5 Campsites in the Philippines You Should Visit this 2018
There are a lot of ways for self-discovery but the most famous one, camping. Be it alone or in a group, camping makes way for a lot of realizations to digest. We camp for a lot of reasons. Whatever it may be, we fall under on common denominator, camping is the answer.
Brave souls, is camping your way to self-acknowledgment too? Huddle now! We got the list of campsites for wanderers like you.
Kuta Bungliw Eco Lodge and Campsite, Rizal
Reach the clouds as you camp in Kuta Bangliw Eco Lodge and Campsite in Rizal with a 20-minute hike. Huts are available if tents are not that comfortable for you. 300 meters above sea level in Rizal, they offer a lot of activities namely hiking, river trekking, swimming, caving, bird watching, and photography. No need to be a hiker to reach the clouds anymore.
PHOTO Kuta Bungliw Eco Lodge and Campsite on Facebook
This destination is summer-ready as they give you facilities you can use like solar-powered lights and outlets, toilets, bathrooms, and a mini pool for your summer dip. Still, we can never get any assurance on the climate. Remember to bring blankets as it is colder in this campsite from night til dawn.
Also Read: Kuta Bungliw Eco lodge and Campsite in Rizal
Fortune Island, Batangas
Located close to the waters where the MV Princess of the Orient sank, this island has become a destination in itself. Campers have no accommodations to choose from, making Fortune Island ideal for soul-searching. You’ve got all the freedom you want as you build a bonfire at the island. The ruins of the Greek-inspired architecture left in the island made it famous for photoshoots.
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Going to the island takes you an hour to one hour and a half with a bit pricey cost for a boat ride to the island. This destination is good for adventurous campers who has the spirit to be independent. Remember to bring an ample amount of water as you go camp and as you’re there, get ready to build your own shelter. This one’s a challenge.
Also Read: Fortune Island
Camp Avenue, La Union
IMAGE Camp Avenue Facebook page
The ‘Surfing Capital of the North’ gives you another highlight for you to visit. Camp Avenue offers you a beachfront accommodation with tents ready for you to rent at Php 500. Bali huts are also available for couples for Php 2,000 a night. Hammocks and swings are all free to use. Food can also be served to you which is totally in the theme.
Since pottery is where San Juan is know, it gave a new twist for their place and for tourists. They’ve also established a whole new campground which is good for millenials as they throw parties and sometimes, it goes with cocktails. Get to know more campers and wanderers in La Union.
Anawangin Cove, Zambales
IMAGES Anawangin Cove Facebook page
Find solace in a crescent-shaped cove of Anawangin where a lot of campers come to do the same. Despite of a 4-5 hour drive from Manila, the place will give back twice of that you traveled. All you have to do is to enjoy the site and give up your digital life since there is no signal and electricity on the site. Anawangin has facilities only for your bare necessities.
They support local boatmen for budget-friendly trips and packages. From landscapes to seascapes, the place itself is as rewarding as it is. A few things to remind you, there are no ATMs in nearby areas. Also, with campers gathered, make sure to secure things. But lastly, ready your cameras because this site is picture perfect.
Quest Adventure Camp, Antipolo
IMAGE Quest Adventure
Now, for a team of campers, Quest Adventure Camp is the most suitable for you. They offer team building activities especially those near Manila which only takes less an hour drive. From leadership, scouting, family days, and retreats, adventure awaits for campers. Amenities and accommodations are all good as you choose your team building package.
A venue work, leisure and adventure which entails a relaxation for a whole new kind of camp you’ll ever get to experience this summer. They aim self-discovery as well as team development for young and adult team members. They have activities like Zip Line, Wall Climbing, Rappelling and a lot more to discover as you get to experience a new way of camping.
Written by Vinnise Marcelo, Philippine Primer Intern
