Day 4 (March 18,2016)
Last stop that day was Eden Nature Park, it was a little far (maybe an hour or less) from PEC and MGR. Located at the foot of Mt. Talomo in Eden Toril, Davao City. It is 3,000 feet above see level so going up is quite an adventure. You can reach the place by private car, taxis and habal-habal. We opted to take habal-habal going up so we had to get to Toril first. From Calinan there are vans going to Toril, fare is around 40-50php (I already forgot, sorry). If you're coming from the city center though you can take jeepneys going to toril, don't know how much but I am pretty sure it's cheaper. From Toril you can take habal-habal going to the park, it's about 45 minutes or less and fare is 80php/person.
Eden Nature Park is an 80 hectares man-made nature park. According to their website, it was discovered sometime in 1971 and used to be a logged-over area covered only by a blanket of wild grass. Not long after, terraces were carved out of the mountain slope, and thousands of pine tree seedlings were planted. As the pine trees grew, they provided canopies allowing other trees and plants to grow and creating a secondary forest. Today, there are over 100,000 pine trees spread throughout the park providing a refreshing backdrop to the various attractions.
Speaking of which, Mikel and I missed most (extreme adventures closes at 4pm). We got there around 4pm, luckily --just in time for the last guided tour that day. Though you can roam around all by yourselves as you wish--the park is just too big and besides we didn't have much time left, we needed to see and enjoy the place before the sun sets. The guided shuttle tour cost 120php, it's a must to see The Amphitheater, Lolas Garden, Flower Garden, Plaza Maria, Mayumi's Well and Tinubdan (where the cave of wisdom is located) without getting your feet sore from walking and yes to save time.
After the tour, Mikel and I visited the Butterfly Garden and took some more pictures around the park then we had our snack that goes with our entrance stab. We then tried rope gliding in their Indiana Jones because we were so frustrated that we didn't get to experience their Sky adventures, maybe next time!
The time we spent at the park wasn't enough to experience all the activities they offer but it was still fun. Aside from the guided tour and their Sky adventures--Eden Nature Park offers more recreational activities that you guys will surely enjoy! Check the photo below for more info.
For more info check their website here.
ps.
Breakdown of expenses (Eden Nature Park)
Van fare from Calinan to Toril: 40php x 2= 80php
Habal-habal fare from Toril to Eden Nature Park: 80php x 2= 160php
Entrance with Plated Snack: 220php x 2= 440php
Guided Shuttle Tour: 120php x 2= 240php
Habal-habal from Eden Nature Park going back to Toril: 60php x 2= 120php
Jeep from Toril to Davao City: 20php x 2= 40php
Total: 1,080php
And here's our Day 4 Breakdown of expenses:
Eden Nature Park: 1,080php
Malagos Garden Resort: 120php
Philippine Eagle Center: 400php
Total: 1600php
So there you go peepz, Day 4 finally done! I hope you like all the posts and you find them helpful. As you can see, Mikel and I only spent 1600php (food excluded) and that includes all the places we've been to that day along with entrance fees and fare. I told you, you can actually visit all these places without spending a fortune. Day 5 is coming up next, see yah!
Last stop that day was Eden Nature Park, it was a little far (maybe an hour or less) from PEC and MGR. Located at the foot of Mt. Talomo in Eden Toril, Davao City. It is 3,000 feet above see level so going up is quite an adventure. You can reach the place by private car, taxis and habal-habal. We opted to take habal-habal going up so we had to get to Toril first. From Calinan there are vans going to Toril, fare is around 40-50php (I already forgot, sorry). If you're coming from the city center though you can take jeepneys going to toril, don't know how much but I am pretty sure it's cheaper. From Toril you can take habal-habal going to the park, it's about 45 minutes or less and fare is 80php/person.
Eden Nature Park is an 80 hectares man-made nature park. According to their website, it was discovered sometime in 1971 and used to be a logged-over area covered only by a blanket of wild grass. Not long after, terraces were carved out of the mountain slope, and thousands of pine tree seedlings were planted. As the pine trees grew, they provided canopies allowing other trees and plants to grow and creating a secondary forest. Today, there are over 100,000 pine trees spread throughout the park providing a refreshing backdrop to the various attractions.
Speaking of which, Mikel and I missed most (extreme adventures closes at 4pm). We got there around 4pm, luckily --just in time for the last guided tour that day. Though you can roam around all by yourselves as you wish--the park is just too big and besides we didn't have much time left, we needed to see and enjoy the place before the sun sets. The guided shuttle tour cost 120php, it's a must to see The Amphitheater, Lolas Garden, Flower Garden, Plaza Maria, Mayumi's Well and Tinubdan (where the cave of wisdom is located) without getting your feet sore from walking and yes to save time.
After the tour, Mikel and I visited the Butterfly Garden and took some more pictures around the park then we had our snack that goes with our entrance stab. We then tried rope gliding in their Indiana Jones because we were so frustrated that we didn't get to experience their Sky adventures, maybe next time!
The time we spent at the park wasn't enough to experience all the activities they offer but it was still fun. Aside from the guided tour and their Sky adventures--Eden Nature Park offers more recreational activities that you guys will surely enjoy! Check the photo below for more info.
For more info check their website here.
ps.
Breakdown of expenses (Eden Nature Park)
Van fare from Calinan to Toril: 40php x 2= 80php
Habal-habal fare from Toril to Eden Nature Park: 80php x 2= 160php
Entrance with Plated Snack: 220php x 2= 440php
Guided Shuttle Tour: 120php x 2= 240php
Habal-habal from Eden Nature Park going back to Toril: 60php x 2= 120php
Jeep from Toril to Davao City: 20php x 2= 40php
Total: 1,080php
And here's our Day 4 Breakdown of expenses:
Eden Nature Park: 1,080php
Malagos Garden Resort: 120php
Philippine Eagle Center: 400php
Total: 1600php
So there you go peepz, Day 4 finally done! I hope you like all the posts and you find them helpful. As you can see, Mikel and I only spent 1600php (food excluded) and that includes all the places we've been to that day along with entrance fees and fare. I told you, you can actually visit all these places without spending a fortune. Day 5 is coming up next, see yah!
Thanks for the detailed post! We also visited Eden and had lots of fun!!!
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