I've been there!

First pit stop . Boso Boso Highlands in Boso Boso, Antipolo City

Just 1hour- 2 hours away from the metro. Going there: take a ride from LRT Araneta Center- Cubao station, then take a jeepney going to Cogeo Gate to then another jeepney ride going to Paenaan.Tell the driver to drop you at Boso Boso Highland. Boso Boso Highland is one of the few resorts in Antipolo that offers majestic view of nature.

Second pit stop: First Pacific Convention Center formerly known as MMLDC. Guest may tour around the Aviary. They have different kind of birds and other animals. The place also offer hosting of events. They even have a pavilion where in they offer lunch, snacks and dinner. Going there, there are several ways to go to this place. First option: from Araneta Center take PUV (FX) which sign board state Antipolo Sumulong, just tell the driver to drop you at MMLDC/ in Assumption. From town proper take the local vehicle and tell the driver to bring you to Meralco. If you have your own vehicle from Marcos Highway take left turn going to Sumulong Highway. Then look for a signage stating First Pacific. The place is opposite of a gas station.

Dessert in the Philippines?!

Third pit stop. Laoag City at Ilocos Norte

There are various of hotel within the city proper so you can choose where do you want to stay. Some of the Iconic feature of Ilocos Norte are Laz Paz Sand dune, the different churches built during the Spanish period which includes the infamous Paoay Church. 

There are various activities at the sand dunes. You can do sandboarding or even ride in an 4x4 vehicle going around the desert. This location is even use if one of the local artist for their film.

Electricity anyone?! One of the projects of the local government is the Bangui Windmills co founded by an international company. The electricity produce is used by the province.

Also in Ilocos Norte, Cape Borajador. One of the oldest light house in the country. The place offer a magnificent view of the South China sea even the majestic stone formation along the seashore. Going there: take a bus ride in Fariñas station near University of Sto. Tomas. Touring around you can take the local vehicle and tell the driver to drop you to the places where you want to go but it will take you some hours before reaching each place. If you have a private vehicle take the North Luzon Express way going to Ilocos Norte. If you will take a bus ride it will take 8 - 9 hrs before you reach Laoag City. 

Last pit stop. Banaue Rice Terraces and Sagada Hanging coffin

One of the UNESCO World Heritage site in the Phillipines. Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao. There are various spots along the way for you to get a much better view of the Rice Terraces. But if you want a first hand experience you can talk and ask a local tour guide to tour you around. But if you in a rush you can stop at the NFA view deck of the Rice Terraces. You can also go down the field, just be careful because you might slip at the "pilapil". And lastly, Hanging Coffin in Sagada, Mt. Province.

This place serves as the final resting place for some locals. This place is known as the Echo Valley. By the name itself if you shout in this place your going to hear your voice echo. There are other places you can visit in Sagada just like the Sumaging Cave, Lumiang Burial Cave, Bomod- ok Fall or known as the Big Falls and they even have their own Rice terraces.

Going there. You can take a bus going to Baguio then from there, you take another bus going to Sagada. 

Within the town proper you can find guest house where you can stay. Infront of the Municipal hall you can find the SAGGAAS the organization of the tour guide. The restaurants within the town proper also offer delicious food even home made yogurt and pies.