Davao Adventure: Goes to Samal and Mati

1:36 AM Markee Lakwatsero 11 Comments

It will be my very first time in Davao City and no words can describe how I feel. I have always heard about the place and now that I have the time to go there, I have to make the most of it. I was with my pretty travel buddy-- Michelle. We only have 3 days and 2 nights for this adventure.

Day1.

We were welcomed with the terrible Haze from Indonesia. We did not knew we already landed till the the plane touchdown the runway. The haze was really thick and it smells like a burning coppras. However, It did not stop me to take my usual towchdown pic in from of the Davao International Airport lol...

After that confident topless pose at the airport, we head straight to Samal Island. Going there, we took a taxi and stop at the port for Paradise Resort. There, we meet my other friends from Davao-- Jexx and Bench. All of us 4 took a medium sized-banca ride to Samal and it was deadly rough ride. I could remember how the boat dives (nose dive) confidently with the waves while we (the passengers) were at our seats scared lol.
The boat fare cost P15. Finally we landed in Samal. We paid P150 for the entrance fee since we are entering Paradise Resort. There, we ordered for lunch.

After that sumptous lunch, we were supposedly to swim at their amazing white sand turquoise beach but the sea was very hostile so we head to another resort instead to continue the fun and adventure. First we went to Hagimit Falls. It was just too bad because the waters were supposedly bluish colored but it was murky. They even offered half the price entrance of P20 (from P40). We tried to get inside but to our dismay it was indeed murky. We just took a pic outside with the tarpaulin of the magnificent falls.

After that, we went to Maxima Resort. We arrived there around 4:30 pm and we were advised that their water activity facilities will be closed at 5pm. Entrance was P200. The 30 minutes was like 3 hours of enjoyment. We immediately started the water activities as quick as we could. It was extremely FUN!! Where could you experience a slide and ended up in the ocean? And jump off a cliff and ended up in a huge ballon trampoline? Indeed it was the greatest and memorable despite of the bad weather. If you are with friends, everything will be alright.

We now head back to Davao City via Roro Vessel. Then we had our dinner Tiny Kitchen as recommended by our friends. There we meet our other friends Ally and Nove.

Who would not resist eating durian in Davao? Eating Durian in Davao is like drinking water. We had this fruit after dinner and a kilo of lanzones.I dont like durian but for the sake of friendship, I took a bite. Then I switch eating lanzones LOL..

We ended the night with a little cocktail drink at Matina Square. We arrived there at 11:30pm and we ordered mojitos. I am not really a drinker but since they like mojitos, I copied their order LOL. In Davao, drinking alcohol is banned after 12 midnight. So our order was also the last order.

Day 2.

Off to Mati City, Davao Oriental. We left around 2 am onboard a regular bus. We were waiting for the aircon but we don't have much time. Since the regular bus was there, we went off then. It was an early cold morning so we did not mind of the open bus. Regular Bus fare was P250 one way. Aircon Bus cost P270 one way. We travelled for 5 hours and we arrived 7am in Mati. What to do when when I arrived in Mati but SELFIE everyone? LOL

Then, we took our breakfast at Jollibee. After we took 20 minutes tricycle to Dahican Beach. Walah!! Here are some lovely pics with my friends and see how stunning this place is..