Days of Travel : 4Days/3Nights
(Included travel period)
Budget :
Php 7,000.00 (Included pasalubong, cheaper if you are in group of 4pax)
Airline :
PAL Express
Ticket Fare :
Php 700.00 Round Trip Ticket Fare for Two
Type of Travel :
Backpackers
Let me share with you a budget travel of mine to the nicest
and the largest city in the Philippines -- DAVAO City, it is located in the
Mindanao part of the Philippines.
Before I start with my confession, you should at-least need a pen and a paper to jot down some ideas that you think it may help you with your travel to Davao City...
Here it goes..
Before I start with my confession, you should at-least need a pen and a paper to jot down some ideas that you think it may help you with your travel to Davao City...
Here it goes..
Day 1.
The trip won't be possible without the Promo of Airphil Express! So thanks to the airline, I only spent Php700.00 roundtrip ticket for 2 people! I booked this ticket for me and my sister as my gift for her birthday.
Our travel date was last July 13, 2012, we landed at Davao International Airport around 10 in the morning.
The trip won't be possible without the Promo of Airphil Express! So thanks to the airline, I only spent Php700.00 roundtrip ticket for 2 people! I booked this ticket for me and my sister as my gift for her birthday.
Our travel date was last July 13, 2012, we landed at Davao International Airport around 10 in the morning.
From the airport we took a taxi to our hotel and paid Php200.00.
We stayed at Aveflor Inn for only Php 650.00 per night with (1) Matrimonial Bed
that is ideal for two! It is located right at the center of the town, if you
take the jeep it will only cost you Php 7.00 per ride.
We had our lunch at Penong's Barbecue House, the taste is
delightful, and you might want to bring some as your pasalubong! You're already full with
one big slice of barbecue chicken and unlimited rice for only Php92.00!
After we checked in and had our lunch, our adventure in
Davao City, began. . .
We started our adventure by visiting the famous People's
Park. No entrance Fee!
What can you see?
- The place features the culture that Davao has. You can
take a picture with the big statue of the Philippine Eagle, the local tribes,
and most especially the famous Durian!
The place is also most visited by Families; it has all the
facilities for picnics, jogging, and for camping too! It has a mini convention
inside and Library for children.
Another must see places are:
*GAP FARM - "Land of Promise".
Entrance Fee - Php 30.00
Taxi Hotel to Gap Farm - Php135.00
Things to See in
Gap Farm:
-
Parade of the Philippines
- Statue of
'Aswangs'
- Sinaunang
mga Ninuno
-
Philippine Tribes
*CROCODILE FARM
Entrance Fee - Php 150.00/pax
Taxi from Gap Farm to Crocodile
Farm - Php 90.00
Inclusive of:
- Animal
Show @ 4PM
Tiger
Crocodiles
(Pangil) Must bring extra clothing, you might get wet because of the Crocs!
Birds
(Eagles/Kalaos)
Snakes
- You'll get the chance to take a picture with them!
-
Fire Dance - It's Free, just give a tip, 'cause it's a lot of fun!
-
Cultural Dancing while you're having your dinner.
* Dinner at Tribu Kamindanaon!
Beef Kaldereta, Manok sa Gata (Chicken Curry), Plain Rice
and Drinks for only php 485.00 good for (3) heads.
Additional Services: (Excluded in Entrance Fee)
Water Rafting and zipline - Php 2,000.00 per head. The
Bigger your group is the cheaper you can get the price!
At Night, after a long tiring adventure, you can relax at
Jack's Ridge relaxing view! Enjoy a sip of coffee at Karlos Gourmet for only
Php 130.00. Or, you can even have your dinner there!
NOTE: Must bring a good quality camera for good shot at
Night!
Day 2.
Island Get Away!
Jif you are looking for a place where you find peace and
quiet but in a most affordable and in quick way, Isla Reta is the answer to
that!
Take a taxi to Santa Ana Port and from there take a boat to
Isla Reta. It will take you an hour and a half to get to the island.
There are a lot of Resorts that you can choose from. It is
reachable via Habal-habal for Php 150.00 to and from your chosen Resort. =)
Day 3.
City Tour. Get into the city proper and enjoy the rest of
your day observing the ways of life of the Davaoeños.
It is time to try the sweet pomelos and yummy Durians!
Malls in Davao!
- Abreeza, Ayala Malls - Taxi Fare - Php110.00
- SM Mall - Taxi Fare - Php 130.00
For Pasalubong you can buy the delicious sweet Pomelo and
the Durian candies!
Need help in planning your first travel? Let me help me you!
I am just a message away! =)
