Laguna Hot Spring & Spa Circuit — Los Banos

Los Banos, at the foot of dormant Mount Makiling in Laguna, is known as the Hot Spring Capital of the Philippines, its very name meaning the baths in Spanish. This full-day wellness circuit lets you soak in the mineral-rich thermal waters that flow naturally from the mountain's geothermal heat, surfacing warm and laden with sulfur, magnesium, and calcium believed to ease stress, improve circulation, and rejuvenate the body.

The day takes you through the famed hot spring resorts of the Los Banos and Pansol area, where pools of naturally heated spring water are set against lush views of Mount Makiling's green slopes. Whether you prefer a private pool for quiet relaxation or a resort with multiple outdoor pools, the circuit is designed around unwinding in the steaming, mineral water that has drawn visitors here for generations.

Just a couple of hours south of Manila, this is an easy, restorative escape that pairs the science of geothermal springs with the simple pleasure of a long, warm soak. Add in the cool air and natural surroundings at the base of Makiling, and it makes for one of Luzon's most relaxing day trips.