So where do you think should we start? When you say Mindanao, Davao City definitely comes to mind. Davao City, the largest city in the country by coverage area. Home of the exotic Durian and the delectable Waling-Waling, Davao is not only known for its cheap fruits and uniquely Davao made food, but also for the places magnet to all thrill seekers and vacationers.
HOW TO GET HERE:
BY AIR
If you are going to take the airplane. Below are the travel duration and airline companies servicing from different points of origin
Manila
1 hour and 45 minutes via Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific
Cebu
45 minutes via Pal Express and Cebu Pacific
Zamboanga
1 hour and 15 minutes via Pal Express and Cebu Pacific
Singapore
3 hours via Silk Air
Flight schedules and fares can be referred to the respective websites of the airline company you prefer.
BY LAND
But if you are on a very tight budget and don’t mind the length of travel period, you might want to take the bus. The plus thing about traveling on land is scenic view along the way.
Manila
2 days and few hours via Philtranco
Cagayan de Oro City
6 hours via Rural Transit
Cotabato City
6 hours via GT Express, WEENA bus,
General Santos City
3 hours via Holiday Bus, Yellow Bus
Tacloban City
# hours via PUB
Butuan
6 hours via Bachelor Bus
By Water
Traveling by water is fun too. you get to meet a lot of people who are on the same destination as you have. Aside from getting to new places you also get to know a few locales who could also assist you with your travel queries. Here are some of the shipping lines in Mindanano and other relevant details:
MAKAR WHARF - SASA WHARF
Superferry 1,2,9 and 19 General Santos City to Davao City
MV Princess of New Unity
ZAMBOANGA PIER - SASA WHARF
Superferry 1 and 19 Zamboanga City to Davao City
KAPUTIAN/TALICUD SAMAL - STA. ANA WHARF
Jessa 3 Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal - Davao City
Z. Enryh
Hofe Gorie
Palbros 1 and 2
Sheryl-2
Grace-1
Pacific
SUPERFERRY MANILA - SASA WHARF
Superferry 1,2,9 an 19 Manila to Davao City
SURIGAO - DAVAO CITY
MV Filipina Pricess
CEBU CITY - DAVAO CITY
MV Princess of New Unity
