Sun, sea, and sand—there’s no doubt that summer is here and ready to make a splash! If you’re still looking for a new adventure to try with your family and friends, we’ve rounded up six exciting things to make this summer the most memorable one yet for you.
1. Explore new sights at GK Enchanted Farm. From a quarry site, GK Enchanted Farm flourished into the Silicon Valley for Social Entrepreneurship. Spend a day trip at the farm and enjoy product demos from your favorite social enterprises like First Harvest and Plush & Play or bring your kids to an animal feeding tour for a fun afternoon. You can even learn about essential oils with Aura Natura or enjoy a stroll at the Human Nature Biodiversity Park, home to over 300 unique species of greenery.
2. See the stars at the National Planetarium. Get up close and personal with the stars at the newly renovated National Planetarium in Manila. Apart from their new astronomy equipment, the Planetarium’s dome gives a virtual reality or 3D cinema viewing experience without a head gear. Choose between three shows that feature the journey to space with A Planet for Goldilocks, Hayabusa Back to the Earth, and Journey to Billion Suns.
3. Revisit history with Bambike Ecotours. Bike & learn about history with Bambike’s Intramuros tour. For three hours, explore the walled city of Intramuros and get to know stories spanning from the Spanish colonial era to the Japanese war. You can even pick your own ride from their selection of eco-friendly bamboo bikes that’s proudly made in the Philippines.
4. Join the Bayani Challenge. Unleash the hero in you with Gawad Kalinga’s Bayani Challenge. Immerse with a Gawad Kalinga community for a week and join various activities that uplift the nation’s poorest. This year’s sites include Siargao, Maguindanao, and Iloilo.
5. Embrace art at The National Museum. See art in different forms—including the famed Spoliarium by Juan Luna and notable works of Philippine national artists dating as far back as the pre-Spanish colonial rule. Entrance to The National Museum is also free and they’re open from Mondays to Sundays.
6. Hike with Trail Adventours. Feeling a bit adventurous? Explore nature and enjoy the outdoors with Trail Adventours’s 40 hiking hiking sites in the Philippines including Mount Pulag, and six overseas locations to choose from, each one caters from beginners to pros. Trail Adventours also works on connecting hikers with locals—so you’ll likely make a new friend or two on your way to the summit.
While you’re out in your adventures, don’t forget to stay protected against the sun with our Safeprotect SPF30 Sunscreen and SafeProtect SPF 30 Sunscreen for Babies and Kids and keep mosquitoes at bay with Bug Shield Oil & Lotion for fuss-free adventures.