Trip Duration Details: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Davao (3 Nights) – Samal Island (2 Nights) – Mati (3 Nights)
Davao (3 Nights)
Day 1: Arrival in Davao City
- Morning/Afternoon: Arrive in Davao City and pick up your self-drive rental car.
- Evening: Relax and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight Stay: In Davao
Day 2: Explore Davao City
- Morning:
- Philippine Eagle Center (Approx. 36 km, 1-hour drive).
- Malagos Garden Resort (Approx. 6 km from Philippine Eagle Center, 10-minute drive).
- Afternoon:
- Lunch at Malagos Garden Resort.
- Davao Crocodile Park (Approx. 30 km from Malagos Garden, 45-minute drive).
- Evening:
- People’s Park (Approx. 12 km from Davao Crocodile Park, 20-minute drive).
- Overnight Stay: In Davao
Day 3: Discover Davao City’s Culture
- Morning:
- Museo Dabawenyo (Approx. 5 km, 10-minute drive).
- Roxas Night Market (Approx. 3 km, 10-minute drive).
- Afternoon:
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Visit Eden Nature Park & Resort (Approx. 26 km, 45-minute drive).
- Evening:
- Dinner at Jack’s Ridge (Approx. 10 km, 20-minute drive).
- Overnight Stay: In Davao
Samal Island (2 Nights)
Day 4: Travel to Samal Island
- Morning: Drive to the ferry terminal (Approx. 10 km, 20-minute drive) and take a ferry to Samal Island (15-20 minute ferry ride).
- Afternoon:
- Hagimit Falls (Approx. 10 km, 20-minute drive from ferry terminal).
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Relax at Paradise Island (Approx. 8 km, 15-minute drive).
- Evening: Enjoy the beach and sunset.
- Overnight Stay: In Samal Island
Day 5: Samal Island Adventure
- Morning:
- Monfort Bat Sanctuary (Approx. 12 km, 25-minute drive).
- Maxima Aqua Fun (Approx. 10 km, 20-minute drive).
- Afternoon: Lunch and relaxation at a beachfront resort.
- Evening: Dinner by the beach.
- Overnight Stay: In Samal Island
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 6: Drive to Mati
- Morning: Return to Davao via ferry (15-20 minute ferry ride) and drive to Mati (Approx. 150 km, 3-4 hour drive).
- Afternoon: Check-in at your Mati hotel and relax.
- Evening: Explore local dining options.
- Overnight Stay: In Mati
Day 7: Mati Beach Exploration
- Morning:
- Dahican Beach: Surfing, skimboarding, and beach activities.
- Afternoon:
- Lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
- Subangan Museum (Approx. 10 km, 20-minute drive).
- Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight Stay: In Mati
Day 8: Governor Generoso
- Morning: Drive to Governor Generoso (Approx. 50 km, 1.5-hour drive).
- Afternoon:
- Visit Cape San Agustin and Lavigan Beach.
- Evening: Return to Mati (Approx. 50 km, 1.5-hour drive).
- Overnight Stay: In Mati
Davao (1 Day)
Day 9: 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 and Mati.
Accommodation Options
Location |
Properties |
| Davao (3 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*) |
| Samal Island (2 Nights) | Pearl Farm Beach Resort (5*) Discovery Samal (5*) Club Samal Resort (4*) Hof Gorei Beach Resort (3*) Crusoe Cabin Costa Azalea (3*) Costa Azalea Crusoe Cabins (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 757 Inclusive of all accommodation and car rental taxes. |
Park Inn by Radisson Davao (4*) (Standard Room) Meal Plan: 4 Days Breakfast Club Samal Resort (4*) (Deluxe Room) Meal Plan: 2 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 8 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 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.
- 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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