Budget Travel to Davao City, Philippines!

After experiencing Cebu City last January 2012, now let me share you another budget travel of mine to the nicest and the largest city in the Philippines which is DAVAO City, and it is located in the Mindanao part of the Philippines.

Before I start with my confession, you should at-least have a pen and a paper to jot down some ideas that you think it may help you with your travel to Davao City...

Here it goes..

The trip won't be possible without the Promo of Airphil Express! So thanks to the airline, I only spent Php700.00 roundtrip ticket for 2 person! Booked this ticket for me and my sister as my gift for her birthday.

Our travel date was last July 13, 2012, we landed at Davao International Airport around 10 in the morning.

From the airport we took a taxi to our hotel and paid Php200.00. We stayed at Aveflor Inn for only Php 650.00 per night with (1) Matrimonial Bed that is ideal for two! It is located right at the center of the town, if you take the jeep it will only cost you Php 7.00 per ride.

We had our lunch at Penong's Barbecue House, the taste is delightful, you might wanna bring some home as your pasalubong! You're already 'Busog' with one big slice of barbecue chicken and an unlimited rice for only Php92.00!

After we checked In and had our lunch, our adventure in Davao City, began. . .

We started our adventure by visiting the famous People's Park. No entrance Fee! 

What can you see? - The place features the culture that Davao has. You can take a picture with the big statue of the Philippine Eagle, the local tribes, and most especially the famous Durian!

The place is also most visited by the Families, it has all the facilities for picnics, jogging, and for camping too! It has a mini convention inside and Library for children.

Another a must see places are:

*GAP FARM - "Land of Promise".

Entrance Fee - Php 30.00

Taxi Hotel to Gap Farm - Php135.00

Things to See in Gap Farm:

 - Parade of the Philippines

 - Statue of 'Aswangs'

 - Sinaunang mga Ninuno

 - Philippine Tribes

*CROCODILE FARM

Entrance Fee - Php 150.00/pax

Taxi from Gap Farm to Crocodile Farm - Php 90.00

Inclusive of:

 - Animal Show @ 4PM

          Tiger

          Crocodiles (Pangil) Must bring extra clothing, you might get wet because of the Crocs!

          Birds (Eagles/Kalaos)

          Snakes - You'll get the chance to take a picture with them!

 - Fire Dance - It's Free, just give a tip, 'cause it's a lot of fun!

 - Cultural Dancing while you're having your dinner.

Dinner at Tribu Kamindanaon!

Beef Kaldereta, Manok sa Gata (Chicken Curry), Plain Rice and Drinks for only php 485.00 good for (3) heads.

Additional Services: (Excluded in Entrance Fee)

Water Rafting and zipline - Php 2,000.00 per head. The Bigger your group is the cheaper you can get the price!

At Night.. After a long tiring adventure, you can relax at Jack's Ridge relaxing view! Enjoy a sip of coffee at Karlos Gourmet for only Php 130.00. Or, you can even have your dinner there!

NOTE: Must Bring a good quality camera for good shot at Night!

Malls in Davao!

- Abreeza, Ayala Malls - Taxi Fare - Php110.00

- SM Mall - Taxi Fare - Php 130.00

For Pasalubong you can buy the delicious sweet Pomelo and the Durian candies!

*Isla Reta, Davao City!

Habal-Habal for Php60.00