Visite d'une journée complète à Corregidor et au mémorial de la guerre de Bataan au départ de Manille
Description
Les sites commémoratifs de l'île Corregidor et de la marche de la mort de Bataan sont des destinations incontournables en raison de leur importance historique profonde et des histoires fortes qu'ils racontent sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale aux Philippines. Importance historique : Histoire de la Seconde Guerre mondiale : l'île Corregidor a joué un rôle crucial pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale en tant que base militaire stratégique dans la baie de Manille. C'était le lieu d'intenses batailles entre les forces américaines et philippines et les troupes Japonais L’île abrite des fortifications militaires bien conservées, notamment des bunkers, des batteries de canons et des ruines qui offrent un aperçu de l’histoire de l’île en temps de guerre. Les sites commémoratifs commémorent l'épouvantable marche de la mort de Bataan en 1942, où des milliers de prisonniers de guerre philippins et américains ont été défilés de force par les militaires Japonais. Le tunnel de Malinta est à nouveau ouvert à l'exploration. Construit par l'armée américaine au début des années 1900, le tunnel a servi d'abri anti-bombe, de quartier général de commandement et d'hôpital pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
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Bataan est une province de l'île philippine de la région de Luzon III. Sa capitale est Balanga. Des épaves et des récifs coralliens parsèment les eaux de la baie de Subic, au large de sa côte nord-ouest. Plus au sud, des tortues marines éclosent au Pawikan Conservation Center. Une imposante croix commémorative et un sanctuaire commémorant la bataille de Bataan de la Seconde Guerre mondiale couronnent le mont Samat dans le centre de Bataan. Sur la côte est, les oiseaux prospèrent dans le parc naturel et des zones humides de la ville de Balanga. Un trajet de 3 heures depuis Manille est une visite digne de cette ville chargée d'histoire.
Une visite guidée historique en tramway sur la petite île de Corregidor. Visiter des sites commémoratifs de guerre, apprendre sa riche histoire et rendre hommage aux héros.
Se dressant solennellement sur le sommet de Corregidor se dresse le Mémorial de la guerre du Pacifique en forme de soucoupe en marbre blanc. Construit en 1968 par le gouvernement américain pour 1,23 million de dollars (d'autres sources l'ont rapporté à 3 millions de dollars), il était dédié aux forces philippines et américaines qui ont combattu dans le Pacifique pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Une sculpture représentant un combattant philippin blessé aidé par un soldat américain est installée à l'entrée du mémorial, symbolisant l'amitié entre les deux nations.
Cet édifice massif a été construit en 1915 pour abriter le 60e régiment antiaérien de l'artillerie côtière, l'armée régulière américaine, la 91e artillerie côtière et les éclaireurs philippins. Composé de deux bâtiments de trois étages, sa conception était basée sur le climat tropical de notre pays ; haut plafond, grandes ouvertures et galeries périmétriques pour la ventilation. Les fenêtres étaient faites de panneaux coulissants capiz (nacre) comme ceux que l'on trouve sur les maisons de l'époque coloniale espagnole dans le pays. Tout ce que l'on peut voir maintenant, ce sont les squelettes de la caserne qui se détériorent lentement après avoir été bombardés par les forces d'invasion japonaises en décembre 1941.
Battery Way est armé de quatre chariots de mortier de 12 pouces capables de tirer des obus hautement explosifs jusqu'à 8,3 miles ou 13,35 km dans n'importe quelle direction. Chaque mortier nécessitait un équipage d'au moins 14 hommes pour charger et tirer les obus. Les mortiers pouvaient être soulevés sur une trajectoire comprise entre 45 et 70 degrés, ce qui les rendait idéaux pour cibler les ennemis retranchés dans les hauteurs de Bataan. La batterie porte le nom du sous-lieutenant Henry Way de la 4e artillerie américaine, décédé en service aux Philippines en 1900.
Le complexe du sanctuaire commémoratif a été construit pour honorer et rappeler la bravoure des soldats philippins et américains qui ont combattu l'armée impériale japonaise pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. La Croix du Souvenir est une structure imposante située au point culminant du mont Samat, à 555 m (1 821 pieds) au-dessus du niveau de la mer.
Le musée a été construit en hommage à nos héros tombés au combat qui ont fait le sacrifice ultime en 1942. Il présente des moments tragiques de la guerre, en particulier l'horrible marche de la mort de Bataan où des milliers de soldats philippins et américains sont morts.
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Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Veuillez trouver le panneau sous votre nom dans le hall de votre hôtel lors de la prise en charge
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes à la colonne vertébrale
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Le temps de trajet de Manille à Bataan est de 3 heures via Van
- Le temps de trajet en bateau de Mariveles Bataan à l'île de Corregidor est de 20 minutes
- Ceci est une POLITIQUE DE RÉSERVATION NON REMBOURSABLE
- Menu déjeuner au choix : Porc Adobo, Poulet Afritad, Poulet Frit, salade de légumes mélangés, sandwich BLT, sandwich Club House et sandwich au poulet
- l'heure de prise en charge est à 4h00 ou 5h00 selon l'heure de disponibilité de la visite sur l'île
- Veuillez noter que le mont Samat est fermé tous les lundis et jours fériés. Si le site est fermé au moment de votre visite, il sera remplacé par d'autres sites commémoratifs. L'accès au Mont Samat n'est pas garanti. Merci de votre compréhension.
Avis(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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