Sunday, April 3, 2011

Eden Nature Park

Eden Nature Park's Majestic Beauty
Located at Mount Tolomo within the administrative district of Toril in Davao City, Eden Nature Park and Resort is a manmade paradise where people can experience lots of wonderful sights and enjoy numerous exciting activities. It is currently one of the greenest ecological tourist spots in the Philippines, which features animal sanctuaries, beautiful gardens, and pine trees. Additionally, tourists and guests can enjoy comfortable villas, cottages, and rooms, where they can stay overnight while enjoying the beautiful sights all over the place.

Zip Line at its BEST!

Discovered sometime in 1971, the resort used to be a logged-over area covered only by a blanket of wild grass. Its potential was, however, readily seen by the owners as the property provided an imposing view of Davao City and the Davao Gulf.

Not long after, terraces were carved out of the mountain slope, and thousands of pine tree seedlings were planted. As the pine trees grew it created canopies, allowing other trees and plants to grow and creating a secondary forest. Today, there are over 100,000 pine trees spread in about 80 hectares, providing a refreshing backdrop to the various attractions in Eden Nature Park.


Location: Eden Nature Park, Toril, Davao City
Contacts:
Eden Nature Park & Resort
Sales and Reservations Office
Matina Town Square
McArthur Highway, Matina
Davao City, Philippines
Tel. Nos: +63 82 299-1020, +63 82 296-0791
Fax: +63 82 299-0313
Mobile No.: +639189307590
E-Mail: info@edennaturepark.com.ph

The SRO is open from 8:00 AM until 7:00 PM. If you wish to contact us beyond 7:00 PM, dial +63 82 301-0301 or +63 82 301-0501.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Sibulan River White Water Tubing


Wet and Wild in Sibulan River
 The Sibulan River in Darong, Sta. Cruz Davao del Sur is known for whitewater tubing and have been a preferable destinations by water sports enthusiasts, both local and foreign tourists through the years. Often visited during summer, the place surely makes people wet and wild. Even frequent Davao City tourists come and take a plunge in Sibulan since it is very close to the Davao’s southern boundary.

If you are a nature lover a side trip and the scenic sight seeing in this area is breath taking. The depthness, the current, and the twist and turn rapids is best for water rafting and water tubing. However, if you are not adventurous you may as well do a quick dip in the shallow part of the river and just enjoy the beautiful scenery and the sound of the running water and the chirping of the birds. The best season to do this sport is during summer. Book for a noted adventure agency and join with the group for safety and for fun. Enjoy!

Location: Darong, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
Cost: Tubing comes in a package, which costs 350 pesos, a reasonable price that includes a tube, safety gear (helmet, life vest and knee pad) and a guide for a whole day.