Where can I find information on travel safety? Check out the US Department of State's website for the most up-to-date information on safety while traveling.
Is the water safe to drink? Tap water in larger cities such as Manila is safe to drink. It can vary from region to region in more rural areas.
Do I need a Visa? For Visa information, click here. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after you return home and has two or more blank pages. Otherwise, some countries may not let you enter.
What about vaccines? For vaccination information, click here.
Do you recommend travel insurance? While not required, we highly recommend all travelers get travel insurance for their trip to protect themselves from the unknown! Check out travel insurance options from our partner, worldnomads.com or from a provider of your choice.
How much should I pack? As we will be using shared transfers and spaces throughout our tour we recommend all travelers pack as lightly as possible. Please review our luggage restrictions below.
What does public transportation look like? The most common means of transport for the locals are taxi, buses and jeepneys. There is also a light rail system in place in Manila.
Is Uber or Lyft available? Not anymore, however, there is a replacement ride share called 'Grab' which uses an app, screens its drivers, allows payment through the app and tends to be cheaper than normal taxis. FYI: hotels have restrictions on what taxi companies or if Grab can pick up at their location.