Unweit von Davao erhebt sich der Mount Apo, der"Großvater aller philippinischen Berge". Mit 2.954 Metern ist  der ruhende Vulkan die höchste Erhebung des Landes. Seine Besteigung ist ein Muß für jeden geübten Bergsteiger.  Von Davao City aus führen gut gekennzeichnete Routen zu seinem Gipfel - vorbei an atemberaubenden Naturschönheiten.

Mount Apo (2,954 m), taken from the west near Kidapawan, November 1996. Mount Apo is the highest peak in the Philippine Islands and the centerpiece of one of it's largest national parks. Easily accessible, Mount Apo is a popular trek destination and can be climbed in 2-3 days. For more information visit the Bundok (Mountain) Philippines website.

The ultimate challenge to the mountaineer however is Mount Apo, the Philippines' highest peak at 2,953 meters above sea level. Situated in the primeval Davao region in Mindanao, the father of all Philippine mountains is home to the endangered monkey-eating eagle (Philippine eagle) and the breeding ground to the exotic waling-waling, one of the rarest and most beautiful orchids in the world. Mount Apo is listed in the directory of international mountaineering expeditions.