Long Weekend Road Trips from Manila to Take With The Barkada Under PHP 5,000!

The first long weekend of the year is upon us, so if you’ve successfully filed that Monday (February 24) leave, it’s now time to figure out where to go and what to do with the barkada! Trust us, you don’t have to go far and spend a bomb to enjoy the upcoming long weekend. Check out ten of our road trip ideas perfect for the ultimate bonding experience with your friends or family!

DISCLAIMER: The prices of these road trip destinations are exclusive of transportation. Make sure to book a Private Car Charter with Klook to get to these destinations safely and hassle-free!

Caliraya is a 7.6-hectare resort found in Lumban Laguna. A three-hour drive from Metro Manila, you won’t have trouble finding the place if you live in the metro. The resort promotes a choose-you-own-adventure style of fun with ziplines, swimming pools, rappelling walls and more.

Make sure to book the Caliraya Resort Day Pass through Klook! Not only do you get access to the resort’s many facilities, but you can opt to include a lunch buffet and the trip down their Super Slide as well!

Location: Caliraya Resort Club Inc., Brgy. Lewin, Lumban, Laguna

Opening Hours: 7:00am-5:00pm, daily

Cost (per person): P650 (Day Tour) / P1,100 (Day Tour + Lunch Buffet + Super Slide)

The trip from Manila to La Union, or Elyu, can take anywhere from 4 to 6 hours – so it is quite the drive! But with your friends in tow, you’ll surely have a great time.

This San Juan beach town attracts locals and tourists to its shores for its unmatched surf scene, recognized as the surfing capital of Luzon. So if you’re planning to come up to La Union for the long weekend, surfing should be on your to-do list. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced surfer, you can pre-book a lesson at the La Union Surf School at a discounted price on Klook! Tell the group about it and pre-book to save.

Location: Funky Quarters Bldg., Brgy. Urbiztondo, MacArthur Highway, San Juan, La Union

Opening Hours: 7:00am-5:00pm, daily

Cost: Starting at P695

Mountain Lake Resort offers an exciting day of adventure that can be reached after a three-hour drive from Metro Manila. Set against a picturesque and serene lake that’s open to the public for banana boating and swimming.

Mountain Lake also offers a group tour of the facility that includes a traditional boodle fight for you and 5 other people in your group.

Location: Mountain Lake Resort, Brgy. East Talaongan, Cavinti, Laguna

Opening Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, daily

Cost: P630 (Solo Day Tour) / P4,865 (Group Day Tour)

Speaking of spending your special day in the outdoors, how about a full day hike towards majestic waterfalls in the Mount Purro Nature Reserve? Found between San Mateo and Tanay, the Nature Reserve rests at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range.

Support each other as you go through a rigorous hike that’s challenging but ultimately rewarding as it ends at the base of a waterfall surrounded by the reserve’s lush greenery where you can all take a dip to relax and recover after the intense hike. Included with the Mount Purro Nature Reserve Day Tour voucher are a lunch buffet and cooking classes with the Dumagat people, the Sierra Madre’s indigenous tribe.

Location: Mount Purro Nature Reserve, Purok 5, Barangay Calawis, Antipolo City

Opening Hours: 7:00am-5:00pm, daily

Cost: P905 (Weekday Hike, Eat and Swim), P1,140 (Weekend Hike, Eat and Swim)

After the short drive to Antipolo, it’s time for a hike! Mt. Daraitan is a piece of heaven at the heart of Sierra Madre. It is renowned as the ideal location for recreational activities like camping, spelunking, and of course, hiking.

Mt. Daraitan is one mountain in the country you can easily hike and, at the same time, witness panoramic sights of the Sierra Madre mountain range. It has striking outdoor attractions, such as dark hallowed caves, pools, century-old limestone structures, and springs where you can cool down after the hike.

Nothing beats a beach trip with friends, right? Pack the swimsuits and sunscreen and bring the barkada over to Stilts in Calatagan, Batangas. Around three hours away from the city, the “Maldives of the Philippines” offers stunning views and an entire day of fun under the sun for you and your friends.

If you go ahead and book the Stilts Calatagan voucher from Klook, not only will your barkada be able to enjoy the entirety of Stilts, but transportation will already be provided!

Location: Calatagan, 4215 Batangas

Cost: P1,650

Want more than just sand and surf? Bring the scuba gear and head over to Sepoc Beach and the nearby Eagle Point Resort in Anilao, Batangas! The beach’s deep blue waters are perfect for exciting activities like banana boats and scuba diving while the resort houses a swimming pool and a stunning sunset view.

With Klook’s Sepoc Beach and Eagle Point Resort Diving Experience in Anilao Batangas voucher, your barkada will be able to pick and choose what to do, including an introductory course to saltwater diving.

Location: Eagle Point Beach Resort, Brgy, Mabini, 4202 Batangas

Opening Hours: 8:00am-6:00pm, daily

Cost: P999 (Day Tour), P1,800 (Day Tour with Sepoc Beach), P4,360 (Day Tour with Introductory Dive)

Not really feeling the beach but still want to stay close to the water? Aqua Planet in Clark Freeport, Pampanga is the perfect place to get wet and wild on your birthday!. Located just two hours away from the big city, Aqua Planet holds 38 different slides that you and your friends can all take.

Location: Clark Freeport, Mabalacat, Pampanga

Opening Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm, daily

Cost: P950 (Weekday Admission + Free Snack Voucher), P1,180 (Weekend Admission)

Get ready to explore some spellbinding waterfalls and caves when you take the barkada to Pagsanjan Falls in Pagsanjan, Rizal. Go rafting and go through the rivers as you slowly approach the falls and then take the next adventurous step by plunging into the cave system behind the falls, known as the “Devil’s Cave.”

Location: Pagsanjan, Laguna

Cost: P3,350 (per person group of 2 or 3), P3,000 (per person group of 4), P2,800 (per person group of 5)

Feeling the need for a playground… but on the water? Then bring the barkada over to Inflatable Island in Subic! Less than 3 hours away from the city in Subic, the inflatables are all guaranteed to get you into the water whether it’s by letting you slide or launching you into the air. Nearby, the sunflower daybeds are a perfect backdrop for everyone’s Instagram Feed.

Location: Samba Bluewater Resort, Subic Bay Waters, National Highway, Lower Kalaklan, Olongapo City, Zambales

Opening Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, daily

Cost: P587 (2 Hour Pass), P699 (4 Hour Pass), P799 (All Day Pass), P1,500 (Sunflower Lounge)