PHILIPPINES DAVAO-SAMAL
Davao City is the gateway to Samal Island .Travel by air to
Davao City International Airport. From there take a 10 minute taxi ride to Sasa
Ferry Landing or at Panacan Ferry Landing.The barge in Sasa will take you to
Camp Holiday and to Villarica Wharf, if you prefer the Panacan Ferry landing.
Single motorcycles for hire and tricycles will take you to your chosen
destination. Some resorts also offer free rides their clients.You may also use
this route in going to Kaputian or Talikud Island.Total distance from Babak to
Kaputian is 27 km.
Backpackers may choose to board the launches located at Sasa
Public Market. The boat will dock at Villarica Wharf after 15-20 minutes. From
there, single motorcycles for hire and tricycles are available to take you to
your destination.
Another gateway to Samal Islands is through Sta.Ana.Wharf in
downtown Davao City, which is the best choice if your chosen destination is in
Kaputian or Talikud Island. Estimated boat ride to Kaputian or Talikud Island
is 45 minutes.
WHAT INTEREST YOU?
SAND AND BEACH
SAMAL ISLAND is one great place for swimming. Surrounded with
crystal clear waters , white and waterfalls , it is no wonder that tourist that
has reached a million in 2016, come to Samal Island. The island is dubbed as
the biggest resort island in the region.
NATURE AND ADVENTURE
SNORKELLING AND SCUBA DIVING
Island Garden City of Samal is also known for its wonderful
sites for scuba diving. Experienced underwater photographers describe the
island as haven for marco photography.Marine species which are almost extinct
in other places are observed to be a plenty in Samal Island. Practically,, the
whole island is a haven for diving and snorkeling but the more popular ones are
Mansud Wall, Coral Garden and Angel’s Cove in Talikud. Big and small Ligid
Islands: Aundanao, Sanipan Marine Park, Tagbaobo and Adecor , the home of
thousand giant clams( Taklobo).
TREKKING & SAMAL ISLAND
Trekking , spelunking , biking, hiking , Samal Island offer
this for all our adventure seekers. Putting Bato And Anggas Peak are
favouritesor trekking ; challenging routes are available for those who love
biking; Baga Cave, dadatan Cave, Tamburong Cave, Manan –aw caves are ideal for
spelunking.
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
1ST TO 7TH MARCH
A week long festivity in celebration of the founding
anniversary of the Island City. The festival showcases the island’s natural endowments
and its people’s culture.
APRIL TO MAY
VISIT SAMAL ISLAND, SUMMER SAYA SA ISLA
Visit Samal Island, Summer Saya sa Isla! It is the most
exciting activity summer time. Starting March, Samal Island offers a wide array
of exciting activities in a year from outdoor adventures to entertainment.
Every summer and the rest of the year, a lot of spectacular
activities happen here to delight visitors to spend their vacation.
AUGUST
A celebration of thanksgiving for bountiful harvest
DECEMBER
PASKUHAN SA ISLA –Island garden city of Samal ‘way of
celebrating Christmas.
