The 11 Best Day Trips from Calamba

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 11 good day trips from Calamba, Philippines, led by Quezon City, Caloocan, Manila. The closest is Muntinlupa, about 35 min by car, and 10 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 11 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Calamba

  1. 1

    Quezon City, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km north of Calamba

    Known for The Life and Heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio.

  2. 2

    Caloocan, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north-west of Calamba

    Known for The Life and Heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio.

  3. 3

    Manila, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car48 km north-west of Calamba

    What travelers see in Manila

    • Intramuros - As you walk through the cobbled streets of Intramuros, the echoes of Spanish colonial history surround you.
    • Rizal Park - Feel the evening breeze as you stroll through Rizal Park, a sprawling urban park rich in history and culture.
    • National Museum of Fine Arts - Morning light floods the galleries of the National Museum of Fine Arts, illuminating masterpieces that narrate the Philippines' rich artistic heritage.
  4. 4

    Taguig, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km north of Calamba

    Known for Las Piñas Bamboo Organ.

  5. 5

    Pasig City, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km north of Calamba

    Known for The Life and Heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio.

  6. 6

    Paranaque City, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km north-west of Calamba
  7. 7

    Las Piñas, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north-west of Calamba
  8. 8

    Muntinlupa, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-west of Calamba
  9. 9

    Angeles City, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-west of Calamba
  10. 10

    Imus, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north-west of Calamba
  11. 11

    Dasmariñas, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north-west of Calamba

A sample day: Calamba to Manila

  1. 08:30Leave Calamba
  2. 09:25Arrive in Manila (55 min drive)
  3. 09:40Intramuros
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Rizal Park
  6. 14:40National Museum of Fine Arts
  7. 16:10Head back to Calamba
  8. 17:05Home in Calamba

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Calamba?
The best day trips from Calamba are Quezon City, Caloocan, Manila, Taguig, Pasig City. The closest is Muntinlupa, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Calamba?
Muntinlupa is the closest, 24 km north-west of Calamba, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Calamba?
10 places are within about an hour's drive of Calamba: Muntinlupa (35 min), Dasmariñas (40 min), Las Piñas (40 min), Paranaque City (40 min), Imus (40 min), Taguig (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Calamba for a day out?
Quezon City is the largest city in day-trip range, 50 km north of Calamba and about 1 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Calamba?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Angeles City at 122 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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