Rock Climbing
It is relatively a new sport in the Philippines and it has becoming a popular sport and it has been advancing rapidly. There are also active climbing places in manila and in other major cities. There are also quality-climbing equipments that is available in outdoor shops and climbing sites outside Manila which are Atimonan in Quezon, Antipolo, Cogeo, Manalmon, Montalban, Mt. Maculot, Palawan and Sagada. Currently there are 3 gyms that have indoor artificial climbing walls, which are the Power up Gym in Quezon City, Planet Rock in Makati, and Gravity Gym in Paranaque.
Sea Kayaking
It is also a new sport in the Philippines. The Philippines has 7,107 islands and offers thousand of kilometers for kayaking on crystal clear water, which can take you to exotic villages, pristine beaches, beautiful coral reefs and mangrove along the way. You can kayak in Caramoan, Palawan, Samar and in Siargao. Kayak is also a good way to explore Philippines delicate ecosystems without disturbing any wildlife.
Surfing
Philippines have some good surf breaks that will be available for you whatever level you are in. there are world class waves between July and November when the winds brings strong waves amid clear skies and low humidity. You can experience this waves in Baler and Infanta in Quezon, Daet in Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Vigan in Ilocos Sur, La union, Samar, Siargao, Tandag in Surigao del Sur and in Zambales.
This and kayaking are new sports in the Philippines. There are becoming more paddlers that are looking into more action in the Philippine Rivers. If you want to experience the thrills of the gushing rapids of the Philippines Rivers, go to Bubunawan/Cagayan River in Mindanao, Tibiao River, Panay, Calbiga River in Samar, and Tacloban.
Trekking
This is for those people who wanted to go beyond the end of the roads and Philippines has the best treasures. Trekking is the only way you can see these treasures. These are the places which are the falls, tribesmen with beautiful tattoos and the crystal Water Rivers. You will also see jungles, virgin forests, and beautiful mountain ranges. And only the trekkers can witness all these things. If you are that person you can trek in Abra, Albay, Baguio, Batanes, Batangas, Bohol, Bulacan, Cebu, Iriga, Kalinga, Laguna, Leyte, Marinduque, Mt. Province, naga, Olongapo, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Pampangga, Romblon, Samar and Sorsogon.
