15 Must-Try Extreme Adventure Activities in the Philippines
The Philippines is a great destination for travelers looking for exhilarating adventure tours. From caving adventures, hiking and trekking, to extreme water activities, the Philippines has it all.
The country's diverse natural wonders make it a sought-after destination among adventurers. Whether you like outdoor adventures in the air, land, or water, take your pick from the following top activities to try during your trip in the Philippines:
15. Sardine Run Diving in Moalboal, Cebu
One of the most exciting, unique, and spectacular things to do in the Philippines is seeing one of the top tourist spots in Moalboal, in the province of Cebu, the sardine run. This year-round diving activity is a unique experience where you can swim with thousands of sardines surrounding you.
A Moalboal sardine run adventure is best experienced with other fun activities such as swimming with turtles and canyoneering trips in Cebu.
14. Caving Adventure in Samar
When it comes to caving tours, nothing beats the experience in Samar. Also called the Cave Capital of the Philippines, Samar has the largest cave system in the Philippines (Langun-Gobingob Caves in Calbiga). It has hundreds of caves that have already been explored, but it's still just a small portion of the total known number of caves.
Caving excursions in Samar range from 1-day "discovery" trips, to multi-day tours where you get to spend a night or two inside the caves.
13. Hiking in Mt. Pulag, Benguet
The Philippines is not only famous for its stunning beaches but also for its hiking adventures. Mt. Pulag in Benguet, the third highest peak in the country, is a popular hiking destination for both beginner and experienced mountaineers because of its famous sea of clouds view.
The Mt. Pulag National Park has one of the richest biodiversity in the country, having vast forests full of pines, moss, and grass. It is a mountain worth climbing, both for its challenging trails and its natural beauty.
The duration of hiking in Mt. Pulag will depend on the trail you want to take on. Beginner climbers take the Ambangeg trail which is possible on a day hike but overnight trip, while the Mt. Pulag-Akiki trail hike is a challenging, multi-day hike for experienced hikers.
12. Wakeboarding in Camarines Sur​
Wakeboarding is a fun water activity where you ride a wakeboard on the water surface while being pulled in fast by a motorboat or by closed-course cable systems.
The best destination in the Philippines to try this is in Camarines Sur's CamSur Wakeboarding Complex, a world-class water sports complex in the Bicol region, and the first in the Philippines and in Asia.
Aside from wakeboarding, visitors can also try water skiing, kneeboarding, and wake skiing. It's a great side trip when visiting Mt. Mayon in nearby Legazpi, Albay.
11. Surfing in Siargao
Surfing escapades are exciting, and the Philippines has a number of surfing spots for every experience level of surfers.
The most popular, however, is Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte because of multiple surfing spots where you can ride waves on the island. Its Cloud 9 reef break has been called one of the best waves in the world.
Siargao does not only offer good surfing breaks, but also some of the best tourist spots from lagoons, caves, and the stunning beaches. Read More…
