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Established in 1972 as a small inbound company, Rajah Tours has since grown as a major player in the
Philippine travel and tourism industry. With over 30 years under its belt, Rajah Tours has become synonymous
with reliable service and quality tours in the Philippines.
As the inbound company of the Rajah Group of Companies, Rajah Tours maintains a staff of fifty employees
dedicated to meet our clients’ touring needs. In addition, we work with a professional group of tourist
guides who are more than happy to showcase the country’s natural and historic beauty.
Rajah Tours also has its own fleet of transportation courtesy of its sister company, Trans-Inter
Corporation. Operating a fleet of fully air-conditioned motor coaches, mini-buses, vans and cars, we can
handle any size of individual travelers or groups and their transportation requirements. This flexibility
allows us to handle individual travelers or groups with ease.
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In Metro Manila, the company has offices in Manila and the central business district of Makati. Outside of
the capital, there is also an office in the main southern city of Cebu. Overseas, Rajah Tours has
full-service offices in Tokyo, Japan and San francisco in the United States.
Rajah Tours is the inbound company of the Rajah Group of Companies which also comprises of Rajah Travel
Corp. (outbound travel), Trans-Inter Corp. (tourist transportation) and the Philippine Convention
Organizing Center (professional
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Dubbed as the “Pearl of the Orient Seas,” the Philippines is an archipelago nation comprised of 7,107 islands.
With a total land area of 115,739 sq. mi. (299,764 sq. km.), the country is blessed with verdant mountains,
lush countryside, rich marine life and what some consider to be the best beaches in the world.
The Philippines has an estimated population of 80 million with almost an eighth residing in the
capital of Metro Manila. The country is divided into three main areas, the northern island of
Luzon, the middle group of islands called the Visayas and the southern island of Mindanao.
Moreover, the country has 73 provinces and 15 regions. Each region possesses its own special
traits but the warmth and friendliness of its people is its common bond.
The Filipino people are a mix of the the Malay, Chinese and Spanish races. The culture has also been influenced by Western
thought as the country was a former colony of Spain and the United States. Filipino is the national language while English
is also widely-spoken and used extensively by businesses, schools and government.
There are three distinct weather seasons in the Philippines – the cool season which runs from October to February; the hot
and dry season from March to May; and the rainy season from June to September. The average year-round humidity is at 77%.
The best period to visit is between October and May.
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In terms of religion, the country is 80% Catholic, 10% Protestant, 5% Muslim with the other religions
making up the remaining balance. The country enjoys a democratic form of government with a presidential system and a bicameral legislature.
The judiciary is headed by the Supreme Court. The local currency is the Philippine Peso. Most major currencies
can be exchanged at hotels, banks and foreign exchange dealers. Outside of Manila, the Philippine peso is preferred.
Most major credit cards are also accepted by establishments.
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