3rd part of my Mindanao Backpacking in SOCCSKARGEN Region.
Lake Sebu is a first class municipality of South Cotabato. Tourists usually go here to experience the highest zip line in South East Asia. But aside from that, there are other activities and destinations that you may try. Here's the list!
Flying 600 feet above the ground may really be frightening but don't let fear stop you from doing a once in a lifetime kind of experience. We all have dreamt to fly like an eagle and this activity made it possible! I can literally say "I believe I can fly" plus the beautiful scenery makes it all worth it.
Rates:
20- Entrance fee for the seven falls
250- Weekday Rate for Zipline
300- Weekend Rate for Zipline
100 to 300- Photo Packages for Zipline
The main attraction here is the 30 ft tall image of Jesus Christ at the top. A beautiful place to relax, reflect and be closer to God. The place is open to everyone regardless of religion. This is a haven for flora and fauna lovers because of the abundant species of flowers artistically designed within the premises.
Entrace Fee is per donation basis.
4. Go museum hopping
Visit T'Boli Museum and Cowhed to know more about the T'boli history and culture.
Entrance Fee is Php 20 for both museums.
5. Food trippin' at the plaza
Because food is life, ayt? There are lots of food that you can choose from.
All of these can be done on a day tour but incase you arrived in Lake Sebu a little too late just like us, you can follow our actual Itinerary.
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
Habal habal is the main mode of transportation in Soccskargen. There were flocks of habal habal driver waiting as we disembark from the van. I strongly recommend Kuya Michael 09972481091. He served as our guide/habal habal driver on our whole stay at Lake Sebu. Php 500 for destinations I've mentioned above. So, since I am with my friend JM. 500 divided by 2 is Php 250 per head. And I can say that his service is worthy. We actually find it cheap so we gave him an additional tip for being so hospitable.
ITINERARY
Day 2 of 7
16:00 ETA Poblacion Lake Sebu
16:30 Check in at Punta Isla Lake Resort
17:00 Divine Mercy Sanctuary
17:30 Lang Dulay's House
18:00 Dinner/Food trip at the plaza
19:00 Back at the hotel. Free time
Day 3 of 7
06:00 Breakfast at Punta Isla
07:00 Start tour with Kuya Michael
08:00 ETA Seven Falls. Explore all the falls. Go zipline. Buy pasalubong
10:00 T'daan kini cold spring
11:00 T'boli Museum and Cowhed
12:00 Check out Punta Isla Lake Resort. Lunch at the plaza.
13:00 Ride van bound to Marbel.
NEXT ADVENTURE: GUMASA BEACH IN SARANGGANI
1. Explore the Seven Falls and Ride the Highest Zipline in Southeast Asia.
Flying 600 feet above the ground may really be frightening but don't let fear stop you from doing a once in a lifetime kind of experience. We all have dreamt to fly like an eagle and this activity made it possible! I can literally say "I believe I can fly" plus the beautiful scenery makes it all worth it.Rates:
20- Entrance fee for the seven falls
250- Weekday Rate for Zipline
300- Weekend Rate for Zipline
100 to 300- Photo Packages for Zipline
2. Visit the Lamdalag Divine Mercy Sanctuary
The main attraction here is the 30 ft tall image of Jesus Christ at the top. A beautiful place to relax, reflect and be closer to God. The place is open to everyone regardless of religion. This is a haven for flora and fauna lovers because of the abundant species of flowers artistically designed within the premises.
Entrace Fee is per donation basis.
3. Dip into the cold waters of T'daan Kini Cold Spring
Do I need to say more? As the name suggests, the water here is freezing cold! Yay!
Php 20 for the entrance fee.
Do I need to say more? As the name suggests, the water here is freezing cold! Yay!
Php 20 for the entrance fee.
4. Go museum hopping
Visit T'Boli Museum and Cowhed to know more about the T'boli history and culture.
Entrance Fee is Php 20 for both museums.
5. Food trippin' at the plaza
Because food is life, ayt? There are lots of food that you can choose from.
WHERE TO STAY?
PUNTA ISLA LAKE RESORT.
This is the biggest and they say the fanciest resort in Lake Sebu but what others do not know is that they offer Dormitory Type Rooms which is perfect for backpackers on a budget like us. So we got our room good for 4 strangers for Php 150 per head. And we're lucky because aside from us no one checked in so we got the room all by ourselves.
This is the biggest and they say the fanciest resort in Lake Sebu but what others do not know is that they offer Dormitory Type Rooms which is perfect for backpackers on a budget like us. So we got our room good for 4 strangers for Php 150 per head. And we're lucky because aside from us no one checked in so we got the room all by ourselves.
ITINERARY
Day 2 of 7
16:00 ETA Poblacion Lake Sebu
16:30 Check in at Punta Isla Lake Resort
17:00 Divine Mercy Sanctuary
17:30 Lang Dulay's House
18:00 Dinner/Food trip at the plaza
19:00 Back at the hotel. Free time
Day 3 of 7
06:00 Breakfast at Punta Isla
07:00 Start tour with Kuya Michael
08:00 ETA Seven Falls. Explore all the falls. Go zipline. Buy pasalubong
10:00 T'daan kini cold spring
11:00 T'boli Museum and Cowhed
12:00 Check out Punta Isla Lake Resort. Lunch at the plaza.
13:00 Ride van bound to Marbel.
NEXT ADVENTURE: GUMASA BEACH IN SARANGGANI
Wrote by Diaries of A Financial Traveler
