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Time |
Activity |
10:00 AM |
Departure from Manila to General Santos via Cebu Pacific Air |
12:05 PM |
Arrival in General Santos International Airport |
12:30 PM |
Check-in at Anchor Hotel There are a lot of hotel choices in General Santos but we decided to go with Anchor Hotel since we needed a place to leave our huge luggage behind and just bring an overnight pack to Lake Sebu. Anchor Hotel is a sister company of Dolores Lake Resort, the place we stayed in Lake Sebu, so they allowed us to leave our things and arrange for a complimentary airport transfer. |
1:00 PM |
Quick lunch at Anchor Hotel |
2:00 PM |
En route to Lake Sebu from Bulaong Terminal in General Santos City |
4:30 PM |
Arrival at Lake Sebu We met Sir Mark, the tour guide we arranged prior to our visit, at the van terminal. We also arranged for him to pick us up at the terminal and take us to our resort. |
5:00 PM |
Check-in at Dolores Lake Resort |
5:30 PM |
Dinner with Sunset We were scrambling and hurrying because it was almost sunset. I saw a restaurant/canteen on the way which was facing west and overlooking the lake so we decided to eat there. |
8:00 PM |
Back at Dolores Lake Resort to rest |
Time |
Activity |
4:30 AM |
Wake up and prepare for the lotus boat tour |
5:00 AM |
Meet Sir Mark at Dolores Lake Resort |
5:30 AM |
Lotus boat tour Sir Mark didn't have his own wooden boat (owung) so we had to borrow one from a local fisherman. We paid P200 for the rental of the boat. |
7:00 AM |
Short side trip to Punta Isla Lake Resort Right after the boat tour, he dropped us off Punta Isla Lake Resort. It was easier and safer for us walk from here to the main road compared to where we boarded the boat earlier. That was one hella scary motorbike ride. Punta Isla has a nice overlooking view of the lake and they have lush garden where you can take photos. |
8:00 AM |
Back to Dolores Lake Resort for breakfast We didn't have the chance to eat breakfast before the lotus boat tour because buffet only opens at 6:30 AM. We also checked out right after lunch so after the tour, we'll be heading straight for General Santos City. |
10:00 AM |
Resume tour, second stop at T'boli Museum |
10:40 AM |
Witness dreamweavers at the Lang Dulay T'nalak Weaving Center |
11:30 AM |
Zipline over majestic waterfalls Spend a good amount of time here. You can trek a bit to see the other waterfalls in the area. See my blog entry here about the Highest Zipline in Southeast Asia. |
1:30 PM |
Lunch at Lantaw Lake |
3:00 PM |
Travel back to General Santos City |
5:30 PM |
Arrival at Bulaong Terminal; tricycle to Anchor Hotel |
5:45 PM |
Check-in at Anchor Hotel |
7:00 PM |
Dinner at nearby Jollibee |
8:30 PM |
Rest after a long day! |
Activity or Item |
Cost |
Flight from Manila to General Santos City via Cebu Pacific We were not able to get promo fares for this trip. If we have, it would definitely cost a lot less, maybe half the price we got. |
P5,401.24 per person |
Airport transfer from General Santos City International Airport to Anchor Hotel |
Free (complimentary by hotel) |
Breakfast at Cafe Rodrigo (Anchor Hotel) |
P235 for a complete meal |
Tricycle from Anchor Hotel to Bulaong Terminal |
P10 per person |
Van from Bulaong Terminal to Lake Sebu (Express Direct) |
P150 per person |
Habal ride from Lake Sebu Terminal to Dolores Lake Resort and to dinner |
P120 + tip because we had him wait for us a long time at the hotel |
Dinner overlooking the lake |
P380 for all 3 of us (chicharon tilapia, adobong manok, 4 cups of rice, 2 Coke and 1 bottled water) |
One night accommodation at Dolores Lake Resort |
P2,600 |
Full day tour (T'boli Museum, Lang Dulay and Seven Waterfalls) |
P750 + tip |
Lotus boat rental |
P100 |
Punta Isla Resort entrance fee |
P10 per person |
T'boli Museum entrance fee |
P20 per person + donation |
Lang Dulay Weaving Center |
Donation only |
T'nalak pouch souvenir |
P250 each |
Seven waterfalls entrance fee |
P20 per person |
Zipline |
P350 per person |
Official photos during zipline |
P150 for 3 photos |
Costume rental |
P50 each + donation |
Lunch |
P565 for all 3 of us (Nilagpang, Inasal, unlimited rice, Coke, bottled water and calamansi juice) |
Van from Lake Sebu to Marbel |
P80 per person |
Bus from Marbel to General Santos City |
P95 per person |
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