the viewing deck: 5-days Family Trip in Mindanao 1st Part; Agusan del Norte's Butuan City

Monday, February 02, 2015

5-days Family Trip in Mindanao 1st Part; Agusan del Norte's Butuan City

another self-guided family backpacking across Northeastern Mindanao's best

July 24 to 29, 2014

My 13th family outing initiated, their 2nd visit in Mindanao archipelago (following the Davao trip last August 2012), and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself itinerary from arrival to departure.

Butuan-bound round-trip tickets purchased last 26-Sep-2013 via Piso fare of Cebu Pacific Airline. For 4 adults and children under 8 years old, total fare costs PhP9,536.24 ($219) only, a huge budget savings.

Butuan is a city in the Agusan del Norte. Located at the Northeastern part of Agusan Valley sprawling across the Agusan River is Butuan City, known for its colorful history and culture. Butuan is believed to be derived from the sour fruit "Batuan". On August 16, 2000, the seat of provincial government was transferred from Butuan City to Cabadbaran by virtue of Republic Act 8811.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Butuan

Day One: From Manila to Butuan City then a short City tour
Early morning arise going to airport then arrived in Butuan City with nice weather.

ITINERARY July 24, 2014 Thursday
0400H   ETD Home, Taxi 500
0445H   ETA NAIA Terminal 3, Refreshments 225
0800H   ETD NAIA Terminal 3
0930H   ETA Butuan Airport
             jeep to downtown 100
             Windsor Hotel family room 1,792
1430H   Jollibee lunch 684
             Butuan City tour via tricycle 300
1800H   ETA Windsor hotel
             Dinner 860
2100H   Family KTV 222
             Spa and Massage 2,000
TOTAL:   PhP 6,683 ($153.63)