South Cebu 2-Day Itinerary
This will be short and sweet. I will write my planned and actual itinerary and the total cost of my 2-day trip last February 3-4, 2016. It was my first solo adventure and I must say, now, I understand why more and more people are going out alone. First, you only have yourself to care about. Second, going solo might cost you more but you can never replace the experience of total independence (and a jolt of extra confidence) gained through the trip.
Alright! Let's get things done.
PLANNED ITINERARY
DAY 1
5:40 - 7:05 Manila to Cebu
7:05 - 8:30 Check-in at hotel in Cebu City
8:30 - 11:30 City to Osmeña Peak
11:30 - 1:00 Osmeña Peak (ascent, stay at the peak and descent)
1:00 - 2:00 Dalaguete to hostel in Boljoon
3:00 - 5:30 Boljoon Heritage Walk
5:30 Catch the sunset!
7:00 Dinner
DAY 2
5:30 - 6:30 Boljoon to Oslob
6:30 - 7:30 Oslob Whaleshark watching
7:30 - 8:30 Tumalog Falls
8:30 - 9:30 Tumalog to Kawasan Falls
10:00 - 1:00 Canyoneering + lunch
1:00 - 4:00 Badian to Cebu City
OKAY. YES. I KNOW. Please don't judge me for having such a far-fetched 2-day itinerary. Remember, it was my first time. Haha! You may now take a look at what actually happened...
DAY 1
5:40 - 7:05 Manila to Cebu // promo ticket: PhP 1500
8:00 - 9:00 Mactan Airport to Cebu City*
9:00 - 10:30 Breakfast and check-in at a hotel in Cebu City**
10:30 - 10:45 Hotel (near Fuente Osmeña Circle) to South Bus Terminal: PhP 68
11:00 - 1:30 South Bus Terminal to Dalaguete // aircon bus to Dalaguete: PhP 105
1:30 - 2:15 Habal-habal to Osmeña Peak Jump-off // PhP 400 (Dalaguete > O'Peak > Dalaguete)
2:15 - 2:35 Ascent to the Peak
2:35 - 3:00 Osmeña Peak // guide fee: PhP 100***
3:00 - 3:45 Descent + Habal-habal back to Dalaguete
3:45 - 4:20 Snacks + Waiting time for bus to Boljoon
4:20 - 4:45 Dalaguete to hostel in Boljoon // non-aircon bus: PhP 22
5:00 Check-in at Noordzee Hostel // Dorm-type room: PhP 499
6:00++ Dinner with other guests at the hostel // PhP 250****
There was no sunset view on that side of Cebu, but waking up early was on my itinerary so...
DAY 2
5:30 - 6:30 Sunset watch and breakfast****
6:30 - 7:30 Morning preps + checkout
7:30 - 9:30 Road-trip from Boljoon to Alegria // Motorcycle: PhP 700
9:30 - 10:30 Preps for Canyoneering
11:00 - 3:00 Canyoneering // [[Guide: PhP 1300; Habal-habal: PhP 100; Snacks: PhP 40]]*****
3:00 - 4:00 Clean-up
4:00 - 7:30 Badian to Cebu City // free! Again, thanks to my new friends, Karen and Joseph!!! ♥
TOTAL EXPENSES: PhP 5,084.00
* I rode a taxi with my relatives and our meter showed about PhP 300 from the airport to the hotel. of course, I was covered, on this one. ^_^ Thanks, tita!
** For a 5N stay in Paragon Suites, I and my roommate paid PhP 7000.
*** My guide was a little girl. There's actually no need for a guide because it was a quick and easy climb. I just got one because, you know, I don't want to mess up my itinerary and I also need someone to take my pictures. Haha! In some blogs, they say that you can pay them with any amount, I just felt generous that day. And this kid is still studying. I admire her for using her free time wisely. ^_^
**** Meal budget depends on you. I brought with me some meal replacements and some snacks so I won't have to spend much on food except that dinner. It's part of the "experience".
***** Guide fees vary. For my trip, I contacted the guide referred to me by my friend. You may contact Sir Lemuel Aspacio 0926 112 0868 or visit their Facebook page: KCOP Adventure. Please take note, according to my guide, that a few months from now the local government will be taking over the canyoneering activities so the rates and other arrangements would possibly change.
P.S.
> If you have the time to read my detailed story for the whole 5 days, here is the link: Cebu Escapade 2016
> I squeezed-in this 2-day trip before attending a 3-day business training (which was my main purpose for going to Cebu) so if you think I spent too much on a few items on my itinerary, it was part of the plan (except the road trip).
Here are some photos to give you a little portion of what I experienced during my trip.
Alright! Let's get things done.
PLANNED ITINERARY
DAY 1
5:40 - 7:05 Manila to Cebu
7:05 - 8:30 Check-in at hotel in Cebu City
8:30 - 11:30 City to Osmeña Peak
11:30 - 1:00 Osmeña Peak (ascent, stay at the peak and descent)
1:00 - 2:00 Dalaguete to hostel in Boljoon
3:00 - 5:30 Boljoon Heritage Walk
5:30 Catch the sunset!
7:00 Dinner
DAY 2
5:30 - 6:30 Boljoon to Oslob
6:30 - 7:30 Oslob Whaleshark watching
7:30 - 8:30 Tumalog Falls
8:30 - 9:30 Tumalog to Kawasan Falls
10:00 - 1:00 Canyoneering + lunch
1:00 - 4:00 Badian to Cebu City
OKAY. YES. I KNOW. Please don't judge me for having such a far-fetched 2-day itinerary. Remember, it was my first time. Haha! You may now take a look at what actually happened...
DAY 1
5:40 - 7:05 Manila to Cebu // promo ticket: PhP 1500
8:00 - 9:00 Mactan Airport to Cebu City*
9:00 - 10:30 Breakfast and check-in at a hotel in Cebu City**
10:30 - 10:45 Hotel (near Fuente Osmeña Circle) to South Bus Terminal: PhP 68
11:00 - 1:30 South Bus Terminal to Dalaguete // aircon bus to Dalaguete: PhP 105
1:30 - 2:15 Habal-habal to Osmeña Peak Jump-off // PhP 400 (Dalaguete > O'Peak > Dalaguete)
2:15 - 2:35 Ascent to the Peak
2:35 - 3:00 Osmeña Peak // guide fee: PhP 100***
3:00 - 3:45 Descent + Habal-habal back to Dalaguete
3:45 - 4:20 Snacks + Waiting time for bus to Boljoon
4:20 - 4:45 Dalaguete to hostel in Boljoon // non-aircon bus: PhP 22
5:00 Check-in at Noordzee Hostel // Dorm-type room: PhP 499
6:00++ Dinner with other guests at the hostel // PhP 250****
There was no sunset view on that side of Cebu, but waking up early was on my itinerary so...
DAY 2
5:30 - 6:30 Sunset watch and breakfast****
6:30 - 7:30 Morning preps + checkout
7:30 - 9:30 Road-trip from Boljoon to Alegria // Motorcycle: PhP 700
9:30 - 10:30 Preps for Canyoneering
11:00 - 3:00 Canyoneering // [[Guide: PhP 1300; Habal-habal: PhP 100; Snacks: PhP 40]]*****
3:00 - 4:00 Clean-up
4:00 - 7:30 Badian to Cebu City // free! Again, thanks to my new friends, Karen and Joseph!!! ♥
TOTAL EXPENSES: PhP 5,084.00
* I rode a taxi with my relatives and our meter showed about PhP 300 from the airport to the hotel. of course, I was covered, on this one. ^_^ Thanks, tita!
** For a 5N stay in Paragon Suites, I and my roommate paid PhP 7000.
*** My guide was a little girl. There's actually no need for a guide because it was a quick and easy climb. I just got one because, you know, I don't want to mess up my itinerary and I also need someone to take my pictures. Haha! In some blogs, they say that you can pay them with any amount, I just felt generous that day. And this kid is still studying. I admire her for using her free time wisely. ^_^
**** Meal budget depends on you. I brought with me some meal replacements and some snacks so I won't have to spend much on food except that dinner. It's part of the "experience".
***** Guide fees vary. For my trip, I contacted the guide referred to me by my friend. You may contact Sir Lemuel Aspacio 0926 112 0868 or visit their Facebook page: KCOP Adventure. Please take note, according to my guide, that a few months from now the local government will be taking over the canyoneering activities so the rates and other arrangements would possibly change.
P.S.
> If you have the time to read my detailed story for the whole 5 days, here is the link: Cebu Escapade 2016
> I squeezed-in this 2-day trip before attending a 3-day business training (which was my main purpose for going to Cebu) so if you think I spent too much on a few items on my itinerary, it was part of the plan (except the road trip).
Here are some photos to give you a little portion of what I experienced during my trip.
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| Osmeña Peak - view from the top |
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| Osmeña Peak - done! |
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| Sunrise at Noordzee Hostel |
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| Stopover along Oslob for this picturesque view. |
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| That was the first jump! Easy! |
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| Kawasan Falls - Level 1, view from the 90-foot jump (for professionals, said the guide) |
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| Level 1 of Kawasan Falls |
GOD'S CREATIONS ARE SPECTACULAR!!!
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