Travel Spots in Negros Occidental


Lakawon Island Resort

Located in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental

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Say hello to Lakawon Island Resort & Spa (also called Llacaon), a 13-hectare banana-shaped island off the coast of Cadiz in Negros Occidental.

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How to get there?

  • From Manila
    1. From Manila, you need to fly to Bacolod (Bacolod-Silay Airport). Travel time is roughly 1 hour.
    2. From Bacolod Airport, you can take a taxi to Seven Eleven near the intersection of Rizal Street and Zulueta Street.
    3. Wait for the bus going en route to Cadiz City, Sagay, Toboso or Escalante. Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
    4. Get off at Brgy. Burgos Stop-Over Terminal
    5. Rent a tricycle to Cadiz Viejo Port (Lakawon Port). Fare is ₱120 ($3) , good for 6 persons. Travel time is approximately 15 minutes.
    6. Register and pay the fees. Total fee to Lakawon Island is 310 per person. You will be provided a voucher.
    7. Once your name is called, present your voucher and board the boat to Lakawon Island Resort.
  • From Bacolod
    1. Head to Bacolod North Bus Terminal. You can go there by taxi (taxis are pretty reliable in multi-cab or Mandalagan multi-cab to North Bus Terminal. Fare is roughly ₱7 ($0.13).
    2. At North Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Cadiz City, Sagay, Toboso or Escalante. Fare is roughly ₱105 ($2). Travel time is around 1.5 hours.
    3. Alight at Burgos Public Market. Take note that you may also alight at Brgy. Burgos Stop-Over Terminal or Martisan Crossing, however the Burgos Public Market is the nearer to the port.
    4. At Burgos Public Market, take a tricycle to Cadiz Viejo Port (Lakawon Port). Fare is ₱120 ($2.28), good for 6 persons. Transit time is about 15 minutes.
    5. Register and pay the fees. Total fee to Lakawon Island is ₱310 ($6) per person. You will be provided a voucher.Here’s the breakdown of Lakawon Island fees for 2018:
      • Lakawon Island entrance fee – ₱140 ($3) per person
      • Roundtrip boat fee for Lakawon Island – ₱150 ($3) per person
      • Terminal fee – ₱20 (0.38)
    6. Present your voucher and ride the boat to Lakawon Island Resort. Make sure you register your name because the guard will call you when it’s your turn to ride the boat. Travel time to Lakawon Island is about 15 minutes.

For reservation and questions you can contact Lakawon via:
Website:
www.lakawon.com.ph/
Facebook:
@lakawonisland
Instagram:
@lakawon
Email: reservations@lakawon.ph
Contact: +63 917 555 6979


Campuestohan Highland Resort

Located in Talisay City, Negros Occidental

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How to get there?

You can take a van from Bacolod Airport to Lopues East / Caltex East (P150). Then, take the official Campuestohan van or bus-like Sarao jeepney of the mountain resort which will take you up there in ~40 minutes (P60). Alternatively, you can take a van or trike to Silay and enjoy the Museum City, take a Ceres Bus to Bacolod, take a jeep to Burgos, another jeep to Lopues East and take the official van or sarao jeepney to Campuestohan Resort.Activities

Rates and Activities in Campuestohan

Rope course – P200/person

Zip line – P200/person

Horseback Riding – P100/person/15 minutes

Sky Bicycle – P100/person/one way

Bungee Trampoline – P50/person

Mini Train – P30/person

Grand Carousel – P30/person

DAY TRIP/ENTRANCE FEE/COTTAGE FEE AND CONTACT INFO

Entrance fee is P200/person with free use of swimming pool and children’s playground.

Big Cottage (good for 20 persons) – P1000

Small Cottage (good for 12-15 persons) – P600

Umbrella Hut (good for 10 persons) – P500

Wave Pool Cottage (good for 15 persons) – P700

I saw people bringing food, not sure if they charge corkage but if you get hungry, there is a restaurant there.


For reservation and questions you can contact Campuestohan via: If you intend to go there on a weekend, you may reserve 3 days in advance and 1 day in advance if going on a weekday. The numbers to call are (+6334)7020364, 09988630180, 09173005007 or you may email them at campuestohanhighlands@yahoo.com or visit Campuestohan Highland website or Campuestohan Highland Facebook page.