Davao Travel Blog

Any first-time visitor to Davao City would naturally want to know more about the city. An easy and fun way to explore Davao would be relax and have a professional travel guide show you around the city.

If that sounds like a good idea, reach for your pen and paper now and got down the contact number of Kahsan Tours — a travel agency that focuses on In-bound Davao Travel and Tour services around the city. You can reach them at 0063-082-225-4213 or via email at kahsantours[at]hotmail[dot]com. Take note of that number, because you will seldom see a travel agency offering in-bound travel services. (Most of the travel agencies here want you to go out of Davao, instead of come here to Davao.)

Listed below are some of the tour packages you can avail from Kahsan Tours.

TOUR PACKAGE #1: CITY TOUR

A great introduction to this metropolis! The tour starts at the newly renovated Davao Museum showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the colorful tribes of Davao: Bagobos, Mandayas, Kalagans.

Next stop is the Crocodile Park. Watch them at a close but safe range. Not only that, the Crocodile Park is also a home to orangutans, boa constrictors, rare birds, bear cats, ostriches, and colorful butterflies.

Your tour guide will then bring you to the Gap Farming Resort or the Japanese Tunnel Restaurant, Shrine Hills of the Holy Infant Jesus and the Jack’s Ridge Restaurant, where you will get a chance to view the whole of dowtown Davao from atop a mountain view.

From atop the mountains of Davao, you will then go back to the downtown area passing Davao’s popular landmarks like the San Pedro Cathedral, City Hall of Davao and a short shopping trip at the Aldevinco Shopping Center.

Tour Inclusions:
Aircon land transport, entrance fees, services of tour guide and other tour amenities like distrilled water or fruits in season.

TOUR PACKAGE #2: COUNTRYSIDE TOUR

Enjoy Davao’s pristine countryside passing through verdant farms as you find your way to the Philippine Eagle Breeding Center in Malagos. The endangered raptor us known to be the second largest in the world and reportedly there are only 500 left majestically soaring above the Philippine forest.

Next, the wonderful Malagos Garden Resort. Take a walk through its impressive collection of endemic plants and flowers, bird park and butterfly sanctuary or simply watch a race ostriches and horses.

Davao is known of its orchids. If you love those, you will love your final destination for this tour. At Sul Orchid Farm, you will have a chance to see a variety of orchid collections including the beautiful Waling-waling that Davao is most proud of.

Inclusions:
Aircon land transport, all entrance fees, snacks, services of tour guides and other tour amenities.

In Part 2 of this series, we will continue on the other tour packages offered by Kahsan Tours.

Did you know that you can tour around the entire Samal Island in a matter of six hours? Your tour guide will tell you, “No, it will take about ten to twelve hours.”

Why, yes of course if you include occasional breaks like picture taking, a little dip into the shores, tummy-filled lunch and some chit chat with friends.

How about actually doing it with a group of friends? You think it’s fun? If you happen to have attended the Strategic Planning Seminar last week, now is the time to put it into practice. Get your creative juices flowing. Sit down with your pen and paper and try to strategically plan a trip to the Samal Island this month of May.

If that sounds crazy, you can simply call the team at Wind And Wave Davao. They can assist you in your Island Tour Adventure and all. Take a look at what’s in store for you this month.

• Island Tour only PhP 399.00 inclusive of boat fare. This will be on May 25.
• Diving 101 - obviously, a diving lesson. Only PhP 999.00 inclusive of scuba gear and PADI dive instructor. This is scheduled for May 18.

Each activity comes with buffet lunch served with fruits. As a guest or participant, you will also get a personal copy of pictures and video in a single CD.

For more information, get in touch with Wind and Wave Davao at 082-305-3483. You may also send SMS to 0905-330-5045.

Most people would agree that summertime is best spent on the beach — swimming, snorkeling, or getting your skin colored under the heat of the sun. For us here in Davao, the best place (or beaches) to be is to jump out of the city’s land mass into the nearby island: The Samal Island.

Falling In Love With Isla Reta

Davao Traveler’s pick for this summer is the lesser advertised (too bad) beach resort in Samal, or more specifically in Talicud Island. The name is Isla Reta. Now thanks to the Internet, the resort is getting its share of high-tech exposure.

Here is Isla Reta at a distance:

Got a few words to describe it? Here are some from those who have been there (including the author):

• Very clean, white sand
• Nice view of the mountain in front
• Secluded and very quite
• Perfect for snorkeling
• Peaceful and relaxing

Well, you can add yours on the comment of this article after you have visited the beach yourself. You will definitely like it there, just like the kids on the photo shown below.

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Motorcycle fanatics and Yamaha fans in Davao, here’s something that you might love to see.

Mark your calendar on April 8 to 13. Yamaha Motor, a Japan-based motorcycle company known for its innovative motorcycle technologies will be coming here in Davao to showcase its latest offerings. The Yamaha Evolution 2008 will be at SM City Davao to give you a taste of Yamaha’s latest models like the Yamaha Mio Soul, Nouvo, Cryptin and Sniper.

And oh, if you have a valid driver’s license, this will be your chance to experience a test-ride of Yamaha motorcycles during the exhibit.

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Ambulance Services Needed

Yamaha is looking for a company offering Ambulance Services, which will be needed for up-coming the exhibit. If you are a company offering such services, please contact Yamaha representative immediately:

ANALYN TRINIDAD
Mobile: 0917-5404301
Landline: (02)634-4925, 636-4500

“Is it Dabaw or Davao?”

I was asked that question by a site visitor a couple of months ago. He said he was born in the Philippines, but is now based in the US of A for about 20 years already. Wheeewh! Funny how easily a native Filipino can forget that there are two ways of spelling that word.

Ahh… I remember Andrew Jackson, he said: “It’s a damn poor mind that can only think of one way to spell a word.”

To the Davao Travelers: Dabaw is to Filipino (the language) as Davao is to English.

Got it? You should.

The month of March is when the whole of Davao will celebrate the Araw Ng Dabaw or Davao Day if you may. It’s actually just a single day event. To be exact, that’s on the 16th March. The entire schedule of events is available online. For everyone who will be there to celebrate the Araw Ng Davao, the city government has prepared some merry making events to spice up the day.

And since we are a nation crazy for boxing, all eyes will definitely be glued on the screen sets for the morning (Philippine Time) boxing match of the greatest Filipino boxer — sort of a living legend.

“Is it Pakyaw or Pacquiao?”

I bet, Andrew Jackson will have an easy way out. It’s just “Pacman”, st_p_d.