Davao Itinerary and Expenses (4 Days, 3 Nights Trip)

Accommodation: P 12,540 for 8 pax = P 1567.50/head

Day 1 (Saturday, February 19, 2011):

8:00 AM - depart NAIA (P 200 terminal fee)
9:15 AM - arrive at Mactan International Airport
11:05 AM - depart Mactan International Airport (P 200 terminal fee)
12:00 PM - arrive at Francisco Bangoy International Airport (Davao)
1:00 PM - lunch
2:00 PM - depart to accommodation
2:30 PM - arrive at accommodation
3:00 PM - depart for Zip City
3:30 PM - arrive at Zip City
6:00 PM - depart Zip City
6:30 PM - arrive at Gaisano Mall
7:30 PM - depart Gaisano Mall
8:00 PM - dinner at Barbecue Boss, Quirino
9:00 PM - back at accommodation, lights off

Day 2 (Sunday, February 20, 2011):

8:30 AM - assembly at Sta. Ana Wharf
10:00 AM - arrive at Babu Santa, Samal - P 750/head
3:00 PM - depart to Madrazo Fruit Stand and Chinatown
4:00 PM - arrive at Madrazo Fruit Stand and Chinatown
5:00 PM - back to accommodation
6:00 PM - attend mass at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish
8:00 PM - back to accommodation/dinner
10:00 PM - lights off

Day 3 (Monday, February 21, 2011):

Wildwater Adventure (P 2,000/head)
8:30 AM - assembly at Crocodile Park
9:30 AM - departure
10:30 AM - arrival at put in area, Tamugan
11:00 AM - start of rafting
12:00 NN - lunch
3:00 PM - arrival at take out area, Purok 8, Lacson
3:30 PM - departure for Crocodile Park
4:30 PM - arrival at Crocodile Park
5:30 PM - return to accommodation
6:30 PM - shop at Aldevinco
8:00 PM - dinner at Mang Del's Kambingan, Atbp. (Avancena St.)
9:00 PM - back at accommodation, lights off

Day 4 (Tuesday, February 22, 2011):

Eden Nature Park

8:00 AM - depart for Eden Nature Park
9:00 AM - arrive at Eden Nature Park (entrance fee (w/plated snack): P 200, guided shuttle tour: P 120, skyrider: P 150)
11:00 AM - depart for Francisco Bangoy International Airport
12:00 NN - arrival/check-in at Francisco Bangoy International Airport (P 200 terminal fee)
2:15 PM - depart for Manila
4:00 PM - arrive at Manila

Other Expenses:

cab/tricycle fare/terminal fees - around P 350.00
food - around P 700.00
pasalubong - P 500.00

TOTAL EXPENSES for DAVAO 4 Days 3 Nights Trip: P 6,937.50



Please feel free to check out other things to do in Davao and other details of this Davao trip:

Things to Do in Davao: Fly in Zip City

Things to Do in Davao: Scuba Diving in Samal

Things to Do in Davao:Whitewater Rafting

Things to Do in Davao: Explore Eden Nature Park

Things to Do in Davao:Visit Crocodile Park

Where to Buy Pasalubong in Davao

Where to Buy Pasalubong in Davao

"Uwian mo ako ng suha", was my mom's ultimate reminder to me before our Davao trip.

Aside from suha (pomelo), Davao is mostly known for its durian, which is a normal sought-after pasalubong despite its weird smell (some people call it stinky but for some reason, I don't find anything bad about its smell. I think it's smell is not bad, just uncommon). A tip: Having durian in your carry-on luggage is strictly prohibited, so make sure to have check-in baggage allowance if you want to fly your durian home.

Things to Do in Davao: Visit Crocodile Park

Davao Crocodile Park

During our Davao trip, we were able to go to Crocodile Park three times. First was on our first day, to get the tickets for Zip City and Wildwater Adventure; second was on the rafting day itself, as Crocodile Park was the meeting place for the Wildwater Adventure. Third was after the Wildwater Adventure, when the shuttle service took us back to where they fetched us.

Things to Do in Davao: Explore Eden Nature Park

EDEN NATURE PARK
Mt. Talomo, Toril, Davao City

Eden Nature Park

Going to Eden Nature Park was not an original part of our itinerary but since we heard from friends that it was worth visiting and since we did not have anything to do on our fourth day (right before the flight), we found a way to squeeze a visit to Eden Nature Park in our actual itinerary.

Things to Do in Davao: Whitewater Rafting

whitewater rafting in Davao, Philippines

I made my statement clear: I would not join the Davao trip if we would not pursue whitewater rafting.

Things to Do in Davao: Scuba Diving in Samal

Samal Island, Davao, Philippines

We only have one item for the day: Head to Samal Island.

Things to Do in Davao: Fly in Zip City

I'm flying!

A zipline ride in Davao's Zip City was part of the package we bought for the Wildwater Adventure in Davao. Since we did not have any activity on the afternoon upon arrival, I asked if it was feasible that the two activities be done on separate dates, and that we pursue the Zip City prior to the white water rafting. Thankfully, it could be done. We just had to get our tickets (for Zip City and for Wildwater Adventure) in Crocodile Park on the day that we arrive.

Nayong Pilipino sa Clark Expo: a Pleasant Detour

deprived

There are times when no matter how well-prepared your itinerary is, things do happen and you have to think of a back-up plan on the spot. This was just one of those times.

The real plan was to witness the 16th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark, Pampanga. The plan was to meet at 4:00 AM at a bus terminal in Cubao so as to arrive just in time for the hot air balloons' flight (flight starts at 5:30 AM). Due to an unfortunate circumstance, we arrived a little too late and were not able to see the balloons as they were inflated - they had all gone up, up, and away, save for three plain hot air balloons (I later found out that these balloons have failed to take-off due to technical problems).