Davao City

Known as the largest city in the world by land area, approx. 2,443.61 square kilometers, Davao City is where the highest peak of the country is located at:Mt. Apo. Located in the border of Kidapawan City and Davao Del Sur, Mt. Apo offers a sanctuary to the almost extinct Philippine Eagle.

Now called the Metro Davao , it comprises of Davao City, Tagum City, Panabo City, Island Garden City of Samal, Digos City and Sta. Cruz and Carmen.  The city is typhoon-free, so you'll get to enjoy the weather anytime you want to visit the place.

 So, what you'll get to enjoy in the city of Durian?  For adventure seekers, Davao offers variety of activities: Davao Whitewater rafting (Davao Wild Water Adventure, Inc.); Longest Zipline in Asia (Outland Adventure); Trekking/Hiking in Mt. Apo ; wake boarding experience in Deca  Wake boarding Park (Deca WakeBoarding  Park); scuba diving in the beautiful and mysterious island of Sta. Rita or any where in Samal (Wind and Wave Center).  Wind and Wave Center also offer various water sports: snorkeling, jet ski, para-sailing, kayaking,etc.

You can also visit the Philippine Eagle National Center in Malagos - the breeding center of the Philippine national bird: Philippine Eagle.

 The biggest crocodile in the country found in Davao Crocodile Park in and the Monfort Batcave located at Babak, Samal - Guinness recognizes the cave as the world's largest colony of Geoffrey's Rousette Fruit Bats. There's also Camp Sabros in Sta. Cruz.

Enjoy the cool breeze in Eden Nature Park where you can stay overnight and experience their zipline and  mountain trail. Not far from Eden is Malagos Garden Resort where you get to see the different type of flora and fauna of Davao. For flowers fanatics, Yuhico Orchid Garden and Puentispina Garden breeds and sale different types of orchids (waling-waling for Davaoenos).  For self-confessed culture magnet, you can add Davao's Museum located in Cor. A. Pichon  and C.M. Recto in your itinerary.

A beach bum?  Samal Island is 30minutes away from Sta. Pier or SASA Wharf.

Samal is know for its laid-back, beautiful and world-class beach and resorts.  You can choose to stay and enjoy Pearl Farm Resort; Paradise Island Park and Resort; Costa Marina Resort; Bali-Bali beach Resort; or you may visit samal beach resorts online.

 If you want to feel the city life , there are so many hotels, inns/pension house you can choose form in the heart of the city - depending in your budget.  Marco Polo Hotel ; Apo View Hotel; Waterfront Insular Hotel; Royal Mandaya Hotel; Grand MenSeng Hotel; Grand Regal Hotel and many more.  These hotels/Inns are located right next to these city attractions you might want to take a peek : People's Park; Magsaysay Park; Davao City Hall; San Pedro Church.  Enjoy the night at the overlooking restaurant located in Matina - Jack's Ridge or simply jam with the band in Matina Town Square, Rizal Promenade or Damosa Gateway.

Davao is 1,500km  south of Manila and 400km from Cebu. Davao International Airport (DIA) can be reach by PAL, Cebu Pacific or Air Philippines.