6 Beginner-Friendly Hikes that Offer Spectacular Views around the Philippines

Get breathtaking panoramas even if you're not a hardcore mountaineer.
by Marky Ramone Go | May 12, 2017

[row] [whole buffer=0] [hide_this_text type=”subheading”]Some Chill Hikes with Spectacular Views in the Philippines[/hide_this_text]

Vayang Hills, Basco (Batanes)

Formed in the shape of the ocean, only on land, and is covered with a seemingly endless stretch of grassland, Vayang Hills is reachable by a hundred steps from the narrow road of the island of Basco in Batanes. Once here, leave all your worldly worries behind and find a spot over the grass, read a book, chill and stare at life as it appears before you oh so beautifully.

A post shared by @markyramonego on Feb 14, 2014 at 4:57am PST

Osmeña Peak, Dalaguete (Cebu)

Osmeña Peak dishes an Avatar-like backdrop due to the thick forests and pointed crests surrounding it. It stands a little over 1,100 feet but it only requires a relaxed hike as one can ride a habal-habal to the end of the road, which is only a herculean stone’s throw away from the peak.

A post shared by 🌺 J I L L I A N 🌺 (@jill_flo) on May 7, 2017 at 7:01pm PDT

Bud Bongao (Tawi-Tawi)

Considered as a sacred mountain by both Muslims and Christians, this small mountain overlooking the Celebes and Sulu Sea, is also a haven of biodiversity and is considered one of the few remaining moist forests in the country. Added attractions to hiking this peak are the presence of long-tailed wild Philippine macaques and the sacred tombs of Muslim Imams (priests) and prayer shrines.

A post shared by WWF-Philippines (@wwfphilippines) on Mar 8, 2016 at 12:35am PST

These are just some of the easy hiking locations found all over the Philippines that offer noteworthy landscapes. As you expand your wanderlust, you can definitely add more to this stunning list.

[/whole] [/row]