The 14 Best Day Trips from Sultan Kudarat

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 Sultan Kudarat, Philippines, led by Budta, Malingao, Cagayan de Oro. The closest is Budta, about 30 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. 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 Sultan Kudarat

  1. 1

    Budta, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km east of Sultan Kudarat

    Known for nating's hill.

  2. 2

    Malingao, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km east of Sultan Kudarat
  3. 3

    Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Sultan Kudarat

    Known for Amaya View.

  4. 4

    Iligan, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Sultan Kudarat
  5. 5

    Iligan City, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north of Sultan Kudarat
  6. 6

    Mantampay, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north of Sultan Kudarat
  7. 7

    Marawi City, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north of Sultan Kudarat
  8. 8

    NIA Valencia, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north-east of Sultan Kudarat
  9. 9

    Pagadian, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-west of Sultan Kudarat
  10. 10

    Koronadal, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south-east of Sultan Kudarat
  11. 11

    Muricay, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north-west of Sultan Kudarat
  12. 12

    Manolo Fortich, Philippines

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Sultan Kudarat
  13. 13

    Tacurong, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km south-east of Sultan Kudarat
  14. 14

    Digos, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-east of Sultan Kudarat

A sample day: Sultan Kudarat to Budta

  1. 08:30Leave Sultan Kudarat
  2. 09:00Arrive in Budta (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15nating's hill
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Budta
  6. 15:00Head back to Sultan Kudarat
  7. 15:30Home in Sultan Kudarat

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Sultan Kudarat?
The best day trips from Sultan Kudarat are Budta, Malingao, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Iligan City. The closest is Budta, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Sultan Kudarat?
Budta is the closest, 20 km east of Sultan Kudarat, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Sultan Kudarat?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Sultan Kudarat: Budta (30 min), Malingao (40 min).
Where can I go for a weekend from Sultan Kudarat?
For a weekend away from Sultan Kudarat, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Cagayan de Oro (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Manolo Fortich (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Digos (133 km, 2 hr 5 min), NIA Valencia (119 km, 1 hr 50 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Sultan Kudarat?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Cagayan de Oro at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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