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Discover Davao City’s top tourist spots and go an aqua sports adventure in one day when you join this tour of the Crown Jewel of the South. You will visit popular attractions in Davao City and nearby areas, namely Talikud Island, Lon Wah Buddhist Temple, D’Bone Collector Museum, Kadayawan Village, Magsaysay Fruitstand, China Town, San Pedro Cathedral, Sangguniang Panlunsod ng Davao People’s Park, Aldevinco Shopping Center, Pasalubong Center and Cacao City. This sightseeing tour of Davao City and aqua sports amusement in Talikud Island include a local English speaking guide, admission fees to attractions and activities, lunch at a Korean restaurant, and transfer services with pick up and drop off points within Davao City.
Talikud Island is located behind its more famous counterpart, Samal Island. It is about 52 km away from the Davao City center and is famous for its crystal clear sea and white sandy shorelines. It is a popular aqua sports destination, and on this trip, you get to enjoy the rich marine life underwater with a diving activity as well as its pristine waters aboard a jet ski and banana boat. Before heading back to the city, you’ll get to have a bird’s eye view of the beach as you go parasailing around the island.
Back in the city, you’ll start your sightseeing tour at the largest Buddhist temple in Mindanao, Long Wah Temple. You’ll then proceed to D’Bone Collector Museum, a 3 storey building that houses 700 skeletons of various animal species. Next is a tour of Kadayawan Village, a place that shows life-sized depictions of the indigenous tribal lifestyles. Magsaysay Fruitstand, your next stop, is the perfect spot to sample and buy tropical fruits like durian, mangosteen, and marang. Prepare your wallets when you go to bustling China Town for Chinese-Filipino owned establishments and restaurants.
On the next part of your tour you’ll set foot on historical landmarks, beginning with the centuries-old Spanish colonial structure, San Pedro Cathedral, followed by a tour of the Sangguniang Panlunsod ng Davao or the town’s municipal hall, and then People’s Park, a cultural theme park right at the urban center that features artwork by local talents.
Before the day ends, you’ll be going souvenir shopping to a few must-see shops: Aldevinco Shopping Center for a sampling of various gift items like traditional clothing, jewelry, and other gift items and Pasalubong Center for local sweets and delicacies. Make sure to drop by Cacao City while you’re in the Pasalubong Center for locally sourced chocolates that are 100% made in Davao.
Enjoy a full day’s activities in Davao City with a tour of its attractions topped with aqua sports entertainment at Talikud Island. Get a fill of sumptuous Korean dishes on this whole day tour. Check availability by choosing a date.
- All our guides speak English.
- Not all establishments accept credit or debit cards, and ATMs may be limited.