• 4days/3nights standard air-conditioned room accommodation • Meals – Breakfast (3) / Lunch (4) • Round-trip airport transfer • Air-conditioned Van Transfer (During the Duration of the Tour) • Countryside and Wildlife Tour (Davao City) • Diving Tour • Diving Gear and equipment • Dive Guide • Outrigger Boat during the diving tour • Fresh fruits during diving • Eden Nature Tour • Guided Shuttle service at the park • Service of a Tour Guide • Entrance and Permit fees • Bottled water during the tour • Environmental Fees Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival/Airport pick-up / Transfer to Hotel/Countryside and Wildlife Tour
Airport pick-up / Transfer to Hotel Countryside and Wildlife Tour An introduction of what Davao has to offer and how one can enjoy his stay in the City in Bloom. Tour starts from the north side of Davao. A visit at the Museo Dabawenyo showcasing Davao's culture and heritage. Make your first whiff of the pungent smell or taste the exotic Durian – the King of all fruits. Other tropical fruits available are the Pomelo, Marang, Mangosteen, Rambutan, Lanzones and many others making Davao as the fruit basket of the Philippines. Visit the San Pedro Cathedral a mosque inspired edifice to foster friendship between Christian and Muslims. Visit the Philippine Eagle and Nature Center. Meet the Majestic bird of prey, one of the largest birds of prey, one of the largest in the world with a wingspan of 2.5m and an endangered species being saved from extinction. Come face to face with Pag-asa (Hope) and Pagkakaisa (Unity) both bred and hatched in captivity. Enjoy Malagos Garden Resort, where you can find exotic and indigenous orchid species, a butterfly sanctuary, and an aviary. Interact with the reptiles at the Crocodile Park and visit “Pangil” the second largest crocodile in captivity. o Places Visited: Crocodile Park/ Butterfly House/Tribu K’Mindanawan / Philippine Eagle Center/Malagos Garden Resort/Museo Dabawenyo / Magsaysay Fruit Market/San Pedro Cathedral
Transportation: Air-conditioned Van Meals: Lunch at the local Restaurant
Day 2: Davao City – Samal Island-Talikud Island/Diving Tour
Samal Island Diving Tour Adventure seekers will love Davao City. From the sea to the great Mt. Apo, Davao’s terrain is like tailor made for those adrenaline rush junkies. Also, there are no typhoons visiting here unlike the battered islands of Luzon, Visayas and sometimes North of Mindanao to spoil the fun.
The unpolluted sea of Davao is perfect for sea diving. Dive sites are found in Samal Island, Talikud Island, Ligid Island and Tambang reef. While Davao Gulf dive sites are mostly unexplored, it means there could be a lot of exciting reefs out there awaiting to be discovered. This is very great for diving and snorkling enthusiasts
Magnificent coral reefs teeming with colorful variety of tropical fishes that provides excellent scenic view for scuba diving and snorkeling in the area. Divers will encounter pluerobranchs, lots of nudibranchs, pipefishes, and a spongecrab. Not only that a variety selection of reef fishes, lots of bubble corals, gradual slopes, some small walls and undercuts, moray eels, sea stars and tube worms. Some of the dive sites offers a good view of whip corals, gorgonians, large sponges and soft corals and exotic tropical fishes such as lionfishes, razorfishes, juvenile sweet-lips and seasnakes.
7:00 am Breakfast at the Hotel 8:00 am Depart Hotel transfer to Sta. Ana Wharf for Diving Fittings for Diving gear 10:00 am Depart Samal Island for Diving/Briefing while on board the boat Note: max of 2 dives/guest 5:00 pm Back to Sta. Ana Wharf
Transportation: Air-conditioned Van Meals: Breakfast / Lunch at the beach Day 3: Davao City – Eden Nature Tour
7:00 am Breakfast at the Hotel 8:00 am Depart Hotel/Transfer to Eden Nature Park Eden Nature Tour Buffet lunch at the park Guided Shuttle Service during the tour around the park Zipline Ride – at guest expense
Eden Mountain Resort Tour “Unwind in the tranquillity and seclusion of one of our idyllic retreats”. Eden Mountain Resort is 2,500 feet above sea level and is manmade, even if much of surrounding area looks as if it had been crafted by nature alone. It offers the panoramic view of the city and the gulf and Mt. Apo peeking at its shoulders, a gateway to peace and serenity, healing haven for the mind, body and soul.
A short tour on board mountain cab will take you around the 40hectare garden where you will see different varieties of tropical fruit trees, a botanical and flower garden and many others. Time permitting, you may opt to conquer one of its safe mountain trails within the park.
4:00 pm Back to Hotel Transportation: Air-conditioned Van / Boat for River Cruise Meals: Breakfast /Lunch at the local Restaurant
Day 4: Departure / Transfer to Airport
Breakfast at the Hotel Shopping Tour: 3-4 hrs Transportation: Air-con Van Meals: Breakfast at the hotel/Lunch at the local restaurant
Notes: Transfers to Airport For Davao City Flight Departures: 2 ½ hours prior to Estimated Time of Departure. For Transfers outside the package routes or the scheduled time; please make arrangements ahead of time. Transfers requests outside the scheduled time/route may be subject to additional charges.
What to Wear & Bring • Wear light comfortable clothes like walking shorts, jeans, t-shirt, rubber slippers or sandals during the tour • Bring your favorite swimwear and towel if you wish to swim and please bring also extra clothing in case you get wet and need to change • Bring medicine like ammonia, white flower, bonamine tablets or candies if you if you are sensitive to sea or car motion. • Insect repellant and Sun block lotion • Camera with extra batteries • Extra mineral water