Thursday, February 26, 2009

Splash Island


Whats in our Backpacks?

1000 Pesos
Swim wear
Sunblock
Digital and Video Camera

How to get there?


Splash Island is one heck of a resort in southern tagalog. It's located in
Southwoods Ecocentrum in BiƱan Laguna.

For Non-commuters:
Take the South Luzon Express Way then enter Southwoods Exit turn right and you'll see San Agustin Church then straight ahead going to Southwoods Ecocentrum, in your way going there you'll see signs to help you reached Splash Island.

For Commuters
:
Ride a bus or a jeep going to Pacita Complex, from there you'll see tricycle terminals that accommodates passengers going to Splash Island. These three-wheeled vehicles will take you in front of Splash Island for a matter of 50 - 100 Pesos.

Transportations that can be considered:

BBL Bus -
Buendia, Vito Cruz and Lawton Station and even along edsa
HM Transport - Buendia, Vito Cruz and Lawton Station and even along edsa
Cher Bus - Along Edsa
Or take any jeep bound to Pacita Complex


How much is the fare?

Mondays to Fridays
250 Pesos Adult
200 Pesos Children / Senior Citizen


Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
325 Pesos Adult
250 Pesos Children / Senior Citizen


Lockers
100 Pesos deposit (refundable)

The good thing about Splash Island is the entrance ticket entitles to an unlimited use of every facilities within the resort

Where to stay? Splash Island is open from 9AM to 5PM and doesn't cater overnight swimming. Where to go? For Kids and Kids-at-heart: King Pilipit Rio Montanosa Dos Supremos Big Bam Boo Twisted Palms Magellans Drop Isla Pawikan Balsa River Tausug Trails Agos Grandes The harbor Boon Docks Camp Carambola Bannakita Water Wahoo! Twin Coco Knots Curl of the Orient


For more pictures of our trip, feel free to visit our multiply site at http://d3anavic.multiply.com/


Friday, February 13, 2009

Davao City Tour Itinerary

3 Nights & 2 Day Tour in Davao City


DAY 1
7:00PM, ETD from Terminal 2
9:00PM, ETA to Davao City Airport
9:00PM - 9:45PM, Approximate Travel time to
Royal Mandaya Hotel. Shout out: Taxi fare ranges from Php 100-150
9:45PM - 10:30PM, Approximate Travel time to Jack Ridge for Dinner


DAY 2
9:00AM, Buffet breakfast at the hotel
10:00 - 12Noon, Davao City Tour
Magsaysay Park
Centennial Monument
Davao City Museum
Weaving Center
Aldevinco Shopping Center, Shout out: Very good place for Pasalubong! :)
City Hall, City Council and San Pedro Cathedral
1:00PM, Check out from the Hotel
1:00PM - 2:30PM, Travel time to ferry going to Paradise Island Park & Beach Resort in Samal Island
2:30PM - 2:45PM, Travel time going to the island by pump boat. Shout out: Php 10 per pax
2:45PM - 3:00PM,
Approx waiting time for some cold towel and welcome juice from the resort
4:00PM - onwards, Can explore the island. Amenities like scuba diving, trekking, tour the whole island, billiards, table tennis, watch movies in their wide screen and massage.
Shout out: For cheaper stay in the island, bring your own tent. Just pay an entrance of roughly Php 100-200 per pax.

DAY 3
10:00AM, Breakfast in the island
11:00AM, Travel back to the ferry
11:00AM - 1:00PM, Travel time going to the Philippine Eagle
1:00 - 2:00PM, Explore the Philippine Eagle Sanctuary. Note: Entrance of Php 80 per pax
2:00PM-2:45PM, Travel time going to the longest Zip Line in Asia inside the Outland Adventure -
The Xceleratorexperience some atmosFEAR!
2:45PM - 3:00PM, Trekking going to the top of the hill. This is the starting point.
3:00PM-3:05PM, Approximate time going down from more than 200 feet above sea level to the ground. Note: Php 300 per pax. Make sure to be there before 3PM.
3:05PM - 4:00PM, Approximate travel time going to the Crocodile Park, Shout out: Entrance of Php 100 per pax. The park will open at 8AM and show starts at 4:00PM - 6:45PM
7:00PM - 8:00PM, Dinner at the River Walk Grill just beside the Crocodile Park
8:00PM - 8:30PM, Approximate travel time to Davao City Airport
9:30PM, ETD from Davao City Airport
11:30PM, ETA to Manila