EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAKATI'S HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS TOURS

Ever seen those hop-on hop-off buses for tourists abroad? The next time you’re in Makati City, you might see something similar on the road.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has introduced the first-ever hop-on hop-off (HOHO) bus tour in the country, offering a seamless and contactless transport and tour booking system. There are plans to expand the project to other key destinations across the country, but Makati City was chosen for the pilot implementation.

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"Post-pandemic travel trends have evolved, and people now seek experiences that go beyond adventure and fun. They search for meaning," said Secretary Christina Garcia Grasco of the DOT said during the launch of the program on May 28, adding that the HOHO tours "provide opportunities for our tourists to not only experience the modernity and innovation Makati is known for, but also to discover the soul of the city—the hidden gems, museums, and many other stops covered by this tour. It allows domestic and international tourists to truly get to know the people, rich history, culture, and heritage of Makati."

How does the Makati Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour work?

PHOTO BY Department of Tourism on Facebook

The Philippines Hop-On Hop-Off in Makati will enable tourists to explore the city’s best spots and activities through designated bus stops. The DOT-NCR team has curated suggested itineraries for each stop, providing visitors with a range of options. The cost of the tour will be approximately P1,000 per person.

There will be a dedicated website offering essential information, a reloadable EMV-capable card, and a mobile app. The app will facilitate booking tours, making cashless payments, providing GPS-networked bus-arrival monitoring, video guides, and information on hotels, food, and tourism merchants.

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Where will the Hop-On Hop-Off tours be launched next?

PHOTO BY Make It Makati on Facebook

Preparations are already underway for the launch of the Philippines Hop-On Hop-Off in the City of Manila, the cultural heart of the country. Both the Makati and Manila Hubs will be fully operational in June 2023.

Would you be trying this out?

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