Trip to Passig Islet - 03/2012

Bridge to the jump-off point

Passig Islet is a small man-made white sand islet in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. From Toril in Davao City, we took a passenger jeepney bound to Digos City and asked to be dropped off in Barangay Bato, near the barangay gym. Since we rented the whole jeepney, we got off at the jump off point, at their mini-port going to the islet.

Sunset at the islet

We paid Php 20.00 each for the pump boat. That already includes going to and from the islet. The closed cottages were for rent for Php 500.00 per night. There was no corkage fee, even for a lechon. An entrance fee of Php 10.00 was also asked per person.

The closed cottages

Since it was a Monday, we had the whole islet all to ourselves. We intended to rent 2 cottages only, but as the night came and the cold became unbearable, we sneaked into the other cottages, which was fine with the caretakers. :)

The islet all to ourselves

The islet was clean and well-maintained. It has a wide space in the middle, which could be used to play volleyball. The water was clean, with green and blue colors. The sand though was a little coarse, so I would advise the use of slippers when roaming around.

The green and blue beach

Although they did not have complete set of facilities, we still enjoyed our stay in the islet. As they say, it's not about the place, it's about who you're with. And for me, nothing beats a getaway with the family.