Lake Sebu in South Cotabato is a popular tourist destination in Mindanao. The freshest tilapia can be harvested from its waters.
•HOW TO GET THERE?
Fly to General Santos City(from Manila, Cebu, or ilo-ilo) via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines.
*MNL -GES- MNL flight (997.25 Php Rt via Cebu Pacific Air’s piso-fare promo)
*2- night hotel (826 Php, solo room via Agoda:bit.ly/agodaSOX)
OPTION 1: From General Santos City, you can ride a van directly bound to lake sebu.
OPTION 2: From General Santos City, go to the bus terminal and ride the Marbel-bound bus. Travel time is around 2 hours for 90 pesos(one way). Go as early as you can.
Drop-off point is in the lake sebu terminal.
This is the starting point of tours where you will register in the logbook, choose a tour package, and meet your motorcycle/driver/tour guide.
•PACKAGE TOURS BY LAKE SEBU’S MUNICIPAL TOURISM OFFICE (inclusive of habal-habal with tour guide).
*Half-Day Tour *Whole-Day Tour
4 Destinations 6 Destinations
4 Hours 6 Hours
500 Php 760 Php
•Lake Sebu Destinations to choose from:
*PUNTA ISLA LAKE RESORT
*T’BOLI FOODS – Experience T’boli cooked foods at its best traditionally.
*T’BOLI MUSEUM – See and touch the ancient musical instruments and other indigenous items.
*LANG DULAY WEAVING CENTER – Home of the Finest woven T’nalak clothes.
EXCITING ADVENTURES
*ZIPLINE – Southeast Asia’s highest zipline (200 meters above the ground, 740 meters first ride, 420 meters second ride).
Weekends/Holiday – 300
Weekdays -250
Go Pro Rental -250
Photo CD -100
*KAYAKING AND WATER BIKING – Observe the biodiversity of the lake while enjoying.
*LAKE TOUR – Boating around the lake for 45 minutes to observe the lakes biodiversity, fishes cages, 12 islets.
*HABAL -HABAL/SKYLAB RIDE –The only source of transportation with in the place.
WONDERFUL NATURE
•LAKE SEBU – Biggest lake
• 7 WATER FALLS – Experience the beauty of 7 majestic waterfalls with challenging trail.
•LOTUS FLOWER – Catch the sunrise while taking your beautiful shots with the Lotus Flowers as they exude beauty and grace.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
•Lake Sebu Landmark -Take your beautiful shots as the landmark “I Love Lake Sebu” ( a real evidence that you’ve been to this place).
•Divine Mercy Shrine – A holy place for prayer and meditation.
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•Day-Tour Expenses (including flight and accommodation)
GenSan-Marbel-GenSan Bus(170 Php)
LakeSebu-Marbel-LakeSebu van(170 Php)
Half-Day Tour (500 Php)
Evelandia Lake Vista Entrance fee(30 Php)
T’nalak clothes rental (50 Php)
Snacks (70 Php)
Total : 1190 Php
Source : Lake Sebu’s Municipal Tourism Office
Provincial Government of South Cotabato
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