See Samal Island from atop its highest peak, Mount Puting Bato. Its peak is easily accessible even for beginner hikers, who may take the Tayapoc Trail. Adventure seekers who are up for a challenge may choose to take the Guilon Trail, which takes an hour longer than Tayapoc because of its more challenging path.

Discover the Vanishing Island of Samal City and be amazed at how it "vanishes" under the water during high tide, and reappears during low tide. Viewed from above, the island is a pristine stretch of sandbar dotted with mangroves and a lone concrete building attached to a long wooden deck.

The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) is one of Davao City's most prized tourist and conservation attractions. Dedicated to the conservation of the Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jeffeyri), it lets visitors see the magnificent forest raptors up close and learn all about them and the conservation efforts being done to protect this species.

Shyren Bugak Spring has a selection of natrual spring pools for swimming set against a lush landscape. The cool, clear waters spring naturally from the mountains.

Get your Durian fix in Durian World. This pasalubong shop has all things Durian - from pastries to candies.

Dod's Ihaw Seafoods Grill offers a wide range of seafood specialties like grilled tuna jaw, and seafood chopsuey, to name a few.

Mount Apo Natural Park is a majestic, 64,000-hectare landscape that is home to the Philippines' highest mountain: Mount Apo. The park is included in the UN List of National Parks and Equivalent Reserves and acknowledged as an ASEAN Heritage Site. It is home to over 272 bird species, including the Philippine Eagle.
 

Mt. Loay is one of Davao del Sur's most popular hiking and trail running destinations. With an altitude of 1,040 meters above sea level, it is sometimes used as a preparatory hike for Mount Apo. From the summit, one can see the Sta. Cruz urban center, the Davao Gulf, and peaks of other mountains such as uch as Camotes Ridge, Pilan Peak, and Mount Bariraya.

Immerse yourself in Bagobo culture in the Tibolo Cultural Village. Located at the foot of Mt. Apo, it features a traditional Bagobo village where visitors can interact with the indigenous Bagobo people and learn about their rich tradition, history, and culture.

Malagos Garden Resort offers a wide range of activities for the whole family. It offers day tours and overnight accommodations, and features eco-tourism attractions such as a chocolate museum, a buttefly museum, hydroponics garden, bird-feeding dome and a butterfly sanctuary.