Island Buenavista, Davao - Your Private Island Gateaway

The Island Buenavista is an exclusive island resort in Samal, Davao, Philippines, enjoy the utmost privacy. A white sandy beach, as well as crystal clear waters of the Davao Gulf, envelops this four-hectare paradise. Several meters from the beach, you will find beautiful coral reefs and abundant marine life--making Buenavista a remarkable diving destination as well.

 You can enjoy the whole island and you get to choose whom to enjoy it with, because it is yours exclusively. There’s just you and our courteous staff, who are at your beck and call to give you personalized service.

All you have to do is relax, enjoy, do anything (or nothing at all) in the comfort of your private island getaway.

The Island Buenavista is an island in the southern part of the Philippines. It is located in the Davao Gulf, neighboring the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS). The jump-off point to the Island Buenavista is Davao City.

To Island Buenavista:
From Davao International Airport, the trip to the Island will take approximately an hour. A van will pick you up from the airport and take you to the Sasa Wharf, where a ferry or barge will take you to the Island Buenavista. (Transfers are included in the packages.)

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Lakawon Island Beach Resort

Lakawon Island Resort is a 13-hectare, banana-shaped island off the coast of Cadiz City in the northern portion of Negros Occidental, a province in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. A white sand beach resort on the island, a family-run business, is a popular destination for both local and foreign tourists.

The island is more similar to a sandbar. The white sand beaches are largely on the part of the island facing the island of Negros. The opposite portion, facing the open sea, is more rugged. There is a small fishing village on one side of the island. The inhabitants there earn their living from harvesting the sea's bounty and from working in the private resort.

Lakawon Island is 48 kilometers north of Bacolod City, the provincial capital. The island is accessible from the coast of Barangay Cadiz via a 20-minute boat ride. Lakawon's white sand beach is claimed to rival that of Boracay, a popular island resort off the coast of Aklan in Panay. In stark contrast to its more famous counterpart, however, Lakawon has a smaller influx of tourists, and the island is not commercially developed.

How to get there?

Getting to Cadiz City, which is the nearest embarkation point to the island, may be done via private or public transportation. From Bacolod City, or any point of Negros, are numerous jeepneys available for hire, driver included. One may also take Ceres Liner buses from any of the cities and municipalities in the province. From the national highway in Cadiz City, a dirt road leads to the shore. The island is visible from here and parking space is available. The ride to the island by motorized banca takes about 20 minutes. It is best to arrive in the morning during high tide–the waters will be calmer and there will be less wading required to get to the boat.

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Waterfalls of Mount Kanlaon

The City of Canlaon is home to many waterfalls, the most popular of them are the Quipot Falls and the two waterfalls of Sudlon. Because of the mountain ranges that compose the geographical landscape of Canlaon City beginning with the world renowned Mt. Kanlaon, water spilling from the elevations and cascading down to the mountain rivers naturally become its tributaries.

Quipot Falls. Quipot Falls takes the shape of a bottle and drops down from a hundred meter elevation before it plunges into a deep water basin that is suitable for swimming, boating and fishing. Solid but uneven rock formations provide as a backdrop for its wide cascade. It has three tributary rivers – Binalbagan, Malaiba and Linothangan -- whose waters incessantly converge to bestow Quipot Falls with ample gushing water supply.

Located just 5 kilometres from the Canlaon City proper, Quipot Falls is one of the tourist attractions in the city that has brought in many enthusiasts travelling from all parts of the country and the world. The waterfall is enveloped with tropical plants and trees that also provide a habitat for wildlife.

Sudlon Waterfalls

Two waterfalls of Sudlon. Sudlon One and Sudlon Two are two separate waterfalls with a distance of 120 meters between them. It is found in the secluded northeastern part of Mt. Kanlaon, 6 meters from the city proper. These two waterfalls are bounded by two hills which makes the trek more intriguing. One has to clamber over rocks and vegetation to be able to reach the falls and once there, be enthralled by its pure and natural beauty.

Sudlon Waterfalls tumbles over rocks from a 25 meter height and falls into a deep water cauldron, making it also ideal for swimming, boating and fishing. Photography buffs will also find it an absorbing form of recreation because of the countless scenic views it provides. Canopied forests, an occasional wild orchid or a rare insect resting on a leaf are among the many picture perfect moments. The clatter of wildlife is another tribute to nature especially when only heard but not seen.

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Mambukal Mountain Resort

Mambukal Mountain Resort has many beautiful sceneries to offer, both man made and by Nature. Mambukal Resort lies 1,200 feet or about 366 meters above sea level and serves as a gateway to the Mount Kanlaon Volcano.

Kanlaon Volcano is one of the prides of the Visayans because of its exceptional beauty. Mount Kanlaon is the highest mountain peak in Visayas or the Central Philippines. It has a height of 8,088 feet or about 2,465 meters and a base diameter of 30,000 meters. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the country and is part of the Negros Volcanic Belt. Mount Kanlaon is surrounded by volcanic peaks and several craters. It is also the host of many waterfalls such as the two waterfalls of Quipot and the Sudlon Falls.
 

Mambukal Mountain Resort with a land area of over 23.6 hectares, Mambukal is blessed with numerous beautiful natural resources. A huge mountain stream, fed by several water channels, flows down in a series of seven falls and flows through the center of the resort, feeding the swimming pools and boating lagoon.

Tourist Attractions

Hot Spring
A bath house with spa, famous to the Asian people, particularly the Japanese tourists, is supplied with hot and cold water from the springs coming from the mountain. Known for its therapeutic treatment, people with body fatigue dip into it to relieved their stress and have relaxed.

 

Hanging_Bridge/Canopy Walk
The resort has an ideal location for viewing decks or, for more great encounters with nature, the Canopy Walk with its hanging bridges. You can also challenge yourself on the Rock Climbing Wall or the Slide for Life.

Mudpack Festival
The much anticipated Mudpack Festival is celebrated every third weekend of June at Mambukal Resort. The Mudpack Festival is a symbolic presentation that seeks to instill awareness in caring for the environment. Dancers are painted and coated with colorful mud found abundant in the resort.

The Mudpack Festival is a different event as it centers on the harmony of man and nature. The celebration features Mambukal’s distinct multi-colored clay to stir people’s awareness of the importance of our environment. It is a Festival of Arts and this serves as venue where artist from all over Negros gather to exhibit their respective artistic talents in ethnic dances, crafts and music.

Tinabu-ay Festival
Another festival here is the so-called Tinabu-ay Festival, the town annual celebration of good harvest and thanksgiving. It is a 9-day religious-cultural folk festival depicting the town's market day and highlighting its agricultural products. It is also a celebration in honor of the birthday of the Immaculate Conception, the patron saint of this town.

 Victory day
The province-wide “Victory Day” celebrating every September 9, wherein the Japanese soldiers surrendered to the Americans in Barangay Santa Rosa, commemorating the heroism and patriotism of native soldiers during the Second World War.

Facilities/Amenities

• Swimming Pool for Adult
• Swimming Pool for Child
• Boating
• Canopy Walk
• Slide for Life
• Wall Climbing
• Cottages
• Big and Small Picnic Huts
• Standard Lodge
• Deluxe Lodge
• Suite Rooms
• Ishiwata Camping Ground
• Conference Hall
• Coffee Shop

Getting to Murcia
Murcia is only a twenty-minute drive from Bacolod City by private car, about 30 to 45 minutes by Public Utility Vehicles, and flying this route can reach the municipality in almost the same time.

The City of Bacolod is located at the northern part of Negros Occidental, northwest of Negros Oriental and southeastern part of the province of Iloilo. It is the capital city and entry point to Negros Occidental. Aside from having culture and history, Bacolod City has excellent convention facilities making it a convention destination.

Getting To Bacolod City
There are three ways to reached Bacolod City:

 By Air
Bacolod can be accessed by three major airline companies ( PAL, Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines ) that also run connecting flights to different parts of the Visayas and Mindanao region.

By Sea
Two major sea vessels, the WG & A from Superferry and Negros Navigation Company, respectively, fly the route from Manila to Bacolod as well five minor commercial vessels that connect it to the rest of the Visayas and Mindanao region.

By Land
Buses, taxis, jeepneys and tricycles are the main mode of transport within the city. However, buses provide regular trips from Bacolod and other towns. Centers to the rest of the surrounding provinces.

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Jomabo Island Paradise Beach Resort

Jomabo Island Beach Paradise Resort located in Barangay Old Poblacion, Escalante City, Negros Occidental is also of the well-known tourist spots for domestic and foreign tourist here in Negros Occidental.  Jomabo Island presents a variety of water sports and rides to entertain its visitors while under the sun like parasailing, trampoline, ocean kayak, aqua cycle, water wheel, island hopper and banana boat ride. What was unique about them is they have a solar powered cell that gives power supply to all its cottages, guesthouses, cabanas, bar/restaurant and its hotel.

How to get there

Jomabo Island Paradise Beach Resort is an hour and a half scenic drive to Barcelona Port, Old Escalante, from Bacolod City, the Capital City of Negros Occidental, where guests are transported to this beautiful island resort via 20 minute motor boat ride.

Tourism Activities:
 Swimming, Snorkeling, Small Group Meetings & Conferences, Aqua Sport Activities such as Kayak, Aqua Cycle, Speedboat, Ball games: Tennis, Beach Volleyba

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Punta Bulata - White Sand Beach Resort

Punta Bulata White Sand Beach Resort

Punta Bulata Resort is well-known to have one of the finest and whitest beaches in Negros Island, comparable to those of the popular island destinations of Boracay, Bohol, Cebu, and Palawan, and its waters are crowded with marine and coral life.

Punta Bulata White Sand Beach Resort

Located 154 kilometers south of Bacolod City rest one of Negros Island’s best-kept secrets. Punta Bulata White Sand Beach Resort and Spa is a tropical hidden paradise that truly reflects the laid back lifestyle of the opulent sugar barons of Negros Island. Enjoy one whole kilometer stretch of white sand beach in privacy and exclusivity as you spend quality time with your friends and family.

Activities
Past the natural breakwater of Punta Bulata Beach Resort lie some of the best snorkeling and diving sites in Negros Island and even the Philippines. Punta Bulata and its environs has been a nesting ground for sea turtles over the years. You can expect to find a rich and diverse community of marine life, with Danjugan Island Marine Reserve just minutes away from the resort.

 

Danjugan Island

Danjugan is a small island surrounded by coral reef merely 10 minutes away by boat from Punta Bulata Resort. Unlike the majority of smaller islands in the Philippines it still has almost all of its original forest cover. Day trips to Danjugan Island allow you to visit some of Mother Nature’s most marvelous creations.

Skin, Scuba Diving
Danjugan Island's coral reefs really are as diverse as the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. Teeming with a rich marine life, Danjugan Island is a haven for skin and scuba divers to explore, enjoy and survey the protected reefs. Night dives from shore to the designated reef may be requested for those wishing them.

Snorkeling
Enjoy unlimited shore‐based snorkeling on nearby reefs of Danjugan Island

Bird watching With 72 different bird species; Danjugan Island is a bird watchers paradise. Binoculars are available for free to enthusiasts wanting to check out Danjugan's flying pets.


Morning Guided Forest Trek
Explore the ecology of the island's fragile forests and wetlands, and visit the island's limestone caves with Danjugan’s educational guide.

Kayaking
 Two (2) kayaks will be available for those wishing to paddle their way around the island to explore its biodiverse shoreline, beaches and lagoons.

How to get there?

By land
Punta Bulata is located in Brgy. Elihan, Cauayan Municipality, Negros Occidental, Philippines, bordeingCipalay City. It is 158 kilometers south of Bacolod City. Getting to the resort by car takes approximately 3 hours.

By air
There are 3 major airlines that have multiple daily flights from Manila or Cebu to Bacolod City.

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Negros Island

Negros Island is the fourth biggest island in the Philippine archipelago, lies near the central part of the country. Negros Occidental, in the western side of the island, is one of the 6 provinces comprising Region VI, Western Visayas.

Negros Occidental is endowed with beautiful natural scenery and attractions, rich historical and cultural heritage as well as festivals and events that make it an attractive tourist destination. The gentle, affectionate and fun-loving nature of its people, their gracious hospitality and natural knack for entertaining, including their delectable cuisine complete the elements that make for a wonderful experience worth coming back for more or remembering for a long, long time.

The province also offers many opportunities for leisure and adventure. There are always festivals and events being celebrated somewhere in Negros Occidental every month.  But the best known of the more than 50 festivals and events are the MassKara Festival of Bacolod celebrated in October and the Panaad sa Negros Festival staged every April.  

The province is rich in beautiful structures and historical buildings. The San Sebastian Cathedral and the Capitol Building are popular Bacolod landmarks.  Silay City has fine examples of palatial homes, remnants of a once affluent lifestyle.  In other towns, steam locomotives that used to cart sugarcane from the fields to refineries attract steam engine enthusiasts from all over the world.  There are also impressive churches all over the province, mostly built during the Spanish era.

Beach Resorts
Negros Occidental has more than 50 inland and beach resorts to offer its visitors.  The most famous among them is the Mambukal, a mountain resort at the foot of Mount Kanlaon.

Among the numerous beach resorts, the most popular for its white sand,  pristine blue waters and amenities are Punta Bulata in Cauayan, Jomabo Island Paradise in Sagay, and Lakawon Island in Cadiz.

Through its capital, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental is only 50 minutes from Manila  and 30 minutes from Cebu by air.  By sea, it is an 18-hour cruise from Manila and an hour by fast ferries from Iloilo. It is also accessible by sea and land trip from Cebu via Escalante City, San Carlos City and Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental. Travel from Bacolod to Dumaguete is only 5 to 6 hours by land.

How to get there?
Seven airline companies, including Philippine Airlines
, Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines, serve the province.  Four inter-island shipping lines call on 9 seaports of Negros Occidental

The airport is located 6 kilometers southeast of Bacolod City.  However, a new airport of international standard is being constructed in Silay City about 16 kilometers from Bacolod. 

Accommodation
For accommodations, visitors may choose from a wide range of about 67 hotels, pension and lodging houses and tourist inns. The better known hotels are L’ Fisher, Bacolod Convention Plaza, Casino Filipino Hotel, and Business Inn, Sugarland Hotel, all in Bacolod City.

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