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Comprised of 7107 islands and islets, 11,440 miles of shoreline, mountain altitudes from 5,873 to 10,315 feet, and 21 active volcanoes out of a total of 221, the Philippines is a country that sits in the Pacific Ring of Fire that has a unique combination of varied topography and known as one of the biologically richest countries in the world. Being a center of biodiversity, the Philippines is also a center of action—where a multitude of activities can happen all at the same time, making the country one of the best and exciting locations for travellers seeking the adventures of their lifetimes.

Blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and resources and a people who knows how to enjoy life, it would seem that the Philippines and its people were naturally created for adventure.

The Philippines is a perfect place for the outdoor enthusiast. Here are the reasons why!

1. VARIETY OF ADVENTURES. There is an adventure escape for every type of traveller in the Philippines: from aquatic sports to land-based activities to ecotourism; and from extreme adventures to relaxing physical activities to nature-preserving pursuits. The Philippines can satisfy any kind of craving for adventure.

2. YEAR-ROUND ADVENTURE. The Philippines' geographic location in tropical Southeast Asia predisposes it to a year-round schedule of adventure activities. The country's topography, archipelagic structure and biodiversity provide adventure destinations accessible year-round. Even the typhoon season brings unparalleled adventures in surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing in the eastern part of the country.

3. VALUE FOR MONEY. Adventure travelling in the Philippines is one of the most affordable in the world. Done without sacrificing quality and safety standards, the Philippines offers adventure packages to some of the best sites in the world, at a fraction of the cost to enjoy it elsewhere.

4. ATTRACTIONS AND DESTINATIONS. Aside from the different adventure activities, travellers can also enjoy the other attractions and destinations in the Philippines like amazing natural wonders, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, spas, dive sites, and some of the world's largest shopping malls.

5. FILIPINO HOSPITALITY. With the Filipinos' well-known culturally-imbedded trait of openness, welcome and goodwill plus their warmth and fun-loving nature, adventure travellers in the Philippines will feel like they are travelling safely with friends.

6. EASE OF COMMUNICATION. As the world's third largest English-speaking nation, travellers to the Philippines have an easy time communicating with any local, anywhere in the country. The Filipinos' proficiency and good command of the English language facilitates worry and problem-free coordination and implementation of an adventure trip.

TEN MUST-DO ADVENTURES IN THE PHILIPPINES

1. CLIMB MT. APO
WHERE: Mt. Apo National Park, Davao City, Davao
WHEN TO GO: March, April, October-December
The Mt. Apo National Park is considered an international mecca for mountain climbing because aside from the challenge of climbing the country's highest peak, at 10,311 feet above sea level, the park boasts of hot and cold crystal clear spring water, waterfalls, and moss covered forests, aside from spectacular mountain sceneries, the exotic waling-waling orchid, special endemic wildlife, the Philippine Eagle Breeding Center, and the interesting culture of the local community.

2. ROCKCLIMB IN EL NIDO
WHERE: Entalula Island, Bacuit Bay, Palawan
WHEN TO GO: November-May
Acclaimed to have one of the best beaches in Asia, the dramatic towering limestone islands off El Nido, on the northwest coast of Palawan island, majestically complement the white sand beaches. The picturesque islands of Bacuit Bay are jagged islands that leap skyward from crystal clear waters. The Bay provides a breathtaking background for rockclimbing on limestone rock walls which can be simple or challenging.

3. RAFT CHICO RIVER
WHERE: Chico River, Kalinga
WHEN TO GO: June-January
Whitewater rafting in Northern Philippines is one of the most exciting adventures that the country can offer. The Chico River is truly a unique class III, IV, and V white-water location replete with hanging gardens and numerous waterfalls cascading down vertical canyon walls. It winds past smoking volcanoes with over 60 miles of heart pounding rapids with an average gradient of 60 feet per mile drop.

4. WAKEBOARD IN CAMSUR
WHERE: CamSur Watersports Complex, Pili, Camarines Sur
WHEN TO GO: Year-round
The CamSur Watersports Complex is considered as the most modern in the world and the epicenter of wakeboarding in the Philippines. It has a six-point cable ski system with cables running clockwise around a man-made lake. The cables are powered by a variable speed electric motor which can maintain speeds between 12-40 mph. Aside from wakeboarding, one can also enjoy other water sports activities in the complex like kneeboarding, waterskiing, and waterskating.

5. KITE BOARD IN BORACAY
WHERE: Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
WHEN TO GO: June-October
The waters surrounding the picture-perfect tropical island of Boracay offer flat-water speed sailing, wave jumping and longboard cruising. White Beach, shielded from the “amihan” or the northwest moonsoon, is for kite boarding beginners, while Bulabog Beach, on the other side of the island, has ideal conditions for speed, slalom, and high-wind shortboard sailing.

6. SURF SIARGAO
WHERE: Cloud Nine, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
WHEN TO GO: April-November
Siargao is known as one of the best surfing destinations in the planet. Its highly recognized breaks, Cloud 9 have been reputed as the best single breaks in the Philippines and all over Asia.

7. BIRDWATCH IN OLANGO
WHERE: Olango Island, Cebu
WHEN TO GO: September-November
The Olango Island is a wildlife sanctuary where close to 50,000 birds stop, rest and refuel during their annual migration from their breeding grounds in Siberia, Northern China, and Japan to Australia and New Zealand.

8. SWIM WITH WHALESHARKS IN DONSOL
WHERE: Donsol, Sorsogon
WHEN TO GO: January-May
Donsol, on the southern tip of the main Philippine island Luzon, is the whale shark capital of the world. During the whale sharks' six-month feeding season every year, one can have an unforgettable ecotourism experience swimming alongside the gentle, polka-dotted giants that grow up to forty feet in length.

9. PADDLE CORON
WHERE: Coron Island, Calamian, Palawan
WHEN TO GO: Year-round
Coron provides an adventurer perfect paddling conditions in crystal-clear turquoise waters while enjoying spectacular views and discovering spectacular tropical wilderness scenery, wild primary rainforest, secluded sandy coves and golden empty beaches. Sea kayaking in Coron leads to unparalleled snorkeling in lush coral gardens, and to a cultural encounter with the indigenous semi-nomadic fishing folk and sea gypsies, the Tagbanua, who beachcomb this archipelago of limestone islands and who generally subsists on fishing and edible bird's nest gathering.

10. EXPLORE THE UNDERGROUND RIVER
WHERE: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
WHEN TO GO: Year-round
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this natural wonder features an 8.2 kilometer navigable underground river that winds through a spectacular cave before emptying out into the South China Sea. The river flows within a deep cavern under rugged limestone and marble cliffs. Within the awesome recesses of the cave, one can wind through the tunnel aboard a paddle boat and marvel at the outstanding features of this park which have set it apart from others: amazing stalactite pillars, interesting rock formations, and domed amphitheaters and cathedrals.

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