The 14 Best Day Trips from Manolo Fortich
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Manolo Fortich, Philippines, led by Budta, Malingao, Cagayan de Oro. The closest is Cagayan de Oro, about 40 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Manolo Fortich at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budta | 138 km S | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Malingao | 141 km S | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Cagayan de Oro | 27 km NW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Cotabato | 144 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Iligan | 70 km W | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Iligan City | 53 km W | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Butuan | 99 km NE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Mantampay | 75 km W | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Marawi City | 76 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Magugpo Poblacion | 146 km SE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| NIA Valencia | 57 km SE | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Panabo | 149 km SE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Gingoog | 57 km NE | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Sultan Kudarat | 143 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Manolo Fortich
- 1
Budta, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south of Manolo Fortich4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for nating's hill.
Also nearby: Midsayap.
- 2
Malingao, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south of Manolo Fortich4 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km north-west of Manolo Fortich1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Amaya View.
- 4
Cotabato, Philippines
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-west of Manolo Fortich4 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Iligan, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car70 km west of Manolo Fortich2 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Iligan City, Philippines
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km west of Manolo Fortich2 hr round trip - 7
Butuan, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-east of Manolo Fortich3 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Mantampay, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car75 km west of Manolo Fortich2 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Marawi City, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-west of Manolo Fortich3 hr round trip - 10
Magugpo Poblacion, Philippines
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-east of Manolo Fortich4 hr 30 min round trip - 11
NIA Valencia, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south-east of Manolo Fortich2 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Panabo, Philippines
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Manolo Fortich4 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Gingoog, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car57 km north-east of Manolo Fortich2 hr 10 min round trip - 14
Sultan Kudarat, Philippines
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-west of Manolo Fortich4 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Manolo Fortich to Budta
A realistic pace for Budta, 138 km from Manolo Fortich. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Manolo Fortich
- 09:40Arrive in Budta (2 hr 10 min drive)
- 09:55nating's hill
- 11:55Lunch
- 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Budta
- 15:40Head back to Manolo Fortich
- 17:50Home in Manolo Fortich
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Manolo Fortich?
- The best day trips from Manolo Fortich are Budta, Malingao, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Iligan. The closest is Cagayan de Oro, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Manolo Fortich?
- Cagayan de Oro is the closest, 27 km north-west of Manolo Fortich, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Manolo Fortich?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Manolo Fortich: Cagayan de Oro (40 min), Iligan City (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Manolo Fortich for a day out?
- Budta is the largest city in day-trip range, 138 km south of Manolo Fortich and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Manolo Fortich?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Panabo at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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