Leyte is an island located in the Eastern Visayas, in the heart of the Philippine archipelago. Unlike other islands, it remains off the beaten tourist trail. Its lush landscapes, a tapestry of intense greenery, are breathtaking upon arrival. This is where a truly immersive experience of rural Filipino life awaits you.
With Helen Casanovas, discover rural life among rice fields, traditions, and authentic hospitality.
Helen Casanovas, a woman who lives between Barcelona and Leyte due to her Spanish and Filipino roots, will be your guide and host. She will open the doors of her home to you so you can experience what life is like in a remote rural area dedicated primarily to rice farming.
This is a unique opportunity to experience this country from the inside, connect more deeply with this land, live with its people, share stories, and learn about their culture, traditions, and way of life.
Participate in the harvest, traditional cooking, and discover the ancestral wisdom of its people.
In this experience, you’ll experience the daily life of the village by participating in its daily tasks: harvesting and growing rice, tending the garden, preparing traditional recipes, and learning about its philosophy of life, its ancestral wisdom, and its history.
Customized activities and excursions
This rural immersion experience can be combined with yoga, meditation, and excursions to the area’s unique natural treasures, including beaches, island hopping, jungle trekking, and other wonderful locations. Each experience is tailored to the length, number of people, and group preferences.
Comfort, proximity, and services designed for your group.
During your stay, you’ll stay in a cozy house with capacity for up to 10 people in double and triple rooms. The accommodation has two full bathrooms for your convenience.
Meals and menus can be tailored to the needs of each group, and transportation is provided by private vehicle throughout your stay.
If you're looking to experience the real Philippines firsthand, get to know it in depth, and experience the simplicity, hospitality, and warmth of Filipino life, this is definitely the experience you're looking for.
After an initial meeting to get to know you, learn your schedule, preferences, and group details, Helen will create a personalized proposal tailored just for you.
A minimum of 4 nights and a minimum group of 4 people is recommended.
Service Organization
Pickup time will be arranged directly with the guide the day before the tour. The guide will contact you to confirm the exact meeting time and location, ensuring a comfortable and personalized experience from the start.
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