Situated in the mountainous area of South Cotabato is a peaceful place of Lake Sebu. This is the home of T'boli tribe. It can be reached from Manila via General Santos airport (2 hrs away) or Davao Airport (7hrs away). There are three famous lakes that are best for sightseeings and selfies, Lake Sebu, the largest; Lake Seloton, the deepest; Lake Lahit, the smallest.
Getting There:
- via Gensan, take a cab from the airport to Bulaong Terminal, ride a bus (Yellow Bus Line Inc.) going to Marbel (Koronadal) fare is 75- 90. Go to Denmark Van Terminal just beside the Marbel Bus Station with a signage of Lake Sebu, fare is 65-80. Ride a Habal Habal going to your designated resort, fare is 20-25.
- via Davao, ride a cab going to Ecoland Bus Terminal, fare is 200-220. Get a Yellow Bus Line Inc. going to Gensan fare is 170-190, alight at Bulaong Terminal. Ride a bus (Yellow Bus Line Inc.) going to Marbel (Koronadal) fare is 75- 90. Go to Denmark Van Terminal just beside the Marbel Bus Station with a signage of Lake Sebu, fare is 65-80. Ride a Habal Habal going to your designated resort, fare is 20-25.
Where to Stay:
- Sunrise Garden Lake Resort
- located in Brgy. Lake Seloton, a habal habal ride away from van terminal. a lakefront property where you can take a picture of a perfect sunrise view while the lotuses bloom. (I availed a package that includes a room with one double bed with a private decent cr with breakfast. Also included were, free use of their swimming pool and boating to Lake Seloton).
The following are the top things to do during your visit.
- Boating in Lake Seloton
- This lake is known to be the deepest. Boat rental is 100.00 for 15- 30 mins.
- Visit Lang Dulay School of Weaving
- Unfortunately, Lang Dulay passed away last May. Though visiting her place is still worthwhile. Here in this place you can see her beautiful creations.
- (refer to the picture below) along with me is Sebullan Dulay, a nominee for National Living Treasure.
- Visit the Museum
- This is where you can find different things that define their culture. There's agong (their form of communication years ago), kulintang and other traditional musical instruments and the like.
- Trek to see the seven falls
- First falls Hikong Alo
- Second Falls Hikong Bente (tallest)
- Third Falls Hikong B'lebel
- Fourth Falls Hikong Lowig
- Fifth Falls Hikong K'Fo-I
- Sixth Falls Hikong Ukol
- Seventh Falls Hikong Tonok
- Ride the highest zipline in Southeast Asia (250.00/ 2 rides)
- It is said to be the highest with the height of 600 ft above the ground
- The first ride is 700m long
- the second ride is 400m long
- You can avail their photo package 150/ 3 copies
- Go on a lake cruise
- Punta Isla has the lake cruise package for a little less than an hour for about 1,400.00 with buffet lunch.
- Try hook fishing
- nothing beats the excitement everytime you catch a fish straight from the lake
- price is 110/kilo
