Davao City

It is the most populous city in Mindanao and the third largest city in the Philippines. Known for its
bustling economic activities, urban build-up and modern amenities, Davao City is one of the most
important economies in the island, and the third most important urban center in the Philippines.

Day 1 – Natureside Tour (one place lang to lahat)

7am- wake up, eat bfast n get ready

8:00am-10:20am- travel time to Malagos Garden resort

10:30 - Bird show

11:20- 12:00- Butterfly sanctuary (open anytime) and Bird Feeding dome

12:00- 1:30 Lunch time KOI CAFÉ

1:30- 2:30 Malagos Chocolate Museum and walk around chocolate Park

2:30- 3:30 Museo de Mariposa (Museum of butterflies)

3:30-5:00 Other activities (pool, bike rental, power play, calesa ride horse or carabao, duck feeding)

6:00-7:00 Viewdeck café DINNER

7pm – back to hotel

An agri-ecotourism destination, Malagos Garden Resort has welcomed travellers and families since
1994. Guests of all ages may take part in a variety of recreational activities, from bird-feeding, animal
encounter, butterfly release (subject to availability), Calesa ride and more. Committed to environmental
conservation and sustainable agriculture, the resort also boasts state-of-the-art educational attractions
such as the Malagos Chocolate Museum and Museo de Mariposa that altogether take you to
experiences refined by nature.
The Bird show the show is complete symphony of cinematic musical score and sound effects, dramatic
stage design, educational script, and a showcase of talents by both birds and handlers - taking your five
sensory experience to an unforgettable edutaining performance.

Walk among the butterflies as you take flight and explore their cultural symbolism around the world.
The Malagos Butterfly Sanctuary features colorful plants, picturesque resting spots, educational
modules, and an abundance of natural light that help guests have a deeper appreciation of these
amazing creatures. See them in free flight, or join our butterfly release (subject to availability), and be
part of the resort’s conservation efforts.
Get acquainted with a plethora of parrots at the Bird Feeding Dome. Another instagram favorite, the
attraction serves as a new home for some of the adopted and rehabilitated bird species of Dr. Bo
Puentespina. Guests are invited to enjoy intimate encounters with our feathered friends and learn about
their nutrition during feeding sessions.

Starting out as an al fresco dining when Malagos Garden Resort opened its doors in 1994, Koi Cafe
would greet in-house guests to scrumptious breakfast feasts. At night, the cafe’s subdued lighting and
ambient music beckons for a tranquil dinner where they can enjoy picturesque views of the surrounding
landscapes and colorful koi fishes. Since then, Koi Cafe bore witness to a host of heartwarming
proposals, solemn wedding vows, and many more stories of love and life, where the guests’ and the
Puentespina family’s shared love for good food is always celebrated.

Today, Koi Cafe has been refurbished to accommodate diners who wish to get a taste of Malagos
Homegrown Flavors. The restaurant’s main entrees celebrate a medley of flavors, all prepared by hand
with farm-fresh ingredients grown and curated locally – from traditional Filipino cuisine, a variety of
Asian recipes, to Western-inspired specialties.
The very first of its kind in the Philippines, the Malagos Chocolate Museum opened its doors in 2017
with a vision of taking guests to a complete tree-to-bar experience. Equipped with educational modules
and state-of-the art installations, the museum was made to impart the history of the single origin
Malagos Chocolate, the people behind such intricate process of turning a homegrown cacao into an
award-winning chocolate bar, and the importance of keeping the Philippines in the chocolate map of the
world. It also features an interactive zone where younger guests can let their imagination run wild with
Beanie, the Malagos Chocolate mascot.

An attraction you can’t miss, Museo de Mariposa (Museum of Butterflies) houses a repository of
artifacts and studies about one of the world’s major pollinators. The museum is a showcase of
lepidopterist Mr. Angel Puentespina’s decades’ worth of collections - featuring educational modules,
and installation art that immerse the guests of all ages in an interactive learning experience. In a short
but informative tour, be sure to have your photo taken in one of the crowd’s instagram favorites.

Other activities:
Day 2 – Hiking

6am – leave the hotel

8am - Virgin Falls Davao Del Sur

7am – 7:30am – habal habal ride going to the jump-off point

7:30am – 8:30am – going to the foot of the virgin falls trek

8:30am – 10:30am – swimming

10:30am – 11:30am – go back to the same trail

11:30 – 12:00 – habal habal ride

*12 - travel to restaurant\

1pm – 2pm – lunch

2pm – 4pm – go back to hotel

The highlands of Kapatagan located in Digos City in the province of Davao del Sur is among
the most visited destinations in the Davao Region. This rustic part of Digos is popular among
mountain climbers as one of the major jump off points to the majestic Mount Apo,
the Philippines’ highest point. A great parcel of land in Kapatagan is part of the protected Mt.
Apo Natural Park, thus, luxuriant vegetation covers the highlands.

https://thetravelteller.com/romancing-the-virgin-falls-of-kapatagan/
day 3 –

7:30am – leave the hotel

8:30am – lake carolina

9:30am – travel

10:30am – cape of san agustin

11:20am – travel

12pm – lunch

1pm – travel

2pm – crocodile park

2:30pm – travel

3:30pm – dahican beach

5:30pm – go back to hotel

Facing the great Celebes Sea, the Cape of San Agustin mixes remains of the
Spanish colonial rule and the beauty of the Philippine beaches. Many divers
frequent this place because of the diving experience at the famous diving site
known as “the wall.” Cape of San Agustin houses three lighthouses which offer
equally breathtaking views of the sea. You can also visit an amazing rock
formation called “the altar.”
Located just 15 minutes away from the national highway, Lake Carolina in
Baganga is a perfect destination for people who are looking for a one-of-a-king
experience. Although called a lake, it is actually a lagoon filled with brackish
water and abundant marine life. Close to Palawan’s turquoise waters, every
corner is definitely Instagrammable! The surrounding green trees makes the
place even more relaxing.
Davao Crocodile Park showcases the “state of the art” crocodile farming in the
country. This Davao City tourist spot is home to thousands of crocodiles—both
freshwater and saltwater reptiles, which are bred and born on site. You can also
check out the incubator room where hundreds of crocodile eggs are taken care
of.

Aside from the crocodiles, you can also find different species of birds, monkeys,
snakes, and other reptiles in the park. What makes this park more fun and
interesting is that they also offer lectures and wildlife conservation awareness.

One of the must-visit Davao tourist spots is Dahican Beach. It is popular with
surfers, skimboarders and beach bums, that offers a simple, unspoiled slice of
paradise with a stunning crescent-shaped coastline and thrilling waves for an
adrenaline rush.