Danao Adventure Park Bohol: Everything You Need To Know 2024
Bohol, the island of Chocolate Hills, Tarziers & Pristine Beaches! It is not commonly known for its adventure, but wait until you read this blog, we will convince you to spend two days adventuring the centre of Bohol, slightly off the beaten track and away from the touristy Panglao Island and Alona Beach. Here’s everything you need to know about the Danao Adventure Park in Bohol.
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Where Is Danao Adventure Park?
Danao is a region on the island of Bohol located in the centre, not always visited by tourists. It is slightly off the beaten track and not the easiest to get to - but that's what makes the adventure! See below for exact directions on how to get to Danao and the Sea Of Clouds.
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How Much Is The Entrance Fee For Danao Park?
₱60 for day visitors and ₱30 for guests staying at the Danao Adventure Park. The activities also have extra costs which are listed below.
Danao Adventure Park Activities And Costs
Ziplet ₱100
Swimming Pool ₱100
SkyRide ₱250
Suislide ₱350
Hamster Wheel ₱350
Zip Bike ₱350
The Plunge ₱700
The Giant Swing Solo ₱500
Tandem ₱800
Packages
There are also packages available for those who want to do it all or have families as it may work out cheaper.
The Plunge
The plunge (one of the world’s highest canyon swings) will throw you 75 metres into a stunning jungle canyon. The scaffold platform sits 200 metres above the canyon floor. After signing your life away you sit at the end of the protruding structure. You are then lowered down to dangle above the drop. After a call of ‘BOMBS AWAY’ you will free fall for around 4 seconds before being caught by the rope and then you will swing back and forth over the breath-taking view.
The Plunge is the scariest activity you can do at Danao Adventure Park but well worth the bragging rights.
How Much Is The Plunge at Danao Adventure Park?
The Plunge is 700php per person which is around £10 or $12.20
Suislide Danao Adventure Park
Suislide is Danao’s 500 metre Zipline. One of the highest in the country, you will be greeted with views of the Wahig River 200 metres below. You travel both ways on the zipline (back and forth) with a short walk between the two lines. Want to experience the canyon without the adrenaline? Try the Skyride Below…
Sky Ride Danao Adventure Park
Parallel to the Zipwire but with less adrenaline you can enjoy to skyride. Sat in a cable car you will be flown over the canyon at a slow pace for you to soak in the view and enjoy the ride.
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Hamster Wheel Danao Adventure Park
You can release your inner hamster and scramble across a 235 metre cable inside a hamster wheel. You pedal across the course before turning round and pedalling back again.
Zip Bike Danao Adventure Park
Similar to the Hamster wheel there is also the Zip Bike where you can ride across above the trees.
Giant Swing Danao Adventure Park
The Giant Swing will suspend you over the canyon and the Wahig River. You will be hoisted up either solo or in a pair and dropped to swing back and forth over the canyon.
Sea of Clouds Danao Adventure Park
Cloud inversions or temperature inversions are where you have a cold layer of air trapped at lower ground, usually seen from the peaks of thousand foot mountains. Bohol however is home to the Sea of Clouds located in Danao, witness this natural phenomenon from the peak of one of the famous Chocolate Hills.
We recommend grabbing a coffee in KapeSky after, a beautiful Cafe perched on the edge of a fantastic viewpoint with lovely owners. If you’re staying at Danao Adventure Park, they can organise the trip for you, a vehicle will be waiting outside at 4am for you which will drive you up to the start of the hike, from there a guide and your driver will accompany you up and along the Chocolate Hills to witness a world class sunrise and cloud inversion. A true bucket list moment!
How To Get To Danao Adventure Park From Tagbilaran?
The first and more expensive way of getting to Danao Adventure Park is by hiring a private car which ranges from ₱3000-₱5000, if you’re on a budget like us this is a crazy price tag.
If you would like to visit Danao Adventure Park by public transport then follow these steps:
Catch the bus (₱75) or van (₱140) with the route Tagbilaran-Danao from the Dao bus terminal in Tagbilaran City centre. Vans run more frequently however below is the schedule for the busses:
Morning 5:00am, 6:00am, 8:00am
Afternoon: 12:00 noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm and 6:30pm as the last trip
The bus and van will only take you to Poblacion in Danao centre, from here a motor for hire will be available to bring you to the DAP for ₱50-₱100. Drivers with an Adventure Park sticker are known to have friendlier prices.
How To Get To Danao Adventure Park From Panglao?
From Panglao, you can follow the steps mentioned above once you reach the Daong bus terminal. In order to do so, first you can jump on a Jeepney from Alona with the sign ‘Tagbilaran’ for only ₱25 and let the driver know you're getting off at Daong Bus Terminal. From there grab the bus or van to Danao described above.
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What's Nearby In The Local Area And Where To Stay?
If you’re up in Danao for the night we recommend staying at the Danao Adventure Park accommodation as the rooms are very nice and fairly low priced, another amazing option is ‘KapeSky’, a small camping cabin/café nestled in the Bohol mountains near the Sea Of Clouds.
This is an absolute must-do when in Danao and staying the night. Although it’s an early 4am wake up call, it’s well worth it. Watching the sun rise of the chocolate hills with a cloud inversion is an amazing site normally witnessed from the peaks of mountains. From KapeSky the Sea Of Clouds is just a short walk, however from Danao adventure park it is a ₱300 (per person) taxi ride, well worth it in our opinion.
If you’re just visiting for the day you will probably be kept busy enough with just the adventure park itself, grab some lunch at the onsite café as the food was amazing - specifically the sweet & sour pork.
Best Places To Stay On Bohol
Bohol island is great to explore, you can see tiny tarsiers, party on Panglao or relax on the Loboc River. For a true hidden gem nestled in the Loboc River, checkout this blog on Nuts Huts, The Best Place To Stay On Bohol.
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Below is a list of top accommodations we recommend for Bohol and Panglao:
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Top Things To Do On Bohol
We stayed 5 nights on Bohol and wished we had more. It is a bigger island compared to Siargao and Siquijor so if you want to explore it all, a week would do it justice or you could just party on the famous Panglao island.
Top Pick: Tarsier Sanctuary
A unique sanctuary where the Tarsiers choose to return themselves. You're not allowed to touch the tarsier but instead a guide will take your photos while you observe from a distance. A great way to learn about and experience such a unique species.
Best Adventure: Sea Of Clouds
Standing up high on a chocolate hill before sunrise, you can experience the sea of clouds, a perfect sheet of white fluffy clouds sitting neatly above the town surrounded by mountains.
Off The Beaten Track: Danao Adventure Park
Looking for an adrenaline rush, head to Danao Adventure Park and try The Plunge, one of the world's largest canyon swings.
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Top Tips For Travelling The Philippines
If you’re visiting the Philippines here are our top travel tips:
Book flights in advance - they can become expensive if you leave it last minute… oh and check your luggage allowance to skip expensive check in fees at the airport. Don't forget your Apple Airtags to track your bags
Agree on taxi prices upfront - when getting into a tuk-tuk, tricycle or taxi, make sure you agree on a price or they have a meter, so many tourists get ripped off with a huge price tag at the end of the ride.
Take it slow - don't feel the need to see all the islands, we recommend picking a few and doing them properly. See the island in full, find some locals and sing Karaoke..
Embrace the chaos and get stuck in, the locals are friendly and love to help and share information about their home!
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Final Thoughts on Danao Adventure Park
Danao Adventure Park is quite far out of the way from the standard tourist attractions on Bohol, but we found it surprisingly easy to get to from Tagbilaran. In our opinion it’s worth two nights up in Danao, one at the adventure park and the other at KapeSky with a visit to the Sea Of Clouds the next morning. Combined with the plunge which is the highest canyon swing in the world you will have an amazing time in a slightly quieter section of Bohol compared to the hustle and bustle of Alona Beach.
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