Highlands & Clouds: Davao to Buda Adventure

Trip Duration Details: 6 Nights / 7 Days

Davao (4 Nights) – Buda (2 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.

Buda (2 Nights)

Day 5: Drive to Buda and Sea of Clouds

Morning: Drive to Buda (Approx. 95 km, 2-hour drive).
Afternoon:
- Visit the Sea of Clouds at Datu Salumay.
- Explore Epol Falls (Approx. 20 km, 30-minute drive from Sea of Clouds).
Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight Stay: In Buda

Day 6: Buda Highland Adventure

Morning:
- Visit the Buda Vista Nature Park (Approx. 10 km, 20-minute drive).
- Explore the Mount Apo Highland Resort (Approx. 30 km, 1-hour drive).
Afternoon:
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Visit the Bemwa Farm (Approx. 25 km, 45-minute drive).
Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight Stay: In Buda

Davao (1 Day)

Day 7: Return to Davao City and Departure

Morning: Drive back to Davao City (Approx. 95 km, 2-hour drive).
Afternoon: Lunch at a local restaurant.
Evening: Drive to Francisco Bangoy International Airport for your departure (Approx. 10 km, 20-minute drive).

This compact tour package ensures a mix of cultural and natural experiences while exploring the highlights of Davao with Samal Island (day sightseeing) and the serene highlands of Buda.

Accommodation Options

Location	Properties
Davao (2 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*)
Buda (2 Nights)	SeaClouds Mountain View Resort (3) New Year’s Peak Mountain Resort (3)

$ Package Cost

Per Person on Twin Sharing

Includes

Starts @ USD 553

Inclusive of all accommodation and car rental taxes.

Park Inn by Radisson Davao (4*) (Standard Room)

Meal Plan: 4 Days Breakfast.

SeaClouds Mountain View Resort (3*) (Pine Villa)

Meal Plan: 2 Days Breakfast.

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 6 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.
Car parking’s are not included in package cost and to be paid directly by the client.

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.
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

Highlands and Clouds Escape: Davao to Buda Adventure