Siargao is probably the most beautiful island I have been to. [but I haven't been in that much really] . The place itself has so much to offer, from surfing, to sight-seeing to even just lounging at the beach. The locals are friendly and very helpful, they would extend their help to the point that they will sit down and talk to you. Foreigners flock the island too, not just the tourist type, but those who decided to stay in the island and make a living and those who surf as part of their lifestyle.. The island life will surely make you fall in love. And that's also why I would always choose Siargao as my go-to place. Once you've had a chance to experience IAO you will come back, over and over again.
My trips to Siargao doesn't really have planned itineraries, we just "wing-it", I just had places I wanted to go, and I start talking to friends and local, that's how I start it. So here's a list of recommended places to check out in the island.
DAY 1
Magpupunko Tidal Pool
General Luna to Pilar (1hour)
Good for 2 [Habal-Habal] ----------------- 1200
*Kuya Rabi: 09207437382
Good for 6 [Motorcycle] ------------------ 1500
Motorcycle for Rent [per day] -----------500- 600
400/person
At Magpupunko
Parking Fee------------------------------------50
Entrance Fee----------------------------------50
Lunch-------------------------------------------100-150/person [please include the driver in your budget]
Coconut----------------------------------------35
Also Drop By:
Coconut Farm Aerial View
Tayangban Cave
Environmental Fee--------------------------70/person
Tour Guide------------------------------------150
Coconut Swing Along at the Red Bridge
------------------------------------------------------------Free
KuyaMabait [coarching and cheering]----------100
DAY 2
Sugba Lagoon
General Luna to Del Carmen (1 hour and 30 minutes)
Good for 2 [Habal-Habal] ----------------- 1200
Good for 6 [Motorcycle] ------------------ 1500
Motorcycle for Rent [per day] -----------500- 600
400/person
Lunch-------------------------------------------150
To Sugba Lagoon (30 minute boat ride)
NOTE: NO FOOD AND DRINK ALLOWED AT SUGBA LAGOON; EAT BEFORE LEAVING DOCK
Tourism Office: 09305510107
Boat Rental------------------------------------1600/boat
*boat capacity 6 tourist (exclusing boatman and tourist guide)
Entrance and Environmental Fee---------100
Docking Fee------------------------------------40
Paddle Board ---------------------------------200/hour
Kayak--------------------------------------------200/hour
Snorkel Gear-----------------------------------200/hour
Table and Chairs------------------------------100
Also Drop By:
Wakepark ---------------------------------------1500/beginner
1200/ pro boarder
DAY 3
TRI-ISLAND (NAKED, DAKU, GUYAM ISLAND)
General Luna to GL Market ----------------15/person
*NOTE: Buy food to eat [or cook] at the market before leaving. Be early at the market because the fish won't last long as many locals and tourist buy from it.
*Contact EVELYN: 09120204829
Food----------------------------------------------250-300/person
Boat Rental ------------------------------------1500/boat
Naked Island-----------------------------------FREE
Daku Island Dock Fee------------------------100/boat
To Grill--------------------------------150
Guyam Island Environmental Fee--------25/boat
Sohoton cove
General Luna to Sohoton (2 hours and 30 minute Boat Ride)
Can include this to the Tri-island Tour
*Contact EVELYN: 09120204829
Boat Rental-------------------------------------3000/boat
Sohoton Tour
Pump Boat and Guide-------------830/tour
Boating [to jelly fish] --------------100/pax
Permit---------------------------------100
Entrance Fee-------------------------100
Environmental Fee -----------------50
Safety Gear---------------------------40
Snorkel Gear-------------------------100
Table-----------------------------------100
Will Cook your Food ---------------150 per kilo
Boating to Jellyfishes
Crystal Cave
Sohoton Cove
Caving and Jumping off Platforms
DAY 4
Surfing Lessons at Cloud 9
*Contact JAZZ: 0948152219
NAT: 09098211859
Surfing Board with Instructor---- 500/hour
Board Rental--------------------------500/day
Recommended places to eat:
SHAKA------------------------------------250/Fruit Bowl
KERMIT----------------------------------250/pizza + 40additional topping
MAMA’S GRILL-------------------------150-200/meal
SUGBA------------------------------------150-200/meal
BRAVO RESORT------------------------200-400/person
WHITE BANANA (acoustic night)
HARANA (breakfast) ----------------200-400/meal
CAFÉ LOKA-----------------------------200-300
SIARGAO BLEU RESORT------------pricey
OTHER THINGS TO DO:
Bike around General Luna --------------------------------150 -200 per day
People Watch while they are surfing -------------------free
Discover coffee places around General Luna--------90-190 [depends]
Make Friends. People ion Siargao are friendly and would definitely take time to talk.
PARTY at Siargao: ask locals which is the scheduled bar for the night as it changes every day. party starts at 11 pm ends at 4am.
also,
Sunset and Chill
This is Filipino surf culture at its finest. The laid-back-chill lifestyle of Siargao, embracing every inch of the Island life. Leave nothing but footprints and amazing memories. Preserve the place and avoid littering. The fresh coconuts, grilled food, good company and make the most colorful memories you can make. Its far from the busy and touristy as Boracay or El Nido, but it offers so much more than just a beautiful place– and you definitely should come visit while the going is good and it's less popular.