The 14 Best Day Trips from Muricay
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 Muricay, Philippines, led by Budta, Malingao, Cagayan de Oro. The closest is Ozamiz City, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Muricay at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budta | 127 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Malingao | 133 km SE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Cagayan de Oro | 148 km NE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Cotabato | 108 km SE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Iligan | 95 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Iligan City | 112 km NE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Mantampay | 90 km NE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Marawi City | 91 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Sultan Kudarat | 109 km SE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Dinaig | 109 km SE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Dipolog | 84 km N | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Ozamiz City | 54 km NE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Oroquieta | 82 km NE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Siocon | 149 km W | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Muricay
- 1
Budta, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km south-east of Muricay4 hr round tripKnown for nating's hill.
Also nearby: Midsayap.
- 2
Malingao, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-east of Muricay4 hr 10 min round trip - 3
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north-east of Muricay4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Amaya View.
- 4
Cotabato, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car108 km south-east of Muricay3 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Iligan, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-east of Muricay3 hr round trip - 6
Iligan City, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-east of Muricay3 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Mantampay, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-east of Muricay2 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Marawi City, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km east of Muricay2 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Sultan Kudarat, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-east of Muricay3 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Dinaig, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-east of Muricay3 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Dipolog, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north of Muricay2 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Ozamiz City, Philippines
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km north-east of Muricay2 hr round trip - 13
Oroquieta, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north-east of Muricay2 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Siocon, Philippines
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km west of Muricay4 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Muricay to Budta
A realistic pace for Budta, 127 km from Muricay. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Muricay
- 09:30Arrive in Budta (2 hr drive)
- 09:45nating's hill
- 11:45Lunch
- 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Budta
- 15:30Head back to Muricay
- 17:30Home in Muricay
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Muricay?
- The best day trips from Muricay are Budta, Malingao, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Iligan. The closest is Ozamiz City, about 1 hr away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Muricay?
- Ozamiz City is the closest, 54 km north-east of Muricay, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Muricay?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Muricay: Ozamiz City (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Muricay for a day out?
- Budta is the largest city in day-trip range, 127 km south-east of Muricay and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Muricay?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Siocon 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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