Surigao's Enchanted River, Tinuy-an falls and Britania Islands are every travelers local dream destination and I couldn't be any happier to have spent this vacation with my brother and sister. This is our first together and hopefully not the last.
Davao
We didn't do much on our first day because we arrived in Davao late night. Me coming from a delayed flight in Manila and my siblings from a 15hrs land travel from Zamboanga. On out first night, we stayed in Oh George, a drive through motel near Ecoland Bus Station. I know its a lovers motel but who cares we just need a cheap place to crash for a few hours. The room was really nice except that the bathrooms are see through. Haha. The next day we woke up really early and started our adventure.
Tinuy-an Falls
Bislig , Surigao del Sur
Our first stop was Tinuy-an Falls in Manggagoy, Bislig. Upon arriving in the town proper, habal-habal drivers quickly approached us and offered their services but instead we decided to rent a van for 2000 pesos to take us to Tinuy-an falls and Enchanted River in Hinatuan. It was just a one way ride because I planned to go directly to Britania, San Agustin the same day and spend the night there.
Meet my not so little sis.
There were only a few people when we arrived in Tinuy-an. Entrance fee is P50/person and P20 for parking. The falls was grand and it does look like a little Niagara Falls, not that I've seen Niagara in person but at least in photos. We climbed up the falls with a guide and saw the magnificent view of the forest and falls basin from above. The stairs were steep and rustic, and some railings are already broken. Its safe to climb but climb with caution. After climbing we decided to ride the bamboo raft and went under the curtain falls. I recommend doing both because it was so much fun. I've never seen any falls this huge. The bamboo raft costs 150 per hour and then just tip the guide that will take you to the top of the falls.
Stairs to the falls platform up top
No babe, you cant jump off the cliff its too high.
Right under the curtain falls.
Like any other destination it is best to come early to avoid the scramming tourist and for a better photo op.
Enchanted River
Hinatuan , Surigao del Sur
From Bislig we went next to Hinatuan Enchanted River. Travel time was roughly 1hour. Entrance fee to Hinatuan is 30 per head and there are cottages for rent from 100 to 200 pesos. I rented 2 life jackets for my siblings, 30 pesos each, coz they don't know how to swim yet.
After settling our bags in our cottage, we hurriedly jumped to the water and took as much photos while almost none were swimming at that time. It was so beautiful I cant believe I'm finally seeing the river in person. No wonder almost everybody wants to visit the place.
There's are makeshift stairs at one side of the river that you can use to jump off to the river.
#thesibs
Boat docks for island hopping and transfer to Sibadan Fish Cage. 150/hr
Sibadan Fish Cage. Entrance fee is 10/head. They charge 300 pesos per kilo which already includes the cooking fee.
Sinigang, Fried, Grilled and fish Ceviche (Kinilaw).
Sibadan has room accommodations. Cheapest was 500 with air-condition for 2 pax. Would love to stay here next time.
Van Ride from Tinuy-an in Bislig to Enchanted River in Hinatuan.
At 3pm we went back to Hinatuan River and then hailed 2 motorcycle taxis also known as habal-habal, outside the river park to take us to the towns terminal.
Check back for my next post on how we travelled from Hinatuan to Britania Islands in San Agustin.
Oh George Drive In
