12 Best Hikes In The Philippines To Experience
The best hikes in the Philippines are without a doubt some of the best ways to find the most amazing views in all of the Philippines. With the Philippines being made up of over 7,000 islands (7,641 to be exact), it’s safe to say the hiking options abound here. So much so that it can be confusing deciding what to pick when it comes to these amazing hikes.
It can also be quite a faff switching islands in the Philippines (some journeys can take houses) so pre-planning your visit properly is something I’d say is definitely worth it (you could try winging it but the hassle and potential disappoint seem pretty much unnecessary).
To help you on your merry way, we’ve pulled together the 12 very best hikes in the Philippines! Here they are:
Side note: Don’t go off hiking on your own and pay attention to the weather forecast before you head out. Sounds obvious but the last thing you wanna do is be lost in the jungle in the middle of tropical storm or typhoon. Local sim cards are also fairly cheap so be sure to get yourself one, just in case.
1.) Mount Batulao
This is known as one of the most popular hikes in the Batangas and definitely one of the best hikes in the Philippines for beginners. The moderate terrain leads you past a number of smaller, vividly green mountaintops before you get to the summit.
Up here, you’ll have an absolutely spectacular view of the many coastal towns that populate the Batangas.
While the entire journey takes about eight hours round trip, it is important to leave time to soak up the atmosphere at the top. If you really want to take your time, there are a number of campsites available along the way.
2.) Mount Daraitan
The Sierra Madre mountain range is the longest in the Philippines. Said to be one of the prettiest spots in all of Rizal, the trail is moderate to somewhat difficult, but it can still be done in one day.
The trek uphill is scenic enough, as you are surrounded by a lush green tropical forest that is absolutely teeming with birds and other wildlife.
The top, however is where it truly shines as you find yourself surrounded by the spectacular beauty of the Sierra Madre mountain peaks. On the way down, be sure to make time to stop and check out the many waterfalls and stalagmite caves.
3.) Mount Maculot
This is another particularly popular hike in the Batangas. An hour or so into the moderate hike, you come to the famous Rockies, where you must scramble over a boulder field to continue your ascent.
The vast majority of people who chose to go on this hike to tend to concentrate solely on getting to the Rockies, however, if you are feeling up to the challenge you can go even farther!
It is a hard, somewhat tenuous walk, but when you get to the summit, you are rewarded with one of the best viewpoints of Taal Lake that can be had anywhere, along with a pretty breathtaking view of the Batangas. Read More…
