Adventure Islands – The Philippines

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Adventure Islands The Philippines
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If what youre looking for is pulsating
adventure, then island hopping in the Philippines
is just the thing for you. However, with more
than 7,000 islands to choose from, it can be a
slightly daunting task to figure out where to
start. Let us help you in making up your mind
about how to get that adrenaline racing!
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Mountain biking in Luzon

• For all mountain biking junkies out there, the
  rugged mountains of Northern Luzon are a very
  exhilarating challenge. Local bikers are always
  accommodating and guide newcomers on mountain
  trails. As you follow the route, you will come
  across different tribal groups who might invite
  you to bunk up with the family. Alternatively,
  you can camp along the rivers by night. A
  network of rugged dirt roads, the Cordillera also
  makes for great mountain bike touring. Pas by
  some of the country's highest peaks, navigate
  precarious ridges, and give company to the mighty
  Chico and breeze through emerald green rice
  terraces.

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Spelunking in Samar

• The Caving Centre of the Philippines, Samar
  attracts nature lovers from far and wide. With
  its unusual landscapes and crazy networks of
  caves, Samar is fully organized when it comes to
  caving tours. Enthusiasts can get fully kitted
  out by any of the numerous tour operators, and
  proceed for a thrilling adventure through
  underground streams and tunnels.

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Ocean Diving in Mindoro Island

• Mindoro is a world-class diving spot, comparable
  to and sometimes surpassing Thailand and Bali.
  Its northeastern shores are part of the Coral
  Triangle, one of the most diverse ecosystems on
  the planet, and home to more than 75 percent of
  all known coral species. Scuba enthusiasts swear
  by this island, its diving facilities and dive
  masters.

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Whitewater Rafting at Mindanao

• Philippines largest island is where you can raft
  the Cagayan River all year long. The rapids here
  might not be the biggest but they occasionally
  reach Class IV, so get, set and go!

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Trek in Panay

• Get organized for this thrill find yourself a
  Philippines travel guide and get a permit before
  you set off trekking in Panay. One of the most
  popular climbs here is the islands tallest peak,
  Mt Majdaas. The climb is pleasant and dotted
  with waterfalls, but there is a more challenging
  route for trekking junkies looking to burst their
  lungs a walk straight up the face of the
  mountain!

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Palawan Sea Kayaking

• Palawan is the southern most province in the
  Philippines.  It consists of more than 1700
  islands, and was designated a fish and wildlife
  sanctuary in 1967, protecting the sea as well as
  the jungle that covers the island, making it an
  outdoor paradise. As such, the paddling
  experience in Palawan is world class. An
  incredibly clear, multi-hued blue sea dotted with
  dozens of islands, Palawan is best known for the
  spectacular limestone formations of Bacuit Bay.
  Scuba divers also flock to the area to explore
  several-dozen WWII wrecks in Coron Bay. Given the
  amount of action here, sea kayakers can spend up
  to a week island hopping here.

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So if your idea of a holiday is getting your
heart to race, the Philippines are just the place
for you its varied options in endless locations
call out to the adventure enthusiast to leave it
all and head straight here!