Negros Occidental, the country\u2019s sugar capital, is offering seven signature culture hub tours starting this week for visitors to experience the \u201cheart of Negros.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Culture Hub Tours is more than a journey through iconic landmarks; it is an invitation to the very heart and soul of Negros Occidental,\u201d the provincial government said in a statement on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The seven seamless, curated circuits are designed to showcase the province\u2019s diversity through competitively priced, multi-stop guided tours for solo travelers or specialized groups.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the \u2018Sugar Trail\u2019 to the highlands of Don Salvador Benedicto, we don\u2019t just take you to a destination; we transport you into a culture cultivated by passion,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n
Tour A, which costs PHP450, covers the Provincial Capitol, Panaad Park, and other sites in Bacolod City, while Tour B, dubbed \u201cThe Sugar Trail,\u201d brings guests around Bacolod and the neighboring cities of Talisay and Silay for PHP500.<\/p>\n
Tour C, with a fee of PHP500, is a journey through Bacolod and Mambukal Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary in Murcia town, while Tour D, called the \u201cHeritage Tour,\u201d covers the Bacolod-Talisay-Silay route, also for PHP500.<\/p>\n
Tour E offers the Bacolod-North attractions for PHP600, with a full-day countryside adventure \u201cbeyond the city and into historic estates, eco-parks with distinct bird-watching sites, and scenic mountain landscapes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tour F, also for PHP600, introduces the Bacolod-Central-South through historic towns, sugar industry landmarks, heritage churches, and beloved local food destinations.<\/p>\n
Still for PHP600, Tour G takes the guest from Bacolod up to the cool mountain landscapes of Don Salvador Benedicto, known as the \u201cLittle Baguio of Negros,\u201d on a refreshing highland getaway.<\/p>\n
This month, available schedules are for Tour A on March 25; Tour D, March 27; and Tour G, March 31.<\/p>\n
Guests can book a tour online via https:\/\/culturehubtours.negros-occ.gov.ph\/ or scan the quick response (QR) codes on the Negros Culture Hub Tours social media pages.<\/p>\n
For in-person reservations, one can visit the dedicated booking office at Negros Residences in this city for specialized group arrangements. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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