Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Backpacking Davao

Durian flavored ice cream:
A must-try for Durian-shy people
Davao at a glance: 
Mt. Apo, Durian, Philippine Eagle, Natural wonders and many more!

Day 1 Itinerary CITY TOUR

7:20      CEB-DVO
8:35      Arrival
9:00      Airport pick up &Take out (food for lunch)
10:00 -12:00   Pictorial at the Durian Plantation
                      Phil. Eagle Center
12:00 - 12:30  Lunch
12:30 - 4:00    Eden Nature Park
 4:01 - 6:00     Crocodile Farm & Riverwalk Grill
 7:00               Check in at Homitori


Let the Durian madness begin!
Welcome to the Phil. Eagle Center
As close as it gets. Meet the Teen-aged Phil. Eagle.
Yikes! 40 kilo Python!
Welcome to Eden Nature Park (Man-made Park)
200 Entrance fee + 120 Shuttle fare
www.edennaturepark.com.ph/
First time to see a Peacock
Peacock!
Feeding time at the Butterfly Sanctuary
Reminds me of Sarimanok

A must-try: Indiana Jones. Swing away!
Beautiful Flowers everywhere!

Cultural show
@ Lola's Place
Most Behaved Carabao

Prices are a bit steep but worth a try



Ostrich Sisig: a bit hard and chewy but tastes great!
Crocodile Steak: Yummy!
Location: Riverfront Corporate City, Davao City 8000

Homitori
Location: Bangoy Street corner Santa Ana Avenue, Davao City, 8000, Davao del Sur, Davao City 8000
(082) 295 2969
Last stop of the day was at Homitori Dormitel. We stayed here for 2 days. 
The Good: It was very clean (in a very OCD fashion), relaxing and affordable with free breakfast. You can really get a good night's sleep if you're sharing the room with your friends.
The Bad: The location is a bit far from the heart of the city. Customer service especially the staff at the front desk needs improvement. 
Tip: Male and Female dorms are separate. 
Transportation: Contact Sir Joy 09206954333 for a City tour. You can customize your itinerary. 


Day 2 Itinerary SAMAL ISLAND ADVENTURE

7:30 - 8:00     Bus ride to Sasa Port, Ferry Ride to Babak Port
8:01              Arival at Samal Island & Bought food at the local market
9:00              Monfort Bat Sanctuary
10:45 - 12:00  Hagimit Falls
12:01 - 4:00   Maxima Aqua Fun
 4:01 - 5:00   Overlooking view from Samal Island
 5:01 - 5:30    Return Trip to Homitori
 6:00 - 11:00  Dinner at Luz Kinilaw, Magsaysay Fruit stand, Pungko2x Durian at J.P. Rizal                         St. (near Tita D'z)
Monfort Bat Cave
Entrance Fee: 100

Hagimit Falls
Entrance Fee: 40 + 


Maxima 
Giant Slide, Abyss, Dive board and Water Blob
Entrance Fee: 250
They also have scuba diving
View from the top:  Davao 
Near Magsaysay Park across Petron Station

Fresh Tuna (Kinilaw) with Radish


Pungko2x Durian near Tita D'z
Tip: It's best to ride the bus going to Samal Island. Once you are at Babak, you can hire a tricycle for bigger groups to tour around Samal Island (1500 rate per cab or 500 per habal-habal).

Day 3 Itinerary River Tubing + City Tour

7:30 Head to Calinan                                      
8:00-11:00  Layak River Tubing
12:00 Lunch at Santander Hito-an
1:00 Deca Wakeboarding
1:30 GAP Farming
2:30 Jack's Ridge
3:00 Baywalk
3:30 Apo ni Lola
4:00 Lon Wa Chinese Temple
5:00 Church of Christ
5:30 Aldevinco
6:00 City Hall
7:00 Sampaguita Suites
7:30 Dinner at Tita D'z
8:00 People's Park


En route to Layak River Tubing Datu Abing St., Calinan (Fronting Calinan Central Elem. School), 8000 Davao City092-551-80707(SUN) / 091-759-50496 (TM/GLOBE)

Loads of fun! 500 per person


Must Try: Linagpang na Hito

Ginataang Hito

Inihaw na Hito


Deca Wake Board Park

GAP Farming 40 php Entrance fee
Maa, Davao City

Jack's Ridge

Must Try: Durian Coffee Gelato

Baywalk
Quimpo BoulevardDavao City, MindanaoPhilippines

Little Mermaid

 #28 San Miguel Village, Matina, Davao City, Philippines Telephone Number: (082) 298-5099 

Lon Wa Temple
J.P. Cabaguio Avenue in Agdao District

Aldevinco
           Claro M. Recto Ave, Dabaw

Sampaguita Tourist Inn in Mt Mayon St corner Quirino Ave, Davao City - 227-2958 
Sampaguita Tourist Inn Review
The Good: Prime location at the heart of the city, walking distance to People's Park and other interesting places. Affordable.
The bad: Not so clean



Day 4 City Tour Part 2 + Departure

G Mall, Pasalubong Center, Shopping, People's Park, Abreeza

People's Park
Palma Gil St, Lungsod ng Dabaw 8000


Durian Flavored Ice cream

xoxoxo

Sari-sari Fruit Stand
10 pesos per pack: Papaya, Green mango, Turnips, Guava

Huling Hirit!
Must-try: Native Durian 60 per kilo
Super creamy 
 Most malls have a fruit stand on the rooftop. You'll go loco with the wide array of fruits. So fresh, healthy, clean and cheap!


Can't get enough of Durian

Colorful Taxi

Shopaholic mode
Deuter Outdoor bag from the Outdoor Shop, G Mall

Last Glance at the Land of Promise
Til we meet again Dabaw!