Manila has three gyms with indoor artificial climbing walls: Power Up Gym in Quezon City, Planet Rock in Makati, and Gravity Gym in Paranaque. All are excellent places to meet the friendly and helpful and local climbers, who are your best guides to the outdoor climbing sites.       

DESTINATIONS: Atimonan, Quezon, Antipolo, Cogeo, Manalmon, Montalban, Mt.Maculot, Palawan, Sagada

Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayaking is a new sport in the Philippines but with 7,107 islands offering every conceivable variety of tropical seascape, it is one that is sure to expand quickly. The islands offer thousands of kilometers of superb paddling on crystal-clear water, taking in exotic villages, pristine beaches, coral reefs, and mangrove swamps along the way. The Kayak, silent and unobtrusive, is the perfect way to explore this delicate ecosystems without disturbing wildlife or the peace of nature. For those seeking more extreme hills, the rugged east coast provides monster waves and fine rough-water kayaking.

DESTINATION: Caramoan, Palawan, Samar, Siargao

Surfing

The Philippines boasts of some nice surf breaks and no matter what level you are at, you can find a challenge. The exellent time to enjoy world-class waves is between July-November when winds bring strong waves amid clear skies and low humidity. Philippine surfing has many spots that catch waves. Your access to waves is really only limited by your own imagination and how keen you are to head off the beaten track.

DESTINATION: Baler, Aurora, Infanta, Quezon, Daet, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Samar, Siargao, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Zambales

White Water Action

White water rafting and kayaking are the newest action sports in the Philippines. More paddlers continue to seek out and explore the thrilling, gushing rapids of the Philippines rivers. It is a wholesome adventure-promising to provide more than the usual wild over water fun and excitement while appreciating the beauty of the nature-lined courses.

DESTINATION: Bubunawan/Cagayan River, Mindanao, Tibiao River, Panay, Calbiga River, Samar, Tacloban

Trekking

The best treasures in the Philippines are reserved for those who go beyond the end of the road. It is only by trekking that you can reach places where crystal rivers plunge over dizzying falls and tattooed tribesman live as they have for centuries. You will also see cliffs that tower above crashing surfs, virgin forests, clear rivers, mossy jungles, and cool mountain ridges. Only trekkers experience the exhilaration of conquering the heights of Mt. Apo or passing through the eerie moonscape of Mt. Pinatubo. These experiences and adventures are sure to be both memorable and exciting.

DESTINATION: Abra, Albay, Baguio, Batanes, Batangas, Bohol, Bulacan, Cebu, Iriga, Kalinga, Laguna, Leyte, Marinduque, Mt. Province, Naga, Olongapo, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Pampanga, Romblon, Samar, Sorsogon

Diving

Discover the Philippine underwater paradise. With more than 7,000 islands and countless coral reefs, the Philippines offers a plethora of diving opportunities. Wether it's snorkeling alongside whale sharks, cruising with manta rays or thresher sharks, exploring WWll wrecks or simply hanging out near the kaleidoscopic walls and reefs, this tropical paradise will fascinate divers of all skill levels and interests. Divers and snorkelers can don their fins and swim out from white-sand beaches to shallow coral gardens, or enjoy live-aboard diving among some of the finest dive sites in the world.

DESTINATION: Anilao, Batangas, La Union, Puerto Galera, Subic Bay, Bohol, Boracay, Camiguin, Cebu, Dumaguete, Leyte, Palawan, Tubabataha Reef National Park, Dakak, Davao, Misamis Oriental, Sarangani Bay

Aerial Sports

If you've ever dreamed of flying, the Philippines is a great place to realize your dream. Skydiving, ultralight aircraft, and hot-air balloons are ready and waiting for you a few hours outside Manila. 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. So stop dreaming and take to the sky!

DESTINATION: Angeles City, Pampanga, Tanauan, Batangas

Windsurfing

The tropical seas and consistent winds of the Philippines make the country a premium venue for windsurfing. The two main wind patterns in the Philippines are the habagat, or southwest monsoon, which blows from June to September, and the amihan, or northeast monsoon, which prevails from October to April. The steady 12:30 knot winds and warm weather create ideal sailing conditions that draws sailors from all over Asia.

DESTINATION: Lake Caliraya, Boracay, Anilao, Batangas, Subic Bay, Pagudpud

Caving

Some of the most spectacular sceneries in the Philippines lie deep underground. Almost every island has cave system, some accessible to the casual tourist, others challenging the skilled spelunker. Beneath the earth lie rivers and waterfalls, narrow passages, and vaulted chambers filled with a surreal array of limestone and crystal formations. Many caves are totally unexplored, presenting the ultimate thrill in adventure travel: the chance to walk where no human has ever been.

DESTINATION: Penablanca, Cagayan, Sagada, Bukidnon, Palawan 

Mountain Biking

From the mountains of Baguio to the beaches of Boracay, the Philippines is a perfect place for two-wheeled travel. Biking 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.