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SIARGAO TOURIST SPOTS + ITINERARY (2024)


Detailed journey weblog about Siargao Vacationer spots and issues to do and Siargao itinerary.

Siargao exudes with dramatic coastlines, tropical island cliches, palm-fringed roads, and emerald inexperienced coves which might be blissfully devoid of luxurious trappings. No surprise it’s now a favourite of international and native vacationers alike. It was my first time to go to Siargao, so I made positive I strive the favored excursions within the island. I allotted 5 days for our journey, so we will absolutely benefit from the tour and have some free time. Sadly, the climate didn’t cooperate on our final day, so we missed Cloud 9, the favored browsing spot.

Browsing was the explanation why Siargao was placed on the vacationer map. Siargao is dubbed because the “Browsing Capital of the Philippines.” And browsing in Siargao might be achieved all-year spherical, you simply must know the place to go, and one of the simplest ways is to ask the native surfers. The height swell season in Siargao is from Might to November, however for those who’re into browsing, finest to go to round September to November in the course of the wet seasons within the Philippines. There are additionally worldwide browsing competitions being held on the Siargao each September.  If you happen to’re not into browsing, don’t fret, as a result of Siargao will shock you with its immaculate pure points of interest that can make your jaw drop! We visited throughout summer season – Might, and we have been in a position to benefit from the island with a very good climate throughout our keep, besides our final day. The summer season season, from March to Might is an effective time to go to if you wish to expertise island hopping and land excursions.

 

Right here’s my detailed information to Siargao Vacationer Spots. I additionally wrote a pattern Siargao Itinerary under, simply scroll down.

 


SIARGAO TOURIST SPOTS + THINGS TO DO 


All vacationers in Siargao should pay the Siargao Tourism. Right here’s the speed:

SIARGAO TOURISM FEE:

  • ₱100 ($1.75)  common
  • ₱80 ($1.40) Senior, PWD,
  • FREE- 10 years & outdated under

 


1.TRI ISLAND HOPPING


One of the well-liked Siargao excursions is the Tri-Island Tour, which usually features a go to to Bare Island, Guyam Island, and Daku Island. I booked a tour through Klook (be part of tour), see the hyperlink under to e-book. And it was price it, because the tour is wallet-friendly, I’d suggest this for solo vacationers and for a bunch of 2-3 folks.

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SIARGAO ISLAND HOPPING (JOIN GROUP TOUR): BOOK HERE

SIARGAO ISLAND HOPPING (JOIN GROUP TOUR):RESERVE HERE

SIARGAO ISLAND HOPPING (PRIVATE TOUR): BOOK HERE

  • Tour Length: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tour Inclusion: Lunch (boodle struggle), tour information, boat + entrance charges
  • Additional Charge: Snorkeling gear rental – ₱150 ($2.63) *elective
  • Journey Tip: You possibly can search for the tour information that takes drone movies & pictures for ₱300 ($5.26)

 

SIARGAO TOURIST SPOTS: DAKU ISLAND

DAKU ISLAND

  • NAKED ISLAND 

    This island is called such as a result of it’s nearly empty/bare. No bushes or vegetation or something. Simply pure cream sand lapped by turquoise sea. It’s a very good island for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling, however it will possibly get fairly crowded throughout summer season so I didn’t actually take pleasure in it. There’s a vacationer information right here that gives to take drone movies and pictures for a minimal charge.

SIARGAO TOURIST SPOT: DAKU ISLAND

BOODLE FIGHT AT DAKU ISLAND, SIARGAO

 

  • DAKU ISLAND 

    Frolic within the white powdery sand and cerulean waters of Daku Island. The standard lunch cease for the Tri-Island Hopping Excursions in Siargao. You possibly can  go swimming or snorkeling right here when you look forward to the native cooks to organize the seafood lunch (boodle struggle) included within the tour package deal. The expansive shore right here is dotted with native huts the place you may loosen up after swimming. I additionally heard that in the course of the surf season, it’s additionally a great spot for browsing.

  • Daku Island Entrance Charge: ₱100 ($1.76) per individual
SIARGAO ISLAND HOPPING: GUYAM ISLAND

GUYAM ISLAND

 

  • GUYAM ISLAND
  • Our final cease for our Siargao Island Hopping is Guyam Island, a small, palm-fringed island off the coast of Normal Luna, Siargao. You possibly can discover the island in a couple of minutes. There are mats and tables scattered round right here the place you may sit whereas having fun with some fruit shakes and snacks (fries, burger, and so on.) which you could order from a retailer right here. There taro milkshake is de facto good. Attempt their burger and fries as effectively. There’s additionally a swing close by the place tour guides can take human drone movies. Simply give them a tip, ₱50 ($0.88) to ₱100 ($1.76) will do. You may as well play seaside volleyball right here.
  • Guyam Island Entrance Charge: ₱50 ($0.88) per individual

 

SIARGAO TOURIST SPOTS: SECRET ISLAND

SECRET ISLAND, SIARGAO

  • SECRET ISLAND – This isn’t really a part of the tour package deal however our information introduced us right here as a shock vacationer spot. Secret Island is definitely a sandbar that seems when the tide is low. The water right here is so clear and turquoise, and the sand is powdery white, excellent for swimming. Watch out whereas strolling right here, please don’t step on the starfish right here, please don’t contact them nor take them out of the water for picture ops.

 


OTHER ISLANDS:

 

As a result of it was my first time in Siargao, I’ve but to go to the opposite islands. I solely booked the fundamental Tri-Island Hopping Tour. So, I actually can’t let you know something about it. I realized about these different islands when one of many vans providing the tour was exterior our resort and the driving force requested us if we booked the Corregidor Island tour as a result of they’re supposed to select up somebody from our lodge.

 


SIARGAO ISLAND BOAT RENTAL FOR ISLAND HOPPING


 If you happen to’re a big group and you intend to do a DIY Siargao Island Hopping, right here’s the record island hopping charges/boat rental  charges in Siargao:

PACKAGE 1 (NAKED ISLAND, DAKU ISLAND, GUYAM ISLAND)

CAPACITY PRICE TOUR GUIDE FEE TOTAL PRICE
1-5 ₱ 2,000 ($35) ₱ 600 ($10.51) ₱ 2,600 ($45.55)
7-9 ₱ 3,000 ($52.56) ₱ 1,000 ($17.52) ₱ 4,000 ($70.08)
11-14 ₱ 3,500 ($61.32) ₱ 1,000 ($17.52) ₱ 4,500 ($78.84)
16-19 ₱ 5,500 ($96.36) ₱ 1,000 ($17.52) ₱ 6,500 ($113.87)
21-24 ₱ 8,000 ($140.15) ₱ 1,000 ($17.52) ₱ 9,000 ($157.67)

 

PACKAGE 2 (NAKED ISLAND, DAKU ISLAND, GUYAM ISLAND, MAM-ON ISLAND)

CAPACITY PRICE TOUR GUIDE FEE TOTAL PRICE
1-5 N/A N/A N/A)
7-9 ₱ 5,000 ($87.60) ₱ 1,000 ($17.52) ₱ 6,000 ($105.11)
11-14 ₱ 5,500 ($96.36) ₱ 1,000 ($17.52) ₱ 6,500 ($113.87)
16-19 ₱ 9,000 ($157.67) ₱ 1,000 ($17.52) ₱ 10,000 ($175.19)
21-24 ₱ 12,000 ($140.15) ₱ 1,000 ($17.52) ₱ 13,000 ($ 227.75)

 

PACKAGE 3 (NAKED ISLAND, DAKU ISLAND, GUYAM ISLAND, CORREGIDOR ISLAND)

CAPACITY PRICE TOUR GUIDE FEE TOTAL PRICE
1-5 ₱ 4,000 ($70.08) ₱ 1,000 ($17.52) ₱ 5,000 ($87.60)
7-9 ₱ 4,500 ($78.84) ₱ 1,000 ($17.52) ₱ 5,500 ($96.36)
11-14 ₱ 5,500 ($96.36) ₱ 1,000 ($17.52) ₱ 6,500 ($113.87)
16-19 ₱ 7,000 ($122.63) ₱ 1,000 ($17.52) ₱ 8,000 ($140.15)
21-24 ₱ 10,000 ($175.19) ₱ 1,000 ($17.52) ₱ 11,000 ($192.71)

 

 


2. SIARGAO LAND TOUR


 

 If you happen to’re going to avail of just one tour in Siargao, make it the Siargao Land Tour.  This tour is sort of holistic because it features a journey to various kinds of Siargao vacationer spots like Coconut Mountain View, Maasin River, Magpupungko Rockpools, and Sugba Lagoon. You possibly can e-book by way of the hyperlink under:

SIARGAO LAND TOUR: RESERVE HERE

  • Tour Length: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tour Inclusion: Lunch (boodle struggle), tour information, boat + entrance charges
  • Drone Video: ₱300 ($5.26) *elective

 


COCONUT MOUNTAIN VIEW  (COCONUT TREES VIEW DECK)

Except for browsing at Cloud 9, one of the vital well-liked vacationer spots in Siargao is the Coconut Mountain View.  This coconut plantation is definitely located simply alongside the Siargao Circumferential Highway, so watch out when taking pictures of your pals or group tour mates due to the passing automobiles. Right here, you may take pleasure in a scenic view of coconut bushes so far as your eyes can see.

COCONUT MOUNTAIN VIEW SIARGAO

  • Entrance Charge: FREE
  • Open Hours: 24/7
  • Entrance Charge: FREE
  • Handle: Siargao Circumferential Highway, Dapa, Siargao
  • GPS Location: 9°48’43.8″N 126°03’36.6″E
  • The way to get to Coconut Mountain View: You possibly can be part of the Siargao Land Tour package deal, which usually features a go to to Coconut Mountain View. Alternatively, you may hire a scooter and drive to Siargao Circumferential Highway. You might pin the GPS above on Google Maps. You may as well hire a tricycle from Normal Luna to get you right here or hire a bike and drive to the GPS location talked about above.
  • Journey Tip: You will get a tour information right here to take your drone pictures. Simply give a tip. ₱50 ($0.88) to ₱100 ($1.76) will do.

SIARGAO TOURIST SPOT: COCONUT MOUNTAIN VIEW


MAASIN RIVER 

One other well-liked Siargao vacationer spot close to the Coconut Mountain View alongside the Siargao Circumferential Highway in Dapa, is the Maasin River. This scenic emerald inexperienced river is fringed by palm bushes and was first made well-liked by a international influencer on Instagram due to the bent palm tree right here. In a while, locals put in a swing, and other people began flocking right here for the Tarzan Swing. Then one other native supplied his small paddle boat  for a minimal charge to vacationer to cruise the river. Sadly, a storm ultimately destroyed the poor palm tree. Maasin River is now fairly developed, the bent palm tree was changed by a viewing and cliff leaping deck. Vacationers also can go boating right here.

SIARGAO TOURIST SPOTS: MAASIN RIVER

  • Entrance Charge: ₱50 ($0.89)
  • Information Charge: As much as you, however I learn someplace it’s ₱50 ($0.89) per individual. We tipped extra, as a result of our information advised us it is dependent upon us, so we didn’t know the way a lot to offer. They will take a human drone shot right here.
  • Bamboo Kayak: ₱20 ($0.25)
  • Boat Tour: ₱600 ($10.64) per boat
  • Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Handle: Siargao Circumferential Highway, Dapa, Siargao
  • GPS Location: 9°49’17.4″N 126°03’22.3″E
  • The way to get to Maasin River: You possibly can hire a bike and drive to Siargao Circumferential Highway. You might use the GPS location above on Google Maps. Alternatively, you may be part of the group excursions (Siargao Land Tour), which incorporates the Maasin River.

MAASIN RIVER SIARGAO


 MAGPUPUNGKO ROCKPOOL

Siargao exudes with dramatic coastlines blissfully devoid of luxurious trappings. One other well-liked vacationer vacation spot in Siargao is the Magpupungko Rockpool. A pure rockpool with emerald inexperienced water that’s excellent for swimming.  That is one in every of my favourite spots within the island. Simply be sure to time to your go to throughout low tide when the rockpool is uncovered. And be sure you’re sporting applicable footwear – aqua footwear will do since you can be strolling alongside  sharp, useless coral rocks.

SIARGAO TOURIST SPOT: MAGPUPUNGKO ROCKPOOL

If you happen to’re the adventurous sort, you may even cliff soar right here. Close by is Magpupungko Seashore with incessant waves, however I wouldn’t dare swim there.  There’s an area information that gives stay vest for a minimal charge and would additionally take your pictures and movies and maintain your devices when you go swimming. Simply give him a tip. ₱100 ($1.78) – ₱150 ($2.67) per individual ought to do. As much as you.

Magpupungko Rockpool is often the spot for lunch for the Siargao Land Excursions. The shoreline right here is dappled with small eateries. Viands begins at ₱75 ($1.78) per serving. The meals is often included for those who be part of the group tour. 

  • Entrance Charge: ₱50 ($0.89)
  • Opening Hours: Anytime
  • Handle: Centro (Población), Pilar, Surigao del Sur
  • Information Charge: ₱100 ($1.78) – ₱150 ($2.67) per individual ought to do. As much as you.
  • Reside vest rental: ₱100 ($1.78)
  • GPS Location: 9°52’36.2″N 126°07’08.5″E
  • The way to get to Magpupungko Rockpools: You possibly can hire a scooter and drive for about 45 minutes to Centro/Población Pilar. You might pin the GPS above on Google Maps. Alternatively, you may be part of the group excursions (Siargao Land Tour), which incorporates the Magpupungko Rockpools.

 


SUGBA LAGOON

Surigao del Norte is oozing with immaculate pure points of interest just like the emerald inexperienced lagoons and lakes dappled across the area. Sugba Lagoon is one other well-known vacationer vacation spot that’s a part of the Siargao Land Tour.  This attractive lagoon with clear sea inexperienced to blue inexperienced water is wrapped by jungle-clad hills, supreme for swimming, kayaking, cliff leaping, and snorkeling.  That is one in every of my favorites stops in the course of the Siargao Land Tour.

SIARGAO TOURIST SPOTS: SUGBA LAGOON

Even the journey to Sugba Lagoon from Del Carmen Pier is so price it. You’ll cross by scenic mangrove forests amidst native communities the place homes are constructed on stilts.

  • Entrance Charge: ₱100 ($1.78)
  • Boat Charge Rental at Sugba Lagoon: ₱2,150 ($38.32), good for six pax
  • Terminal Charge (for boats): ₱20 ($0.36)
  • Earplugs (the boat could be very noisy): ₱80 ($1.43)
  • Parking Charge close to Del Carmen Pier (for scooters): ₱30 ($0.53) – ₱45 ($0.80)
  • Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Handle: Centro, Pilar, Surigao del Sur
  • Information Charge (picture/video taking): ₱75 ($1.34) – ₱150 ($2.67) per individual will do.
  • GPS Location: 9°54’22.8″N 125°54’01.0″E
  • The way to get to Sugba Lagoon: Lease a scooter and make your technique to Del Carmen Pier. You possibly can park your scooter at parking heaps owned by the locals residing close by. From there, you may hire a ship to get to Sugba Lagoon. Alternatively, you might be part of a bunch tour or e-book a personal Siargao Land Tour.

 

Additional Charges and Leases (*elective) at Sugba Lagoon:

 

ACTIVITY/RENTAL PRICE
Desk Cost ₱100 ($1.76)
SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) ₱300 ($5.26) for 1 hour
Kayak ₱200 ($3.51) for 1 hour
Single Kayak Clear ₱300 ($5.26) for 1 hour
Double Kayak ₱300 ($5.26) for 1 hour
Household Kayak ( good for 4 pax) ₱500 ($8.82) for 1 hour
Bamboo Raft ₱500 ($8.82) for 1 hour
Life Vest ₱50 ($0.88)
Snorkel/Full House (Masks) ₱200 ($3.51)

 


3.SOHOTON COVE TOUR

You don’t must empty you pockets and fly to Palau to swim with the jellyfish, as a result of Sohoton Nationwide Park  can provide that to you for a relatively reasonably priced charge! Head to Bucas Grande and be surprised by the caves, lagoons and postcard-perfect coral life! Excellent news is, you may attain Sohoton through Siargao day excursions now. Although I nonetheless suggest staying at a day or two in Bucas Grande to discover its pure points of interest, the Sohoton Cove Day from Siargao can allow you to expertise the fantastic thing about this ruggedly enchanting vacation spot in a day.  The tour features a go to to the next:

  • swimming with the stingless jellyfish at Sohoton Lagoon
  • cliff leaping at Magkukuob Cave
  • swimming on the luminous Hagukan Cave
  • lunch, cliff leaping, and swimming at Tiktikan Lagoon

 

SIARGAO THINGS TO DO: SOHOTON DAY TRIP

SOHOTON COVE

SOHOTON COVE TOUR: RESERVE HERE

Sohoton Day Tour inclusion:

  • Sohoton Cove Tour
  • Licensed Tour information
  • lunch (boodle struggle)
  • all entrance charges, allow charges, and island charges
  • boat switch

 

SIARGAO TOURIST SPOTS: SOHOTON CAVING

MAGKUKUOB CAVE

I’ll write a separate DIY journey information for Sohoton through Bucas Grande Island and Surigao, in case you need to keep in a single day there and expertise a extra complete tour of the island.

SIARGAO TOURIST SPOT: SOHOTON COVE

*The Sohoton tour guides and boatman are actually onerous working and useful. They are going to take your pictures, help you all the way in which, and ensure your devices are protected. So please for those who can, give them some tip.

 


4.SURFING


 

Siargao is the Browsing Capital of the Philippines and this browsing haven has an all-year-condition for browsing. To know one of the best spots for browsing, simply ask the native surfers for suggestions, as a result of the browsing spot is completely different each season.  The perfect season for browsing in Siargao is September to early December and all surf spots are good.

THINGS TO DO IN SIARGAO: SURFING

The most well-liked browsing spots in Siargao throughout summer season are Cloud 9, Cemetery, Pacifico, Quiksilver, Jacking Horse, and Tuason.  In the meantime, throughout December to March, you may strive the lesser-known spots like Pilar, Giwan, Rock Island, Stimpy’s, Tangbo and Salvacion.

CLOUD 9

If you happen to’re a primary timer in Siargao, you in all probability need to get to Cloud 9, the preferred browsing spot within the island. This place is definitely situated in Normal Luna, and because it’s not often a part of the tour packages, you need to get there by yourself. Finest time to go to for first timers is throughout low tide and sundown. You possibly can stroll on the well-known boardwalk and benefit from the sundown and watching the surfers.

  • Opening Hours: Open anytime
  • Handle: Cloud 9, Normal Luna
  • GPS Location: 9°48’49.2″N 126°09’54.5″E
  • The way to get to Cloud 9: You possibly can both hire a tricycle out of your lodging or Normal Luna city correct, or hire a bike and drive to get there.

I truthfully haven’t tried browsing in Siargao as a result of our time was restricted. It was my first time within the island, so I prioritized the excursions. I believed I may go to Cloud 9 on our final day nevertheless it was raining and the place was so removed from our resort, so, we determined to search for the Secret Seashore close by as a substitute. Anyway, for those who’re seeking to strive browsing in Siargao, there’s a plethora of skilled surf instructors that may help you and enable you to discover a surf board for hire. You may as well hire surfboards upfront, particularly throughout surf peak season to safe one. You possibly can hire by way of the hyperlink under.

SIARGAO SURFBOARD RENTAL (5 HRS): RESERVE HERE

 SIARGAO SURF LESSON (2 HRS with surfboard + teacher): BOOK HERE


 5. WAKEBOARDING

Not everybody is aware of there’s a wakeboarding park in Siargao, and it’s in Normal Luna. We drove by motorcycle going right here, and the street fringed by coconut bushes was fairly scenic. I discover Siargao Wake park fairly stress-free, as it’s peppered with towering palm bushes and was uncrowded throughout our go to. It’s residence to 2 lakes; the principle lake is about 100 m lengthy and 30 m extensive and is linked by a pool hole to the smaller lake. The primary lake is the place newbie and intermediate riders trip.

SIARGAO TOURIST ATTRACTION: SIARGAO WAKEPARK

Wakeboarding in Siargao is not only for adults, it’s additionally good for teenagers, excellent for those who’re searching for a household exercise right here. Throughout our go to, there was a household with children attempting wakeboarding, and surprisingly, they be taught higher than adults! They will stand on the surfboard instantly, in contrast to us! LOL Except for wakeboarding, Siargao Wake park additionally provides hydro foiling, browsing, and water zipline. Additionally they have a refreshing restaurant right here, excellent for consuming and eating after your session.

THINGS TO DO IN SIARGAO: WAKEBOARDING

SIARGAO WAKEBOARDING: RESERVE HERE

  • Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Handle: Purok 7, Normal Luna
  • GPS Location: 9°48’04.8″N 126°06’38.5″E
  • The way to get to Siargao Wake park: You possibly can both hire a tricycle out of your lodging or Normal Luna city correct, or hire a bike and drive to get there.

 


6. SUNSET WATCHING AT AFAM BRIDGE (CATANGNAN BRIDGE)

Catangnan-Cabitoonan Bridge in Siargao is without doubt one of the finest spots for sunset-watching in Siargao, with unobstructed view of the blazing sky at nightfall. This 349-meter bridge that connects Brgy. Catangnan and Cabitoonan village is lighted by photo voltaic lights. It’s a well-liked haunt spot for vacationers and locals, and is now nicknamed Afam Bridge due to the foreigners hanging out right here. This can be a little bit of a drive from downtown Normal Luna so be sure you go away about half-hour out of your location to get right here earlier than the sundown. Sundown time range every single day, simply Google the time. The realm earlier than the bridge is filled with shops promoting meals and souvenirs, there are additionally eating places and bars close by.

Siargao Things To Do: Sunset watching at Afam Bridge

  • Opening Hours: anytime
  • Handle: Normal Luna, Siargao
  • GPS Location: 9°48’04.8″N 126°06’38.5″E
  • The way to get to Afam Bridge (Catangnan Bridge): You possibly can both hire a tricycle out of your lodging or Normal Luna city correct, or hire a bike and drive to get there. See GPS location above.

 


7. BEACH HOPPING

MALINAO BEACH

My lodge – Ferra Resort is tucked quietly in Malinao Seashore.  If you happen to’re searching for an uncrowded, cream sand seaside in Siargao, you will get right here from downtown Normal Luna for about 20 minutes.  It’s a swimmable seaside throughout summer season, fringed with palm bushes.  Some areas have huts the place you may hire for those who’re a big group.

SIARGAO TOURIST ATTRACTION: MALINAO BEACH

MALINAO BEACH

  • Opening Hours: Anytime
  • Entrance Charge: FREE
  • Handle: Malinao, Normal Luna
  • GPS Location:9°45’55.1″N 126°07’39.2″E
  • HOW TO GET TO MALINAO BEACH: Experience a tricycle from Normal Luna. Fare is roughly ₱50 ($0.88) per individual. Alternatively, you may hire a bike and drive your self to Malinao Seashore, journey time is roughly quarter-hour.

 


 DOOT BEACH (SECRET BEACH)

A preferred seaside close to Malinao Seashore is Doot Seashore (Secret Seashore), we needed to get right here from Malinao Seashore nevertheless it was already raining closely. So, we determined to only spend the day in Malinao Seashore. Some mates have visited Secret Seashore and may attest that it’s a swimmable, powdery white sand seaside. Nadine Lustre, a well-known Pinay actress, who lives in Siargao often posts this seaside on her IG account, cause why it has now rose to fame.

 

  • Opening Hours: Anytime
  • Entrance Charge: FREE
  • Handle: Dapa, Surigao del Norte
  • GPS Location: 9°45’34.0″N 126°07’08.6″E
  • HOW TO GET TO DOOT BEACH: Experience a tricycle from Normal Luna. Fare is roughly ₱75 ($1.32) per individual. Alternatively, you may hire a bike and drive your self to Malinao Seashore, journey time is roughly 25 minutes.

 


PACIFICO BEACH

Blissfully located on the northeastern shore of Siargao Island, that is one other favourite surf spot within the island. It’s about an hour drive from Normal Luna. If you happen to’re doing a DIY Siargao Land Tour by motorbike, you may embrace this in your itinerary.

  • Opening Hours: Anytime
  • Entrance Charge: FREE
  • Handle: Siargao Circumferential Highway, San Isidro, Surigao del Norte
  • GPS Location: 9°56’40.7″N 126°06’01.4″E
  • HOW TO GET TO PACIFICO BEACH: You possibly can hire a bike and drive your self to Pacifico Seashore, journey time is roughly 1 hour.

 


8. FOOD TRIP

 

What I like about Siargao in comparison with different tropical islands within the Philippines is the abundance of eating places and bars the place meals is an attraction in itself. Downside is, you’ll be overwhelmed with selections, so finest to analysis upfront earlier than you journey. My large mistake was, we didn’t. Fortunately, a Cebuano buddy requested the query “The place to Eat in Siargao?” on his Fb account, and I simply famous the solutions from his mates. The suggestions the place really good, however we weren’t in a position to strive all of them since we solely wanted to eat out for dinner as a result of our excursions already cowl lunch.

 

KERMIT SIARGAO

Serves one of the best brick oven pizza in Siargao. It’s a restaurant in downtown Siargao serving Italian meals like pizza and pasta, and Filipino and Asian dishes as effectively. We ordered Kermit brick pizza topped with provolone, gorgonzola, parmesan and Parma ham for ₱630 ($11.11), herbed crusted Mahi-Mahi or Tuna ₱420 ($7.40) and Grilled Pork Chop with Polenta ₱390 ($11.11). We liked the Kermit Pizza and the Herbed Tuna! The grilled pork chop is a NO for me, it was onerous to chew, however I just like the polenta that comes with it. Their pasta can also be well-liked too, however we didn’t order it as a result of we need to eat rice. LOL Kermit Siargao Restaurant doesn’t settle for reservation, solely walk-in. Be there early as the road can get fairly lengthy throughout summer season and peak season particularly throughout dinner! But it surely was well worth the wait. Additionally they have a bar, however we didn’t get to strive their drinks.

WHERE TO EAT IN SIARGAO

My uncle excited to dig in Kermit Siargao’s meals. Thanks for the dinner deal with, Tito Glenn!

  • Worth Vary: Pasta begins at ₱290 ($5.11); Pizza begins at ₱390 ($6.88); Primary entrees begin at ₱320 ($5.64)
  • What to Order: Kermit Pizza, herbed crusted Mahi-Mahi or Tuna. Attempt their well-known pasta.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
  • Cuisines: Italian, Filipino, Asian, European
  • Open Hours: Each day 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Handle: 5 Purok Kermit Surf Resort, Normal Luna, Siargao
  • GPS Location: 9°56’40.7″N 126°06’01.4″E

 


CEV (Ceviche and Kinilaw Shack)

This was the highest suggestions on the FB thread of my buddy so we actually needed to strive it. Virtually everybody that commented, recommended CEV. Downside is, they’re identified for serve ceviche and kinilaw sort dishes and we didn’t need to eat that after our tiring tour. We needed to strive consolation meals like pizza and pasta and rice meals. So, we tried to go to it on our 3rd day, however we have been now not allowed to enter because the kitchen was already shut. Seems the restaurant is barely open till 9:00 PM, and final order is at 8:30 PM. So we made positive to return earlier on our 2nd attempt to fortunately, we obtained a desk after a couple of minutes of ready.

The meals? It was price a strive! We love their ceviche and kinilaw’s punchy taste. They’re contemporary and engaging. We tried their Pacifico (Ceviche), which is their catch of the day with calamansi, coconut milk leche de tigre, boiled candy potato, fried candy potato, roasted corn, chili garlic oil, and onions, priced at ₱340 ($6.08). We additionally needed to strive their kinilaw, so we had Normal Luna ₱340 ($6.08), which is their catch of the day drenched in coconut milk and vinegar and combined with grilled eggplant, salted black beans, spiced mango, onions, & basil oil paired with garlic rice. We additionally had Grilled Fish Jaw (panga) for ₱240 ($4.29).

WHERE TO EAT IN SIARGAO: CEV siargao

  • Worth Vary: Primary Course (Kinilaw + Ceviche) begins at ₱340 ($6.08)
  • What to Order: Pacifico, Normal Luna, and Grilled Fish Jaw (panga)
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
  • Cuisines: Peruvian, Filipino, Seafood
  • Open Hours: Each day 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Handle: 5 Purok Kermit Surf Resort, Normal Luna, Siargao
  • GPS Location: 9°47’16.5″N 126°09’28.6″E

 


HAPPINESS RESTAURANT SIARGAO

We chanced on this place whereas searching for a spot to dine in Siargao. We have been so disenchanted with our restaurant alternative the earlier night time so we determined to discover a place that appears first rate and packed. The place was crowded due to the Glad Hour working at their bar throughout our go to. They even shut down the principle lights at 9:00 PM for the bar, however they gave us somewhat lamp on the desk, so we have been fairly disenchanted with that. I hope they separate the restaurant from the bar. The meals was nice although. We had Hello Baba and Hummus completely paired with pita, additionally they cost additional 5% as service cost.

 

HAPPINESS HOSTEL BAR FOOD

  • Worth Vary: Hummus begins at ₱390 ($6.98)
  • What to Order: Hello Baba ₱420 ($7.52), Hummus Happiness ₱390 ($6.98)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
  • Cuisines: Indian, Mediterranean
  • Open Hours: Each day 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Handle: Tourism Highway, Catangnan, Normal Luna, Siargao
  • GPS Location: 9°48’05.6″N 126°09’20.3″E

Happiness Hostel Siargao  


9. NIGHT LIFE

Siargao has a vigorous night time life, and for those who’re a primary timer within the island. You would possibly need to strive one in every of their bars at night time. I observed that bars often have their very own schedule for events. As of my final go to, right here’s the night time life occasion schedule in Siargao for 2024:

SIARGAO PARTY/NIGHT LIFE (MONDAY)

 

SIARGAO PARTY/NIGHT LIFE (TUESDAY)

  • Explorer’s Bar Sidargo Siargao (R&B, Chart Toppers)
  • Open Hours: Sat, Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Wed 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Solar 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Handle: Purok V, Normal Luna, Siargao
  • GPS Location: 9°47’30.6″N 126°09’41.8″E

 

SIARGAO PARTY/NIGHT LIFE (WEDNESDAY)

GOODIES SIARGAO

 

SIARGAO PARTY/NIGHT LIFE (THURSDAY)

 

SIARGAO PARTY/NIGHT LIFE (FRIDAY)

  • Mama Coco (see particulars above)
  • El Lobo (see particulars above)

 

SIARGAO PARTY/NIGHT LIFE (SATURDAY)

siargao night life: STRUM CAFE

STRUM CAFE

 

 

SIARGAO PARTY/NIGHT LIFE (SUNDAY)

HAPPINESS HOSTEL SIARGAO

  • Happiness Seashore Bar (Seashore Get together)
  • Handle: Tourism Highway, Catangnan, Normal Luna, Siargao
  • GPS Location: 9°48’24.5″N 126°10’01.4″E
  • Open Hours: Each day 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

 


 10. SHOP FOR SOUVENIRS

Siargao is peppered with souvenirs retailers that by no means stopped increasing. In all places you go, you’ll find a store that sells souvenirs. They usually’re fairly reasonably priced, particularly the shirts, cropped tops, caps, bag and key chains. We’re in a position to purchase shirts price ₱150 ($2.67) up. Your finest wager is shopping for alongside Normal Luna’s Tourism Highway. However there are additionally retailers present in well-liked vacationer spots like Maasin River. Nogs Memento Store is without doubt one of the well-liked vacationer retailers in Siargao. You may as well discover specialty retailers close by for those who’re searching for one thing distinctive or handcrafted.

THINGS TO DO IN SIARGAO: BUY SOUVENIRS


HOW TO GET TO SIARGAO


MANILA TO SIARGAO BY TOUR PACKAGE

If you happen to’re eager on availing a hassle-free Siargao journey package deal with motels and flights (tour package deal not included), you may e-book by way of the hyperlink under. In any other case, you may learn my weblog under for detailed data on learn how to do DIY Siargao, or learn how to do Siargao by becoming a member of group excursions.

SIARGAO TRAVEL PACKAGE (4 Days’ Trip with Lodge + Flights):  CHECK RATES HERE

Inclusion:

3 nights’ lodging in Siargao

RT airport switch to and from Sayak Airport (Siargao)

Tour Bundle not included, add on with charge


MANILA TO SIARGAO BY PLANE

1.There are flights from Manila on to Siargao Airport (Siargao Airport) through Cebu Pacific and Philippines Airways.  Journey time is roughly 2 hours.

2.Alternatively, you may fly from Manila to Surigao Metropolis. Then take a quick craft to Siargao from Surigao Port. Quick craft fare begins at ₱400 ($7.16). Journey time is roughly 2.25 hours.


CLARK (PAMPANGA) TO SIARGAO

You may as well fly from Clark, Pampanga to Siargao through Daylight Air, Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airways. Journey time is roughly 2.5 hours.


CEBU TO SIARGAO BY PLANE 

1.You possibly can fly from Cebu to Siargao through Daylight Air, Philippine Airways, and Cebu Pacific. Journey time is roughly 1 hour.


CEBU TO SIARGAO BY FERRY + FASTCRAFT

Alternatively, you may additionally take a ferry from Cebu to Surigao Port. Journey time is roughly 9 hours. Then switch to a quick craft to Siargao. Quick craft fare begins at ₱400 ($7.16). Journey time is roughly 2.25 hours. For a full information, try my Cebu to Surigao weblog under. We took this route throughout our current Siargao journey.

CEBU TO SURIGAO FERRY

 ALSO READ: CEBU TO SIARGAO BY FERRY

 


SIARGAO AIRPORT TO GENERAL LUNA


 

 There are 3 methods to get from Siargao Airport (Sayak Airport) to Normal Luna or Cloud 9 in case your lodge doesn’t provide an airport pick-up:

1. SIARGAO AIRPORT TRANSFER

 In case your lodge doesn’t provide an Airport pick-up, you may e-book on-line upfront for a personal airport switch from Siargao Airport to downtown Normal Luna or your lodge. You possibly can e-book by way of the hyperlink under.

 SIARGAO AIRPORT TRANSFER (PRIVATE/BEST FOR 3 PAX): RESERVE HERE

 

2. BY VAN

When you get out of Siargao Airport, there are a number of vans ready exterior to take you to downtown Normal Luna, Siargao’s vacationer heart or Cloud 9. Take notice although that this received’t take you on to your lodge. So in order for you a door-to-door supply to your lodge, your finest wager is a personal airport switch or hiring a tricycle. Van fare from Siargao Airport to Normal Luna or Cloud 9 is  ₱350 ($6.26) per individual. Journey time is roughly 1 hour. It leaves hourly from 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM every day.

3. TRICYCLE

In case you have heavy luggage and also you’re touring in teams (3-4), it can save you a couple of again for those who hire a tricycle. Tricycle fare from Siargao Airport to Normal Lune or Cloud 9 is roughly ₱600 ($10.74).


 GETTING AROUND SIARGAO


If you happen to’re achieved along with your tour and also you need to simply get round in Siargao, you may hire a bike and self-drive. Take notice {that a} driver’s license is required.

GETTING AROUND SIARGAO: BY MOTORBIKE

 SIARGAO MOTORBIKE RENTAL (good for two pax): RENT HERE

If you happen to’re not eager on driving a bike otherwise you don’t know learn how to drive. You possibly can simply trip a tricycle or hire one. I’m undecided concerning the minimal fare however we’re advised by our driver that for journeys from downtown Normal Luna to Malinao Seashore, which is roughly 19 minutes, fare is roughly  ₱50 ($0.89).

 SIARGAO TUKTUK RENTAL (self-drive, good for 4 pax): RENT HERE

 


WHERE TO STAY IN SIARGAO


FERRA RESORT SIARGAO

We stayed at Ferra Resort Siargao throughout our Siargao Journey. This aesthetic newly renovated keep is a nod to Siargao’s tropical ambiance.  Just some steps away is the swimmable Malinao Seashore. You possibly can learn my full evaluation/function by clicking the hyperlink under.

  •  FERR RESORT SIARGAO
  • CHECK RATES HERE
  • Location: Brgy. Malinao, Normal Luna, Siargao

 

FERRA RESORT SIARGAO

FERRA RESORT SIARGAO

ALSO READ: FERRA RESORT SIARGAO REVIEW

 


SIARGAO BUDGET HOTELS & RESORTS

  • DORMITELSPH CLOUD9
  • BOOK HERE
  • Location: Normal Luna, Siargao

 

 

  • KAWAYAN HOSTEL SIARGAO
  • BOOK HERE
  • Location: Normal Luna, Siargao

 

  • KAMURAYAW SIARGAO
  • BOOK HERE
  • Location: Dapa-Normal Luna, Siargao

 


SIARGAO MID-RANGE HOTELS & RESORTS

 

 

  • HIMAYA SIARGAO
  • BOOK HERE
  • Location: Normal Luna, Siargao

 

  • THE OHM RESORT SIARGAO
  • BOOK HERE
  • Location: Normal Luna, Siargao

 

  • VILLA CALI SIARGAO
  • BOOK HERE
  • Location: Tourism Highway,Normal Luna, Siargao

 

  • TROPICAL TEMPLE SIARGAO RESORT
  • BOOK HERE
  • Location: Normal Luna, Siargao

 


SIARGAO LUXURY RESORTS

 

  • SIARGAO ISLAND VILLAS
  • RESERVE HERE
  • Location: Normal Luna, Siargao

 

  • MUNI-MUNI VILLAS SIARGAO
  • BOOK HERE
  • Location: Tourism Highway, Normal Luna, Siargao

 

  • WOODY’S PLACE SIARGAO
  • BOOK HERE
  • Location: Tourism Highway, Normal Luna, Siargao

  


ENTIRE APARTMENT

  • BLAUSET 2
  • BOOK HERE
  • Location: Normal Luna, Siargao

 


 SIARGAO PRIVATE VILLAS

  • KAMAYA PRIVATE VILLA WITH POOL
  • BOOK HERE
  • Location: Normal Luna, Siargao

  

  • VILLA BALEIA SIARGAO
  • BOOK HERE
  • Location: San Isidro, Siargao

 


SAMPLE SIARGAO ITINERARY


 

SIARAGO ITINERARY

FERRA RESORT SIARGAO

For our Siargao Itinerary, we got here from Cebu through Ferry. Our ferry docked at Surigao Port. Then we transferred to a different boat to Siargao. You possibly can test the path above. Our Siargao itinerary is nearly like this. I simply swapped Day 3 & 4.  For this journey, we simply joined a bunch tour so it’ll be problem free. Please confer with the excursions posted above.

DAY 1 ACTIVITIES
12:00 PM ETA Siargao Port
12:15 PM Tricycle to Lodge
01:00 PM Lodge check-in. Go away baggage. Clean up.
02:00 PM Late lunch
04:00 PM Wakeboarding at Siargao Wakepark or Browsing at Cloud 9
05:30 PM Sundown watching at Cloud 9 or at Afam Bridge
06:00 PM Dinner
08:00 PM Evening life/occasion
11:00 PM Again to lodge
   
DAY 2 SIARGAO ISLAND HOPPING
07:00 AM Breakfast
08:00 AM Siargao Island Hopping meet up at assembly place
09:00 AM Begin of Island Hopping
·      Bare Island
·      Secret Island
12:00 PM ·      Lunch at Daku Island
02:00 PM ·      Guyam Island
04:00 PM Finish of Siargao Island Hopping tour
05:00 PM Again to lodge. Clean up.
07:00 PM Dinner
09:00 PM Purchase souvenirs at Siargao Tourism Highway
10:00 PM Again to lodge. Lights out.
   
DAY 3 SIARGAO LAND TOUR
07:30 AM Siargao Land Tour pick-up
Drop off at a café for breakfast
09:00 AM Begin of Siargao Land Tour
  Coconut Mountain View
  Maasin River
  Magpupungko Rock Pool
11:00 AM Lunch
02:00 PM Sugbao Lagoon
04:00 PM Finish of tour
05:00 PM Again to lodge. Clean up.
07:00 PM Dinner
09:00 PM Again to lodge. Lights out.
   
DAY 4 SOHOTON DAY TOUR
06:30 AM Sohoton Day Tour Choose-up
07:30 AM Journey to Sohoton
09:00 AM Begin of Sohoton Day Tour
  ·      Tiktikan Island
  ·      Hagukan Cave
  ·      Magkukuob Cave
12:00 PM Lunch at Diving Cafe
03:00 PM Finish of Sohoton Day Tour. Journey Again to Siargao
05:00 PM Again to lodge. Clean up
07:00 PM Dinner
09:00 PM Evening occasion
11:00 PM Again to lodge
   
DAY 5 DEPARTURE
07:00 AM Breakfast
08:00 AM Seashore Bumming Day – Malinao Seashore or Secret Seashore
10:00 AM Again to lodge. Clean up.
11:00 AM Lunch
12:00 PM Lodge check-out
  Depart Siargao

 

SIARGAO ITINERARY

 

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