Davao City Travel Forum

Thank you to all your advice it has been 100% great help in organizing my trip to Davao.I'm book in waterfront insular hotel on may 6 and plan to spend the whole day at paradise island on May 7.For may 8 I plan to visit the mainland tourist attraction, from the hotel what will be easiest and organize itinerary to follow to visit most or all of the tourist mainland attraction please advice.Also want to confirm if the buses from Davao to Cagayan goes for 24 hours as we are leaving davao to cagayan the night of May 8.
Thank you so much for all the great and informative advice that you have given me all I really do appreciate your time and effort.

Thanks
Jackie

Plan has change I am going to stay in davao for 2 days so I can really explore Davao properly.I was just reading through an info about things to do in davao and i came across paradise island and had a look at some photos and I reckon it looks nice. I wanted to know how to get there if im staying at the city centre and how much will it cost starting from the boat ride to and from the entrance fee and what amenities we can use or what activities we can rent while were there. 1 day will be the island tour and the 2nd day will be my mainland tour before heading to kidapawan.
Thanks so much for all the information you've been a great help

I have decided that I will do the inland trip such ask going to the crocodile farm,phil eagle and etc. So I have another question for this though I want to know which is the best way to go about visiting the tourist places with the little time I've got on my hand. Should I visit the farthest first and do the last one that is closest to the terminal. So maybe if you can help me with this as well please.

I'm flying back to philippines this may 3 and will be flying back to Davao on the 4th of May and will be arriving late in davao around 9pm and I have plans to have a good but quick tour around Davao city while im there in just 1 day on May 5.One of the place i wanna go to is Pearl farm and I wanted to do the day tour so I need to know how to go about doing this and the cost,where to make reservation and etc,also in this one day I wanted to visit the other tourist spot in davao if possible so any suggestion would be much appreciated.This is my first time in Davao so I have no clue where is the cheapest but clean place to stay and how to make my plan of touring davao possible with the little time I have. At the end of the afternoon I need to go to kidapawan so i am wondering how do i get there,the cost and also if you any of you can give me a timetable for wither buses or van to go from Davao to Kidapawan so I can maximize my day in Davao.

Cheers
J

To those who have tried the whitewater rafting... is this activity okey for an 11 year old? We've included this in our itinerary (my kids really wanted to try this out, they're very insistent actually) however, my husband wanted to forgo with it coz according to him it's somewhat risky. Is it safe for my youngest son (11 y/o)? Thanks for any information that you would give me.

Hi everyone!

We are visiting Davao this June (3 days and 2 nights) and I have 2 options in mind. I need help before I make final arrangements.

1- Book at Pearl Farm. Leave the resort in the morning to go to other places like crocodile farm, eden park, philippine eagle, malagos garden, etc. and return back in the afternoon. Is this possible? Is the boat ride readily available? Shall we have to pay for the boat ride everytime we leave the resort?

2- Book at a hotel in the downtown area then just take a day-tour at Pear Farm?

Which do you think is a better choice? Thanks in advance for your feedbacks.

Does anyone have a contact number or email address for Garnet Country Inn,its located in Marfori Heights.

I tried a website listing Davao hotels, but for the few places that gave an E-mail address it was either not working, or no one on the receiving end can be bothered to reply. So, here is what I am looking for:
"Must Haves"
- price range 1000 - 1500 pesos/night, single room, double occupancy
- private bath
- the room must have a window
- the building must have a lift, if over 4 storeys.
"Nice to Haves"
- a swimming pool, suitable for fitness swimming ( at least 20 metres long)
A nearby pool would be OK - see my post below this one.
- good proximity to buses, jeepneys or whatever public transportation is there
- in or close to city centre
- accepts international credit cards
If you or anyone you know knows a place, please pass the essential elements of this message to them. I am willing to be flexible and consider any reasonable proposals, if only I could get some ! Reply to: songsamnatee@hotmail.com Thank you !

Do you know of any ? Please provide:
1. Name of Pool
2. Address/Location - give sufficient info. that a tourist can find the place
3. Days and hours of operation
4. Admission fee

Public pools, hotel pools, or any others which permit casual users on a "walk-in" basis. I will only be there for a few days, so am not interested in places with a requirement for monthly or annual memberships. Thank you in advance. Reply here, or E-mail: songsamantee@hotmail.com

Can someone provide me with either of the above ? (E-mail address prefered). You may reply here, or send an E-mail to songsamnatee@hotmail.com Thank you.

Hi Guys!

I would like to ask inputs for my Davao trip (Mar 22-Mar 24)

Will be arriving at 6am and plan to check in at La Casitas de Angela (i read that this is a new inn, is this any good?)

1st day: ( Black Saturday - do you think these places would be open?)
- Philippine Eagle
- Malagos
- Eden

2nd Day: (Sun)

- Day tour at Pearl Farm -> how do i book this?

3rd Day: (Mon)

- White Water rafting -> Who do I contact for this? I read it you must be a group of five, is it possible to join other groups? since we are only two.

squeeze in a visit to: T’boli Weaving Center and Davao Museum

By the way, what time does the buses leave for Bukidnon? I would want to be in Bukidnon by early Tue morning.

Do you think this is a possible plan? I badly need your inputs guys. Please help.

Thanks:)

Hi! do you have any idea how much it would cost for a day tour in pearl farm? we'll be staying in Punta del Sol for 2 days, so, we're thinking of going to pearl farm na ren.

For those who have idea kung magkano yung day tour, and how we can arrange a boat to go there, paki post na lang po.. thanks.


by the way, any feedback sa Samapaguita inn (i'm referring to the newly built).?

What is the departure tax at Davao Airport for international flights ? Do they accept credit cards ?

how much entrance fee in the crocodile park davao city?

Hi Everyone!

My friends and I will be in davao first week of March (8-10). I need some suggestions since I'm not really familiar with the place.

Which is better to stay at in terms of safety and cleanliness? Davao Imperial Hotel or Sampaguita Inn?

On march 8, we'll be going in samal and stay at punta del sol. scuba diving will be on the 9th in the morning and go on beach hopping the whole afternoon. Probably, going to Paradise.

On march 10, we'll be going back in downtowm davao early in the morning and check in. Then, visit, Crocodile farm, Gap, Eden.

Do you have any other suggestions on where else we can go? how about cheap buffet resto's?

Any information will be much appreciated..

how much is their breakfast, lunch , & dinner buffet?

Hi,

help naman po sa pag ayuz ng itinerary.. since nde namin kabisado un place, pa-advise po ng dapat sunod sunod depende sa place of interest kc yan nkuha ko so far sa internet. what ya think? ok na ba yan?

1st day
7AM - Davao arrival
- maghire ng taxi if kasya or commute nlng
- tour at :
- Eden Nature Park,
- Phil. Eagle/Malagos Resort
- Japanese Tunnel,
- wharf to paradise island (14 pesos fare and 90 pesos entrance fee)
- crocodile farm (100 entrance fee)
- check-in Hotel Galleria on Gov. Duterte St. or royal house
- Proceed to GAP farm
- 6pm start going to Jack's Ridge for dinner
- go back to town and mag-durian coffee sa cafe blugre
- sleeping time at hotel

2nd day
- day tour at pearl farm samal island
- go to pagoda going to malipano island where the rest house of Margie moran is.
- 3:30 pm go back to town
- dinner at banoks

3rd day
- water rafting at davao crocodile park
- Balai Hara Spa

4th day
- butterfly farm
- croc farm
- go to Isla Reta for swimming
- overnight at Isla Reta (Talikud Island)

5th day
- city tour: Battle Memorial, Camp Domingo Leonor, City Hall of Davao, Davao Museum, Davao Historical Society Museum, Fort of Datu Bago, Furukawa Plantation, Japanese Museum, Japanese Peace Memorial Shrine, Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague, Lon Wa Buddhist Temple, Memorial to a Brave Son and Mindanao

Taoist Temple

- malagos resort for waling waling
- dinner at penong's at the city

6th day
- buy pasalubong in the morning > flight back to manila

Thanks in advance :)

Hi there
I'm hoping to go to Davao for 5 days sometime between the 12th and 28th February. I am quite flexible at the moment regarding the exact dates but I have to have something planned soon.

SO i just thought I'd send a post here and ask if anyone is interested in being my travel mate

I'm 30, male from the UK. You can find out more about me if you email piperatthegates1@gmail.com

hi

me and my friends are planning to go to davao on feb 19 - 20 (3days 2nights).
We are really on a budget, aksi yung ibang kasama ko walang work :)

anyways, ive read some posts here and ive copied their plans. so here it is:

DAY 1 (feb 18 Mon):
- arrive at davao airport 7AM. will check in crown regency (any other good hotels taht is not too pricey?) .
- tour at Phil. Eagle, Malagos Garden, Eden, and crocodile farm.
- will return for crown regency and will have dinner at jack's ridge

DAY 2 (feb 19, Tue):
- will head for samal island at Paradise island and stay there the whole day till afternoon.
- will return for crown regency and will have dinner somewhere at any of the restaurants at Torres St.

DAY 3 (feb 20, Wed):
- 8am - will tour the city. have lunch somewhere, and will shop at Aldevincos.
- 12noon - will check out of crown regency
- buy pasalubongs, tiour the city before catching our flight back to manila.

here are my queries:
1. is anything in our plan that i should change?
2. pls advise how much will it cost us for the entrance fees, transpo (excluding hotel and airfare)
3. once we are in davao, is it better for us to just commute (ride a jeepney/taxi) or should we hire a private transpo? magkano kaya?

budget lang talaga, hirap talaga magtravel pag di mayaman hehehe

thanks

Good day!
Is transportation available from Pearl Farm to Paradise island? You see, the boat schedules from Pearl Farm to Davao Marina are limited. I have a 5J flight to Manila at 1440. If I take the 1300 boat schedule I will not make it on time. If I take the 1000 schedule it will be too early. I like to stay at the resort longer. If it's possible, I will check-out around 12 noon then go to Paradise Island. From there, I will ride a boat to Sasa wharf. The question is, Are there any public motor vehicles from Pearl Farm to Paradise island? How long and how much will it take? Also, what are the schedules of boat transfers from Paradise island to Sasa wharf? Thanks.

We will be in Davao City for 3 days and would like to go to Pearl Farm. It's our first visit so we're not familiar with the city. Where exactly do we get the boat that would take us to the PF Beach Resort. Please give detailed info.
Thanks.

Helou. I would like to know, if there are trained leather tailors in Davao, who could do leather clothes for my future wife? Please answer to my e-mail hapaaso@luukku.com

Best regards
Hannu Paaso

Hi,

Can anyone tell me how is the price of food in Pearl Farm. Can we go there just to have lunch/dinner and tour around.

How do you travel from Manila to Davao by land? I know you say use the Pan-Philippine Highway but exactly how? I want to drive by the way so I can somewhat tour North to South. If you can also, can you give details on who to contact for me to know how to get there by land?

my wife and I have booked a flight to davao for 4 days and 3 nights (from feb 14-17, 2008). we availed PAL's PALAKBAYAN package, where we will stay at Crown Regency for the duration of our trip. since we cannot stay anywhere else, we will essentially start and end our day at Crown Regency.

i have browsed some tips/reviews/etc on this site and ideally, we would want to visit the following areas:
- aldevinco - for pasalubong
- jack's ridge - for that famous dinner, overlooking the city
- philippine eagle place - it's something we really wanna see
- eden nature park - i've read great reviews about this place
- malagos garden - if only to see those waling-walings
- crocodile farm - i wouldn't wanna miss seeing them on feeding time
- paradise island - a cheaper alternative daw to pearl farm
- those malls, restaurants, cafe around the city - gusto namin gumimik every night. i heard masarap daw talaga ang kainan sa davao. puro "eat all you can" daw. we'd love to try it out.
- other places that we may have missed.

any suggested itinerary for our trip will be very much appreciated.

1. also, can i ask if may day trip din ba sa paradise island gaya ng sa pearl farm? kung P1500 yung sa pearl farm, how much would it cost sa paradise island?

We'll be checking in at Bluewaters Resort in Samal for 2 nights and 3 days since Pearl Farm is expensive. Can we go to Pearl Farm during the day just to see the place without availing the tour?

does anyone know if there are plays or live dramas may be at a university or private theater? I guess it would also be nice to know if they were in English or Visayan.

Please help. Am coming to Davao on Christmas Day and leaving on 29th evening. I am going to bring my parents and 3 kids. Any suggestion how I am going to arrange my sched, which places are must to visit.

and are there any charges?or how much is the fare from butuan to manila?

how much is the plane ticket from davao to manila?