The Davao Experience: Kaputian Beach in Samal

This is the sixth part of our 4-days-3-nights Davao Experience.

From Hagimit Falls we decided to go straight to Kaputian Beach instead of going to Maxima Aquafun since we were really on a tight schedule (and because no one in our group wanted to try the giant slide haha). Kaputian Beach is located a looooong way from Hagimit Falls, around 30-40 minutes away. Our total habal-habal expenses for the 3 locations was 450php/motorcycle so that's 225php/person. Not bad!

Kaputian Beach is located at the southern most part of Samal Island and is just a 10-minute boat ride from Talicud Island & Isla Reta. As the name implies, it boasts of clear, blue waters and white sands. This is one of the most popular tourist spots in Samal Island and one of the most popular beaches in the whole of Davao. It is owned by the government so it has very cheap rent prices. Entrance fee to Kaputian Beach was 10php/person and you could rent cottages or a picnic deck for a very low price.

Prices in Kaputian Beach Resort

When we got there, we first had lunch at the nearby cafeteria. Sidenote, if you're planning to go there and stay there, buy some drinks and food because there are limited places to buy around the resort. We got the picnic deck for only 100php. Since we've already experienced the beaches of El Nido and Boracay, we find the beach in Kaputian as just an average beach. Although, they do have white sands but we noticed a lot of stones and dead corals all over which destroys the beauty of it. But I have to say, the blue clear water is true. If only they would just clean up the dead corals on the beach, it would probably rival the beach of El Nido. It's a good place to relax since it was very quiet and peaceful. The cottages where you could stay for an overnight is also well-kept and very worth it for the cheap price that they offer. Oh, watch out for the preserved sea cow (dugong) at the entrance which I find to be really cool haha.

Preserved Dugong

Small Cottages Along the Shore

White Sands but with Scattered Rocks & Dead Corals

Clear Waters

Kaputian Beach

Kaputian Beach

We stayed only for a short while and decided to go to Fernandez Beach Resort to continue our swimming. Also, we were panicking a bit since there were no available ferries from Kaputian going back to Davao and the locals there were not sure what time the last trip of the Island City Bus Express was. So with transportation in mind, we opted to go back near Babak Wharf where the ferries are sure to return to Davao haha. By the way, there are locals there also offering Island Hopping going to Talicud Island, Isla Reta, Coral Garden, etc. We were offered 2,000php along with snorkeling gears but, sadly, we declined again due to our tight schedule. We rented a habal-habal to go to Fernandez Beach Resort which costs 75php/person.

The Samal Tour continues to Fernandez Beach Resort!

Read more:
The Davao Experience: Planning The Trip
The Davao Experience: The Uniqueness at Ponce Suites
The Davao Experience: Dinner at Jack's Ridge
The Davao Experience: Getting to Samal Island
The Davao Experience: Monfort Bat Cave and Hagimit Falls
The Davao Experience: Fernandez Beach and Garden Resort
The Davao Experience: Lyndon's World's Worst Ribs and Awful Chicken
The Davao Experience: Taps, The Breakfast Capital of Davao
The Davao Experience: A Visit at Eden Nature Park
The Davao Experience: Harboring "Pag-Asa" at the Philippine Eagle Center
The Davao Experience: Apo Ni Lola Delicacies and Lunch at Davao Dencia's Restaurant
The Davao Experience: Pasalubong Shopping at Aldevinco
The Davao Experience: Various Sights at the Davao Crocodile Park
The Davao Experience: Trying the Nightlife with Lachi's Sans Rival, Blugre Coffee, and Abreeza Mall
The Davao Experience: The-Supposed-To-Be-Rafting-Experience-But-Not and San Pedro Cathedral
The Davao Experience: A Unique Experience at Osmena Park
The Davao Experience: Knowledge Gathering at Museo Dabawenyo and Exploring Rizal Park
The Davao Experience: Serenity at the Lon Wa Buddhist Temple
The Davao Experience: A Gastronomic Treat at Hog's Breath Cafe
The Davao Experience: Strolling Around People's Park
The Davao Experience: Return Flight to Manila
The Davao Experience: Summary of Our Trip