Mati, Davao Oriental

Going to Mati, Davao Oriental was not part of the plan, I went to Mindanao last December 2014 for my waterfalls chasing adventure.

But  since it was along the way from Maragusan, Compostela Valley, I decided to pass and see the famous white sand beach of Mati called Dahican Beach.

the big jeepney ride from Maragusan

How to Get There

Best way is from Davao City and get the ride either from Ecoland or Gaisano Mall Terminal.

Several buses service the route such as Mallen, Davao Metro Shuttle and Bachelor Express.

Travel time is 3 - 3.5 hours using the bus. The fare in the aircon bus is P250. Using a van, travel time is only 2.5 - 3 hours.


From Mati's bus terminal, hire a habal-habal ride (single motorcycle) towards the beach and the rent is around P150 (round trip).

But it was different on my part, since I came from Maragusan, Compostela Valley, I had to ride the jeepney from Maragusan to Mati. Fare is P120.00. Hiring a habal-habal to Mati is P500-P700. Travel time is 2.5 to 3 hours or 66 kilometers of rough road. There are only 3 scheduled trips for a day (8:00 am, 9:00 am and 11:30 am). Make sure you are on the terminal at least 40 minutes before the departure.

Along the way, I was entertained by the rough roads of Compostela Valley. Good thing I was seated in front of the jeepney ride because the ride was a bit bumpy and rough!

entrance of Dahican Beach

After 2.5 hours, we reached Mati and immediately I hired a habal-habal ride to Dahican Beach. The driver/tour guide was Tata Mabioy (contact no. 0910-109-5968). The ride was more than 10 kilometers and it lasted for 20 minutes.

The resort offers huts, cottages, tents and rooms for accommodation.

Dahican Beach

 You can do surfing and beach bumming while at the beach.

I roamed around and took pictures of the beach. After 30 minutes, I went back to town, I had to go to Baganga that day to see the Campawan Curtain Falls.

I enjoyed my short stay in Dahican Beach, 

Mati, Davao Oriental!