Trip Duration Details: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Davao (4 Nights) – Mati (3 Nights)
Davao (4 Nights)
Day 1: Arrival in Davao City
- Morning/Afternoon: Arrive in Davao City and pick up the self-drive rental car.
- Evening:
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight Stay: In Davao
Day 2: City Tour
- Morning:
- Visit the Philippine Eagle Center (Approx. 36 km, 1 hour drive).
- Explore the Davao Crocodile Park (Approx. 12 km, 20-minute drive).
- Afternoon:
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Visit People’s Park (Approx. 10 km, 20-minute drive).
- Visit the Museo Dabawenyo (Approx. 5 km, 10-minute drive).
- Evening:
- Dinner at Jack’s Ridge (Approx. 8 km, 20-minute drive).
- Overnight Stay: In Davao
Day 3: Nature and Adventure
- Morning:
- Drive to Eden Nature Park (Approx. 30 km, 1 hour drive).
- Afternoon:
- Lunch at Eden Nature Park.
- Visit Malagos Garden Resort (Approx. 40 km, 1.5 hours drive).
- Evening:
- Return to Davao City for dinner (Approx. 25 km, 1 hour drive).
- Overnight Stay: In Davao
Day 4: Beach Day at Samal Island
- Morning:
- Drive to the ferry terminal and cross to Samal Island (Approx. 20 km, 1-hour drive including ferry).
- Visit Hagimit Falls (Approx. 8 km, 20-minute drive).
- Afternoon:
- Lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
- Relax at Pearl Farm Beach Resort.
- Evening:
- Return to Davao City (Approx. 20 km, 1-hour drive including ferry).
- Overnight Stay: In Davao
Important: Vehicles can be transferred between Davao and Samal Island via ferry at reasonable rates. For vans, the one-way fare is approximately PHP 350-400, while sedans and small cars are charged around PHP 250-300. In Davao, boarding is available at Sasa Wharf, and on Samal Island, at the Samal Ferry Terminal.
Mati (3 Nights)
Day 5: Arrival in Mati City
- Morning: Drive to Mati City from Davao (Approx. 150 km, 3 hours drive).
- Evening: Dinner at Seaside Resto Bar.
- Overnight Stay: In Mati
Day 6: Beach Day
- Morning:
- Visit Dahican Beach (Approx. 10 km, 20-minute drive).
- Afternoon:
- Lunch at a beachside restaurant.
- Continue enjoying beach activities.
- Evening:
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight Stay: In Mati
Day 7: Nature and Adventure
- Morning:
- Visit Subangan Museum (Approx. 5 km, 10-minute drive).
- Drive to Pujada Island (Approx. 15 km, 30-minute drive including boat transfer).
- Afternoon:
- Picnic lunch on Pujada Island.
- Explore the island and enjoy snorkeling.
- Evening:
- Return to Mati for dinner (Approx. 15 km, 30-minute drive including boat transfer).
- Overnight Stay: In Mati
Davao (1 Day)
Day 8: Departure from Davao City
- Morning:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check-out from the hotel.
- Drive back to Davao from Mati City (Approx. 150 km, 3 hours drive).
- Afternoon:
- Lunch at a local restaurant close to the airport.
- Drive to Francisco Bangoy International Airport for your departure (Approx. 10 km, 20-minute drive).
- Evening:
- Return rental car at the airport.
- Flight check-in and departure.
This tour package ensures a balanced mix of relaxation, cultural immersion, and outdoor adventures while exploring Davao with Samal Island (day sightseeing) and Mati.
Accommodation Options
Location |
Properties |
| Davao (4 Nights) | Dusit Thani Residence Davao (5*) Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao (5*) Seda Abreeza (4*) Park Inn by Radisson Davao (4*) The Royal Mandaya Hotel (4*) The Bourke Hotel (3*) Hotel Tropika (3*) |
| Mati (3 Nights) | Blue Bless Beach Resort (3*) Sheepy’s Surfside Beach Resort (3*) |
$ Package Cost
Per Person on Twin Sharing |
Includes |
|
Starts @ USD 638 Inclusive of all accommodation and car rental taxes. |
Park Inn by Radisson Davao (4*) (Standard Room) Meal Plan: 4 Days Breakfast Blue Bless Beach Resort (3*) (Darling Suite) Meal Plan: 3 Days Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Self Drive Vehicle: Hyundai Kona or Mitsubishi Xpander or Similar. |
Above mentioned rates are subject to change without prior notice depending upon accommodation, availability and peak season surcharges.
Kindly be aware:
- Lunch or dinner is not included in the cost unless specified in the inclusions at the time of booking.
- Above mentioned rates only includes self drive car rental and accommodation for 7 nights.
- The mentioned sightseeing activities are not included in the cost. Some attractions are free, while others require an entry fee. Clients must pay any applicable entry fees directly.
- Under water activities and water sports can be booked at additional cost in Mati.
Car Rental Terms & Conditions
We offer both self-drive and chauffeur-driven car options for this package.
- Car Mileage: A minimum of 250 kilometers is included per 24 hours (1 day).
- Self-Drive Option:
- A security deposit of USD 200 (or equivalent) is required at the time of booking or upon collection of the car.
- Chauffeur-Driven Option:
- An additional driver allowance will be charged:
- 2000 PHP (or equivalent) per day within Davao.
- 3000 PHP (or equivalent) per day outside Davao.
- No security deposit is required for chauffeur-driven cars.
- An additional driver allowance will be charged:
- Fuel Policy:
- The vehicle will be provided with a full tank of fuel.
- You are required to return the vehicle with a full tank for both self drive and chauffeur driven vehicles.
- Car Breakdown / Accident Policy:
- In case of a car accident during self-drive, the minimum car mileage will be charged for the number of days the vehicle is in the workshop.
- We provide 24 hours road side assistance during breakdowns in region XI on the island of Mindanao, Philippines.
Available Vehicle Class
Vehicle |
Seating Capacity |
| Mitsubishi Xpander | 5 |
| Hyundai Kona | 5 |
| Ford Everest | 7 |
| Toyota Innova | 7 |
| Nissan Navara (4X2) | 5 |
| Toyota Hilux (4X4) | 5 |
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