Get ready to plunge into the deep blues, ride Pacific swells, and get up close with marine giants. This isn't just a sightseeing trip—it’s a hands-on, heart-pounding expedition through the wild waters of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.

📋 Tour Package Overview

• Category: Active Aqua-Adventure / High-Thrill Marine Tour
• Duration: 2 Days, 1 Night
• Physical Rating: Moderate to High (Expect open-water swimming, strong currents, sea kayaking and surfing)
• Price: $232.99/head

The Expedition Itinerary

Day 1: Estuary Exploration & Pacific Swells

Morning

07:00 ── Fuel Up: Heavy breakfast to prepare for an active day.

08:00 ── The Journey Begins: Depart Butuan for Hinatuan.

11:00 ── Heritage Warm-Up: A brisk cultural trek through Hinatuan’s historic streets, colonial-era parish, and under the canopy of century-old acacia trees.

11:30 ── Basecamp Lunch: Carb-load at the town center ahead of the afternoon's aquatic action.

Afternoon

12:30 ── Coastline Charge: Scenic drive toward the sandy shores of Harip Beach with a quick photo stop at the iconic Hinatuan Landmark.

01:15 ── Ride the Waves at Harip

• Surfer Boot Camp: A fast-paced, intensive ground-school lesson from local surf pros.
• Catch the Break: Paddle out into the raw Pacific swells and push your limits riding Harip’s famous breaks.

03:25 ── Transfer to the Open Sea: Board your watercraft and depart for the resort base.

04:00 ── Enjoy Rock Island

• Paddle Expedition: Grab a sea kayak and fight the coastal chop to explore the rugged, rocky shoreline.
• Reef Snorkeling: Drop into the clear waters around the resort to scout the local marine life.

06:00 ── Seafood Dinner: Relax and unwind over a hearty dinner at the resort.

Day 2: Marine Apex Encounters & The Enchanted Abyss

Morning

07:00 ── Sunrise Breakfast: Fuel up at the resort for a high-intensity marine day.

08:00 ── Offshore Transit: Board the watercraft and head out to the open-sea structures of Sibadan Fish Cage Resort.

09:00 ── Sibadan Marine Challenge:

• The Trevally Vortex: Plunge into the deep pens and swim alongside massive, lightning-fast Giant Trevallies (Talakitok).
• Close Encounters: Go face-to-face and hand-feed Brenda the Stingray in a thrilling, managed marine environment.

11:00 ── Seafood Feast: A freshly caught lunch served directly over the water back at Rock Island.

Afternoon

12:15 ── Into the Enchanted Abyss

The Blue Lagoon: Stand before the surreal, bottomless, crystal-clear depths of the world-famous Enchanted River.

The Current Drift: Dive into the cool, crystal spring water and let the powerful tidal current float you downstream.

The Feeding Frenzy: Witness the hypnotic fish-feeding ritual as schools of fish emerge to local cultural music.

03:30 ── Canopy Walk Challenge: Trek through the limestone cliff pathways to pose beneath the Enchanted Lady, and rinse off at the showers.

04:00 ── After-Action Wind Down: Grab local snacks, souvenirs, or treat yourself to premium coffee and milkshakes.

05:00 ── Mission Accomplished: Head back to the van and depart for Butuan with wet hair, tired muscles and epic memories.

🎯 Best For

• Active Millennials, Gen Z, and thrill-seeking friend groups.
• Ages 18 to 45 years old.
• Confident swimmers.

🎒 Adventure Gear Checklist

⚠️ What to Pack

• Footwear: Aqua shoes, reef booties, or rugged sports sandals.
• Apparel: Action-ready swimwear or rash guards, and a complete change of dry, lightweight clothing.
• Gear: Personal goggles, snorkels, waterproof dry bag, and a camera.
• Protection: Reef-safe sunscreen and eco-friendly insect repellent.

🛠️ Package Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included:

• Transport: Round-trip, air-conditioned adventure van (Butuan – Hinatuan – Butuan).
• Accommodations: 1-Night stay at Rock Island Resort.
• Water Sports: Kayak rentals and life vests.
• Surf Clinic: Surfboard rental and a 1-on-1 coaching session with a local surfer at Harip Beach.
• Access & Permits: All environmental fees, registration and entry permits.
• Meals: Day 1 Lunch & Dinner; Day 2 Breakfast & Lunch.
• Snacks: Native delicacies and bottled water packed for the road trips.
• Guides: Department of Tourism (DOT)-trained local eco-adventure guides.

What's Excluded:

• Day 1 Breakfast
• P50 feed for the stingray
• Personal souvenirs, milkshakes and cafe purchases
• Gratuities/Tips for local guides and the van driver

📝 Booking, Payment & Cancellation Terms

How to Book: Secure your slot at least 5 days in advance to guarantee local logistical coordination, boat allocations and guide matching.

Payment Policy: Full payment is required to confirm tour slots and lock in air-conditioned van seat allocations.

Cancellation & Rebooking: We enforce a no-refund policy for cancellations. Still, we offer free rebooking to a future travel date, provided the change request is submitted at least 4 days prior to your original tour departure.

Ground Operations: While Jomar Pandan, through Enchantour.com, serves as the exclusive designer and booking agent for this package, all on-the-ground transport, guiding services and day-of logistics are executed safely by our trusted local ground operators.