Manila & The North
The only trail in Southeast Asia with world-class wine culture: BGC's natural wine bars, then overnight bus to Ifugao rice terraces, Spanish colonial Vigan at sunset, and wine picnic with an active volcano. 60% culture, 40% adventure.
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BGC Wine Bar Crawl
Manila's most modern district has a thriving wine bar scene. Crawl from Alab to Mecha Uma to Tippling Barbers.
adventure $$ - 2🗺️
Intramuros Wine Heritage
Explore the Spanish colonial walled city. San Agustin Church, Fort Santiago, and cobblestone streets. Wine at Barbara's heritage restaurant.
tour $ - 3⛰️
Banaue Rice Terraces Wine Trek
The 2,000-year-old rice terraces carved by the Ifugao people. Trek through the "8th Wonder of the World." Wine at mountain viewpoints.
adventure $ - 4🗺️
Vigan Heritage Wine
The best preserved Spanish colonial town in Asia. Cobblestone streets, kalesa horse carts, ancestral houses. Wine in 200-year-old mansions.
tour $ - 5⛰️
Mayon Volcano Wine Viewpoint
The world's most perfectly shaped volcano. Watch for clear skies - when Mayon reveals herself, toast with wine at the viewpoint.
adventure $ - 6⛰️
La Union Surf Town Wine
The closest surf spot to Manila. Weekend warriors and surf culture. Wine at the beachfront bars after catching waves.
adventure $ - 7🍷
Ifugao Rice Wine Toast
Tapuy - the traditional rice wine of the Ifugao people. Participate in local culture among 2,000-year-old terraces.
cultural $ - 8🍷
Manila Street Food Wine
Filipino street food is underrated. Pork everything, isaw, and balut. Wine after a street food crawl through Makati or Poblacion.
culinary $ - 9⛰️
Taal Volcano Wine Viewpoint
Volcano within a lake within a volcano within a lake. One of the most unique volcanic systems on Earth. Wine overlooking the surreal landscape.
adventure $