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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Bislig
Spend 1–2 days in Bislig for Tinuy‑an Falls, Enchanted River and the Baywalk; add a night if you want a relaxed pace.
Bislig is a small coastal town in Surigao del Sur, Mindanao. Its main attractions are the 55 m Tinuy‑an Falls (18 km north) and the Enchanted River (≈45 km east). A single night covers the sights and lets you sample local eateries. Longer stays are only needed for extra beach time or day‑trips to nearby towns.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy, possible road closures)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PHP
- Money
- Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₱800–₱1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,200–₱2,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire/ambulance 117 · National emergency 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
- Toilets
- Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | ₱40–₱80 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | ₱100–₱200 |
| Tricycle per km | ₱8 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₱20–₱30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DVO · Davao International Airport
- ≈200 km (124 mi), 5–7 h by bus/minivan≈124 mi (200 km), 5–7 h by bus/minivan
- BXU · Butuan Airport
- ≈158 km (98 mi), 4–5 h by bus/minivan≈98 mi (158 km), 4–5 h by bus/minivan
- TDG · Tandag Airport
- ≈161 km (100 mi), 4–5 h by bus/minivan≈100 mi (161 km), 4–5 h by bus/minivan
Typical fares
- Bachelor Express Davao → Bislig
- about ₱800, 5–7 h (check)
- Tricycle 2 km ride
- ≈₱16
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Tricycles dominate; fare is ₱8 per km (≈2 km (1.2 mi) minimum). Bachelor Express and Philtranco run inter‑city buses; minivans also serve Davao and Butuan.Tricycles dominate; fare is ₱8 per km (≈1.2 mi (2 km) minimum). Bachelor Express and Philtranco run inter‑city buses; minivans also serve Davao and Butuan.
See and do
Known for
- Tinuy‑an Falls
- Enchanted River (Hinatuan)
- Baywalk Bislig
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tinuy‑an Falls | Tricycle from town, 18 km (11 mi), about 30 minTricycle from town, 11 mi (18 km), about 30 min | ≈45 min total |
| Enchanted River (Hinatuan) | Bus to Hinatuan (≈45 km (28 mi)), then tricycle 5 minBus to Hinatuan (≈28 mi (45 km)), then tricycle 5 min | ≈1 h 15 min |
Sleep
- Hotel One Eleven
- Fan/A C rooms, central Mangagoy
- White Palace Inn
- A C double, ₱550 per night
- Casa de Babano
- A C rooms, restaurant/bar, ₱630
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pasensya napah‑sen‑syah nah |
| Thank you | Salamatsah‑la‑mat |
| How much is this? | Magkano ito?mag‑ka‑no ee‑to |
| Where is the bathroom? | Saan ang banyo?saan ang ban‑yo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
- Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
- Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
- Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus schedules can vary; check latest times at the terminal (check).
- Roads to Tinuy‑an may be muddy in heavy rain (avoid Jun–Oct).
- Enchanted River swimming is prohibited (check for updates).
Bislig is generally safe for tourists. Standard precautions apply: avoid walking alone after dark in unlit areas, secure valuables, and use registered tricycles. Roads to Tinuy‑an Falls can be muddy in rain.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bislig yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Tinuy‑an Falls
- Enchanted River (Hinatuan)
- Baywalk Bislig
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Bislig: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Bislig, revision 5257641 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5257641
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/bislig). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.