Family bonding can be made more special through zip lining.
Image: Dahilayan Adventure Park
The growing popularity of adventure tourism has made the Philippines a part of the bucket list of many thrill seekers all over the world. And one item on their bucket list is riding a zip line in different parts of the archipelago. We made a list of places where zip lining is a must-try. These zip lines in the Philippines offer more than just an adrenaline rush since they also give guests a unique view of the natural treasures found in the country.
Price:PhP 550 per person for the 1.3-kilometer zip line; PhP 350 per person for the 400-meter zip line
Zip lining is more enjoyable when you do it with family and friends.
Image: Delta Discovery Park
Seventh on the list is the zip line at the Delta Discovery Park. With a total length of 1.3 kilometers, it boasts of having the longest zip line in Asia. The park uses much of its natural terrain to its advantage. Guests riding the zip line will get the chance to see the beauty of nature at its best. Unlike other zip lines, the zip line at Delta Discovery Park gives you a closer look at the canopy of trees as you pass them.
For the less adventurous ones, the park also has a shorter zip line measuring only 400 meters. In addition to the zip lines, the park also features a swimming pool and a Zorb ball.
Price:Adult tourists (18 years old & above) – PhP 500; Adult locals (18 years old & above) – PhP 300; Minors from 12 to 17 years old - PhP 300; Children between 5 to11 years old – PhP 150
Conquering your fear of heights is made more triumphant when you zip line above a body of water.
Image: Sablayan Zipline
Occidental Mindoro is famous for the Apo Reef, the second largest coral reef in the world. But the province is also home to the longest island-to-island zip line in the world, the Sablayan Zipline Adventure. The 1.76-kilometer length of the zip line brings guests from mainland Sablayan to South Pandan Island across a body of water. Aside from a panoramic view of the island, guests will also have a clear view of the corals under the sea.
In addition to the zip line, you can also go wall climbing or rappelling at the park. You may even opt to go snorkeling after.
5. Las Cabañas Beach Zip Line
Location:Las Cabañas Beach, El Nido, Palawan
Price:Sitting one-way - PhP 500; sitting two-way - PhP 900; Superman position one-way - PhP 700; Superman position two-way - PhP 1,100; Combination (Superman position and sitting) - PhP 1,000
Your friends can be your source of strength when you conquer your fear of zip lining.
Image: Las Cabañas Beach Resort
When someone mentions El Nido in Palawan, images of white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters normally come to mind. But there is something else you can do in El Nido aside from swimming or snorkeling: you can also ride the Las Cabañas Beach Zip Line. Similar to the Sablayan Zipline Adventure, the Las Cabanas Beach Zip Line takes you across a body of water. It brings you from Las Cabanas Beach or Maremegmeg Beach to Depeldet Island. If you only opted for the one-way zip, you can walk across a sand bar between the two islands.
After your zip line adventure at Las Cabañas Beach, you can spend the rest of the day watching the waves gently lapping at the beach or you can also take a dip at the famous white-sand beaches of El Nido.
Price:Zip line package - PhP 600; Zip line 840 meters - PhP 500; Zip line 320 meters and 150 meters - PhP 250
You can fly like Superman in the longest dual zip line at the Dahilayan Adventure Park.
Image: Dahilayan Adventure Park
If you are looking for zip line and nature adventure found in one venue, you may want to check out Dahilayan Adventure Park. Nestled in a forested area populated with pine trees, the park is perfect for nature-loving adventure enthusiasts. It is home to the longest dual zip line in Asia where you can zip amidst the breathtaking greenery and beautiful mountains of Bukidnon. In addition to the zip line, guests may also want to try their flying lizard canopy ride, sky tower base jump, or wall climbing facility.
Zip lining gives you a bird’s eye view of the Ligñon Hill Nature Park.
Image: Visit Legazpi
Being one of the most famous landmarks of Legazpi City, Ligñon Hill is a preferred destination of adventure seekers, sightseers, and fitness buffs in the city. It is also home to Ligñon Hill Nature Park where you can ride a 320-meter zip line with the majestic Mayon Volcano in the background.
The park also has facilities for rappelling, biking, and hiking. You may also want to explore the 50-foot Japanese Tunnel that served as an arms cache during the Second World War.
Price:Sitting (walk-in) - PhP 800; Sitting (in-house) - PhP 650; Superman position - PhP 900; Extra rider (two to six years old) - PhP350
You can pose for posterity while zip lining over water at Hannah’s Beach Resort.
Image: Hannah's Beach Resort & Convention Center (Official)
A relatively-new vacation destination in Northern Luzon placed second in this list of places where you may want to go for a zip line ride. Hannah's Beach Resort and Convention Center is home to the longest over-the-water zip line in the world. Its 1.2-kilometer zip line gives guests a thrilling ride even as they enjoy the beauty of nature around them.
The Blue Lagoon also offers a number of other activities including jet skiing, all-terrain vehicle riding, and surfing.
1. Seven Falls Zip Line
Location:Barangay Lake Lahit, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Price:Weekdays - PhP 250; Weekends and Holidays - PhP 300
Lake Sebu is one destination you should not miss if you want to tick off zip lining from your bucket list.
Image: Lake Sebu
On the top of this list of places where you can zip line in the Philippines is Seven Falls Zip Line. This is supposedly the highest and longest zip line in Southeast Asia. The zip line towers at 180 meters above ground and gives you an amazing view of no less than three waterfalls. It’s called Seven Falls Zip Line since the place has a total of seven waterfalls.
You can see the four other waterfalls in the area by hiking around the place. The names of the seven waterfalls are Hikong Lowig, Hikong K’Fo-I, Hikong Ukol, Hikong Bente, Hikong Alo, Hikong B’Lebel, and Hikong Tonok.
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Zip lining is more fun in the Philippines since it gives you the chance to see the beauty of nature at its best. So take the plunge and go on an adventure you’ll remember forever.
About Peter Parcon
After leaving spending 16 years of his professional life in the academe, Peter decided to try his luck in the world of online freelancing. For the past eight years, he has been creating content for clients all around the world. He can work on just about any topic - from tattoos to technology and food to finance. He dreams of visiting every island in the archipelago some day.
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