Since the Philippines is composed of islands and seas then there are so many outdoor activities that a visitor can engage. The country have tall mountains to climb, rough seas to surf, islands to visit and caves to explore. There is always something for every one while in the Philippines.
Outdoor activities we recommend are:
AERIAL SPORTS
Ride an ultra-light plane or a hot air balloon. You can also sky dive if you are up to it.
Angeles City, Pampanga and Tanauan, Batangas are the places to go for this activity.
BOARD SAILING
This is a relatively new outdoor activity but over the past years, boardsailors have recommended the good winds and the seas of the Philippines to be a paradise for this sport. Best time to enjoy this sport is between June-September and then October-April.
Best places to go for boardsailing are:
Caliraya, Quezon
Boracay, Aklan
Anilao, Batangas
Subic Bay, Zambales
Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
SPELUNKING OR CAVING
In the Philippines there are many underground caves worth exploring. The scenery is as awesome as what you see on the ground. A lot of islands have a cave system and many of these are yet to be discovered. A skilled spelunker can gain more experience from these underground havens. However, the casual visitor with no caving experience can visit those that have been declared as safe. Most cave systems have guides that can be hired for a day or two.
Here are the destinations for the spelunker or the amateur caving enthusiast:
Peñablanca, Cagayan
Boracay, Aklan
Sagada, Mountain Province
Bukidnon
MOUNTAIN BIKING
There are hundreds of mountain bike trails that can be found from Boracay up to Baguio. Biking is already a popular hobby for Filipinos. Mountain biking is a great wag to explore the area especially remote ones. A visitor can rent a mountain bike from resorts or hotels found on the destinations listed.
Baguio City, Benguet
Boracay, Aklan
Davao
Iloilo
Sagada, Mountain Province
The Cordillera
Banaue, Ifugao
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
Guimaras
Mt.Apo, Davao Del Sur
Samal Island, Davao Del Sur
ROCK CLIMBING
This sport is gaining a following in the country. There are now many indoor rock climbing facilities in malls and gyms all over the Philippines. But if you want the real thing then a couple of hours from Metro-Manila, you can enjoy rock climbing. There are many rock climbing facilities or areas that can now be found in the following places:
Atimonan, Quezon
Apo Island, Negros Occidental
El Nido, Palawan
Puting Bato (White Rock), Cogeo
Wawa Gorge, Montalban
WHITE WATER RAFTING
White water rafting is one of the latest outdoor activities that the Philippines can offer. The excellent rapids of Philippine rivers have caught the attention of water rafting enthusiasts. This kind of outdoor activity can be best experienced in:
Bubunawan/Cagayan de Oro River, Misamis Oriental
Tibiao River, Panay
Calbiga River, Samar
Tacloban, Leyte
Chico River, Tuguegarao
HIKING OR TREKKING
A good walk in lush vegetation is good for the soul. This is the reason why hiking or trekking trails abound in the Philippines. The country has a lot to offer to the nature lover – mountains, forests, rivers, jungles and others.
Laguna
Batangas
Bulacan
Pampanga
Olongapo
Batanes
Baguio
Mt. Province
Abra
Kalinga
Romblon
Marinduque
Naga
Iriga
Albay
Sorsogon
Oriental Mindoro
Occidental Mindoro
Cebu
Bohol
Samar
Leyte
SURFING
All surf levels from beginners to the most advanced surfer can find the waves challenging. Below are the destination for surfers:
Baler, Quezon
Samar
Infanta, Quezon
Daet, Camarines Norte
Catanduanes
Siargao
Tandag, Surigao del Sur
KAYAKING
With the 7,101 islands there are many nooks and crannies to explore using a kayak. The islands offer places for relaxed paddling through crystal clear rivers, white sand beaches, mangrove swamps and coral reefs.
Caramoan Islands, Camarines Sur
Samar
Palawan
Siargao