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Top 9 Best Places for Team Building in the Philippines

There are 9 spots, but 17 destinations made it as best places for team building in the Philippines!

By: Patricia Marie Prado | March 12, 2017
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The month of March signals the beginning of summer, and most of you are for sure already itching to hit the beach. But aside from your family trips and adventures with friends, one of the most sought-after activities this season is the company outing in the Philippines. It’s one of those times of the year when you and your coworkers can forget all the deadlines, and your managers and supervisors are not your bosses but just plain old buddies.

To help you look for the best places for team building with your company, we asked our readers about your favorite destinations. Check our list below and see where your group will be heading next.


9. Costa Aguada Island Resort and Dumaluan Beach Resort


Costa Aguada Island Resort



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Hit the beach with your team at Costa Aguada.


To start, our list is Costa Aguada Island Resort in Guimaras Island. This First Class Eco-Tourism Resort comprises over 1,000 hectares of land covered with quaint huts and coconut trees. Aside from its private beachfront, this best place for team building has plenty of facilities perfect for group activities like badminton, tennis, and basketball courts. Your team can explore and visit nearby islands like Nagarao, Natunga, Nauway, and Us-usan Island.

Dumaluan Beach Resort



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Dumaluan Beach Resort is perfect for your company’s upscale retreat


If your company is looking for the best place for team building in the Philippines, a mix of upscale resorts and a venue packed with activities, Dumaluan Beach Resort in Panglao, Bohol, is the perfect spot for your group. Aside from the well-known beauty of Panglao, Bohol, this best place for team building is ideal for groups like Go Karts and various water activities like parasailing, banana boat ride, wakeboarding, and more. They also have group packages with accommodations and activities around Bohol that are perfect for company team-building activities.




8. Tanay Adventure Camp, La Virginia Lisure Park and Amusement Resort, and Palmas del Mar


Tanay Adventure Camp



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Get physical with your coworkers at Tanay Adventure Camp.


On our eighth spot is Tanay Adventure Camp in Tanay, Rizal. If your coworkers are looking for something different this summer and are tired of going to the beach, Tanay Adventure Camp is the next best option for a company outing in the Philippines. This best place for team building is perfect for adrenaline junkies; Tanay Adventure Camp is packed with 20 activities that will get you going and will really test your trust in your coworkers. You can finish the day with a good old-fashioned bonfire and sleep at one of their barracks that can accommodate large groups.

La Virginia Lisure Park and Amusement Resort



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Bring your family on your next company outing at La Virginia Leisure Park and Amusement Resort.


Also on our number eight best places for team building in the Philippines is La Virginia Leisure Park and Amusement Resort in Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas. If your company is looking for a place close to Manila, La Virginia is a mere two-hour drive from the city. This best place for team building also has some fun activities like wall-climbing, mini cars and segways, and zip line rides that the whole company can enjoy. It is one of the most prominent private properties in Batangas, with a whopping eight hectares with 11 pools, plenty of accommodations and facilities, and life-size statues.

Another place that made it on the list is Palmas Del Mar in Negros Occidental.

7. Real Extreme Adventure Park and Estaca Bay Gardens Conference Resort


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Get your hearts pumping at Real Extreme Adventure Park.


For groups that are looking for the best place for team building and a more physical type of bonding, Real Extreme Adventure Park in Real, Quezon, is another excellent option. Composed of multiple courses and activities, this best place for team building in the Philippines will surely get all of your coworkers’ heart pumping. They have low ropes courses, mudslide challenges, obstacle courses, and even river trekking adventures to build camaraderie and teamwork amongst your group. They also have natural pools, accommodations, and tent areas where you can spend the night.


Estaca Bay Gardens Conference Resort



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Work somewhere in Visayas? Check out Estaca Bay Gardens and Conference Resort


Another entry on our top seven is Estaca Bay Gardens Conference Resort in Compostela, Cebu. Suppose your company is somewhere in the Visayas and is looking for the best place for team building to have some company outings in the Philippines. In that case, Estaca Bay has the basic facilities your company would need for relaxation. The resort has a lovely beach and several pools your group can use. For activities, they have a volleyball court and billiards area, plus horseback riding, perfect for families and relatives you want to tag along.


6. Phillip's Sanctuary, Valentino Spa and Resort, Caramoan Island, and Garin Farm Pilgrimage Resort


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Meditate with your office buddies at Phillip’s Sanctuary in Antipolo.


Four locations made the list of best place for team building in our sixth place. For those near Luzon, Philip’s Sanctuary in Antipolo, Rizal, is a short drive if you want to spend your company outing with Mother Nature. This best place for team building in the Philippines offers activities like camping, fishing, and kayaking that will bring your group close to the environment. Another option near Manila is Valentino Spa and Resort in Lipa, Batangas, which is a little bit of an upscale retreat. If your company prefers relaxation, Valentino’s three pools, Jacuzzi, and luscious garden will give your team the rest it deserves.

Other best places for team building that made it on the list are Caramoan Island in Bicol and Garin Farm Inland Resort in San Juaquin, Iloilo.||| Read: Blazing Batangas: Your Summer Getaway That’s Easy on Time and Money||

5. Bantug Lake Ranch and Danjugan Nature Island



Bantug Lake Ranch



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Visit Bantug Lake Ranch for some quiet relaxation with your coworkers.


Halfway on our list are two places in Visayas. First is Bantug Lake Ranch in Bacolod, a place perfect for spiritual meditation and silent retreats. The beautiful ranch has a manmade lake and a large picnic area where horses can roam free and be fed and touched by visitors. There are farm assistants if you want to get closer to the gentle beasts and a small fee if you want to do some horseback riding. This best place for team building is perfect for some downtime with the team if you prefer a quieter and more relaxed company outing in the Philippines.


Danjugan Nature Island


Voter's Comment:
“If you can afford to fly. Heaven and earth. Fire and rain. Sea and mountains. complete with Bat cave and earth houses,” – Randy J


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Get closer to nature with your team at Danjugan Nature Island.


Another best place for team building in the Philippines on our top five is Danjugan Nature Island in Negros Occidental. Danjugan Island is not a resort but is a marine reserve and wildlife sanctuary, so expect to see plenty of animals of various kinds here, from birds to bats and fishes.

They still have accommodations and offer various water activities to keep your company busy, like kayaking snorkeling, and scuba diving. As a way to protect the island, reservations ahead of time are necessary.


4. Gratchi's Getaway



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Conquer new heights with your friends at Gratchi’s Getaway.


On our fourth spot best place for team building is Gratchi’s Getaway in Tagaytay. It’s a 6-hectare property that is a mix of a garden, a zoo, an obstacle course, and more. Although it’s known as a farm, don’t be fooled because Gratchi’s obstacle course and high ropes challenges are intense. They also have an ATV trail ride, zip line, and river trek that will challenge the adventurous in you.

After a tiring day, relax in their infinity pool and spend a night in one of their cottages.


3. Playworks Team Building



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Learn something new from your teammates with Playworks.


One of our top three best places for team building is a different kind of team building activity. Playworks Team Building is a company that specializes in personalized team-building activities. This best place for team building in the Philippines will meet with your company to create an activity that caters to your company’s need to help you improve and succeed. After crafting the perfect program for your team, they will suggest different settings to conduct such activities, usually with their partner venues. They offer soft skills training and even leadership sessions to help enhance the company as a whole.


2. Club Balai Isabel


Voter's Comment:
“Perfect Team Building Venue and Relaxation...” – Lehm Odarp


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Maximize your down time with your coworkers at Club Balai Isabel.


For our number two, Club Balai Isabel in Talisay, Batangas, made it on the list of the best places for team building. Club Balai Isabel has been a famous destination for weddings and prenuptial shoots, but this romantic resort has more than meets the eye. The proximity of Taal Lake makes it possible for guests to enjoy water activities like kayaking and the use of pedal boats and jet skis.

They also have an obstacle course ideal for team-building activities with five levels: a tunnel and tire run, a balance beam, a Tarzan swing, and an island hopper.


1. Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar


Voter’s comment:
“Nostalgic” – Feby


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The top spot goes to Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar


Finally, our top place for best place for team building is Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar in Bataan. This best place for team building in the Philippines has been gaining popularity in recent years because of how they were able to restore and restructure some of the most famous mansions and houses in the Philippines.

But besides bringing you back to the past, Las Casas is also an excellent place for company outings. They have the usual obstacle courses but prepare to play traditional games like tumbang preso, luksong baka, and agawan panyo with your team. The old houses will bring you nostalgia, and their activities will return your team to your childhood.


Results are based on the Top 10 Best Resorts & Beaches for Company Outing & Team Building Poll posted at the home page of ShoppersGuide.com.ph from February 27 to March 05, 2017.


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About Patricia Marie Prado
Patricia came from the field of business and accounting but is now pursuing her dreams of being a writer. She is a self-confessed introvert and is passionate about reading, travelling, writing, movies, coffee and God. When she's not writing, she loves discovering new coffee shops/cafe and doing TV-series marathons.
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