Heldagstur i Corregidor og Bataan War Memorial fra Manila
Beskrivelse
Corregidor Island og Bataan Death March Memorial Sites er must-see destinationer på grund af deres dybe historiske betydning og de kraftfulde historier, de fortæller om Anden Verdenskrig i Filippinerne. Historisk betydning: Corregidor Island spillede en afgørende rolle under 2. verdenskrig som en strategisk militær base i Manila Bay. Det var stedet for intense kampe mellem amerikanske og filippinske styrker og japanske tropper. Øen er hjemsted for velbevarede militære befæstninger, herunder bunkere, pistolbatterier og ruiner, der giver indsigt i øens krigstidshistorie. Mindesmærkerne mindes den grusomme Bataan Dødsmarked i 1942, hvor tusindvis af filippinske og amerikanske krigsfanger blev tvunget til at marchere af det japanske militær. Malinta Tunnel er igen åben for udforskning. Tunnelen blev bygget af det amerikanske militær i begyndelsen af 1900-tallet og fungerede som et bombesikkert tilflugtssted, hovedkvarter og hospital under Anden Verdenskrig.
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Rejseplan
Bataan er en provins på den filippinske ø Luzon Region III. Dens hovedstad er Balanga. Skibsvrag og koralrev ligger rundt om vandet i Subic Bay, ud for dens nordvestkyst. Længere mod syd udklækkes havskildpadder ved Pawikan Conservation Center. Et tårnhøjt mindekors og en helligdom til minde om Anden Verdenskrigs slag ved Bataan, kroner Samat-bjerget i det centrale Bataan. På østkysten trives fuglelivet i Balanga City Wetland and Nature Park. En 3 timers rejsetid fra Manila er et værdigt besøg i denne by, som har fuld af historie.
En guidet historisk sporvognstur på den lille ø Corregidor. Besøger krigsmindesteder, lærer dens rige historie og hylder heltene.
Stående højtideligt på Corregidors top er det hvidmarmorerede tallerkenformede Pacific War Memorial. Bygget i 1968 af den amerikanske regering for 1,23 millioner dollars (andre kilder rapporterede, at det var på 3 millioner dollars), det var dedikeret til de filippinske og amerikanske styrker, der kæmpede i Stillehavet under Anden Verdenskrig. En skulptur, der forestiller en såret filippinsk jager, der bliver hjulpet af en amerikansk soldat, er installeret ved mindesmærkets indgang, som symboliserer venskabet mellem de to nationer.
Dette massive bygningsværk blev bygget i 1915 for at huse det 60. Coast Artillery antiluftskytsregiment, US Regular Army, 91st Coast Artillery og de filippinske spejdere. Består af to tre-etagers bygninger, dens design var baseret på vores lands tropiske klima; højt til loftet, store åbninger og perimeter gallerier til ventilation. Vinduerne var interessant lavet af capiz (perlemor) glidende paneler som dem, der findes på spanske kolonitidshuse i landet. Alt, der kan ses nu, er de langsomt forværrede skeletter af kasernen, efter at den blev bombet af de invaderende japanske styrker i december 1941.
Battery Way er bevæbnet med fire 12-tommer mortervogne, der er i stand til at affyre meget eksplosive granater så langt som 8,3 miles eller 13,35 km i enhver retning. Hver morter krævede en besætning på mindst 14 mand til at laste og affyre granaterne. Mortererne kunne løftes til en bane mellem 45 og 70 grader, hvilket gjorde dem ideelle til at angribe fjender, der var forskanset i højere terræn i Bataan. Batteriet blev opkaldt efter Second Lt. Henry Way fra 4. U.S. Artillery, som døde i tjeneste i Filippinerne i 1900.
Mindehelligdomskomplekset blev bygget for at ære og mindes den tapperhed af filippinske og amerikanske soldater, der kæmpede mod den kejserlige japanske hær under Anden Verdenskrig. Memorial Cross er en tårnhøj struktur på det højeste punkt af Mount Samat, 555 m (1.821 ft) over havets overflade.
Museet blev bygget som en hyldest til vores faldne helte, der gjorde det ultimative offer i 1942. Det viser tragiske øjeblikke af krigen, især den forfærdelige Bataan-dødsmarch, hvor tusindvis af filippinske og amerikanske soldater døde.
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Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
Find venligst skiltet under dit navn i din hotellets lobby ved afhentning
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med rygskader
- Anbefales ikke til gravide rejsende
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Rejsetiden fra Manila til Bataan er 3 timer via Van
- Bådrejsetiden fra Mariveles Bataan til Corregidor Island er på 20 minutter
- Dette er en IKKE REFUNDERER BOOKINGSPOLITIK
- Pakke frokostmenu at vælge imellem: Pork Adobo, Chicken Afritad, Fried Chicken, blandet grøntsagssalat, BLT sandwich, Club House sandwich og kyllingesandwich
- afhentningstiden er kl. 04.00 eller kl. 05.00, afhængig af tilgængeligheden af turen på øen
- Bemærk venligst, at Mt. Samat er lukket hver mandag og på helligdage. Hvis webstedet er lukket på tidspunktet for dit besøg, vil det blive erstattet med alternative mindesmærker. Adgang til Mt. Samat er ikke garanteret. Tak for din forståelse.
Anmeldelser(21)
We learned all about Corregidor and the Bataan Death March, much more than our US history books taught us.
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I highly recommend this tour to all those desiring to obtain a better and deeper understanding of the historical significance of Corregidor and Bataan in WW II military history. The driver, Arvin picked me up exactly on time at my hotel and did a superb job navigating the intense Manila traffic to arrive safely at the beginning and end of the tour. My tour guide, Eduardo Gurion, did an outstanding job explaining the history, background, and details of all the sites we visited around Corregidor and Bataan. In detail he explained key decisions made by American and Japanese senior military officers; their strategies, tactics, and rationale. Eduardo is a walking encyclopedia on the WW II history of Corregidor and Bataan and made this tour informative and interesting. Names, numbers, quotes, history, and details were at his fingertips and expertly communicated. I took over a hundred pictures. Thanks Eduardo and Arvin for a tremendous tour. Well done.
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Fantastic coverage of Bataan and Corregidor in WWII. The guide was extremely knowledgeable. Amazing and in-depth experience.
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My husband and I took a one day private tour of Bataan and Corregidor in January 2026. We highly recommend this tour as our tour guide, William, was everything we could have hoped for. He was so knowledgeable and had so much information and stories. He was really genuine and it was a very real experience. as we laughed and shared stories. Thank you also to Leila who made all the arrangements for us via email prior to the trip. The booking process was hassle free even though we were communicating from overseas. For any interested in WWII history, I highly recommend this tour.
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Corregidor is a beautiful island and Bataan a bustling city embedded in history. Our guide William is a passionate historian who personally learned from WWII veterans. I hope these places are preserved with derserved investment.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review! We’re truly glad you appreciated the beauty and deep historical significance of Corregidor and Bataan. We are happy that Guide’s passion resonated with you. Thank you for traveling with us and for valuing the stories that shaped our history. We hope to welcome you again on another meaningful journey.
Outstanding trip. Having visited sites in Europe (Normandy, Battle of the Bulge) and the Pacific (Nagasaki, Okinawa, etc), this is the most impressive and most underrated tour of all WWII sites I have seen. Highly encourage more to visit Corregidor.
Thank you so much Tim!
3 of us booked the Bataan and Corregidor Full day tour at US$400 per person and found out only on the tour that the major attractions in Bataan and Corregidor are closed until further notice… the Cross which you can go up with a panoramic view of Manila and Subic Bay at Mount Samat as well as the most famous Malinta Tunnel on the Island. There were no indications on Viator on their website or booking page, we felt we were being taken advantage of and informed of the situation, which with Viator supposed to be a reputable tour company, totally disappointed…
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly understand your disappointment and appreciate you taking the time to express your concerns. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the closure of Malinta Tunnel, which remains closed until further notice due to government restrictions beyond the control of tour operators. Unfortunately, there is currently no confirmed timeline for its reopening. Regarding Mt. Samat (Shrine of Valor), please note that the site is regularly closed every Monday and on local holidays, which may affect access depending on the tour date. These closures are imposed by site authorities. We regret that this information was not clearly reflected on the booking platform at the time of reservation. We are actively working to ensure that all site updates and advisories are communicated more clearly to our partners and booking channels to avoid similar situations in the future. We value your feedback and will use this experience to improve transparency and guest communication.
Yesterday, December 27, three of us booked the Corregidor - Bataan Peninsula tour through Viator which was expensive at $400+ per person. The transport pick up for the 2.5 hour tour to the Bataan Tour area was right on time leaving at 5AM from Manila. Our tour guide William Pamuyo was picked up on the way and he was excellent. William had great knowledge and understanding of the conflict areas we had booked to see. He is articulate and very personable and would definitely retain his services again. The unfortunate and certainly disappointing aspect of this relative expensive tour is the fact that two (2) of the main attractions are closed and there was no indication of that on the Viator website. Had this been highlighted, we would not have taken the tour. The main sight to see on Corregidor Island is the Malinta Tunnel, an engineering feat and of spectacular size not to mention where MacArthur had his headquarters. We did not learn this fact until on the Island and well into the tour. Those responsible have no idea when it will be reopened by the government. Our trolley transport could not even drive in front of the entrance. Shame on Viator for not telling their clients this. In addition, at Mt. Samat, the huge cross, built in honor of all who served and died on Bataan, is closed until 2027. In the past, one could access the cross and walk on the arms to see the surrounding scenery including Subic Bay and Clark Airfield. Again, surprised at Viator, being a professional company, did not highlight this fact. Now the information provided by William and seeing the batteries, staff quarters and barracks of the men and women stationed on Corregidor was interesting but that wasn’t the main attraction. Would we have booked with Viator had we know the Malinta Tunnel and Cross was closed … no. Go in two years and all may be reopened.
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that your pick-up was on time and that your guide provided an excellent tour experience. We truly appreciate your kind words about his knowledge, professionalism, and personable approach, and we will be sure to share this with him. We understand your disappointment regarding the closure of Malinta Tunnel and the restricted access at Mt. Samat (Shrine of Valor). These closures are government-imposed and unfortunately beyond our control. We agree that advance awareness of such closures is important, and we continue coordinating with our partners and booking platforms to improve transparency and communication. We will make sure that all information provided is updated. We appreciate your honest feedback and hope that once these sites are fully reopened, you may consider returning for a more complete experience. Thank you again, and we wish you safe travels.
very long but very informative - I have come away from this with a much greater understanding if when and what occurred . I have come away with a much greater appreciation of what that generation went through.
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Bernie, our driver and William, our tour guide, well let us just say they are top of the line in terms of service, knowledge and skill. My husband and I could not have asked for a better duo to make our tour of Bataan/Correigidor as safe, informative, and interesting as it would ever get. It was such a thrill to walk through Malinta Tunnel in Correigidor with just two flashlights to light our way. In Bata-an, it was crazy to find that the Zero Marker of the infamous Death March was located inside a school campus that is sandwiched between a Mcdonald and a Jollibee. As they say "Only in the Philippines". Tsk, tsk tsk. It is hoped that the government move now to fix the Correigidor Hotel which is still currently in a dilapidated state, and also move the Zero Marker of the Death March in Bata-an somewhere more respectable. There should be a Bata-an Death March Museum per se not scattered artifacts all over the place. Sad. The tour is highly recommended with again--hope that many more people would urge the Philippine Government to make memories of the sacrifices made in Bata-an and Correigidor great again! Okay?
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