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Surfing and windsurfing are also popular.
Popular surfing destinations:
Kayaking and some rafting are available in the wet season in the interiors of Luzon and Mindanao.
White water rafting and kayaking are the newest action sports in the Philippines. For decades, while adventure-hungry travelers flocked to the rivers of Nepal and Borneo, the superb rapids of the Philippines lay undiscovered. But that's changing fast: white water action is now available on half a dozen rivers in the Visayas and Mindanao, and more are being explored.
Fishing Fishing in the Philippines is ranked 12th in worldwide fish production and thanks to its warm waters and 2,000,000 sq km (772,200 sq miles) of fishing grounds. These grounds are inhabited by some 2400 fish species, including many game fish such as giant tuna, tanguingue, king mackerel, great barracuda, swordfish and marlin. Local tour operators in Manila will help arrange trips. Game fishing is best from December to August.
Golf There are approximately 70 courses, but only a handful of these are accepted to championship standards. The good golf courses however are private clubs with visitor fees starting off quite expensive.
Some of the best courses open to non-members include: El Club Intramuros (in central Manila) Forbes Park (in southeastern Manila, where two of three courses are open to visitors); Canlubang (one of many spectacular courses in southern Luzon and the only one open to non-members) Camp John Hay (near the Baguio hill resort, in the mountains, where golfers can rent private bungalows)
Further courses are on the islands of Mindanao and Visayas (at Bacolod, Cebu, Davao and Iloilo), which can be reached by ferry or on an internal flight. Non-members may sometimes be allowed to play at private clubs on a personal invitation; hotels can also make arrangements.
Federation of Golf Clubs (Philippines) – www.federationgolf.com
Trekking & Mountaineering The best areas for trekking and mountaineering include the region around Matulid River, Mount Pulog and Mount Halcon as well as the famous UNESCO World Heritage-listed rice terraces in the Cordillera mountain range in northern Luzon
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Aerial Sports Travel a few hours outside of
Manila and your dreams of flying will come true with skydiving, ultra
light aircraft and hot-air balloons are waiting for you. The quality of instruction is high, and the safety records are good. From the air, the green land and blue seas of the islands make a spectacular sight.
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Caving Deep underground lay some of the most spectacular sceneries in the Philippines. Some are accessible to the casual tourist while others are for the born-adventurer.
There are rivers, waterfalls, narrow passages and vaulted chambers that lie beneath, filled with an array of limestone and crystal formations.
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Mountain Biking From the mountains of Baguio to the beaches of Boracay, the Philippines is a perfect place for two-wheeled travel. The fat-tired bike is a great way to explore remote areas where few vehicles go. There are endless routes available, on roads and on trails, from easy day rides to grueling week-long mountain adventures. Biking is a rapidly growing sport here: clubs of dedicated mountain bikers are springing up in many popular areas, and competitions are common. The local bikers are friendly and accommodating, and always willing to share information and rides along their favorite routes.
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Other A traditional game is Sipa, played with a small wicker ball, which visitors can watch in Manila at the Rizal Court. Related Topics |
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