Philippines · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Southern Iloilo Countryside Tour with Heritage Churches

8 Hours Round trip from St.Barbara Church Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stroll around the beautiful Garin Farm
02 Visit the UNESCO-listed Parish of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in San Joaquin
03 See the Yellow Sandstone Church of Guimbal and its watchtowers
04 Learn how textiles are manufactured in a Hablon community

Explore the southern countryside of Iloilo Province through its Spanish colonial churches, heritage landmarks, and living craft traditions. Visit Garin Farm in San Joaquin, known as the Cradle of Philippine Civilization, and discover historic sites including the UNESCO-listed Parish of Santo Tomas de Villanueva, the Yellow Sandstone Church of Guimbal, and Tigbauan Church. The tour also offers a taste of local coastal life at a fishing depot and a visit to a Hablon community to learn how textiles are made.

Explore the southern countryside of Iloilo Province through its Spanish colonial churches, heritage landmarks, and living craft traditions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Iloilo

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Southern Iloilo Heritage and Countryside Excursion

08:00 AM - Depart for Southern Iloilo. Upon arrival, visit the famous attraction, Garin Farm, in the Cradle of Philippine Civilization - Municipality of San Joaquin.
11:00 AM - En route to the Parish of Santo Tomas de Villanueva (UNESCO Church).
Noon - Head to a fishing depot and taste the day's freshest catch.
01:30 PM - Move to the city and visit famous attractions, including the Yellow Sandstone Church of Guimbal and its watchtowers, as well as Tigbauan Church.
03:00 PM - Proceed to a Hablon community and learn how textiles are manufactured.
05:00 PM - End the tour with an optional early dinner by the beach.