located east of Metro Manila, the province of Rizal is one of the most popular destinations among travelers from Manila and nearby areas — thanks to its close proximity and its broad buffet of attractions.
Summit-seekers will never leave wanting because Rizal nurtures mountains that flaunt thick forests and striking rock cliffs. Nature lovers are drawn to its cascading waterfalls and meandering rivers. and those searching for adventure can explore its numerous caves that will certainly rock their itineraries. Besides the natural attractions, Rizal also boasts cultural and historical sites, including churches, parks, and museums.
Whether you’re planning a day trip, a weekend getaway, or a holiday escape, Rizal has something for you. here are some of the best things to do and places to check out in the province.
Note: The opening hours and rates might change without prior notice, so please check the official sites or Facebook pages before visiting.
WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?
Rizal Day trip from Manila
1. Luljetta’s Hanging gardens Spa
2. ATV Adventure
3. Paintball Battleground
4. Pinto Art Museum
5. Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs
6. Masungi Georeserve
7. Hinulugang Taktak
8. Daranak Falls
9. Batlag Falls
10. Mt. Daraitan
11. Tinipak River
12. Pililla Wind Farm
13. Higantes Festival
14. Botong Francisco’s Ancestral House
15. Angono Mural Street
16. Bahay na Bato
17. Calinawan Cave
18. Balaw Balaw Restaurant’s Soup No. 5
19. Treasure Mountain
20. Antipolo Church
21. Phillip’s Sanctuary
22. mount Purro Nature Reserve
23. Palo Alto Falls
24. Blanco family Art Museum
25. Antipolo and Binangonan Cafes with a View
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Rizal Day trip from Manila
If you don’t have a automobile but want to travel conveniently, you can join a group trip package that provides transportation to and from Manila. Klook’s Rizal Day trip from Manila is inclusive of roundtrip transportation, toll fees, and vehicle parking fees. many of the attractions in the schedule are located in Tanay, Rizal. here are the typical stops:
Sierra Madre, Hanging Bridge
Daranak Falls
Calinawan Cave
Regina Rica Shrine
Windmill Farm
Celossian flower Farm
El Patio Razon (Hobbit house & Kawa hot Bath)
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1. Luljetta’s Hanging gardens Spa
Established in 2016, Luljetta’s Hanging gardens medspa is the cherry on top of the eight-hectare Loreland farm Resort.
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Located along Antipolo Ridges, the farm resort offers a beautiful and peaceful unwinding space for weary guests. delight in the view of Laguna de Bay, Metro Manila, and Antipolo while enjoying the amenities like the infinity pools. Pamper yourself in a heated jacuzzi, sauna, or hydro-massage pool. You can also avail of the massage and body scrub packages.
Address: Sitio Loreland, Barangay San Roque Antipolo, Rizal
Opening Hours: open daily from Monday to Sunday; 9:00AM–2:00PM (Morning Tour); 12:00PM–5:00PM (Afternoon Tour); 2:00PM–7:00PM (Evening Tour). The opening hours might change without prior notice, so please check the official site or Facebook page before visiting.
Package Rates: P850 – P4,000 (Solo); P5,000 (Couple medspa Package); P24,000 (Spa party Package, 10 pax minimum)
Klook is providing discounted rates for two of their day trip packages — Hanging gardens Retreat and Hanging gardens Getaway. Both are inclusive of slippers, access to the spa’s facilities (locker, sauna, heated jacuzzi, hydro-massage pool, infinity pools, Dr. Fish Spa, and meditation lounges), conventional bathrobe and towel, and Antipolo’s best suman.
The Hanging gardens trip package includes a set meal served in a bento box (soup, veggies, main meal, dessert). There are two options for the main course — smoked St. Louis pork ribs or smoked Norwegian salmon. get your discount voucher from Klook and reserve your slot by calling the office at least two days before your desired schedule.
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2. ATV Adventure
Need a dose of adrenaline? You can also go on a thrilling rough road adventure riding an ATV along muddy trails, across rivers, and through jungles.
ATV adventure Rizal organizes various ATV tours. There are five route options:
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Short Trail
Forest Trail
Marikina River Trail
Long Trail
Jungle Trail.
Each has its own set of itinerary, duration, and inclusions. There will be a safety briefing and demo with an ATV expert, so no need to worry if it’s your first time. just follow the instructions and you are good to go!
Address: ATV Adventures Rizal, Purok Uno, Sapinit Road, Antipolo, Rizal
Opening Hours: 6:00AM-5:00PM (Monday-Sunday). The opening hours might change without prior notice, so please check the official site or Facebook page before visiting.
Contact Details: 0908 894 0771 / atvadventuresrizal@gmail.com
Get your discount voucher from Klook!
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3. Paintball Battleground
Another attraction provided by ATV adventure Rizal is Paintball Battleground, which allows one hour of use of the battlefield with your pals or family for less than P500!
This also includes 50 bullets and complete paintball gear — a mask, vest, and a paintball gun.
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For safety, please follow all the guidelines and policies when inside the battleground. fire away!
Address: Sapinit road Barangay San Juan, Antipolo, Rizal
Opening Hours: 6:00AM-5:00PM (Monday-Sunday). The opening hours might change without prior notice, so please check the official site or Facebook page before visiting.
Contact Details: 0908 894 0771 / atvadventuresrizal@gmail.com
If your group wants to have a private paintball session, you can book Klook’s private Paintball Experience offer. Make sure that your group is composed of eight participants for you to reserve a time slot. No walk-ins as of now, so you really need to book in advancement and reserve two days before your optimal schedule.
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4. Pinto Art Museum
I may be biased but I think I am not alone when I say Pinto Art museum is one of the most picturesque contemporary museums in the country!
Established in 2010, Pinto Art museum was born from the art collection of its founder, neurologist Dr. Joven Cuanang. From the museum’s name pinto, which translates to ‘door’, the objective is to bridge diverse cultures and perspectives through arts.
The museum presents various types of arts — sculptures, paintings, installations, mixed media, and much more — which revolve around religion, historical events, and different modernist movements. It also showcases the works of Filipino contemporary artists. another popular feature that you ought to not miss when you check out is its in-house restaurant, the cafe Rizal.
Designed by artist Antonio Leaño, the whole museum complex is composed of white structures enclosed in a two-hectare botanical garden. It radiates a peaceful atmosphere. It’s not unexpected that this is one of the most Instagrammed museums in the Philippines. The place is also open to couples who want to do a prenuptial shoot. contact the management for the rates.
Address: 1 Sierra Madre Street, Grand Heights Subdivision, Antipolo, Rizal
Opening Hours: 10:00AM-6:00PM (Tuesday-Sunday); closed (Mondays). The opening hours might change without prior notice, so please check the official site or Facebook page before visiting.
Entrance Fee: P250 (Adult); P200 (PWD/Senior Citizen); P125 (Student w/ proof of Enrollment); totally free (3y/o and below)
Contact Details: +63 (2) 8697-1015 / pintoartmuseum@yahoo.com
5. Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs
Officially declared a national cultural Treasure in 1973 by the national museum of the Philippines, the Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs site provides a peek into the prehistoric Philippines.
The ancient carvings are preserved on a rock wall along the boundary of Angono and Binangonan. A tunnel leading to the petroglyphs is located a few meters off the road (Col. Guido Road). The rock wall is protected by a fence but you can still marvel at the carvings from a wooden seeing deck. This was first discovered by national artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco in 1965.
Location: NM – Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs site Museum, Rizal
Opening Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Monday-Sunday). The opening hours might change without prior notice, so please check again before visiting.
Entrance Fee: FREE
6. Masungi Georeserve
Opened to the public in 2015, the Masungi Georeserve is a conservation area managed and protected by concerned and passionate groups and individuals. It aims to promote a mutually healthy coexistence between nature and people and to educate visitors about the significance of conservation through sustainable geotourism.
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Located on the southern part of the Sierra Madre mountain range, the georeserve has piqued the curiosity of weekend warriors, especially those who are passionate about the environment and those interested in geology.
The whole area cradles limestone caves, rock formations, karst cliffs, and rainforests. The park has eco-trails, rope courses, and hanging bridges that connect some of the essential points inside the conservation area. The Sapot (cobweb) and the Duyan (hammock) are two of the most popular features inside the park.
The park also has several viewpoints, from where you can admire spectacular views of the mountains, the park, and even Laguna de Bay in some spots. note that Masungi Georeserve provides different trails and experiences — discovery Trail, legacy Trail, and garden Picnic. check the inclusions, then choose the one that suits your preference
Please wear comfortable clothes and footwear with good grip, and respect and follow the policies when inside the park. Prior reservation is needed. No walk-ins.
Location: Kilometer 47,Marcos Highway, Baras, Rizal
Opening Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Tuesday-Sunday), closed (Mondays). The opening hours might change without prior notice, so please check the official site or Facebook page before visiting.
Admission: need prior reservation. check out the official site www.masungigeoreserve.com/experience.
Contact Details: +63 908 888 70 02 / trail@masungigeoreserve.com
Klook provides a guided join-in trip of the Masungi Georeserve. The package covers roundtrip transportation, snacks, access to the facilities, and a guided trip within Masungi. The particular trail provided is the discovery Trail.
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7. Hinulugang Taktak
Designated as a national park in 1990, the Hinulugang Taktak protected Landscape covers three hectares of verdant forest. It was named after the Hinulugang Taktak waterfalls, which is certainly the highlight of the park.
Easily available from the town center, it is an renowned landmark in Antipolo and said to be one of the most went to national parks in the country. The trails leading to the falls have been developed to make it simpler for tourists, especially seniors and PWDs, to access.
The area surrounding the falls has become a picnic site, adorned with tables and gazebos. There is also a designated pool area for those who want to swim. If you want to trek or do some challenging activities, you can check out the new facilities like wall climbing, rappelling, and other rope courses.
Both the local government and DENR are continuously doing their job to safeguard and maintain the park. let us help by following the guidelines and regulations.
Most travelers check out this and the nearby Pinto Art museum in a day.
Location: Daang Bakal Road/Taktak Road, Antipolo, Rizal
Opening Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Monday-Sunday). The opening hours might change without prior notice, so please check again before visiting.
Entrance Fee: P30 (Adult); P15 (Students); P100 (Foreigners); totally free (Children below 7 y/o, seniors, and PWDs)
Other Fees: P50 (Swimming Pool), P50/hour (Table), P500/day (Cottage)
8. Daranak Falls
The 14-meter high Daranak Falls is one of the popular natural attractions in Tanay and a favored summer destination for locals and tourists alike.
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Located at the foot of densely forested Tanay mountains, the picturesque area — with Daranak falls as its centerpiece — features cascading waters, rivers, ponds, and a substantial natural pool. There are picnic sheds and tables for rent.
Note that plastic, styrofoam, alcoholic beverages, and animals are not allowed. Please do not litter and clean as you go.
Location: Daranak Falls, Tanay, Rizal
Opening Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Monday-Sunday). The opening hours might change without prior notice, so please check again before visiting.
Entrance Fee: P50 per person. children below 3ft are totally free of charge.
Rental Rates: P200 (Picnic Table, good for 6 pax); P300 (Picnic Shed, good for 8 pax)
Daranak Falls is included in the schedule of Klook’s Rizal Day trip from Manila. This includes roundtrip transportation.
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9. Batlag Falls
Not too far from Daranak Falls is another set of cascades with swimming holes — Batlag Falls.
You just need to trek uphill and deeper into the thick jungle to reach this beauty. The amazing water rushes down from a limestone cliff. The water basins (one shallow and one relatively deeper) serve as swimming areas. try to explore farther from the main pools and you might find a less crowded swimming spot.
The best time to go is morning when there are fewer people. Bring your own food and clean as you go.
Location: Batlag Falls, Tanay, Rizal
Opening Hours: 8:00AM-8:00PM (Monday-Sunday, Day Tour). The opening hours might change without prior notice, so please check again before visiting.
Entrance Fee: P150 (Adult); P50 (Child); P200 (Overnight/Camping)
Rental Rates: P200 (Picnic Table); P200 – P300 (Picnic Shed/Cottage)
10. Mt. Daraitan
Part of the Sierra Madre mountain range, mount Daraitan straddles the town of Tanay in Rizal an