CHAPTER 3: ACTIVITIES IN TOURISM

INDUSTRY

STUDENT; LUKE TAMMY DUCANES INSTRUCTOR;RONIE BACLAS

GIL TEODOSIO JR
BRENZ BOTIN
OBJECTIVES:

The Department of Tourism (DOT) shall be the primary

government agency charged with the responsibility to
encourage, promote, and develop tourism as a major socio-
economic activity to generate foreign currency and
employment and to spread the benefits of tourism to both
the private and public sector.
Museum Tours

TOUR THE MUSEUM

Walk-in Tours (Daily)

Walk-In Tours are given daily (excluding holidays)
and subject
to docent availability

Student Group Visits & Guided Tours

We offer interactive, multidisciplinary SOL-based
tours and programs for students in grades Pre-K-12.
Adult Group Visits
& Guided Tours
Guided tours are
available for groups of
10 – 40 adults,
including group
luncheons and
discounts to special
exhibitions.
TREKKING or HIKKING
Trekking is a long journey be undertaken on foot in areas where there are usually no
means of transport available. Trekking or Hikking is not necessarily mountaineering; it is
walking for a number of days, usually on uncharted paths, in challenging environments
which are likely to be hilly or mountainous.
Mt. Batulao
First up is a very popular beginner hike just a few hours from Metro Manila. Mt. Batulao
in Batangas gives hikers extremely scenic trails of rolling slopes and green grasslands.
Several “mini-peaks” are passed through before finally reaching the summit, which takes
roughly four hours to arrive
Tarak Ridge
For hikers looking for a bit more of a challenge but still wanting to limit their hike to a day,
trekking up to Tarak Ridge, one of Mount Mariveles’ several peaks, would be a good choice. The
steep hike rewards trekkers with great views of Bataan, Manila Bay, and its surrounding islands.
The Most Spectacular Hiking Trails in the
Philippines
• Mt. Daraitan in Tinipak River, Tanay, Rizal,
Philippines
• Mt. Maynoba in Sta. Ines Road, Antipolo, Rizal,
Philippines
• MT. Pulag, Bundok Pulag, Kabayan, Nueva
Vizcaya, Philippines
CYCLING
The Most Spectacular Places to Cycle in the Philippines
SAGADA:For cyclists up for the challenge of steep and sloping trails, the town of Sagada in the
Mountain Province should be at the top of the list. The town’s activities and attractions shouldn’t
be missed either. Cyclists can make a side trip to the famous Hanging Coffins of Sagada or take a
bike-break for a day of spelunking in Sumaging Cave. Be warned, however, that due to its high
elevation, the climate in Sagada, and the Mountain Province in general, is much cooler than the
rest of the country.
Palawan- This is good for cyclists since these areas, such as Sabang, Roxas, and San
Vicente, aren’t as heavy on the traffic, vehicle- and people-wise. Cyclists are best taking
on these long-haul journeys from Puerto Princesa, northward, making multiple stops
along the way, to truly appreciate the beauty of Palawan. Because of the island’s shape,
cyclists will never stray far from the coast. This means that there will always be nearby
sea-side accommodation to spend the night and beautiful beaches close by for some
tropical R&R
Bohol-Luckily for cyclists taking on Cebu, just a quick ferry ride away
is the island province of Bohol. Here, they can, not only ride through
scenic trails, but also make pitstops at the island’s most well-known
tourist attractions. 10km from the city of Tagbilaran is the
municipality of Corella, which is home to the Philippine Tarsier and
Wildlife Sanctuary.
Mindoro-Cyclists can also enjoy many refreshing nature stops along
the way in places like Infinity Farm, Tukuran Falls, and Tamaraw Falls.
And at the end of the long journey, the UNESCO Man and Biosphere
Reserve-declared town of Puerto Galera awaits with beautiful
beaches and flourishing coral reefs
Corregidor-The island is best for leisurely cycling and stopping at the
various landmarks for tales of the past. An overnight stay is
recommended to be able to see and do everything it has to offer. For
bike enthusiasts who also happen to be history buffs, this cycling
destination should not be missed.
Batanes-Cyclists shouldn’t come to Batanes for technically difficult
trails. Instead, what this small island province at the northernmost
tip of the country rewards visitors with, are truly spectacular
landscapes that can’t be found in any other part of the Philippines.
The green rolling hills and high cliffs overlook views many compare
to springtime in countries like Scotland and New Zealand.
BIRD WATHING:
Recently, the Bird Watching in the Philippines book was
launched at the World Travel Mart in the London, United
Kingdom. The book aims to invite bird lovers all over the world
to come and see the rich diversity of birds in the Philippines.
The Philippines hosts some 600 exotic bird species and 200 of
them are endemic or found only in the Philippines. According to
Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, Bird watching could be the
“next big tourism draw.”
The 13 best bird watching sites in the Philippines
are the following
Bangrin Marine Protected Area (Bani,
Pangasinan)
Puerto Princesa City’s Subterranean River
National Park
Rasa Island (Narra, Palawan)
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Balanga City, Bataan
Candaba Marsh (Pampanga)
Las Piñas – Parañaque Critical Habitat
Mt. Palay – Palay National Park (Ternate,
Cavite)
Villa Escudero (Tiaong, Quezon)
Alcoy Forest (Cebu)
Olongapo Island Wildlife Sanctuary (Lapu-
lapu City)
Philippine Eagle Center (Davao City)
Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos
City
Benefits of Bird Watching
:
Avitourism, or avian tourism, is travel and tourism that focuses on and
highlights local birding opportunities. Avitourism is one of the fastest
growing types of environmental tourism (ecotourism). This type of travel
takes advantage of birding-related events, and many tourist destinations
promote birding festivals, hotspots, trails, preserves, parks, and other
locations to encourage birders to visit an area. Local endangered or
endemic bird species can also be a highlight of avitourism.
Traditional Music Performance
The traditional music of the Philippines, like the folk music of other countries, reflects the life of
common, mostly rural Filipinos. Like its counterparts in Asia, a lot of traditional songs from the
Philippines have a strong connection with nature. However, much of it employs the diatonic
scale rather than the "more Asian" pentatonic scale, with the exception of indigenous people
ritual music
Philippine folk music
Harana band a traditional way of serenade in the Philippines.
Filipina girls playing Philippine folk music.
Kulintang ensemble of the Mindanao people.
Bagobo people with their instruments at the Kadayawan Festival.
Video compact discs of some popular Ilocano folk songs.
MUSIC FESTIVALS
Festivals can help recreate the image of the town to get on the tourism map
where it helps the tourism industry of the specific area like Batangas by
extending the tourism season. Every development happens in the province gives
them the opportunity for life improvement.
There are plenty of reasons why we attend concerts and music festivals. One of
which is the exuberant feeling of hearing the crowd scream, and meeting some
fellow fans sharing that common love for that specific band or artist.Here in the
Philippines, popularity of festivals is increasing every year. Roster of talented
local and international acts come together to perform in one stage for a one-of-
a-kind live music experience.
MALASIMBO FESTIVAL
WANDERLAND FESTIVAL
PARADISE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
ROAD TO ULTRA
PLAYBACK MUSIC FESTIVAL
BAZOOKA ROCKS FESTIVAL
WILD NIGHT SPOTTING:
A night safari is a nocturnal visit to a zoo or wildlife-spotting natural area.
... While the term generally applies to zoos or facilities that allow visitors
to view animals within enclosures or fenced areas, the term is expanding
to include viewing of wildlife in national parks and other natural areas,
Wildlife Night-spotting.The park can organise night-spotting trips into
the primary forest. These special tours offer opportunities to see the more
elusive mammal species of the park including the TarsIer, Php Fruit Bat,
Php Mouse Deer, Php Crocodile, Php Eagle, Mindoro Pallid flying fox Php
flying Lemor, Isarog Striped Shrew Rat.
While tourism is expanding, there are limits on how much visi-tation
animal populations can sustain. We must also find ways to control
wildlife watching practices so that tourists can enjoy high-quality wildlife
watching without damaging the survival of the animals they watch, or
their habitats. This means setting firm limits, established through impact
assessments, on numbers of tourists, on tourism development, and on
the ways in which wild-life watching is conducted so as to minimise the
disturbance it causes to wildlife. And it requires action by governments
and the tourism industry.