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The huge waves look ominous the first time you see it.
I asked my boatman, Jojo, what I’m seeing. Is that turbulent area dangerous? Is it inaccessible to fishers and swimmers? must I, um, tighten my life jacket?
He chuckled. “Oh, that,” he said in a voice that suggested he’s had this conversation lots of times before. “Those are the Cloud 9 waves. Surfers love those.”
And then it hit me like ’em big kahunas: this is Siargao, Glenn. There are meant to be waves.
While the uninitiated like me may feel uneasy, for the people of who call Siargao home, these waves are the most familiar thing. As the name implies, it’s their piece of heaven.
Čo je v tomto sprievodcovi pokryté?
UNDERSTANDING SIARGAO ISLAND
WHERE TO stay IN SIARGAOTop Siargao Resorts and Inns
Top Siargao Hostels
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HOW TO get TO SIARGAO ISLANDBy AirBook cheap Siargao Flights Here!
By Ferry
SIARGAO airport TO general LUNABy Van
By Motorbike (Habal-habal)
By Multi-cab
HOW TO get around general LUNA
THINGS TO do in SIARGAOSiargao Land Tour
3 Islands Tour
Sohoton Cove (Bucas Grande Island)
Surfing!
Cloud 9 Boardwalk
Secret Spot
SAMPLE SIARGAO ITINERARYItinerary A: convenient (Party of 2)
Itinerary B: diy budget (Group of 4)
OTHER SIARGAO ideas FOR THE poor TRAVELER
FREQUENTLY ASKED questions about SIARGAOIs Siargao safe?
When is the best time to visit Siargao?
Are there ATMs in Siargao?
What is the power plug / socket used in Siargao?
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UNDERSTANDING SIARGAO ISLAND
Siargao is an island located off the northeastern coast of Mindanao. It is within the jurisdiction of Surigao Del Norte province, and composed of nine municipalities: Burgos, Dapa, Del Carmen, general Luna, Pilar, San Benito, San Isidro, Santa Monica and Socorro. around the main island are smaller islands, included as part of the Siargao Group.
Siargao is known today as a surfing mecca, a place where thrill-seekers the world over gather to ride the waves. For the local population, however, Siargao is their simple, non-assuming hometown, with huge swaths of coconut farms, thick mangroves, and secluded coves. If it’s your first time here, it’s hard to neglect the contrast between the adventuring, wide-eyed tourists and the simple, stoic ways of the locals. case in point: me and Jojo.
The island is a relatively sheltered surfing destination until around the early 2010s, when word of the island’s majestic waves exploded in the surfing world. Today, surfing culture is pretty much a staple in the island. This is particularly true in general Luna, where the island’s best waves can be found.
Daku Island
More info about Siargao Island:
Language: Surigaonon is the dominant language, but Tagalog, Cebuano, and English are widely understood and spoken.
Time zone: UTC+8 (Philippine standard Time). same time as Singapore and Malaysia; one hour behind Japan.
Currency: Philippine peso (PHP, ₱). PHP 100 is around USD 1.85, EUR 1.60, or SGD 2.55 (as of October 2018).
Mode of payment: cash preferred. large establishments often accept credit scores cards.
WHERE TO stay IN SIARGAO
You’ll never run out of options when it pertains to accommodations in Siargao. The island attracts tourists within the full spectrum of budget preferences. Whatever your own budget is, there is a hotel, hostel, or resort to fit your needs.
If you’re trying to find a place that’s close to surfing sports and other major attractions, we highly suggest that you book a place within general Luna, somewhere along tourism Road. here a lot of attractions like the Cloud nine and Quicksilver surfing camps, Mama’s Grill, and the general Luna public market, are just a habal-habal ride away.
Top Siargao Resorts and Inns
On our recent trip, we stayed at La Luna Island resort and had an amazing time. Its rooms are spacious, beds huge, and location excellent, close to a large selection of dining spots.
La Luna Island Resort
It’s also one of the best-rated resorts on Agoda, as examined by actual customers. here are some of the top resorts and lodges in the island (not in order).
La Luna Island Resort. check rates & Availability! ✅
LaVillas Homestay. check rates & Availability! ✅
Balay Hayahay. check rates & Availability! ✅
Siargao Island Villas. check rates & Availability! ✅
Lukay resort Siargao. check rates & Availability! ✅
Alpas Siargao. check rates & Availability! ✅
Apsaras Tribe- Siargao. check rates & Availability! ✅
Top Siargao Hostels
Ilakai Hostel. check rates & Availability! ✅
Let’s Gold Hostel(Kanijugan Homestay). check rates & Availability! ✅
Tres Islas Hostel. check rates & Availability! ✅
Search for a lot more Siargao Resorts!HOW TO get TO SIARGAO ISLAND
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Siargao has its own small yet serviceable airport, named Sayak Airport. traveling by air is the most efficient way to get to the island.
In the past, the normal route (from Manila) is to first take a flight to Cebu City or Surigao City, then take another flight to Siargao. This has changed, however, considering that Siargao airport now uses direct flights to and from Manila, as well as Clark and Davao.
Manila to Siargao: Cebu Pacific and Skyjet
Cebu to Siargao: Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines
Clark to Siargao: Philippine Airlines
Davao to Siargao: Philippine Airlines
Surigao City to Siargao: Cebu Pacific
From Manila, it normally takes two hours to get to Siargao (one hour if you fly from Cebu). The fare will vary, with the least expensive average at around PHP 3,000 for Cebu Pacific (non-promo) flights.
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Trajektom
You can also get to Siargao by means of Roll-on, Roll-off (RoRo) ferries. These ferries leave to and from Surigao City. The main seaport in the island is located in the municipality of Dapa. boat and ferry rates vary, between PHP 200-300.
SIARGAO airport TO general LUNA
By Van
Most of the hustle and bustle occur in the municipality of general Luna. here is where Cloud 9, Quicksilver and other surfing camps are located. lots of hotels, resorts and restaurants are also found here.
Sayak Airport, however, is located in another municipality, in Del Carmen. To get to general Luna, head outside the airport, where vans for rent are parked. traveling by van is your fastest and least expensive option to get to general Luna, but you may have to share the van with other passengers.
Travel time: 45 minutes
Fare: PHP 300
Motobike (Habal-Habal)
If you’re feeling adventurous, or you’d like to travel privately, you can get to general Luna on a motorcycle, either by means of habal-habal (hired motorcycles), or for-rent motorbikes you operate yourself. These are also available outside the airport. Of course, if you have lots of luggage with you, this isn’t a viable option. Or maybe it is, supplied you have very dextrous teeth.
Habal-habal fare: PHP 500
Motorbikes for rent: PHP 500 per day
Travel time: 45 minutes
Viacerých kabáz
Another popular form of transport is the multicab, small multi-seater automobiles that look like bonsai trucks. Multicabs have enough space for luggage, and the ride is relatively a lot more comfortable than the two-wheeled options.
Travel time: 45 minutes
Multicabs for rent: starting at PHP 1500
Ako sa obísť všeobecná luna
By Habal-habal. The habal-habal motorcycle, a common sight in rural Philippines, takes center stage in Siargao as the primary mode of transportation. These motorcycles bear a quirky design: riding a habal-habal is like riding a car frame on two wheels. getting around on these icons of rural ingenuity is cheap and fast. If you only want to get around general Luna proper, it only costs PHP 20 per ride.
By Tricycle. Tricycle are normally on par with the habal-habals.
By Rented Motorcycle. You can also rent motorbikes for PHP 500 for 24 hours.
Na bicykli. Bikes cost PHP 150 for 24 hours.
By car Rental. On one of our trips, we have rented a Toyota Avanza for only P3000 per day (24 hours). We’ve seen also seen posters advertising smaller cars for rent for P2500 per day.
THINGS TO do in SIARGAO
Siargao Land Tour
You can explore the main island and see the wonders it keeps in its jagged corners and lush landscapes. here are the normal stops of the land excursion (not in order):
Magpupungko rock Pools. during low tide, the receding coastline reveals rock formations and natural pools best for some leisurely swimming. It’s an all-natural infinity pool, so to speak. entrance fee: P50.
Sugba Lagoon. Within the lagoon is a two-story docking area where you can stay and rent a table for PHP 50. The cool, turquoise waters seem to invite everyone to explore the lagoon’s site, and there’s equipment available to do just that. There are paddle boards, canoes, and snorkeling paraphernalia available onsite for rent. There’s also a diving platform you can use for free. entrance fee: P50.
Coconut mountain View. Siargao is carpeted with nearly limitless rows of coconut trees. It makes exploring the island a lot more fun because of the kicking back green scenery and the various Instagrammable spots along the way.
Maasin River. A picturesque river, especially the spot with the bent coconut tree extending over the river. There’s a rope attached to the tree where you can swing and plunge into the river. The water is about 6-foot deep. entrance fee: P20.
Although I indicated the entrance fees above, these are already included by land tours. The one used by Klook also includes lunch.
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3 ostrovy Tour
This excursion follows the three islands nearest general Luna: Guyam Island, Daku Island, and naked Island.
You can do this excursion in two ways: charter a prIVATE čln alebo pripojte sa k skupinové turné.
Ak ste skupina, môžete ísť do spoločnosti Wharf a Charter súkromnú loď pre P1500 – P2000. To je na loď, nie na osobu. To však nezahŕňa obed. Čerstvé ryby sú k dispozícii na ostrove Daku (ktoré môžete nechať miestnych obyvateľov variť), ale ak ste v prísnom rozpočte, môžete si vždy priniesť vlastné jedlo. Nezahŕňa ďalšie vstupné a dokovacie poplatky, keď sa postavíte na ostrovy, ktoré sú:
Ostrov Guyam: P30 na hlavu
Ostrov Daku: P100 na loď
Nahý ostrov: bezplatný poplatok.
Ak cestujete sami, nechcete sa vysporiadať s hľadaním lode alebo prípravou jedla, alebo sa chcete jednoducho spoznať priateľov, odporúčame namiesto toho sa pripojiť k skupinovej exkurzii. Klook používa túto prehliadku. Cena pokrýva poplatky za loď, všetky vstupné poplatky a obedový bufet v štýle boodle.
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Sohoton Cove (ostrov Bucas Grande)
Sohoton Cove je súčasťou Bucas Grande Islands, komplexnej siete senzačných krasových kopcov a ostrovov, ktoré hniezdia úchvatné lagúny, pláže a dokonca aj jaskyne. Krištáľovo čistá voda niektorých lagún nesie medúzy bez bodnutia, niečo, čo turisti môžu plávať a komunikovať, ak je ich načasovanie správne. Sezóna medúzy sa začína v marci, ale dosiahne svoju výšku v júli a auguste.
Sohoton Cove sa nachádza v Socorro v Surigao del Norte. Exkurzie lodí zo spoločnosti Siargao stoja P3000, ale niektorí lode a prevádzkovatelia ich spájajú s exkurziou 3 ostrovov, aby vytvorili maximálne dobrodružstvo na ostrove. Táto kombinácia exkurzie Sohoton Cove + 3 ostrovy zvyčajne stojí P4000. Ak chcete veľa ušetriť, nájdite ostatných cestujúcich, aby rozdelili náklady.
Ak ste sólo alebo nechcete nič naplánovať, môžete sa namiesto toho pripojiť k skupinovej exkurzii! Exkurzia Combo Combo Combo Sohoton + 3 je k dispozícii na Klook!
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Surfovanie!
Surfing je najväčším remízou spoločnosti Siargao, ruky nadol (a na opačných koľajniciach, ako nám hovorí inštruktor surfovania). Pohľadné vlny ostrova, populárny napučiavanie „Cloud 9“, nalákali surferov zo všetkých kútov zemegule. Tieto vlny sa vyskytujú pozdĺž všeobecného pobrežia Luna: najlepšími miestami na ich chytenie budú Cloud 9 a Quicksilver Surfing Camps.
Surfovacie tábory ponúkajú prenájom surfovania a kurzy surfovania pre začiatočníkov a medziproduktov. Triedy surfovania pre začiatočníkov sú na PHP 1000 počas 2 hodín. To stačí pre asi 2 desiatky epických vymazaní.
Cloud 9 Boardwalk
V pláži Cloud 9 sa nachádza aj populárna promenáda a veža. Táto trojposchodová drevená štruktúra a promenáda, ktorá k nej vedie, pozdravuje návštevníkov, keď vstúpia do okolia. Používa príklad na pláž Cloud 9, vlny a Tichý oceán. Za vstupný poplatok musíte vyhodiť Php 50.
Tu je tip: Uistite sa, že dorazíte pred prestávkou svitania, pretože veža je ideálnym miestom na zachytenie úchvatných východovníc.
Tajné miesto
Siargao má miesto miestne známe ako „tajné miesto“ alebo „tajné miesto“. Na rozdiel od jeho názvu to nie je silne strážené tajomstvo. Skôr je to miesto, ktoré sa zriedka venuje v porovnaní s inými atrakciami Siargao.
Ale nemýľte sa, miesto musí byť vysoko na vašom kontrolnom zozname Siargao. Má dve strany: pláž Doot, pokojná pláž s jemným, polo-bielym pieskom a mangrovový les, kde si môžete prenajať malú lopatkovú loď a preskúmať plávajúce lístie. Je to z cesty od všeobecného náboja oblastí surfovania, polhodinová jazda od General Luna.
Itinerár siargao
Tu sú dve vzorové itineráre Siargao, oboje na 4-dňový, 3-noc. Prvá verzia je pre pár, ktorí chcú oveľa pohodlnejší pobyt, zatiaľ čo druhý je pre skupinu s rozpočtom. V obidvoch itinerároch sa predpokladá, že máte príspevok P100-150 za jedlo.
Cítite sa bezplatné, aby ste sa prispôsobili v závislosti od vašej dĺžky preferencií pobytu a rozpočtu.
Itinerár A: Pohodlné (strana 2)
Tento cestovný plán uprednostňuje pohodlie oveľa viac ako úspory. Predpokladá sa, že ste párty dvoch (2) cestujúcich, ktorí zdieľajú dvojča alebo dvojlôžkovú izbu T