Tour di un'intera giornata a Corregidor e Bataan War Memorial da Manila
Descrizione
L'isola di Corregidor e i siti commemorativi della Marcia della Morte di Bataan sono destinazioni da non perdere per il loro profondo significato storico e le potenti storie che raccontano sulla Seconda Guerra Mondiale nelle Filippine. Significato storico: Storia della seconda guerra mondiale: Corregidor Island ha svolto un ruolo cruciale durante la seconda guerra mondiale come base militare strategica nella baia di Manila. Fu il sito di intense battaglie tra le forze americane e filippine e le truppe Giapponesi. L'isola ospita fortificazioni militari ben conservate, tra cui bunker, batterie di cannoni e rovine che offrono informazioni sulla storia dell'isola in tempo di guerra. I luoghi commemorativi commemorano la straziante Marcia della Morte di Bataan del 1942, dove migliaia di prigionieri di guerra filippini e americani furono fatti marciare con la forza dai militari Giapponesi. Il tunnel Malinta è ancora una volta aperto per l'esplorazione. Costruito dall'esercito americano all'inizio del 1900, il tunnel servì come rifugio a prova di bomba, quartier generale del comando e ospedale durante la seconda guerra mondiale.
Opzioni tour
Itinerario
Bataan è una provincia dell'isola filippina di Luzon Regione III. La sua capitale è Balanga. Naufragi e barriere coralline punteggiano le acque di Subic Bay, al largo della costa nord-occidentale. Più a sud, le tartarughe marine nascono al Pawikan Conservation Center. Un'imponente croce commemorativa e un santuario che commemora la battaglia di Bataan della seconda guerra mondiale incoronano il monte Samat nel centro di Bataan. Sulla costa orientale, l'avifauna prospera nella zona umida e nel parco naturale della città di Balanga. Un tempo di viaggio di 3 ore da Manila è una visita degna di questa città ricca di storia.
Un tour guidato in tram storico sulla piccola isola di Corregidor. Visitando i monumenti commemorativi della guerra, imparando la sua ricca storia e rendendo omaggio agli eroi.
In piedi solennemente sulla vetta di Corregidor si trova il Pacific War Memorial a forma di piattino in marmo bianco. Costruito nel 1968 dal governo degli Stati Uniti per 1,23 milioni di dollari (altre fonti lo riportano a 3 milioni di dollari), era dedicato alle forze filippine e americane che combatterono nel Pacifico durante la seconda guerra mondiale. All'ingresso del memoriale è installata una scultura raffigurante un combattente filippino ferito che viene aiutato da un soldato americano, a simboleggiare l'amicizia tra le due nazioni.
Questo imponente edificio fu costruito nel 1915 per ospitare il 60° reggimento antiaereo di artiglieria costiera, l'esercito regolare degli Stati Uniti, la 91a artiglieria costiera e gli scout filippini. Composto da due edifici a tre piani, il suo design si ispirava al clima tropicale del nostro paese; soffitto alto, ampie aperture e gallerie perimetrali per l'aerazione. Le finestre erano curiosamente realizzate con pannelli scorrevoli in capiz (madreperla) come quelli che si trovano nelle case dell'era coloniale spagnola nel paese. Tutto ciò che si può vedere ora sono gli scheletri lentamente deteriorati della caserma dopo che fu bombardata dalle forze d'invasione giapponesi nel dicembre 1941.
Battery Way è armato con quattro carri di mortaio da 12 pollici in grado di sparare proiettili altamente esplosivi fino a 8,3 miglia o 13,35 km in qualsiasi direzione. Ogni mortaio richiedeva un equipaggio di almeno 14 uomini per caricare e sparare i proiettili. I mortai potevano essere sollevati su una traiettoria compresa tra 45 e 70 gradi, il che li rendeva ideali per colpire i nemici trincerati in un terreno più elevato a Bataan. La batteria prende il nome dal secondo tenente Henry Way della 4a artiglieria statunitense, morto in servizio nelle Filippine nel 1900.
Il complesso del santuario commemorativo è stato costruito per onorare e ricordare la galanteria dei soldati filippini e americani che hanno combattuto contro l'esercito imperiale giapponese durante la seconda guerra mondiale. La Memorial Cross è una struttura imponente nel punto più alto del Monte Samat, a 555 m (1.821 piedi) sul livello del mare.
Il museo è stato costruito come tributo ai nostri eroi caduti che hanno compiuto l'ultimo sacrificio nel 1942. Mette in mostra momenti tragici della guerra, in particolare l'orrenda Marcia della morte di Bataan, dove morirono migliaia di soldati filippini e americani.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Luoghi e orari di ritiro
Si prega di trovare l'insegna sotto il proprio nome nella hall dell'hotel al momento del ritiro
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi alla schiena
- Sconsigliato in gravidanza
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Il tempo di viaggio da Manila a Bataan è di 3 ore via Van
- Il tempo di percorrenza in barca da Mariveles Bataan all'isola di Corregidor è di 20 minuti
- Questa è una POLITICA DI PRENOTAZIONE NON RIMBORSABILE
- Menu del pranzo al sacco a scelta: Adobo di maiale, Afritad di pollo, Pollo fritto, insalata mista di verdure, panino BLT, panino Club House e panino al pollo
- l'orario di ritiro è alle 4:00 o alle 5:00 dipende dalla disponibilità di tempo del tour sull'isola
- Siete pregati di notare che il Monte Samat è chiuso tutti i lunedì e nei giorni festivi. Se il sito è chiuso al momento della visita, verrà sostituito con siti commemorativi alternativi. L'accesso al Monte Samat non è garantito. Grazie per la comprensione.
Recensioni(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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