Enroute to Balut Island, Sarangani, Davao del Sur

Who would dare to sail via fishing boat  to Balut Island with huge waves and strong winds blowing? It was my second time to but still I was  so excited since I am going with my Best Travel Buddies and Family.

On board via Fishing Boat from Glan, Sarangani we sailed for about four and a half hours before reaching the bay of Sarangani, Davao del Sur. We had a sumptuous lunch at the residence of Sir Rolando Paalisbo before we proceed with our proper tour.

Riding this trike will cost P10 per person

It's a Six hours boat ride  From General Santos City to Port of Mabila

 Where to stay when in Balut Island:

What to see in Balut Island:

Sabang Boiling Hotspring

Balistic of  Fort Villalubos

What to see in Sarangani Norte:

Tuke Nunsol

Sunset in Balut Island taken from Tuke Nunsol

Tuke Maklang Beach Resort

Bubo Beach

Bolae Cove

Barangay Patuco also have their own Port

Olaniban Island is composed of  white and pink pristine sands.

The Lighthouse of Olaniban Island

After an overnight stay in Balut Island our group went back to Glan, Sarangani to have another overnight stay in a resort. Saturday morning when we arrived back in Davao City.

(some photos were taken during my last visit in Balut Island last 2011)

Sarangani, Davao del Sur (Balut Island)

BALUT ISLAND is located in the west part of Sarangani, Davao Del Sur with an elevation of  862 masl.   It is composed of twelve barangays where residents are usually  sangils, bilaan and muslims. Three shipping lines are catering trips to Balut Island.  Boats are loaded with cargo since almost all  basic needs in  the island were bought in General Santos City from food, furnitures and some accessories. There are no daily  trip to Balut Island so it is better to contact the shipping lines for the trip schedule.

purchasing our tickets bound for  Mabila, Balut Island

Lions Beach Wharf

cargo loading

M/V SONG OF DOLLY 3

M/V NIEKY 2 (photo courtesy of  Sir Maulvi Bajunaid)

GETTING THERE:
From Davao City take a bus or van going to  Gen. Santos City. The port of   M/V SONG OF DOLLY 3 is located at Lions Beach and  Puting Bato wharf  for M/V NIEKY 2 and M/V SABHANG.  Estimated time travel is 6 hours.


Tourist Attractions:

Ulaniban Island (photo courtesy of  Sir Maulvi Bajunaid)

the Lighthouse at Ulaniban Island (photo courtesy of  Sir Maulvi Bajunaid)

Sabang Hotspring

Bolae Cove

swimming time at Bolae Cove

Balut Island as seen from Bubo Beach

Bubo Beach

Tuke Maklang Resort owned by Mayor Jerry Cawa

With Mayor Jerry Cawa in Tuke Maklang Resort

Tuke Nunsol

crystal clear water in Tuke Nunsol

Villalobos or Balistic  Island

ruins of rocks made in 15th century which was used in the war against Roy Lopez Villalobos

Balut Island Peak is a 30- minute ride  accessible by motorcyle

Municipal Hall of  Balut Island,  Sarangani, Davao del Sur

with the municipal mayor Hon. Jerry Cawa

I would like to thank my  travel buddies Cheryl Arcilla, Kristina Corpuz for coordinating with HRMO, Sir Maulvi Bajunaid for sharing some photos and Sir Rolando Paalisbo specially to  the Honorable Mayor Jerry Cawa  for the warm accomodation in Balut Island.  Some Photos are  courtesy of  Sir Maulvi  Bajunaid and Kristina Corpuz.