Road Trip to Lake Sebu and Seven Waterfalls

Since my friend Tina had her own motorcyle we both decided on taking a road trip to Lake Sebu and the seven waterfalls in a day. It was 4:00am when she picked me up at my home. We took the route from Davao City,  passed through Digos City then Makilala, North Cotabato.  

 

Our first stop was at Sultan Kudarat Provincial Capitol. We couldn't find an ideal place for breakfast along the way so we decided to eat our late breakfast at  Jollibee Tacurong. 

Provincial Capitol of  Sultan Kudarat

The  Rotunda of Sultan Kudarat

 The road trip continued as we passed through Isulan, Sto. Niño, Surallah and finally to Lake Sebu. Resorts and cottages are available if you want to stay overnight in Lake Sebu. 

Our last stop for the day was to visit only two out of the seven waterfalls in Lake Sebu namely Hikong Alu (FAlls 1) and Hikong Bente (Falls 2) the highest waterfalls in Lake Sebu.We were amazed  as we saw  the beauty of the two majestic waterfalls. 

Hikong Alu (FAlls 1)

Hikong Bente (Falls 2)

On our way back, we took a different route. We passed through  Polomok, General Santos City, Digos City and finally after 24 hours of  traveling with a motorcyle we arrived Davao City at 4:00am the next day. Why? because on our way back home the pump boy in a gasoline station in General Santos City filled the gas tank with deisel so we had an engine trouble near Malungon, Sarangani but the motorcycle was repaired and we got home safely. 

A Quick Trip to Dumaguete, Siquijor and Cebu

It was an unplanned trip but since I've been to this  places before my friend/travel buddy Pen (www.doctorontravel.com) invited me to have quick trip in Dumaguete City, Siquijor and Cebu. It was like an amazing race trip.

It was 6:00am when we arrived in Dumaguete City. Hurriedly, we went to the Port of  Dumaguete to check the schedule for Siquijor. The original plan was to tour around Siquijor in the morning but since it was Saturday, there was no early morning trip so Pen and I decided had our breakfast and  visit  the waterfalls of Dumaguete City. In Valencia, we arranged a motorcyle  that will take us to Casaroro Falls and Pulang Bato Falls at the rate of Php500.00.

Casaroro Falls

Pulang Bato Falls

We were back at the Port of  Dumaguete at 10:20am but  the last trip that was scheduled in  the morning that will go to Siquijor was also 10:20am. Luckily, we catched the trip but we had to run. I remember the woman said " naa pa ang barko, dalagan ra mo" (the boat it still there but you have to run). I was amazed seeing dolphins in the ocean. The Port of Siquijor was stunning with wide white sand shoreline. There was a fast food near the port. We took our lunch and again, hire a single motorcycle for  another half day tour at php500.00. Another option is to rent a motorcyle but it is better to have a driver since they are familiar with  tourist destinations. The places we visited were the Old Enchanted Balete Tree, St. Isidore Church and Convent, Cambugahay Falls and St. Francis de Assisi Church And Bell Tower. Before heading back to Dumaguete City, we had the chance to buy t-shirts at a small souvenir shop near the Port.

Century Old Balete Tree

St. Isidore Church in Lazi

St. Isidore Convent

Cambugahay Falls

The Belfy of St. Francis Assisi Church in Siquijor

The sun starts to set when we arrived in Port of Dumaguete . Many vendors were selling Kikiam at the Boulevard.  We bought some for our late snack while relaxing at the Boulevard and had our dinner at a restaurant nearby. Before we end the night, we had a dip at  Huiz Pool Swimpark in Balugo and strolled around Dumaguete City. 

 

 Sit back and relax while eating Kikiam at this mini chairs and tables at the Boulevard  in Dumagute City

The next day, we leave Dumaguete City via Sibulan at 4:00am but before heading back we  visited  Kawasan Falls in the province of  Badian, had our breakfast and after taking photos we went back to Mactan Airport.

The "Doctor on Travel" and "Journeying Sarah"  at Kawasan Falls in Badian, Cebu