Sunday, May 18, 2014

PHILIPPINES: Samal Island



Samal Island is the closest beach to Davao City, just a quick boat ride away! It boasts beautiful white, fine sand that rivals even Boracay. Perfect for a relaxing getaway! 🏖️✨

How to get to Samal Island?




Getting to Samal Island from Manila:

  1. Fly to Davao City: Take a plane from Manila to Davao City.
  2. Travel to the Port/Dock: Once in Davao, you can take a taxi or jeepney to the port, depending on your resort destination:
    • For Paradise Resort: They have their own dock, and you can catch a boat for just 15 pesos.
    • For other resorts on Samal Island: You'll need to take a ferry boat, which costs about 10 pesos.

From Davao City Proper:
You can ride a jeepney in front of BPO Abreeza Mall to Sasa Port for only 8 pesos.



FERRY BOAT TO SAMAL ISLAND
ENDLESS HORIZON

If you're unsure which resort to choose, just exit the port and head toward the police station. They can provide you with flyers and directions to various resorts.

When we visited, we asked about the best resorts on Samal Island, focusing on budget-friendly options. That's how we ended up deciding on Paradise Island!



We took a tricycle to Paradise Island, which was about a 10 to 15-minute ride. Just a heads-up: the road can be quite bumpy and rocky! We paid around 120 pesos for the fare.

BEAAAAACH!
PARADISE ISLAND RESORT
They have an entrance fee for 200 pesos
Entrance fee 150
Complimentary meal coupon 50



If you're planning a day trip, keep in mind that the last boat ride back is at 5 PM. Unfortunately, we missed out on seeing the sunset from Samal Island. You can head straight to Paradise Island Resort by taking a ride from the Paradise Island Dock. Next time, we’ll definitely go that route—riding a tricycle can get pricey! Overall, it was a fun adventure!


More about Samal Island - Click here!
Other resorts in Samal Island - Click here!
Paradise Island - Click here!






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