Mindanao Fun 101 July. 2015 | Page 124

SEIZE the most impressive catch, with a multitude of species to choose from. 86 GAME FISHING Where Pilar, Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte How to get there Fly from Manila or Cebu, or ride a bus from Davao to reach Surigao City. Take ferry to Siargao Island. Upon arrival at Dapa Port, get a jeepney or habal-habal to take you to Pilar. What to expect An abundance of tuna, mackerel, marlin. grouper, stingray, octopus, squids and crabs. The annual International Game Fishing Tournament of the Philippines is held here. Best time to go Philippine summer season. What to wear Comfortable clothes, sensible footwear, fishing gloves, hats, sunglasses, sunblock. For more information http://www.siargaofishing.com SHARE the fun with exciting choices lined up for everyone. FLY over seven sublime waterfalls with Southeast Asia’s highest zipping facility. Where Malasag, Brgy. Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City 85 LAKE SEBU ZIPLINE Where Purok Pag-asa, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato How to get there Fly from Manila, Cebu or Iloilo to General Santos City. Private vans can be hired to take you straight to the area. Or you can ride a bus from the city center to Koronadal. Then, take another one to the town of Surallah, where you can ride a van or a habal-habal to the site. What to expect Over 1,000 meters of zipping, unforgettable sights as you go along. 87 MAPAWA ADVENTURE PARK Best time to go Philippine summer season What to wear Comfortable clothes. How much will it cost Php250 per person on weekdays. Php300 per person on weekends. For more information http://lakesebu.southcotabato. org/ How to get there Fly from Manila, Cebu, Davao, or Iloilo to Cagayan de Oro City. Upon arrival, take a shuttle to the city center. From there, it takes 30 minutes to reach Mapawa. What to expect Waterfalls, splendid views, activities to choose from, a big swimming pool. Best time to go Philippine summer season. Open from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day of the week. What to wear Comfortable clothes, Swimwear How much will it cost Park entrance fee: Php50 Horseback riding: Php200/ hour Zipline: Php325 Canyoneering: Php1,200 For more information http://www.mapawa.com/aboutmapawa-adventure/ 124  MINDANAO FUN 101   ECO-ADVENTURE  125