendly website.)<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have to pay for what you throw and are not allowed to bring your own, but it\u2019s a win-win situation: you don\u2019t need to replace what you break, and you get to let out a bit of steam.<\/p>\n

Related:\u00a0Isdaan Floating Restaurant and Fun Park<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Isdaan Floating Restaurant
\n<\/em>MacArthur Highway, Gerona, Tarlac; National Highway, Calauan, Laguna; Brgy. Bagong Silang, Talavera, Nueva Ecija<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Fling your friend into the air (Inflatable Island)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/InflatableIslandPh\/videos\/426777714326944\/<\/p>\n

SEND YOUR FRIEND FLYING! Here\u2019s a video about the things you can do at Inflatable Island\u2026 like launching your friend into the air (skip to 0:28).\/VIDEO Inflatable Island Ph on Facebook <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Long weekends offer an opportunity for you and your friends to get together for some fun. Last-minute plans are (strangely) effective, and the idea of launching someone into the air is just too hard to resist.<\/p>\n

Also read: What to expect at Inflatable Island<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

You can do both at Inflatable Island <\/strong>in Subic Bay, Zambales. A three-hour drive away from Metro Manila, it\u2019s the largest floating playground in Asia with 3,400 square meters of nothing but wet and wild fun. It has a lot of options for play (trampoline, several slides, rock climbing, giant swings, Tarzan Slide) but our personal favorite is the Human Launcher.<\/p>\n

Just have your friend sit or lie down at one end while you jump on the other end to launch them in the air… and (hopefully) hear them scream. It\u2019s oodles and oodles of fun!<\/p>\n

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Fine dining dinner date in the sky (Philjets)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\" GO FULL-ON SWANKY. Take a helicopter to dinner with PhilJets.\/IMAGE PhilJets on Facebook<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Adrenaline-pumping activities are fun and all, but there are times that you just want to go on a relaxed, sightseeing flight from Manila to Antonio\u2019s Restaurant in Tagaytay. Technically, this starts off within Manila, but this is exactly what you\u2019ll get with PhilJets.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Also read: Date in the Sky with Helicopter Fine Dining via Philjets<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Having partnered with several of the country\u2019s finest eating establishments (including Antonio\u2019s), PhilJets offers a helicopter fine dining experience which includes flights to and from almost anywhere in Manila, a sightseeing tour of either Manila or Taal Lake, champagne onboard the chopper, and landing fees at Antonio\u2019s.<\/p>\n

philjets.com\/special-occasion\/fine-dining-helicopter-experience-philippines
\n<\/em>02-851-0639, 0998-974-0497, 0998-843-5956
\n<\/em>Price varies depending on pick-up point and number of passengers<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Got any other interesting activities around Metro Manila? Hit us up in the comments section below!<\/p>\n

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Written by Andronico Del Rosario<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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