Siargao
The best surfing
paradise on Earth
and more
Siargao is the surfing capital of the Philippines and home to some of the best beaches in Asia. The main surf area, located on Cloud 9 beach, is where the Siargao International Surfing Cup is held every year.
This teardrop shaped tropical paradise, located in the Surigao del Norte province, attracts visitors from all over the Philippines and across the globe. People come here to experience the world-class surf, enjoy the white-sand beaches, watch beautiful sunsets, and explore the natural rock and cave pools.
Siargao is a great place for families to go on vacation, couples to enjoy a honeymoon, or individuals to get away from it all. The island has a national park, tidal rock pools, and secret labyrinthine coves.
- Siargao Island is accessible via Sayak Airport, a 10-minute drive from the municipality of Del Carmen and a 40-minute drive from the main tourist town of General Luna.
- There are fast-craft ferries from the Mindanao mainland, specifically coming from Surigao City seaport, that can quickly take you to the island. The fast-craft ride usually takes an hour and a half while regular boats take three hours to reach Siargao.
- Travellers can also bring their private cars or vehicles via a four-hour passenger and cargo RORO (Roll-on/Roll-off boat) trip that sails daily from Surigao City to Dapa town on Siargao Island.
- Visitors who miss the ferry are advised to avoid the small outrigger canoes offered by local fishermen. This area is the world’s second deepest part of the ocean.
- Siargao Island is motorcycle and bike-friendly. Enjoy the freedom of exploring the island on two wheels; it’s small enough to traverse in only one day on a motorcycle.
- Go surfing at one of the local beaches. Because of the different wave breaks, there are beaches for all levels. Jacking Horse and Quicksilver are good for beginners, while Cloud 9 beach is recommended for advanced surfers. Cloud 9 is considered to be among the world’s Top 10 surf sites comparable to Hawaii and Bali.
- Take a stroll along the boardwalk at Cloud 9. Extending far into the sea, the boardwalk leads to a three-story viewing platform where you can watch the surfing enthusiasts and catch the sunrise or sunset.
- Explore Sohoton Cove, a cluster of small islets with lagoons, limestone caves, and rock formations. Go swimming & diving with stingless jellyfish in a maze of interconnected clearwater pools in a cave.
- Go island hopping with a three-island tour and see Naked Island, Daku Island, and Guyam Island in a single day.
- Enjoy the Siargao nightlife, in which different bars open every night, allowing neighbouring bars their time to shine. Every night there is a party in a different location.
- Go cliff jumping at Magpopongko Tidal Pools or try the Tarzan Jump on Maasin River.
- Ride on an outrigger boat or a motorized-Banca (locally known as Baroto) to Sugba Lagoon, a lagoon surrounded by blue-green waters and limestone-karst domed-like hills, the perfect place for swimming, SUP, board diving, and rafting.
- Spend a lazy day at the pristine Pacifico Beach, a white-sand beach facing the Pacific where you can try its organic savoury dishes and flavourful desserts. It’s also the best place for seasonal surfing. You can also visit Alegria Beach, a 5-kilometre stretch of white-sand beach, off the town of Santa Monica.
- Shop at a Local Tabo-an, a flea market where local farmers and artisans sell their produce and crafts.
- Magpupungko Rock Pools are natural pools created from water left behind in a coastal rock formation when the ocean retreats at low tide. The water is bright blue, it’s great for swimming and snorkelling. You can see a variety of fish and other marine life underwater.
- Tayangban Cave Pool is dark, but the guide will carry a torch to illuminate the beautiful stalactite formations inside. You can use the r opes and bamboo to traverse and navigate. Emerge to a beautiful, emerald green cenote with some fantastic spots for cliff jumping.
- The bent tree of Maasin Village bends out over a river. Locals have attached a swing to it so that you can jump from it into the water below.
- The Sea of Palms is an elevated viewpoint that looks out over coconut trees and is a good spot to view the sunrise or sunset.
- The restaurants on Siargao Island are known for their fresh and healthy food options. The cafés, bars, and restaurants all serve a wide variety of local and international cuisine.
- Enjoy a seafood lunch on Dahu Island, the second spot on the island-hopping tour.
- Shaka Cafe sells a healthy selection of smoothies, fruit bowls, and juices.
- Eat a coconut that’s fresh from a tree. It’s always readily available and when served as a beverage, acts as the ultimate thirst quencher.
- Enjoy some Japanese food at Sushi Nori. Choose from poke bowls, sashimi, and sushi.
- Kermit Surf Resort and Restaurant Siargao sell Spanish food.
- Experience the island’s local street food or seafood grills such as BBQ chicken, pork, marlin, and isaw (skewered pork or chicken intestines).
- Try the traditional Filipino dishes such as Kinilaw (a local ceviche) and Sisig at small carenderias or ‘turo-turo’ (small local eateries or restaurants).
- Sample the signature dishesat Cafe Loka
- The General Luna neighborhood has many places where you can shop for souvenirs, clothing jewelry, swimwear, surf gear, surfboards, and local or Philippine skincare products made from coconut or local ingredients.
- Bring home some samples of the local poot-poot ginamos (fermented salt fish anchovies), a typical food and appetizer.
- Fat Lips Surf Shop sells high-quality beach and surf gear as well as offering rentals on surfboards so you can enjoy your Siargao surfing experience.
- ISLA.PH Outlet shop produces and sells resort wear, beach towels, bags, and accessories. Shop here and transform yourself into an islander.
- Gwapitos Apparel Shop is a local brand that produces official merchandise for the Philippines Surf Championship Tour.
- Hippies Siargao Surf Shop
HOW TO GET HERE
- Fly from Canada (One-stop/multi-stop from YVR and YYZ) to Siargao Airport or Sayak Airport (IAO) via Philippine Airlines and other Asian airlines
Layover in Manila, Davao, Cebu, Clark - Fly from Canada (multi-stop from YVR and YYZ) to Cebu (CEB) via Philippine Airlines
From Cebu, travel by ferry to Suridao, then to Dapa (Cebu-Surigao-Dapa). Travel time: 10+ hours
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CHASE THE SUNSETS OF BORACAY
Not only a beach capital but also a cultural experience, the most-visited island in the Philippines is only four miles long and two miles wide, but bury your feet in its
powder-fine white sand beaches, swim in the crystalline blue waters, try a watersport and explore the whole strip of it and find out why everyone who’s ever gone
to Boracay would want to visit again and again.
Palawan
ADMIRE NATURE’S HANDIWORK IN PALAWAN
Accessible only from Manila or Cebu and not from island to island, Palawan is an elongated island you should not miss. With two UNESCO World Heritage sites, lush forests, breathtaking views, spectacular beaches and stunning marine wildlife under its belt, it’s no surprise that everyone says the islands of Palawan have the makings of an adventure like no other. Choose one of these three main islands of Palawan and get your sunscreen, swimsuits, and stamina ready: you’ve never seen the water this blue.
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Right in the middle of Visayas is Cebu, the second interna9onal gateway to the Philippines. Culturally and biologically rich, it is the
country’s secondary. Although more popular as a diving and snorkeling site, Cebu is an exci9ng place to experience authentic Filipino
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Siargao
SECRETS OF SIARGAO
Experience the best of both worlds in the Philippine’s largest city outside of Metro Manila and Luzon. Immerse yourselves in the beauty of nature and feel at ease at the some of the most popular amenities Davao has to offer. Get a taste of the freshest produce on the island, as it is known for being the leading exporter of fruits such as mangoes, pomeloes, bananas, coconut products, pineapples, papayas, mangosteens and cacao.
Day Two
| ISLAND HOPPING | Explore and join the amazing Island Hopping Activity to visit the famous 3 islands,Daku, Guyam, and Naked Island! You’ll have a van transfer (roundtrip) to General Luna’s Boulevard where your boat awaits you. Also included is bottled water, towels, a personal butler, and a picnic lunch will be provided in one of the island stops. Naked Island fits the description of this beach destination; fine white sand and cool clear waters. It got its name because of its “nakedness”; there’s no shade or almost anything on the island. This very minimalist island is only a few minutes away by boat from General Luna. It has a small sandbar and about 100 meters of sand. Daku Island is the biggest in the trio and has fine bone-white sand, emerald waters, and swaying coconut trees; all of which make it the perfect spot for lunch. It also has a barangay with friendly locals. Explore the palms, and enjoy your picnic lunch with grilled chicken, adobo, mango, pineapple, salad, and drinks. Guyam Island may be small, but its picturesque beachscape, shallow waters, and tropical paradise appeal more than make up for it. Smiling ladies with a small box will greet you and cheerfully let you know there’s a fee once you set foot on the island, however your entrance fees are covered. It’s small, and one can easily walk from one side of the island to the other, weaving through the 100 coconut palms. The water around the island is crystal clear, however a big reef surrounds the entire island. (Breakfast, Lunch & Accommodations, Siargao) |
Day Three
| Tour | FREE DAY IN SIARGAO Today is a free day to explore Siargao on your own. There are plenty of surfing schools and places to rent boards so newbies can join in, too, and the crystal clear water also provides the perfect place to try paddle boarding or snorkeling. In addition there are lagoons, caves, sand bars, coral reefs, bizarre rock formations, exotic wildlife, waterfalls, and a large mangrove forest reserve to discover. |
Day Four
MAGPUPUNGKO ROCK POOLS
Today you’ll have a tour to Magpupungko Rock Pools, and you’ll have the opportunity to swim with the beautiful underwater life. Part of the attraction is the imposing Magpupungko rock: a huge boulder that serves as the place’s natural monument. Separated from the ocean by a large reef, the water is incredibly clear in all shades of blue, green and everything between. During low tide, the receding coastline reveals natural pools perfect for some leisurely swimming*. Think of it as an all-natural infinity pool. * It’s recommended to check with the hotel staff first as the tour has tidal restrictions and time, as the pools only appears during low tide
Day Five
Departure:
After a leisurely breakfast, it’s time to say good-bye. You’ll have a shared transfer to the airport, and on to your next Avanti Destination!
Davao
ECO-ADVENTURE CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES
Experience the best of both worlds in the Philippine’s largest city outside of Metro Manila and Luzon.
Immerse yourselves in the beauty of nature and feel at ease at the some of the most popular amenities Davao has to offer.
Get a taste of the freshest produce on the island, as it is known for being the leading exporter of fruits such as mangoes, pomeloes, bananas, coconut products, pineapples, papayas, mangosteens and cacao.
Day Two
| Tour | Hijo Resorts and Madaum River Gear up for a Banana Plantation Tour in Hijo Resorts, located in the north of Davao Region. It is recognized as one of the oldest banana and coconut plantations in the country. Admired for its sprawling beach, vast river, lush forest and plantation, the resort is an ideal getaway for those who love being around nature and seek to preserve it in the most delightful way possible. Feel free to relax, sunbathe, swim or snorkel.For young adventurers at heart, you’ll be challenged by locals for a walk across the hanging bridges and forest trails in the area. Go on a scenic cruise on the Madaum River and enjoy its breathtaking scenery. Engulf a sumptuous lunch featuring famous cuisine of the region at the beachfront. Eat freshly picked fruits and vegetables harvested from their nearby garden. And watch a highly anticipated cultural show brimming with talented singers and dancers from local schools, as the highlight of the whole day tour. You will return to the City of Davao late in the afternoon. |
Day Three
| Tour | Davao CityYou will be given a brief announcement of what Davao has in store for you in the afternoon. If you’re brave enough to enter the Crocodile Park, they’ll introduce you to Pangil, the 2nd largest crocodile in captivity and Buloy, the friendly 15-foot python. A few minutes walk from the park is Tribung K’Mindanawan, where it showcases our rich cultural heritage and replicas of different tribal houses in the region. Chow down on the local fruits of Davao such as pomelo, mangosteen, marang, and dare take a whiff of the Durian, the world’s smelliest fruit. Don’t want the smell to rub off on you? No worries, you can settle for the candies at the Durian Candy Factory or take a sip of Durian Flavored Cappuccino. Head over to the wonderful view of Davao from the top of the Shrine hill at the Holy Infant Jesus and at the Jack’s Ridge. Don’t forget to check out Museo Dabawenyo, where it houses a rich collection of Davao’s history through finely displayed galleries, and purchase some of the coolest souvenirs available at the Aldevinco Souvenir Shop. Take pleasure in having lunch at a nearby restaurant. And have some needed R&R at the hotel. |
Day Four
Departure:
Check-out and depart from Davao homeward, or to another exciting Philippine destination.
Note:
Rates available upon request.
Refer to list of hotel options*
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