Beyond the Slums Manila Tour Daily Tour
ID: GYG670031-1117429
Category:
Country: Philippines
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
The Tour that will enlighten you about the real Manila.
The tour that tackles the obstacles in the society.
The slum engaging tour
Gates of Hell"
That is how Dan Brown describes Manila in his book, Inferno.
One of the book's character, Dr. Brooks witnessed the poverty that Manila residents from slum areas have to suffer for years.
However, in poverty, there is resilience. It will not always lead to "hell."
Join us in Beyond the Slums Manila Tour.
Be inqusitive. Dare to walk in the streets of indigence. Dispel the negative narratives about the slums. Learn beyond the myths.
Witness the "Happy Land". It is one of the largest dumpsites in Tondo, Manila. The name "Happy Land" is a play in the words " Hapilan", the local term for waste yard..
Taste the Pagpag or the leftover food. People of the slum fight hunger by collecting excess food from the restaurants. Residents from the slum areas re-cook the food.
See how the people recycle trashes, play basket ball and survive their daily lives depite indigency. Discover their culture in the slum area.
The next destination is the smokey mountain. It is a dumpsite that became a housing area.
Dispel the negative myths about these places.
Highlights
- Discover the other face of Manil.
- Explore the Slum areas.
- Dispel the negative impressions about the poverty stricken areas.
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
