another self-guided family backpacking across Northeastern Mindanao's best
July 24 to 29, 2014
5-days Family trip in Mindanao 1st Part; Agusan del Norte's Butuan City
Once in Dinagat Islands, adventure-seekers and beach lovers who have only heard other places of the Philippines will be surprised to see the wonders of this island. The truly remarkable sites and attractions are as diverse as the topography of the islands and islets. Most activities are be enjoyed.
Dinagat Islands had been a part of the First District of Surigao del Norte Province until becoming a province on its own on December 2, 2006 with the approval of Republic Act No. 9355 (Authored by Cong. Glenda B. Ecleo), the Charter of the Province of Dinagat Islands, in a plebiscite. The Dinagat Islands is a group of islands constituting a province in the Philippines, located on the south side of Leyte Gulf. The island of Leyte is to its west, across Surigao Strait, and Mindanao is to its south. Its main island, Dinagat, is about 60 kilometres (37 mi) from north to south.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinagat_Islands
Day Two: From Butuan City to Surigao Pier to Dinagat Islands
Morning bus ride to Surigao Pier then a boat ride to San Jose Port with bad weather.
ITINERARY July 25, 2014 Friday
0530H Jollibee breakfast 450
0630H ETD Butuan city, ordinary bus 816
0940H ETA Surigao bus terminal, multicab 47
1030H ETA Surigao Central, Mang Inasal lunch 677
multicab to boulevard 37
boat to San Jose Port 430
1200H ETD Surigao Pier boulevard
1330H ETA San Jose Port, Dinagat Islands
Sophia's Bed (P-1 Poblacion, San Jose) 850
1600H San Jose motorbike backride tour 210
Islander Castle, Sta Cruz beach
Dinner 486
TOTAL: PhP 4,003 ($92)
Once in Dinagat Islands, adventure-seekers and beach lovers who have only heard other places of the Philippines will be surprised to see the wonders of this island. The truly remarkable sites and attractions are as diverse as the topography of the islands and islets. Most activities are be enjoyed.
Dinagat Islands had been a part of the First District of Surigao del Norte Province until becoming a province on its own on December 2, 2006 with the approval of Republic Act No. 9355 (Authored by Cong. Glenda B. Ecleo), the Charter of the Province of Dinagat Islands, in a plebiscite. The Dinagat Islands is a group of islands constituting a province in the Philippines, located on the south side of Leyte Gulf. The island of Leyte is to its west, across Surigao Strait, and Mindanao is to its south. Its main island, Dinagat, is about 60 kilometres (37 mi) from north to south.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinagat_Islands
Morning bus ride to Surigao Pier then a boat ride to San Jose Port with bad weather.
ITINERARY July 25, 2014 Friday
0530H Jollibee breakfast 450
0630H ETD Butuan city, ordinary bus 816
0940H ETA Surigao bus terminal, multicab 47
1030H ETA Surigao Central, Mang Inasal lunch 677
multicab to boulevard 37
boat to San Jose Port 430
1200H ETD Surigao Pier boulevard
1330H ETA San Jose Port, Dinagat Islands
Sophia's Bed (P-1 Poblacion, San Jose) 850
1600H San Jose motorbike backride tour 210
Islander Castle, Sta Cruz beach
Dinner 486
TOTAL: PhP 4,003 ($92)
5-days Family trip in Mindanao 2nd Part; Dinagat Islands (Sta. Cruz Beach) |
5-days Family trip in Mindanao 2nd Part; Dinagat Islands (in the boat) |
5-days Family trip in Mindanao 2nd Part; Dinagat Islands (in the boat) |
5-days Family trip in Mindanao 2nd Part; Dinagat Islands (San Jose Port) |
5-days Family trip in Mindanao 2nd Part; Dinagat Islands (Tourism Office) |
5-days Family trip in Mindanao 2nd Part; Dinagat Islands (Sta. Cruz Beach) |
5-days Family trip in Mindanao 2nd Part; Dinagat Islands (along Island Castle) |
5-days Family trip in Mindanao 2nd Part; Dinagat Islands (Island Castle) |
5-days Family trip in Mindanao 2nd Part; Dinagat Islands (Sta. Cruz Beach) |
5-days Family trip in Mindanao 2nd Part; Dinagat Islands (Sta. Cruz Beach) |
5-days Family trip in Mindanao 2nd Part; Dinagat Islands (Island Castle) |
5-days Family trip in Mindanao 2nd Part; Dinagat Islands (going back to Surigao Boulevard) |
San Jose Port, Dinagat Islands - Surigao Boulevard Boat Schedule & Fare (vice versa)
0600H, 0800H and 1200H daily (irregular if bad weather occurs)
PhP100 for adults 16-60 yrs old; PhP65 for 15 yrs old below and senior citizen's 60 yrs old above
Dinagat Islands Provincial Tourism & Culture Office
Bahay Turista, Brgy San Juan, San Jose, Dinagat Islands (www.dinagatislands.gov.ph)
Danilo Cabesas Bulabos - Provincial Tourism Officer (dane_cbesas@yahoo.com)
Mobile #'s: +639057116828 (Globe) / +63946283761 (Smart)
Provincial Tour Guides (especially Boat Rental query for weather & island tour)
Conchita " Connie" Marzan Macalua - +639218409123
Markmenzel "Mark" Casiano Acain - +639084723676
Ezequiel "Zecq" Divinagracia NemeƱo - +639295581242
5-days Family trip in Mindanao 3rd Part; Agusan del Sur
ohh... we haven't been to this side of Mindanao...
ReplyDeletegreat pics up there :)
cheers to more travel...