The 14 Best Day Trips from NIA Valencia

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from NIA Valencia, Philippines, led by Davao, Budta, Malingao. The closest is Manolo Fortich, about 1 hr 5 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from NIA Valencia

  1. 1

    Davao, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-east of NIA Valencia

    Known for Bukid Amara.

  2. 2

    Budta, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-west of NIA Valencia

    Known for nating's hill.

  3. 3

    Malingao, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of NIA Valencia
  4. 4

    Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north-west of NIA Valencia

    Known for Amaya View.

  5. 5

    Cotabato, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-west of NIA Valencia
  6. 6

    Iligan, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km west of NIA Valencia
  7. 7

    Iligan City, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-west of NIA Valencia
  8. 8

    Butuan, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north-east of NIA Valencia
  9. 9

    Mantampay, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km west of NIA Valencia
  10. 10

    Marawi City, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km west of NIA Valencia
  11. 11

    Magugpo Poblacion, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south-east of NIA Valencia
  12. 12

    Panabo, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south-east of NIA Valencia
  13. 13

    Gingoog, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north of NIA Valencia
  14. 14

    Manolo Fortich, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km north-west of NIA Valencia

A sample day: NIA Valencia to Davao

  1. 07:30Leave NIA Valencia
  2. 09:10Arrive in Davao (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Bukid Amara
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Davao
  6. 15:10Head back to NIA Valencia
  7. 16:50Home in NIA Valencia

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from NIA Valencia?
The best day trips from NIA Valencia are Davao, Budta, Malingao, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato. The closest is Manolo Fortich, about 1 hr 5 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from NIA Valencia?
Manolo Fortich is the closest, 57 km north-west of NIA Valencia, roughly 1 hr 5 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near NIA Valencia for a day out?
Davao is the largest city in day-trip range, 109 km south-east of NIA Valencia and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from NIA Valencia?
For a weekend away from NIA Valencia, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Butuan (126 km, 2 hr), Cotabato (120 km, 1 hr 55 min), Davao (109 km, 1 hr 40 min), Malingao (107 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from NIA Valencia?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Butuan at 126 km, around 2 hr by car.

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