SIARGAO is a beautiful tropical island located in the province of Surigao del Norte, northeastern Mindanao. It’s well-known as the “Surfing Capital of the Philippines”, but it also offers great scenery, unspoiled white beaches with crystal clear waters, enchanting lagoons and amazing rock formation for non-surfers.
Travel Period: December 25 – 30, 2018
Awesome Things to Do in Siargao:
1. Swim at Magpopongku Rock Pools
2. Enjoy Kayaking at Sugba Lagoon
3. Sit, Relax and Dig Your Toes into the White Sand of Malinao Beach
4. Explore 3 Amazing Siargao Islands (Daku, Naked, and Guyam)
5. Take a Side Trip to Socorro and Explore Sohoton Cove, Bucas Grande Island
6. Brave the Waves and Learn How to Surf at The Boardwalk, Cloud 9
7. Visit the Top Must-Eat Places in Siargao
8. Enjoy the Amazing View of Palm Tree Rainforest
Top Attractions to Visit in Siargao:
- Daku Island
- Naked Island
- Guyam Island
- Sohoton Cove / Bucas Grande Islands
- Sugba Lagoon
- Magpupungko Rock Pools and Flats
- Boardwalk Cloud 9
- Manilao Beach
Where to Eat in Siargao:
- Kermit Siargao
- Cashey’s Place Grill
- La Carinderia
- Ocean 101 Restaurant
- Point 303 Restaurant
- Cafe Loka
Where to Stay in Siargao:
- Dream Catcher Nipas
- Kesa Cloud 9 Resort
Our 6D5N Siargao Itinerary
Day 1: We had a direct flight to Siargao Airport from Clark Airport
- 3:00 pm – Arrived at Siargao Airport
- 3:15 pm – Rode a van going to General Luna
- 3:45pm – Checked-in at Dream Catcher Nipas
- 5:00pm – Sunset Watching at The Boardwalk, Cloud 9
- 7:00pm – Dinner at Point 303 Restaurant
Day 2: Sugba Lagoon and Magpopongku Pool Tour
- 6:00am – Went to General Luna Market for Island Hopping Tour (Our tour was cancelled due to typhoon)
- 7:00 am – We just decided to try the Land Tour (Sugba Lagoon and Magpopongku Tour by Kuya Bebot)
- 8:00 am – Arrived at Sugba Lagoon (Photo ops, Swimming and Kayaking)
- 10:30am – ETD at Sugba Lagoon
- 12:00pm – Lunch at Magpopongko White Beach
- 1:00pm – Swimming at Magpopongko Rock Pools and Flats
- 4:00pm – End of Tour
- 4:30pm – Back to Dream Catcher Nipas
- 6:00pm – Dinner at Kermit Siargao Restaurant
Day 3: Beach Bumming at Malinao White Beach
- 6:00am – Went to General Luna Market for Island Hopping Tour (Our tour was cancelled due to typhoon)
- 8:00am – Went to Dedon Island Resort (Nay Palad Resort) / They didn’t allow walk-in guests so we were not able to visit this resort
- 8:30am – Went to Malinao White Beach
- 11:00pm – Went Back to Rose Homestay Siargao
- 12:00pm – Lunch at Cashey’s Place Grill
- 6:00pm – Dinner at Ocean 101 Beach Resort
Day 4: Swimming at Malinao White Beach + Surfing at the Cloud 9
- 6:00am – Went to General Luna Market for Island Hopping Tour (Our tour was cancelled due to typhoon)
- 8:30am – Went Back to Malinao White Beach
- 12:00pm – Lunch at La Carinderia
- 3:00pm – Tried Surfing at The Cloud 9
- 5:00pm – Back to Dream Catcher Nipas
- 6:00pm – Dinner at Bulaluan Bankerohan
Day 5: Siargao Island Hopping + Sohoton Cove Tour
- 6:00am – Went to General Luna Market for Island Hopping Tour
- 7:00am – ETD for Sohoton Cove
- 9:00am – Start of Sohoton Cove Tour
- 11:00am – Start of Jellyfish Tour
- 11:30am – Lunch at Sohoton Cove
- 12:45pm – ETD for Siargao Island Hopping Tour
- 2:45pm – Arrived at Naked Island
- 4:00pm – Arrived at Daku Island
- 4:30pm – Arrived at Guyam Island
- 5:00pm – Back to General Luna Market
- 5:30pm – Back to Dream Catcher Nipas
- 6:30pm – Dinner at Cashey’s Place Grill
Day 6: Sunset Watching at The Boardwalk / Flight Back to Clark Airport
- 6:00am – Sunrise Watching at The Boardwalk Cloud 9
- 8:00am – Breakfast at Ocean 101 Beach Resort
- 9:00am – Photo Ops
- 11:00am – Went to Siargao Airport
- 1:00pm – Flight back to Clark Airport
Recommended Tour Guide/ Organizer in Siargao:
- Kuya Bebot (Sir Nicolas Salgado) – 09309749974
- I highly recommend Kuya Bebot and his team (Ate Lara and Mylene) for great service. Now I know why he’s the Siargao’s Best Tour Organizer. He’s super cool and very accommodating. Sulit pa ung buffet lunch nila! Promise! At may pa-Free WIFI sa Van nya… Iba din!! Hehe…
Our 6D5N Travel Expenses Summary:
Note: Food Expenses are not included. Price per meal usually ranges from 150 -300 depending on the type of restaurant
SIARGAO BUDGET TRAVEL GUIDE: Recommended Itinerary for 4D3N
For those planning to just have a 4D3N stay in Siargao, check our recommended itinerary below:
Day 1: Arrive in Siargao in the morning. Then rent a motorbike (Php 300 – 350 per day) for a roadtrip around Siargao Island. Then go to The Boardwalk, Cloud 9 for sunset watching. You can just ride a tricycle going to Malinao White Beach.
Day 2: Siargao Island Hopping Tour + Sohoton Cove Tour + Bucas Grande Islands (whole day)
Day 3: Sugba Lagoon and Magpopongko Rock Pools (whole day)
Day 4: Watch sunrise or try Surfing at The Boardwalk. Go back to Manila in the afternoon.
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