After landing at Butuan-Bancasi Airport, take your pre-booked van for the scenic 1-1.5 hour drive to Cabadbaran, enjoying countryside views en route; stop briefly at Taguibo River viewpoint for photos and a fresh breeze. Upon arrival in town, check in to your deluxe room at M&JM Grand Hotel, freshen up, then stroll to Plaza Rizal to stretch your legs, grab a light breakfast of local kakanin and coffee at a nearby vendor, and orient yourself to the city before afternoon activities.
Spend a relaxed afternoon exploring the nearby heritage trail, beginning with a visit to Museo de Cabadbaran (exterior/entrance area) to glimpse local history and plan a fuller visit tomorrow; follow this with a leisurely walk to Cabadbaran Baywalk for sea breezes and photo ops. Finish with an early light lunch or merienda at Riverway Seafood BBQ & Grill's casual outdoor area to reconnect with family and sample grilled seafood before returning to your deluxe room to rest.
Wind down your first day with a relaxed riverside dinner at Gazebo Pools and Restaurant, where you can reserve a private table by the water to catch the sunset while sampling local grilled specialties and cold drinks. After dinner, take a short, starlit stroll to St. James the Greater Parish Church (Cabadbaran Cathedral) for a quiet moment and photos, then return to your deluxe room at M&JM Grand Hotel for an early night or a nightcap on the hotel terrace to plan tomorrow's museum visit.
Start your morning with a guided visit to Museo de Cabadbaran to see curated exhibits on local Agusan history and wartime memorabilia, then stroll to the nearby Cabadbaran Public Market to sample fresh tropical fruits and grab a warm cup of sikwate with puto maya from a trusted vendor. Finish with a peaceful visit to the historic Old Municipal Hall and its surrounding heritage markers for photos and a quick chat with friendly locals before returning to M&JM Grand Hotel for a mid-morning rest or light snack.
After a museum morning, wander to the leafy grounds of Plaza Rizal to join locals for an alfresco merienda of fresh fruit and local snacks, then take a short stroll to the artisan stalls along Barrio Obrero Handicraft Lane to shop woven goods and handcrafted souvenirs. Finish the afternoon with a guided visit to the colonial-era Old Residence of the Town Mayor (now a heritage house) for a mini historical tour and a relaxed coffee on its veranda before returning to M&JM Grand Hotel to freshen up for evening plans.
As dusk falls, enjoy a leisurely culinary crawl beginning with local comfort food at Loreta Resort and Restaurant, where you can share family-style plates of kinilaw and sinugba while catching up with relatives. Continue the night with live music and chilled drinks at Riverwalk Cafe & Bistro (a more intimate riverside spot separate from the daytime BBQ), then stroll through the illuminated stalls of the Night Market along Poblacion Street to sample street desserts and pick small souvenirs before returning to M&JM Grand Hotel for a restful night.
Rise early and board your rented van for a scenic drive to the uphill trailhead, then enjoy a guided short trek to the refreshing cascade at Tagnote Falls, where you can swim in the natural pool and photograph the multi-tiered drops framed by limestone cliffs. After a picnic brunch of grilled tinolang isda and local banana breads beneath the canopy, continue to the nearby spring-fed grotto of Lusong Cold Spring to wade in its crystal-clear waters and relax on picnic tables while locals serve chilled buko juice and freshly made puto for a true provincial morning.
After a cool morning swim, head to the nearby riverside village of Sibagat Picnic Grounds for a riverside lunch of freshly grilled tilapia and local salads, then stroll the shaded bamboo boardwalk to spot native birds and butterflies. Later, visit the scenic Kampilan Lookout for panoramic views of the Agusan valley and a gentle photo-friendly trail down to a secluded pool where you can wade and relax before returning to M&JM Grand Hotel in time for an evening visit with relatives.
After returning from the day's swims and lookouts, wind down with an easy riverside dinner at Riverbend Family Grill, where you can enjoy charcoal-grilled liempo and a cold coconut while recounting the day's highlights. Finish the night with a peaceful firefly boat ride along the nearby Taguibo Tributary (arrange with local guides ahead of time) and a moonlit cup of sikwate and puto maya back at M&JM Grand Hotel to rest and recharge for tomorrow's hike.
Depart early in your rented van for the trailhead at Poblacion Brgy. Hilong-hilong and begin a guided, moderate trek toward the scenic Balite Viewpoint, where panoramic vistas of rolling hills and distant sea reward the climb; pause there for photos and a thermos of sikwate with freshly made puto maya from a local vendor. After the summit visit (or the short alternative to Camp 1 Overlook for a gentler option), descend to the nearby community-run picnic area at Madaum Stream for a refreshing rinse, a light riverside brunch of grilled fish and local vegetables, and a chance to chat with host families about village life before returning to Cabadbaran for afternoon relaxation.
After descending to the lowlands, enjoy a chilled afternoon at Madaras Eco-park, where shaded picnic gazebos and a man-made plunge pool let you soothe tired legs while sampling local banana cue and cold buko juice from the on-site vendors. Later, visit the community-run Viewdeck at Camp 2 for late-afternoon panoramas and golden-hour photos, then return toward town with a relaxing stop at Loreta Resort and Restaurant for a family-style dinner of kinilaw and sinugba before heading back to M&JM Grand Hotel to rest.
After a day on the trails, unwind with a soothing soak and sunset cocktails at Loreta Resort and Restaurant's poolside cabana, followed by a family-style seafood feast on their riverside terrace featuring grilled lapu-lapu and kinilaw. Finish the night with a relaxed visit to Plaza Rizal Night Vendors to sample street desserts and pick up woven keepsakes, then return to your deluxe room at M&JM Grand Hotel for a quiet nightcap and stargazing from the hotel terrace.
Start your last morning with a relaxed family brunch at Riverway Seafood BBQ & Grill (sunlit veranda), sharing favorites one last time and packing small food gifts like dried squid or banana chips. After brunch, stroll to Poblacion Handicraft Alley to pick woven baskets, abaca placemats and locally made pasalubong boxes, then return to M&JM Grand Hotel to check out and load your van for the drive back to Butuan-Bancasi Airport with time for a final coffee and puto maya tucked into your carry-on.
Spend a relaxed afternoon visiting Barrio Obrero Handicraft Lane to pick up woven abaca placemats and hand-painted souvenirs, then enjoy a late riverside lunch at Riverbend Family Grill where you can share grilled seafood platters and sample local desserts like binignit with relatives. After lunch, stop by Plaza Rizal Artisan Corner for last-minute pasalubong such as dried mangoes and handcrafted keychains, then return to M&JM Grand Hotel to freshen up, collect luggage, and meet your van for the transfer back to Butuan-Bancasi Airport.
For a relaxed final evening, gather the family for a farewell dinner at Riverway Seafood BBQ & Grill (private function area) where you can reserve a long table to share platters of sinugba, fresh shellfish, and the house special kinilaw while swapping stories and photos. After dinner, take a short drive to Plaza Rizal Evening Stage for a casual local performance or community gathering, then finish with a final stop at Poblacion Pasalubong Corner to pick last-minute sweets like dried mangoes and packaged puto maya before returning to M&JM Grand Hotel to collect luggage and head to Butuan-Bancasi Airport.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Butuan-Bancasi Airport (arrival/departure) | Free |
| Van transfer (shared per-person estimate) | ₱600 |
| Taguibo River viewpoint (photo stop) | Free |
| M&JM Grand Hotel - Deluxe room (per person, assuming double occupancy average nightly rate ₱3,200 / 2) | ₱6,400 |
| Plaza Rizal (stroll) | Free |
| Local kakanin & coffee (breakfast vendor) | ₱80 |
| Museo de Cabadbaran (exterior/entrance area / visit) | ₱50 |
| Cabadbaran Baywalk (stroll) | Free |
| Riverway Seafood BBQ & Grill (casual lunch per person) | ₱300 |
| Gazebo Pools and Restaurant (dinner per person) | ₱400 |
| St. James the Greater Parish Church (Cabadbaran Cathedral) | Free |
| Cabadbaran Public Market (snacks/fruit & sikwate with puto maya) | ₱150 |
| Old Municipal Hall / heritage markers (self-guided) | Free |
| Barrio Obrero Handicraft Lane (souvenirs per person estimate) | ₱400 |
| Old Residence of the Town Mayor (heritage house visit) | ₱100 |
| Loreta Resort and Restaurant (family-style dinner per person) | ₱450 |
| Riverwalk Cafe & Bistro (evening drinks/snacks) | ₱200 |
| Night Market along Poblacion Street (street snacks & small buys) | ₱200 |
| Tagnote Falls (guided trek, entrance & guide per person) | ₱300 |
| Picnic brunch at falls (per person food estimate) | ₱200 |
| Lusong Cold Spring (entrance/usage per person) | ₱150 |
| Sibagat Picnic Grounds / riverside lunch (per person) | ₱250 |
| Kampilan Lookout (visit) | Free |
| Riverbend Family Grill (riverside dinner per person) | ₱350 |
| Firefly boat ride on Taguibo tributary (per person, guide/boat) | ₱350 |
| Mt. Hilong-hilong - guided hike to Balite Viewpoint (per person guide/permit) | ₱500 |
| Madaum Stream picnic / rinse (community area) | Free |
| Madaras Eco-park (entrance / plunge pool per person) | ₱150 |
| Viewdeck at Camp 2 (visit) | Free |
| Loreta Resort poolside cabana & sunset cocktails (per person estimate) | ₱300 |
| Poblacion Handicraft Alley / pasalubong shopping (per person) | ₱500 |
| Plaza Rizal Artisan Corner (last-minute pasalubong) | ₱200 |
| Riverway Seafood BBQ & Grill - private function dinner (per person estimate) | ₱550 |
| Poblacion Pasalubong Corner (sweets like dried mangoes / puto maya packaged) | ₱150 |
| Estimated Total (per person) | ₱13,080 |