Love cultivates possibility and promise without compromise.
As a product of love, Dahilayan
Forest Park is the place were adventure happens. With an assortment of recreational activities that
will surely remedy your existential crisis, it is in every adrenaline junkies’ bucket list!
HISTORY
When the Paras family first saw the land, which is now known as Dahilayan Forest Park, in 2003,
they were completely captivated by the opportunities that it presents. The site, which is 4,300 ft
above sea level, sits at the slopes of Mount Kitanglad in Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.
Although the land was ravished by the abuses perpetrated by men (illegal logging and kaingin),
the optimism of their family outweighed the uncertainties. To remedy the barren state of the
foothills, Carribean Pines were planted starting 2004 and a total of 5,000 trees were thriving by
2005. To their surprise, the trees were more or less five meters tall by 2006. Slowly, the area
began to flourish and by 2008 the idea of building a weekend home for the family was
considered. However, out of the abundance of their hearts, instead of keeping it just for
themselves, they labored to share it all in public in 2010. This major decision came with the
commitment to offer a taste of abroad with the humble corner of our island. And this instigated
the Paras and his family to conduct various benchmarking activities in New Zealand, Switzerland,
United States, Australia and all others.
RIDES
After the soft opening of the park, Dahilayan became the talk of the town. Spreading from one
pleasantly mesmerized tourist to another. This sudden rise to fame resulted in an unprecedented
boom in tourism within the area. It pressured the owners to introduce more activities in their
arsenal.
Ride and Activities Description Rates
Forest Luge This ride was inspired from ₱600 per head (includes
New Zealand. The Luge, an two rounds and hanging
eco-friendly ride for all ages, is bridge and mini golf)
a part go-cart, part toboggan
ride. Using special carts that
designed to relay on the sloppy
terrain of the area, whether you
choose the scenic track (650
meters) or the expert track (550
meters), enjoyment is sure to
follow.
ATV and Buggy Trail These all-terrain vehicles and ATV: ₱750 per head
buggies were made to get it Buggy (Two riders):
rough in the 3.2 km forest trail. ₱1,200
What makes this ride exciting
are the natural obstacles that
you encounter along the way.
Forest Putt Mini Golf For aspiring golfers or ₱50
professionals alike, this mini
golf would definitely bring out
your skills to a whole new
level. With the holes placed in
all the weird places and tracks,
finishing the 18-hole is a test of
patience that complements all
other rides. The mini golf
originated from Korea.
Treetop Adventure An obstacle course ₱250 per head (Free
approximately 8 to 11 feet from Monkey Tree Challenge)
the ground located in between
the pine trees. To date, it is
made up of 21 stations. The
idea of this recreational activity
came from Switzerland and it
said to be first of its kind in
South East Asia.
Zorb AstroZorbit or the Zorb is a ₱250
giant inflated ball ride. The
riders will strap themselves
inside the orb as they wait to be
rolled down the hill.
Barrel Train With an ATV towing the barrel ₱50 per head
train in a 10-minute ride in a
selected route in the forest park,
it would definitely entertain not
only the children but also the
young at heart.
Bumper Boat Ride a mini boat and release ₱150 per head (Add ₱50
your stress by bumping all your for tandem rides)
frustrations away in a man-
made mountain lagoon.
Hanging Bridge In order to better appreciate the ₱100 per head
awesome scenery of the forest
park, tourist often frequent the
hanging bridge which is
suspended 30-meters above the
ground. The 80-meter bridge
walk complete with safety
gears under the clear blue skies
is indeed a must for visitors.
Monkey Tree Challenge Overcome this obstacle and ₱50 per head
reward yourself as you reach
the top (40 feet off the ground)
with stunning views of the
forest park at a different angle.
Bungee Bounce & Net Realize your childhood fantasy Bungee Bounce: ₱150 per
Trampoline by jumping, as high as 20 feet, head
to your heart content. Net Trampoline: ₱50 per
head
*Note: Information on the rides and activities was directly sourced out from
www.dahilayanforestpark.com/en/tour and in a video presentation by a representative speaker of
Dahilayan Forest Park
ACCOMMODATIONS
Enjoying the place in the light of day is a superlative experienced. However, the opportunity to
see the place bathe in silver moonlight is surreal and at the same time ethereal. With the
cacophony of crickets in hiding, it is as if you have been reintroduced to a new place. At night,
moments of solitude are best realized in Dahilayan.
To witness this miracle a need for accommodations plummeted. And due the high demand for
accommodation where transients could stay the night, Dahilayan installed accommodations in the
area. At first, they set up four rooms to gauge the demand. And when they realized that more
spaces are needed to accommodate the visitors, they increased the number of rooms to 22 and
from 22 they increased to 30 before finally reaching 40 available rooms.
Standard Room can accommodate three (3) persons maximum. Air-conditioning and cable tv
included.
Family Room can accommodate a small family easy. Inclusive of Air-conditioning and cable tv.
Big Family Room is a rather big room which can house seven (7) people. Inclusive of Air-
conditioning and cable tv.
Barkada 18 is a dorm-type room that can accommodate a maximum of 18 guests. Appointed
with two private rooms
Barkada 20 is another dorm-type room which can house a maximum of 20 guests. Appointed
with two private rooms.
Barkada 24 is the biggest room among all dorm-type rooms which can accommodate up to 24
guests. Appointed with two private rooms.
AMENITIES
Forest Park Café caters a taste of familiarity and warmth for all its patrons at the very place
where they are having fun. With an open concept design, dining at the café offers a panoramic
view of the landscape across. For those who need moments of solitude, this is a good place to
introspect and distress. Those who want to take a breather after a challenging day this is perfect
place to recharge with carbs and protein. Families and friends could also chat to their heart’s
content especially with good food on the table.
If you need function spaces to conduct seminars and forums, celebrate birthdays or engage in any
event that requires an appropriate venue, then the Function Rooms and/or the wide Function
Hall may be what you are looking for. These function spaces vary in size depending on capacity.
But if you want an open-air function area, then you should consider the Picnic Room.
What better way to marvel at the wonderful views than pairing your appreciation with a sparkling
wine?
The Grizzly Bar comes with a good selection of drinks that will leave you in nirvana. With the
perfect drink and warm ambience, conversations will run smooth and secrets will be shared with
with much ease.
A cliffside view of the forest park with the company of your friends is an uncommon way of
relaxing. The 10-seater capacity of the eternity Jacuzzi pool would surely soothe your tired
muscles after an amazing adventure.
The Picnic Grounds, a 1-hectare area along the slopes of Dahilayan, is embellished with pine
trees and life-size animal replicas. It’s as if you are in an actual forest with unique surprises at
every turn. Picnic tables are available in the area to give space to those who really want an
immersive outdoor experience.
To those are too cool to engage in adrenaline-pumping rides, Dahilayan offers a sanctuary. The
Playground is free for all to enjoy. Plus, it is a 100% instagrammable!
Around Dahilayan, Ponds and Lagoons can be observed in various places. A number of Koi and
Tilapia inhabit these waters aside from the transient ducks. Fish food can be bought at the café if
you want to steer clear of the extreme curiosities like the Zorb.
Before you go home, it would nice to shop for pasalubong to your love ones who are patiently
waiting for your safe return. A myriad of very affordable items in the Souvenir Shop would
tempt you to spend your extra cash for some memorabilia and souvenirs.
