Planning for a weekend trip? Dying to forget about the stress caused by tons of workloads or assignments to work unto? Check out these “Not-so-awesome” activities to try around Cebu! Click links for more details on the place.
| Budget | P500.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 5/5 |
| How to get there | Ride a bus bound for Toledo in South Bus Terminal. Ask the driver/conductor to drop you off at Poog. From Poog, ride a habal-habal to Poog Crag. From the drop off station, you can start the 3 – 5 minutes trek to the Crag. |
| Budget | P300.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 3/5 |
| How to get there | Ride a habal-habal from JY Square. Ask the driver to drop you off at Barangay Tabunan. Start river and uphill trek to Mt. Manunggal then traverse to Mt. Mauyog. |
| Budget | P15 – P20.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 3/5 |
| How to get there | From JY Square, you can ride a jeepney to Barangay Buslot. Then, start the 1-2 hour/s trek to Barangay Budlaan for registration. After, you can continue your trek to Kabang Falls then proceed to Sirao Peak. (Click link on why it only cost P20.00 for us!) |
| Budget | P100.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 1/5 |
| How to get there | From Tabunok Public Market, locate Rose Pharmacy. Ride a habal-habal that would bring you to Barangay Igutan. Trek for 3-5 minutes to Igutan Cave. |
| Budget | P100.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 2/5 |
| How to get there | From SM City Cebu, ride a jeepney bound for Compostela. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Compostela Market. Ride a habal-habal to Barangay Mulao. Register at the Barangay Hall and ask for the help of some officials for a local guide. Prepare your limbs for a river trek and bouldering to the famous Stone ark and Malingin Rock. |
| Budget | P500.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 3/5 |
| How to get there | From South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Malabuyoc. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Mainit Spring. Ride a habal-habal to Mainit Spring. From Mainit Spring you can proceed to Montaneza Falls. Once your done, you can head back to the highway and ride a habal-habal or tricycle bound for Ginatilan. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Barangay where you can locate Kabutongan Mountain Resort. From highway, you have to trek for 5-10 minutes. Then register at Kabutongan Mountain Resort and start your 1-2 hours trek to Kabutongan Falls.
WARNING: If you don’t know how to swim, it is best to rent a life vest. Prepare for rock climbing and river trekking. |
- River trek and chase waterfalls at Sudlon, Lahug! (Mìpì Falls and Himbabawod Falls)
| Budget | P100.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 2/5 |
| How to get there | From JY Square, ride a habal-habal to Barangay Bonbon. Ask the driver to drop you off at the bridge near Bonbon. You can opt to look for a local guide or follow our “Get Lost in Sudlon” adventure where we didn’t look for a guide and just followed the trail. |
| Budget | P1,200 (P900.00 for Canyoneering and P300.00 for Pescador Islandhopping) – This rate may change in accordance to the newly ordinance released by the municipality. |
| Difficulty Level | 3/5 |
| How to get there | Contact a guide for Canyoneering. Ride a bus bound for Badian and then ask your guide for further instructions (habal-habal, registrations, etc.). |
| Budget | P500.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 1/5 |
| How to get there | Ride a bus bound for Samboan. Ask the driver to drop you off at Aguinid Falls. Register at the site. The officials will be the one who will give you guides. Start the trek to the five levels of Aguinid falls then head back to highway. Look for a habal-habal driver who will bring you to Dau Falls and Binalayan Falls. |
- Roll over at Lanigid Hill!
| Budget | P150.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 1/5 |
| How to get there | Ride a jeepney bound for Liloan. Haggle with a motorcycle driver to bring you to Barangay Lanigid. Register at the barangay hall. Start the 5 – 10 minutes uphill trek to the summit.
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| Budget | P1,000.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 2/5 |
| How to get there | Ride a v-hire bound for Medellin. Contact a boatman who will bring you to Gibitngil Island. |
12.Enrich creativity at Happy World Museum
| Budget | P400.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 0/5 |
| How to get there | From SM City Cebu, ride a v-hire bound for Barangay Gabi, Cordova. |
| Budget | P700.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 4/5 |
| How to get there | Ride a jeepney bound for Liloan. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Liloan Rotunda. |
| Budget | P500.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 3/5 |
| How to get there | Ride a bus bound to Dalaguete. Then ride a habal-habal to Mantalongon Public Market. From there, you cans start your 2 hour trek. However, if you find this taxing, you can ask the driver to send you to Osmena Peak jump off which is approximately 30 minutes to the peak. |
| Budget | P1,500.00 P1,500.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 0/5 |
| How to get there | From Cebu North Bus Station, ride a bus bound for Hagnaya. From Hagnaya port, ride a boat/barge bound for Sta. Fe, Bantayan. |
| Budget | P1,000.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 0/5 |
| How to get there | From South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Moalboal. From the public market, ride a tricycle that will bring you to Basdaku. You can include islandhopping, chasing dolphins and sea turtles, and diving with sardines in your itinerary. |
| Budget | P1,000.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 3/5 |
| How to get there | Ride a bus/jeepney bound for Danao. From the city proper, ride a habal-habal that would bring you to Danasan Eco Park. |
| Budget | P1,000.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 2/5 |
| How to get there | From South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Oslob. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tan-awan. |
- Chase sunset at Mt. Naupa
| Budget | P100.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 1/5 |
| How to get there | Ride a jeepney bound for Naga. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tungkop (Marker: Tinong’s Bakeshop). Ride a habal-habal to Barangay Cogon. Ask the driver to send you to Cogon Chapel. Start the 30 – 45 minute hike. You can as well try camping in the area. |
| Budget | P800.00 |
| Difficulty Level | 0/5 |
| How to get there | From Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Aloguinsan. From town proper, ride a habal-habal to Bojo River. Trek for 2 – 3 minutes. Register with the officials then proceed for a short orientation about mangroves and rehabilitation of the ecosystem. |
P.S. Budget may differ according to the number of people involved in the activity, guide fee agreed, and other expenses that will be spent. The difficulty level has been charged to the experience of the author; thus, this may not apply to all. Have a happy and safe trip! Enjoy!
Dakilanglaagan 