13 Ways To Take Advantage of Your Extra Day This Leap Year In and Around Manila

We only get an extra 24-hours in the year every four years, so now’s not the time to just let it pass! February 29 is just days away, so if you don’t have anything planned out for leap day, don’t fret! We’ve listed down some of our favorite activities in and around the metro for a guaranteed good time - and we managed to get some discounts for you to enjoy! Check them out below.

Who says you can’t be selfish every now and then? A great way to maximize the extra day in the year is by treating yourself to a wellness retreat at The Farm at San Benito in Batangas.

This award-winning eco-luxury and medical wellness resort is exactly what your holistic being deserves for all the hard work that you’ve endured in the past few months. Feel free to indulge in the wellness centre’s physical, psychoemotional and spiritual treatments such afternoon yoga, Mandala flower meditation, relaxology and Live Blood Analysis to name a few.

LIMITED OFFER: 10% off Water Wellness Package from 29 Feb 2020 to 31 March 2020

Make your way to Laguna and take a tour of Villa Escudero, a former sugarcane plantation deeply rooted in Philippine culture and history. Put the extra 24 hours of the year into rediscovering our country’s colorful past. In this tour, guests will enjoy carabao cart rides, bamboo rafting, and as well as a traditional Filipino lunch at the foot of a waterfall!

LIMITED OFFER: 10% off all packages from 29 Feb 2020 to 31 March 2020

This Antipolo-based Spa Resort is the first of its kind in the Philippines and offers an amazing variety of facilities perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway. Apart from getting pampered in one of the many available spa treatments, you can also access the in-house sauna, hydro-massage pool, and heated jacuzzi all while taking in the gorgeous mountain views.

If you’re a thrill-seeker searching for adventure, look no further! Spend the extra 24 hours of the year stepping out of your comfort zone and soar through the skies on a paragliding experience just outside Manila! This once in a lifetime experience will allow adrenaline junkies to get a bird's eye view of Manila together with a certified pilot from Paragliding Philippines Inc.

LIMITED OFFER: 10% off all packages from 29 Feb 2020 to 15 March 2020

Bust out those hiking shoes and embark on a rejuvenating journey through the Mount Purro Nature Reserve! This family-run eco-park is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountain, allowing for a cool, quiet and therapeutic experience for visitors. Klook offers a special Hike, Eat, and Swim package to maximize your Mount Purro Experience. Afterwards, be sure to make time to meet the members of the indigenous Dumagat Tribe, one of the communities empowered by the Mount Purro Nature Reserve Foundation.

LIMITED OFFER: 10% off Weekend and Weekday dates from 29 Feb 2020 to 15 March 2020

It’s time to relive all those childhood memories! Get the barkada together and create new and magical memories at Enchanted Kingdom. With roller coaster rides like Space Shuttle, perya games, a 4D movie and live-action shows, every visitor is guaranteed a great time at EK.

This experience is made even more magical with Klook! Pre-book your admission tickets through the Klook app and enjoy discounted tickets and skip-the-line access!

LIMITED  OFFER: Summer Bundle package inclusive of (1) admission ticket, (1) food voucher, and (2) skilled games coupons from 29 Feb 2020 to 31 March 2020.

Get your friends together on the 29th for a refreshing hike through one of the country’s most beautiful reserves. This 600 million-year-old rainforest is a breathtaking oasis featuring stunning scapes and over 350 species of plants and wildlife. Visitors can venture through this reserve via caves, rope courses and hanging bridges to name a few. Experience it for yourself and be one with nature in this natural sanctuary.

LIMITED OFFER: 10% off from 29 Feb 2020 to 31 March 2020

Aqua Planet’s 38 slides are more than enough to reignite the child in you. Whether you decide to go with your family or friends, this is one waterpark that’ll never get old! This Pampanga-based waterpark is every bit of paradise for kids as it is for adults, and if you aren’t quite convinced by that statement, try out the Tornado or the Superbowl and get back to us!

LIMITED  OFFER: Buy 4 Admission Tickets, Get 4 Free Snack Vouchers from 29 Feb 2020 to 15 Mar 2020

If the last time you’ve visited Intramuros was your fourth grade field trip, then it’s time to make another trip back! But this time, why not try a tour of the Spanish-era landmark on an eco-friendly bamboo bike? If you ask us, this experience becomes twice as exciting aboard the bambike!

Book a Bambike tour in Intramuros and discover new facts and age-old secrets that lie beneath the walls of this iconic Manila attraction.

LIMITED OFFER: Get a FREE Shirt worth Php 480 for bookings on 29 Feb 2020 to 15 Mar 2020

Inflatable Island offers the ultimate bonding experience for you and your group of friends. Not only is it situated at an Insta-worthy beach, but it’s also said to be the largest floating playground in Asia. Filled with obstacles and challenging inflatable tasks, the barkada is sure to have a fun time tiring themselves out at this Subic waterpark.

LIMITED OFFER: Inflatable Island 2 Hour Package for Php 448 from Php 1,249 from 29 Feb 2020 to 31 Mar 2020

Looking for an activity to do with the kids? Lakbay Museo showcases Filipino culture and heritage in the most Instagrammable way possible! Not only will the kids digest information in a creative way, but young moms and dads will also get photos worthy of being framed in the process.

LIMITED OFFER: Admission tickets at Php 448 from 29 Feb 2020 to 30 June 2020

If all else fails, you can’t go wrong with a day trip to Tagaytay. Considering that it is still February, there’s a good chance that the weather would still be pretty favorable, allowing you to enjoy the last bit of cool air before summer hits us in full force!

If you pre-book a day tour to Tagaytay on Klook, you won’t need to worry about transportation and discovering new things to see and do!

LIMITED OFFER: 10% all packages from 29 Feb 2020 to 31 March 2020

Home to over 20 slides and attractions just an hour away from Manila, Splash Island makes for the perfect family getaway! Kids and kids-at-heart will surely enjoy iconic attractions such as Magellan’s Drop and Rio Montanosa. If you haven’t been to Splash Island in a while, February 29 is the perfect time to do so and end the month with a huge splash!

LIMITED OFFER: PHP 50 off  Weekend and Weekday Admission from 29 Feb 2020 to 31 March 2020