Uncharted Philippines | Historias De Viajes

The Banaue Rice Terraces: Visiting the Eighth Wonder of the World

A tour of Banaue in the Philippines is not only a great adventure trip but also a lesson in sustainability. Carved into the hills over 2,000 years ago by indigenous Filipino tribes, these working rice fields provide the primary rice crop to many local vendors. Aside from being named one of the Eighth Wonders of the World, historians look to the rice fields as a beautiful example of how humankind and nature can both flourish under the right design.
Spelunking Adventure Awaits in the Hundred Caves of Tagabinet

Puerto Princesa is famous for its underground river, found 80 km north of the city, but it is also home to the “Hundred Caves” of Tagabinet. These caves are a colorful utopia for spelunkers (cave explorers) around the world.
Discovering the Sagada hanging coffins and indigenous burial traditions

Serene, eerie and fascinating, the hanging coffins of Sagada are a unique Philippine tour destination. Hung from cliffs, these vibrantly colored caskets offer visitors a peek into over 200 years of history and local tradition.
Why the Philippines Needs to be Your Winter Destination

Winter is coming! If you’re looking for the perfect tour to sun and sand the Philippines is the perfect place to go. Find out some of the reasons why a Philippine adventure is the perfect winter getaway.
The Enchanting Puerto Princesa Subterranean River & National Park

Not many locations offer a sense of mystery like the Puerto Princesa subterranean river (commonly referred to as the Underground River), so perhaps this is why it is one of the country's most famous tour destinations and was named one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in 2012. Located approximately 30 miles north of the city of Puerto Princesa (the capital of Palawan), this marvel of nature is a top destination for visitors to the Philippines.
A Vanishing Tribe: The Batak People of Palawan

There is only an estimated 450 Batak people left in Palawan, composed of approximately 50 family groups. That makes them the smallest of the indigenous groups in the region. You can experience the village and culture of the Batak people, and be part of the positive steps ensuring their survival.
Three Spectacular Snorkeling Sites in the Philippines

Warm tropical waters, spectacular coral reefs, and a variety of sea creatures make snorkeling in the Philippines one of the most popular tour activities for travelers. There are so many islands to explore it might take a lifetime, and each has something special to offer, so we have narrowed it down to three of the top destinations for snorkeling in the Philippines.
Diving the Philippines? Discover a jewel of marine biodiversity

There's a reason why a diving trip in the Philippines is on every diver's bucket list. Although there are many dive sites around the world that offer breathtaking marine life, diving in the Philippines elevates the underwater experience to a whole new level.
Getting Hitched? Check out These Filipino Honeymoon Trip Ideas

One of the best parts about getting married is the fun and exotic honeymoon that follows the wedding. Thoughts of long summer days with beachy bliss epitomize many couples’ dream vacation. But where to start? The Philippines of course! So after you’ve walked down the aisle and dropped off the wedding presents at home, jump on a plane and live out one of these Filipino honeymoon fantasy vacations.
The Top Three Reasons Why You Need To Customize Your Philippine Vacation

When you’re traveling solo to the Philippines, it’s nice to join a group tour to make new friends and form lasting bonds with fellow traveling nomads. But when you’re traveling with a partner, with family or you’re a newly married couple, it might be best to book a custom trip so that you can tailor your trip to your specific needs and wants.
Cordillera: The most intimate encounter in the Philippines

The adventure was magical from the start. We awoke surrounded by mountains covered with a fine layer of mist, on one side the moon as a witness and on the other the sun slowly rising to light up a new day. In so little time from leaving Banaue I was amidst the most beautiful landscape: rice terraces, shining under the sun, within green mountains that seemingly had no end.
Three things you didn't know about the Banaue Rice Terraces

A tour of the Banaue rice terraces is a must-do for many people visiting the Philippines. Known in pop culture as the 8th Wonder of the World and recognized as the oldest rice terraces in the planet, this site is truly impressive. Here are three things you might not know about these magnificent terraces.
Top 6 de comidas exóticas en el menú de Uncharted Philippines

La inmersión cultural es una parte importante de todas las aventuras de Uncharted Philippines. Y ya que la comida es una de las manifestaciones culturales más importantes, consideramos que es nuestro deber darle a nuestros clientes una verdadera aventura culinaria. A continuación se encuentran los mejores 6 platos de nuestro menú de aventura.
Babuyan Islands: Reconned

After two trip postponements due to bad weather, the Uncharted Philippines Adventure Team finally pushes through with its reconnaissance of the Babuyan Islands. These are the daily accounts of our (mis)adventures.
Palawan: La mejor combinación entre la aventura y el placer

"Me gustan las playas; pero si me dan a escoger entre éstas y las montañas, me quedo con las montañas". Esa era mi forma de pensar antes de conocer Palawan. Ahora sé que hay un lugar donde estar al lado del mar no implica solamente tomar el sol y descansar.
Lubang: Una isla de sorpresas

Las playas de la isla de Lubang fueron asombrosas. Si, sus arrecifes de coral fueron buenos para practicar buceo libre, pero si hubiera mantenido mi cabeza fuera del agua, me hubiera sentido pleno. El paisaje formado por rocas y acantilados que contrastan con la arena fue espectacular. Explore formaciones de roca y descubrí cuevas formadas por los golpes de las olas y piscinas ocultas llenas de peces coloridos. Una vez más me pregunté – encantado - cómo un lugar así puede ser tan desconocido.
Babuyan Islands recon: Take two

This is THE Uncharted adventure. We need to do explore this place NOW. The Babuyan Islands, unglamorously named as they are (babuyan is Tagalog for piggery), will be Uncharted Philippines's feature adventure.