One item in my bucket list is to bring my brothers and cousins to any local destination. Last June, I did.

We were not complete, though because my youngest brother chose to complete his hours of hospital duties (he’s a nursing student) than come with us; which was fine but I bought the plane tickets to celebrate his birthday.

In his absence, we took photos with our old photo instead.

I was in Cebu last year but I went North. This time, we headed South where there are more adrenaline rush for adventures and a weaker internet connection. It did not dismay.

Day 1: We reached Cebu City at 1 in the afternoon. If you don’t want to carry those heavy bags while touring around the City, walk to Traveller’s Lounge. It’s near where the bus stops in SM City Cebu parking lot. Pay Php 50 storage fee for all those bags.

After we left our bags, we headed straight to Larsian for grilled [sea]food.

HOW TO GET THERE:

I don’t know how to get there if you intend to commute but the cheaper way is to:

• Take the airport shuttle bound for SM City Cebu
• Book an Uber or ride a taxi to Larsian

From Larsian, I booked another Uber to J Centre Mall where we could get habal-habal going up to Temple of Leah. But our driver, upon hearing that we’re headed there, agreed to drive and wait for us for Php 600. A better catch because I have to pay for Php 550 for three habal-habal given our number.

Our Uber driver even agreed to drop us off in Magellan’s Cross.

After getting that fresh Avocado drink near the church, we hailed a cab back to SM City Cebu to get our bags and took another cab to South Bus Terminal. We rode a bus bound for Badian (Look for Ceres Bus with signage ‘Bato via Barili’).

I’ve coordinated with Badian Lodging and Tours two days before our trip and the owner agreed to give me a discount for Php 350 each per night (should have been Php 400). I could not ask for more. The room is air-conditioned and it has its own CR!

Wallet damage: Php 8, 745 ~

• Php 125 – Shuttle bus from Airport
• Php 800 – Larsian Lunch (for 5 people)
• Php 50 – Bag drop
• Php 600 – Uber
• Php 6, 300 – [350 each x 5 x 3 days]
• Php 870 – [174 each from Cebu City to Badian]
• Unaccounted: Uber and taxi rides

Day 2: It was the most exciting part of our trip because Canyoneering!

We had to wake up early, though because the tour organizers (Badian CEBU Canyoneering) arranged everything for us. I also recommend their service because Chris and his Papa (omg guys, I forgot his name because you know, I have this short-term memory) were so friendly and they were really after our safety.

You have to sign a waiver first and there’s a briefing before the activity. This is what it looks like:

Here are some of our photos:

Watch my crappy-edited video here. Bonus is how I fail in life *laughs*

We were not able to go to Osmena Peak because we were so tired but I suggest you also do that tour. The same organizer can accommodate you with that.

Wallet damage: Php, 9,400 (Php 1,500 each for the tour + Php 400 for the lunch).

Day 3: Pescador Island Hopping

I’ve coordinated with another tour organizer here but the service is just the same. We went Snorkeling/Diving + Pawikan Chase + Sardines Ruuuuuuun ~

Our trip ended at 10 in the morning so we had enough time to buy lunch and rest for a while. We went back to the City at 1PM.

Wallet damage: Php 2, 990

• Php 2, 500 – Pescador Island Hopping Tour
• Php 490 – [98 x 5 people]

That’s basically it. ~

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Photos were taken using my GoPro Hero 4 and my Huawei P10 xx