Breath-taking Davao-Samal- Talicud Island

Vacation is to escape from what you usually do. To have a vacation is to unwind, relax, and bond with friends or family. To see and explore places are not your purpose. Last July 29 to August 1, I had a vacation. 

Since I want this blog to be more traveler-friendly, I am suggesting the following itinerary. Part of it, I have actually done, and part of it, were things that I wish I could have done during the entire tour. I am not saying that this is the best itinerary for a Davao trip, but on my own taste and preference, this itinerary is good enough. 

Disclaimer: Some costs are directly proportional to how good you haggle. Budget is per person, traveling in group of 4, budget enclosed with parenthesis traveling in group of 7. (In Philippine Peso)

ITINERARY FOR A 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS DAVAO TOUR

DAY 1 (JULY 29, 2012)

9:35 am - ETA- Davao International Airport. Terminal Fee is 200.00 (But starting August 1, 2012, Terminal fee is already included in airfare. HAVE A PICTURE WITH THE GIANT DURIAN. THIS IS A MUST.

9:35 am to 7:00 pm - Davao City tour. As much as possible, go to Eden right before lunch break.
                                Philippine Eagle Center - 50 entrance/pax (Buy souvenirs here. T-shirts for 115, candies 
                                                                   candies worth 100 for 7 packs)
                                Eden Nature Park  - 200 entrance/pax inclusive of merienda. 120 multicab ride inside park. But if you are into hiking, do not avail the multicab. 
                                Crocodile Park - 150 entrance/pax
                                Lon Wa Buddhist temple (More known as Philippine Academy of Sakya) - Free of charge
                                Holy Infant Jesus
                                Japanese Tunnel - 50 entrance/pax
                                Ponce Suites - 100 entrance/pax
                                Outland Adventure zipline - 500 per ride
                                Car/Van Rental - 2,500 total: 625/pax (358/pax)
                                Food - 100 per day.

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Check in: Green Windows Dormitel, Dorm type for 4 costs 1,288 = 322/pax. (Dorm type for 6
                               plus extra bed total cost is 1,925 = 275/pax)
                               ( http://www.greenwindowsdormitel.com/rooms.html)

8:00 pm onwards     Matina Square                           

Day 1 Total expenses :  2,417 (2,103)

EDEN NATURE PARK

PHILIPPINE EAGLE CENTER

                  LON WA BUDDHIST TEMPLE

PONCE SUITES

                 JAPANESE TUNNEL

CROCODILE PARK

Day 2 (July 30, 2012)

7:00 am to 8:00 am Taxi to Km 11 wharf (Sassa Wharf) – 200 per taxi – 50/pax

8:00 am to 8:30 am Ferry to Samal Island – 10/pax

8:30 am to 3:00 pm Samal Island Tour (Just leave your bags in the multicab)

                                    Hagimit Falls – 40/pax entrance. 5/pax environmental fee

                                    Monfort Bat cave – 100/pax entrance. 5/pax environmental fee

                                  Multicab rental – 2500= 500/pax (358/pax) – 0910-3411539 kuya Toto

                 Ask the driver to drop you to Kaputian beach (Wharf leading to Talicud Island)

                                    Boat to Talicud Island 20/pax

3:00 pm onwards Check in at isla Reta. Enjoy the beach. 700/room good for 3, extra person is 150. 212.5/pax (221.50/pax) contact number: 0928-2141487

                                        Food – 100

Total Day 2 expenses : 1,042.50 (909.5)

                                                                  HAGIMIT FALLS

MONFORT BAT CAVE

                 (see those black thing? You don't have to go to Davao to see those. Just use your mascara)

Day 3 (July 31, 2012)

7:00 am onwards Talicud Island Tour

                                Babu Santa 100/boat = 25/pax (14.50/pax) 

                                Dayang beach 300/boat = 75/pax (43/pax)

                                Angel’s Cove

                                   Coral Garden

                                  Wishing Island

                                  Pearl Farm (Pass by only)

             Boat rental total of 2,400 = 600/pax (343/pax) 0918-7236996 look for kuya Utik

                                  Snorkel rental – 100/pax

                                  Accomodation – Isla Reta = 212.5/pax (221.5/pax)

                                  Food – 100

Total Day 3 expenses : 1,112.50 (822)

ISLA RETA

CORAL GARDEN

ANGEL'S COVE

DAYANG BEACH

ENJOYING ISLA RETA

MY NEWEST AND PERMANENT TRAVEL BUDDY, TRAVELING AL

YOUR BUDGET TRAVEL GUIDE

Day 4 (August 1, 2012)

7:00 am to 8:00 am Travel back to Kaputian Beach – 20/pax

8:00 am to 10:00 am Travel to Davao City (Bus ride) – 70/pax - drop off point is near Abreeza Mall

10:00 am to 10:30 am To Abreeza Mall – jeep ride – 8/pax

10:30 until check in time – Malling/ buy pasalubong at Golden Fruits.

                                                     Terminal fee is 200/pax

                                                     Food - 100

Total Day 4 expenses : 398 (398)

AT ABREEZA MALL 

TOTAL DAVAO TOUR EXPENSES : 4,970.00 (4,232.5)

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