Jaypo
Jaypo is a local, English-speaking trekking guide who accompanies travelers throughout the Philippines. He is deeply passionate about his work, loves sharing his knowledge, and takes great care of travelers throughout their adventure. He explains his country’s culture and history through custom treks and tours: Mayon Volcano, Mount Pulag, El Nido and Palawan, Banaue and the rice terraces, Siargao, and Cebu. He’s the ideal guide for a private, authentic trek immersed in the Philippine wilderness—whether you’re traveling as a couple, with family, or with friends—with explanations in English.
SoGuide member
For 6 years
Guide since
17 years
Places he takes you
The entire country
Languages
English
SOGUIDE MEMBER SINCE
2020
REVIEWS
13
GUIDE SINCE
17 years
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Coralie Clairefond
Trip in February 2020
Jaypo was our guide for over three days; he organized everything—our round-trip transfer between Manila and Banaue in a private van with a driver, the guest house reservations, and our meals. He showed us his beautiful region and explained the tales and legends of the Batad rice terraces. He loves h…
Victor Ory
Trip in January 2020
We spent two days with Jaypo. We went on a trek through the remote rice fields of Batad. Jaypo is a guide who really looks out for his hikers and shares a wealth of information about his country’s culture and customs. It was a pleasure to listen to him and follow in his footsteps! I highly recommend…
Nisrine K
Trip in December 2019
We took the trip with Jaypo, following the advice of other travelers, and it was perfect! Finding a guide is easy, but finding one like Jaypo—who’s passionate and shares his culture, stories, and legends—is truly one-of-a-kind! I highly recommend him! An unforgettable experience! Thank you, Jaypo!
Marion Vailler
Trip in November 2019
I came to the Philippines for a ten-day vacation to explore the region and its culture. Together with two friends, we decided to go on a three-day hike through the terraced rice fields of Banaue with a guide. After doing some online research and getting a recommendation from a friend who had already…
Cécile & Benjamin
Trip in November 2019
Jaypo was wonderful to us. We had gone on an excursion with a fake guide who abandoned us halfway through our trip, leaving us stranded in the mountains at the guesthouse where we were staying for the night. Jaypo agreed to take us into his group and literally saved our trip. He knows the area ver…
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