{"id":424,"date":"2011-08-04T09:59:15","date_gmt":"2011-08-04T09:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=424"},"modified":"2013-04-26T10:12:40","modified_gmt":"2013-04-26T10:12:40","slug":"jeepney-tours-ride-of-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/jeepney-tours-ride-of-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeepney Tours: Ride of your life"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Introducing the Jeepney Tours, considered a breakthrough in Philippine tourism by offering \u201ca convenient and daily sightseeing tour to travelers to explore the best of Metro Manila, with the intent of leaving a positive image of the Philippines with every single ride\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Jeepney Tours is a tourism breakthrough that we are extremely proud of.\u00a0 Despite all the challenges, our profound commitment to the tourism industry fueled us to develop a major tourism infrastructure that transports the tourists to a day filled with fascinating experiences, a day packed with cultural learning and beautiful memories that will make them remember the Philippines at its best,\u201d said Clang Garcia, Jeepney Tours managing director.<\/p>\n

The focus on the jeepney is because \u201cyou can\u2019t say that you\u2019ve been to Metro Manila if you haven\u2019t had the chance to ride the cultural icon of the Philippines, the jeepney,\u201d the company said in a prepared statement.<\/p>\n

The jeepney is a unique transportation that can only be found in the Philippines. \u00a0Originally made from the US military jeeps that were left to the Filipinos after World War II, giving it the powerful engine of an army jeep, the vehicle\u2019s body was remodeled with the addition of some metal roofs, before being decorated with vibrant colors.\u00a0 It has become a creative and popular means of public transportation, tagged as the \u201cKing of the Road\u201d. It has become a symbol of Philippine pop culture.<\/p>\n

Jeepney Tours make use of a custom-built air-conditioned jumbo jeepney that can easily seat 20 people, taking them to select thematic destinations.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Intramuros: A Cultural Heritage Tour
\n<\/strong>“Find out for yourself why it is hailed as one of the best preserved medieval cities in the world.”<\/p>\n

Spa and Shopping Spree
\n<\/strong>\u201cFrom power spending down to flea market bargaining, one will never run out of options while exploring the malls of Metro Manila, (an) uncontested shopper\u2019s paradise.\u201d And then afterwards, get pampered after a day of discoveries amid a relaxing atmosphere of a serene spa.<\/p>\n

Sunset Cocktail Cruise
\n<\/strong>Manila Bay is known for its captivating sunset. \u00a0But while \u201clocals and tourists are known to hang out and spend their lazy afternoons by the bay along the historical Roxas Boulevard, a far better treat is to seize the moment while riding on to the sunset with a cocktail cruise.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pampanga Escapade<\/strong>: Fly, Dine and Spa!
\n<\/strong>A short ride away to the north is the province of Pampanga, \u201ca haven for people who want to experience the leisurely pace of the countryside.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Charm of Tagaytay
\n<\/strong>\u201cA scenic drive to the countryside treats the traveler\u2019s eye to sights of pineapple plantations, colorful fruit stands, flowers in bloom, ridges and mountains swathed in green and a breathtaking view of the famous Taal Volcano, the world\u2019s smallest volcano.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Jeepney Tours is an essential introduction to Manila in a fun and informative way and it links the travelers to the main attractions of the city. \u00a0It is a perfect gift\u2026 to experience all the magical sights and sounds of Metro Manila in an entertaining, comfortable, and secure environment,\u201d the company ended.<\/p>\n

For more information about the Jeepney Tours, call (+632) 9946636 or 6386644; email info@jeepneytours.com<\/a>; or visit jeepneytours.com.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Want to discover Metro Manila and the nearby towns in style? Try Jeepney Tours, which lets you see the sights aborad the “King of the Road”.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":425,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[224,221,222,223,110],"class_list":["post-424","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","category-travel","tag-jeepney","tag-jeepney-tours","tag-metro-manila","tag-tourism","tag-travel-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/424","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=424"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/424\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":428,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/424\/revisions\/428"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=424"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=424"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=424"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}