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OVERVIEW
HIKING AND TREKKING
Hiking in the Philippines takes you straight to some
of the country's best-kept treasures. From the windy coasts of
Batanes to the rainforests of Mindanao, more than the usual exciting
places in the archipelago are accessible on foot. Many promises
await-more thatn the usual high mountain summits, captivating
views, primitive forests, and remote tribes - all these and more
beckon the eager traveler.
Trekking is a do-it-yourself affair, but it;s
not hard to locates guides, local mountaineering groups, and residents
of wilderness areas. You'll find friendly local guides, farmers
or hunters willing to help. Local mountaineers are the best bets
as they're experienced, highly informative and make excellent
guides. Most will accompany you for minimal fees, while some will
for nothing, save for the pleasure of it all accompanied by food,
water and transportation.
ROCK CLIMBING
It's quite amazing how the country was able to build
a name in rock climbing faster than any other, much more than
the usual feat. Now offering recreational climbs and competitions
all over the archipelago, Philippine rock climbing certainly has
all the potential to become a well-established sport, as we take
you to a wide array of more than the usual climbing sites.
CAVING / SPELUNKING
Being an island-archipelago surrounded by endless bodies
of water, no doubt the Philippines is known more for its thousands
of islands, white sand beaches and brilliant coral reefs. Only
a handful have explored and alluded to more than the usual extensive
networks of caves liberally strewn all over the country's terrain.
Much of the country floats on limestone bedrock
easily eroded by water, which has naturally bequethed magnificent
networks of limestone caves. The best time to go caving is during
the dry season. It's also best to hire local guides when exploring
caves anywhere in the country.
MOUNTAINBIKING
Plentiful tropical trails and a wide range of terrain
make the Philippines the perfect environment for more than the
usual mountain biking and mountain-bike touring activities, Ride
through a fascinating range of geographical and cultural wonders.
Explore routes that take you through clear lakes, active volcanoes,
dark jungle trails, remote villages, and sandy beach shores.
Detailed maps are not very easy to come by,
but local knowledge is very comprehensive while bike shops and
equipment can be found in larger towns. There are a significant
number of Filipino biking enthusiasts who will gladly share information
on locations of the best trails and provide information on where
to obtain spares, repairs and strategic watering holes along any
routes you decide to take.
AERIAL SPORTS
The thrill of speed and altitude is still considered
ny many to be the ultimate adrenaline rush. What could possible
"leave you breathless" more than skydiving and ultra
light flying? These high-flying sports are fast earning their
wings and followers all over the country. Not only do you get
a long-lasting thrill, but also get to savor rare glimpses of
the most spectacular aerial views the country has to offer.
Land Adventure
Destinations
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