The Davao Experience: Summary of Our Trip

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

OUR FINAL ITINERARY:

May 13, 2013 (Monday)
5:00 pm - Check in at airport
7:00 pm - Boarding for flight to Davao via Zest Air
8:45 pm - Arrival at Davao
9:00 pm - Check-in at Ponce Suites
10:00 pm - Taxi to Jack's Ridge
10:30 pm - Dinner at Jack's Ridge in Taklobo Restaurant
11:30 pm - Travel back to Ponce Suites
12:00 am - Rest time!

May 14, 2013 (Tuesday)
6:00 am - Early rise for an early start
7:00 am - Mcdo Breakfast
7:30 am - Tricycle to Sta. Ana Wharf
8:00 am - Arrival at Sta. Ana Wharf
8:30 am - Jeep to SaSa Wharf
9:30 am - RoRo to Samal Island (Babak Wharf)
9:45 am - Arrived at Babak Wharf
10:00 am - Habal-Habal to Monfort Bat Cave
10:30 am - Tour of Monfort Bat Cave
11:00 am - Habal-Habal to Hagimit Falls
11:45 pm - Tour of Hagimit Falls
12:15 pm - Habal-Habal to Kaputian Beach
1:00 pm - Arrived at Kaputian Beach. Lunch at a nearby Cafeteria
3:00 pm - Habal-Habal to Fernandez Beach Resort
3:45 pm - Arrived at Fernandez Beach Resort. Swim and eat.
6:00 pm - Habal-Habal to Babak Wharf
6:30 pm - Travel back to SaSa Wharf in Davao
6:40 pm - Arrived at SaSa Wharf. Jeep to Lyndon's World's Worst Ribs and Awful Chicken
7:00 pm - Arrived at Lyndon's World's Worst Ribs and Awful Chicken, Lanang Branch
9:00 pm - Finished dinner. Coffee time at New Orlean's Cafe nearby.
10:00 pm - Back to Ponce Suites for our rest time!

May 15, 2013 (Wednesday)
6:00 am - Early rise
7:00 am - Rent-a-car to Taps, Palma Gil Branch
8:00 am - Travel to Eden Nature Park
9:30 am - Arrived at Eden Nature Park. Tour around the park.
11:00 am - Travel to Philippine Eagle Center
12:30 pm - Arrived at Philippine Eagle Center. Tour around the park.
1:30 pm - Travel to Apo ni Lola Delicacies for pasalubong shopping
2:00 pm - Travel to Davao Dencia's Restaurant
2:30 pm - Lunch time!
3:30 pm - Travel to Aldevinco for shopping galore
4:00 pm - Shopping time!
4:30 pm - Travel to Davao Crocodile Park
5:00 pm - Arrived at Davao Crocodile Park. Tour around the park.
6:00 pm - Travel back to Ponce Suites
6:30 pm - Rest time at Ponce Suites
7:00 pm - Commute to Lachi's Sans Rival
7:30 pm - Dinner at Lachi's Sans Rival
8:15 pm - Commute to Abreeza Mall
8:30 pm - Tour of Abreeza Mall
9:30 pm - Jeep to Blugre Coffee along JP Laural Avenue
9:40 pm - Tried Durian Coffee
10:00 pm - Travel back to Ponce Suites.
10:30 pm - Rest time! Decided to not do Rafting the next day haha.

May 16, 2013 (Thursday)
8:00 am - Not so early rise :)
8:30 am - Breakfast via Jollibee delivery
9:30 am - Commute to San Pedro Cathedral
9:45 am - Arrived at San Pedro Cathedral. Picture taking.
10:00 am - Walk towards Osmena Park
10:10 am - Had foot massage at Osmena Park
11:00 am - Walk to Museo Dabawenyo. Tour around the museum
11:30 am - Walk to Rizal Park. Picture taking.
11:40 am - Commute to Lon Wa Buddhist Temple/Philippine Academy of Sakya
12:30 pm - Tour of Lon Wa Buddhist Temple
1:00 pm - Commute to SM Lanang for lunch
1:30 pm - Lunch at Hog's Breath Cafe in SM Lanang
3:00 pm - Commute to People's Park
3:30 pm - Arrived at People's Park. Tour around the park.
5:00 pm - Travel back to Ponce Suites.
6:00 pm - Rest time at Ponce Suites with evening bonding with friends!

May 17, 2013 (Friday)
4:00 am - Very early rise for very early start!
5:00 am - Taxi to Davao Airport
5:30 am - Check-in at Davao Airport
6:30 am - Flight back to Manila
8:15 am - Arrived at Manila


OUR FINAL BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES:

May 13, 2013 (Day 1)
Iced Latte at Seattle's Best in Airport - 115php
Taxi from Airport to POnce Suites - 183.50php
Suite room for 4 at Ponce Suites - 2,240php
Taxi to Jack's Ridge - 127php
Dinner - 600-650php for 4 persons
Taxi from Jack's Ridge to Ponce Suites - 130php

May 14, 2013 (Day 2)
Mcdo Breakfast - 150-200php
Tricycle to Sta. Ana Wharf - 15php/person
Jeep to SaSa Wharf - 14php/person
Ferry to Babak Wharf - 10php/person
Bat Cave Entrance - 100php/person
Hagimit Falls Entrance - 40php/person
Hagimit Environmental Fee - 5php/person
Habal-Habal Fee (Monfort Bat Cave, Hagimit Falls, Kaputian Beach) - 450php/habal-habal
Lunch at Carinderia - 30-40php/person
Kaputian Beach Entrance Fee - 10php/person
Picnic Deck rental at Kaputian Beach - 100php
Habal-Habal to Fernandez Beach Resort - 75php/person
Fernandez Beach Resort Entrance Fee - 75php/person
Swimming Pool Fee - 70php/person
Tricycle to Babak Wharf - 30php/person
Ferry back to SaSa Wharf - 10php/person
Jeep from Wharf to Lyndon's at Lanang - 15php/person
Lyndon's Food for 4 persons - 900-1000php
Bailey's Coffee at New Orlean's Cafe - 120php


May 15, 2013 (Day 3)
Taps Breakfast for 4 persons - 300-400php
Eden Nature Park Entrance - 200php/person
Philippine Eagle Center Entrance Fee - 50php/person
Philippine Eagle Center Environmental Fee - 5php/person
Keychain at Eagle Center - 75php, 60php
Ice Cream at Eagle Center - 25php
Coke at Eagle Center - 10php
Assorted Durian Yema at Apo ni Lola Delicacies - 150php/pack
Yema Candy Bar at Apo ni Lola Dliecacies - 100php/3 pieces
Magnet at Apo Ni Lola Delicacies - 50php
Dencias Lunch for 4 persons - 400-500php
Aldevinco Davao Shirt - 100-150php
Keychain at Aldevinco - 100php/4pieces
Davao Crocodile Farm Entrance Fee - 150php/person
Rental Van Total - 2500php (625php/person including gas plus 300php tip)
Jeep to POtenciano from Ponce Suites- 8php/person
Jeep to Marfori Heights from Ponce Suites - 8php/person
Tricycle to Lachi's from Marfori Heights - 15php/person
Lachi's Dinner for 2 persons - 350-400php
Tricycle to Abreeza from Lachi's - 15php/person
Jeep to Blugre Coffee from Abreeza - 8php/person
Durian Coffee at Blugre Coffee - 150php
Oreo Frappe at Blugre Coffee - 125php
Tricycle to Ponce Suites from Blugre Coffee - 10php/person


May 16, 2013 (Day 4)
Jollibee Breakfast for 4 persons - 150-200php
Jeep to San Pedro Cathedral from Ponce Suites - 8php/person
Foot massage at Osmena Park - 50php/person
Museum Tip for Tour Guide - 50php
Mineral Water - 15php
Jeep to Lon Wa Buddhist Temple - 9php/person
Lon Wa Buddhist Temple Tip to Guard - 40php
Jeep to SM Lanang from Lon Wa Buddhist Temple - 8php/person
Hogs Breath Cafe Lunch for 4 persons - 1500-2000php
Taxi to People's Park from SM Lanang - 120php
Ice Cream at People's Park - 10php
Jeep to Ponce Suites from People's Park - 8php/person
Iced Coffee at Ponce Suites - 75php


May 17, 2013(Day 5)
Total of Hotel Rental for 4 days, 3 nights - 3000php (750php/night)
Taxi to Airport from Ponce Suites - 131php
Terminal Fee of Davao Airport - 200php/person
Pastel at Airport - 90php/small box, 180php/big box


SUMMARY OF PLACES VISITED:

Ponce Suites (www.poncesuites.net)
Corner of Roads 3 & 4, Dona Vicenta Village, Bajada, Davao City
Contact Numbers: (082) 227-9070, (082) 227-8161
Email Address: inquiry@poncesuites.net
How to Get Here:
1. By Taxi: Turn off J.P. Laurel Avenue at Chowking, opposite Victoria Plaza Shopping Mall then just follow the signs.
2. Public jeepneys passing along J.P. Laurel. Get off at Chowking opposite Victoria Plaza Shopping Mall. Take a tricycle at the corner to Ponce Suites.

Jack's Ridge
Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City 8000
Contact Numbers: (082) 297-8830, (082) 297-8831
Email Address: info@jacksridgedavao.com
How to Get Here:
1. By Taxi: most convenient way to go here.

Monfort Bat Cave
Barangay Tambo, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte
Contact Numbers: (082) 221-8925, (082) 305-8925
Cellphone Numbers: 09177052228
Email Address: info@batsanctuary.org
How to Get Here:
1. Go to Sasa Wharf at Davao City and ride a RoRo which would dock at Babak Wharf in Samal. Hire a Habal-Habal to take you here.
2. Go to Sasa Wharf at Davao City, ride the Island City Express bus which would travel via the RoRo and dock at Babak Wharf. Hire a Habal-Habal to take you here.

Hagimit Falls and Nature Park
Poblacion, Penaplata, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte
Cellphone Number: 09205872430
How to Get Here:
1. Go to Sasa Wharf at Davao City and ride a RoRo which would dock at Babak Wharf in Samal. Hire a Habal-Habal to take you here.
2. Go to Sasa Wharf at Davao City, ride the Island City Express bus which would travel via the RoRo and dock at Babak Wharf. Hire a Habal-Habal to take you here.

Kaputian Beach Park Resort
Contact Number: (082) 275-4793
How to Get Here:
1. Go to Sasa Wharf at Davao City and ride a RoRo which would dock at Babak Wharf in Samal. Hire a Habal-Habal to take you here.
2. Go to Sasa Wharf at Davao City, ride the Island City Express bus which would travel via the RoRo and dock at Babak Wharf. Ride the Bus all the way to Kaputian Beach.
3. Go to Sta. Ana Wharf located near Magsaysay Park. From there you can ride a ferry going to the wharf near Kaputian Beach. Walk towards the beach.

Fernandez Beach Resort
Penaplata, Island Garden City Of Samal, Davao
Cellphone Number: 0932-7243091, 0915-5549273
How to Get Here:
1. Go to Sasa Wharf at Davao City and ride a RoRo which would dock at Babak Wharf in Samal. Hire a Habal-Habal to take you here.
2. Go to Sasa Wharf at Davao City, ride the Island City Express bus which would travel via the RoRo and dock at Babak Wharf. Hire a Habal-Habal to take you here.

Lyndon's World's Worst Ribs and Awful Chicken
740 Roxas Ave.
Contact Number: (082) 221-1381
Cellphone Number: 0922-8637123
Wheels and More Drive, Bajada
Contact Number: (082) 305-7123
Cellphone Number: 09228643124
Lanang (Former Apung Kula's place)


New Orlean's Cafe
Contact Number: (082) 224-0481

Taps
Bolton cor Rizal Street
F. Torres Street (in front of Coco's)
Matina Town Square, McArthur Highway (in front of Ateneo High School)
Sta. Ana Ave (in front of Holy Cross College)
Palma Gil Street
Gov. Duterte Street (near Hotel Galleria)
Damosa Gateway Complex


Eden Nature Park & Resort Sales and Reservations Office
Matina Town Square, McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City
Contact Numbers: (082) 299-1020, (082) 296-0791
Cellphone Number: 0918-9307590
E-Mail Address: info@edennaturepark.com.ph
How to Get Here:
1. From Davao City, ride a jeepney with the "Toril" signboard. Get off at Mercury Drug Store in Toril found in front of Chowking. Hire a Habal-Habal to take you to the park.

Philippine Eagle Center
Malagos, Baguio District, Davao City
Contact Number: (082) 224-3021, (082) 224-3022
Email: phileagl@pldtdsl.net
How To Get Here:
1. Take a bus going to Calinan which departs every 15 minutes from the Annil Terminal located at corner Quirino and San Pedro Extension. From Calinan, take a pedicab going to Philippine Eagle Center.

Apo Ni Lola Durian Delicacies
#28 San Miguel Village, Matina, Davao City
Contact Numbers: (082) 298-5099, (082) 286-5099
Cellphone Numbers: 0921-5944864, 0917-482078

Davao Dencia's Restaurant
General Luna Street, Davao City
Contact Numbers: (082) 227-6777, (082) 226-4336


Aldevinco
C.M. Recto Avennue corner Roxas Avenue, Davao City, Davao del Sur
Contact Number: (082) 227-9609

Davao Crocodile Park
Riverfront, Corporate City, Diversion Highway, Ma-a, Davao City
Contact Numbers: (082) 286-8883, (082) 286-1054
Email Address: parkinfo@davaocrocodilepark.com
How to Get Here:
1. From the city center take a Buhangin Route Jeepney and inform the driver to drop you in the “Habal-habal” area in the corner of the Diversion Road. Hire a Habal-Habal to get you here.

Lachi's Sans Rival
Ruby Street, Marfori Heights, 8000 Davao City
Contact Number: (082) 224-5552

San Pedro Cathedral
San Pedro Street, Davao City
Tel No: 082-2264740

Museo Dabawenyo
Corner A. Pichon and C.M. Recto Sts., Davao City
Contact Number: (082) 222-6011
Email Address: dabawenyomuseo@davaocity.gov.ph

Lon Wa Buddhist Temple/Philippine Academy of Sakya
Cabaguio Avenue, Davao City
How to Get Here:
1. Ride a jeep with the signboard "Route 10" or "J.P. Cabaguio" and go down J.P. Cabaguio Avenue, right in front of the temple.

Hog's Breath Cafe
Unit 147-149 Ground Floor, SM Lanang Premiere, Lanang, Davao City
Contact Number: (082) 285-2393

People's Park
Legaspi St., Davao City

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: Kaputian Beach in Samal
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