It’s been a year since the Philippines’ lockdown. We’ve stayed safe and healthy throughout the year and understandably, we’re all feeling that COVID fatigue. If you’re looking to add spice to your usual routine of staying at home, here are a few exciting activities you can participate in around Metro Manila:
Note: Make sure to follow the health protocols and practice social distancing. Besides, it’s better to stay safe and healthy these days.
Bouldering
Looking to build overall strength? Give bouldering a try. It is a type of free climbing on artificial rock walls without the use of ropes or harnesses. The Bouldering Hive is suitable for anyone who wants to start their climbing journey. If you’re a first-timer, you don’t have to worry about anything since they give out a short introduction to bouldering and show you how to properly land.
Book here.
Co-baking Space
If you’re not one of the people who started baking over the lockdown but have always wanted to, Bakebe is the place to be. It is Manila’s first and only co-baking studio so you can bake anything your heart desires. You also don’t have to worry about anything as everything you need is already provided. Make sure to bring home that freshly baked cupcake of yours!
Book here.
Bambike Rental
While bambike ecotours are not yet available as of writing, you can avail of the bamboo bike rentals. It is available daily from 9am to 6pm so you can ride around Intramuros. The bike rental is P50-P100 for walk-ins and P100-P200 for advance online reservations.
Book here.
Luljetta’s Hanging Garden
Escape the city for a bit of a pampering session. The first and only hanging garden in the Philippines day tour packages where you can enjoy massages, body scrubs, and just an overall health and wellness service. The package ranges from P850 to P4,000, and they also offer a spa party package so you and your friends can feel relaxed for a day.
Book here.
Pretty Huge Obstacles
Have you ever wanted to test your strength and endurance? Try Asia’s first and largest multi-level obstacle course race training facility in the Philippines. They have over 100+ obstacles and challenges, 100M elevated indoor race track, kid and adult obstacle zones, training programs, and more.
Book here.
Visit a Museum
Museums have finally reopened after almost a year of them closing due to the pandemic. The National Museum of the Philippines opens its doors to 100 people per session for every museum building. These buildings include the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Anthropology, and the National Museum of Natural History. They are currently not accepting walk-in visitors and are highly encouraged to pre-book online at reservation.nationalmuseum.gov.ph at least a day before their visit.
