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airline that flies directly from Manila to Siargao. No more hassle of connecting flights and
following the usual route. My friends did not have to transfer from one mode of transportation
to another, travel through several towns, and experience the agonising six-hour travel time like I
did. Ugh! They were happy and satisfied with the personalised service and friendly FAs who
gladly attended to their needs. Here’s more — they had FREE snacks and drinks on board and
was able to bring many clothes because of the free 10kg baggage allowance and 5kg hand carry.
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SkyJet has daily flights from Manila to Siargao, departing from NAIA Terminal 4 is at 6am and
arriving at Sayak Airport at around 7.30am. The flight usually takes an hour and 30 minutes,
and airfares start at ₱3,800 but may vary depending on the season. I advise that you to book
ahead of time as the aircraft capacity is limited to 80-100 passengers. To book your flights, visit
SkyJet’s official website (https://tripzilla.sg/external-links/view/3636).

Travel Tip: Landing in Sayak Airport will also give you the opportunity to have an aerial view of
the Del Carmen Mangrove Forest Reserve. Make sure to get a window seat!

Option 2: Connecting flights via Cebu

Your second option is to book a connecting flight from Manila to Siargao via Cebu. Although
there are now daily flights from Cebu to Siargao, this route will take much more time and could
be more expensive to those who come from Manila and to foreign travellers entering the
Philippines via Manila.

Option 3: Fly to Butuan or Surigao + bus + ferry

The third option is the old-school way. Book a flight to Butuan and take a three-hour bus ride to
Surigao. You could also book a flight to Surigao and from there, hop on a ferry going to Dapa Pier
in Siargao. The earliest ferry departs from Surigao at 5am and the last trip is at 11am.
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It is generally advisable for you to choose an accommodation within General Luna, because it
will provide you access to a variety of restaurants, a vibrant night scene and several tourist spots
that have not been exploited by mass tourism.

Travel Tip: Make sure you bring enough cash because there are no ATMs in General Luna.

From the Dapa Pier, we rented a habal-habal (motorcycle), the most common type of
transportation in the island, for ₱200 and it took us around 45 minutes to reach General Luna.

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As expected, the island serves fresh and tasty seafood. You can buy it cooked or raw and have it
prepared by the locals. The latter is more appropriate for groups because it’s generally cheaper.
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With our tight budget, our haggling abilities came to good use. Along with other fish species that
I have never even heard of, we were able to score a kilo of tuna and tanigue for ₱150 each, and
squid for ₱180! Good thing, the resort we stayed at agreed to cook our food for a small fee.

Also read: How to Spend 3 Days in Siargao, Philippines (https://www.tripzilla.com/3-days-in-

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Day 1
Road trip on a motorbike

Since I arrived a little bit late because of the ferry mishap, my friends and I opted to postpone
our scheduled island hopping and rented several motorbikes. You may rent a motorbike and
drive by yourself for as low as ₱350/day which can accommodate 2-3 people (but for safety
reasons, settle with 2). You can also let a habal-habal driver tour you for ₱1,500 per motorbike
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Travel Tip: Foreigners may use their International Driver’s License.

We started our motorbike land tour with an hour drive to Magpupungko Rock Formation.
Tourists frequent this place because of its impressive rock formations that engulf a shallow body
of water. It actually looks like a natural infinity pool with no wave intrusion during low tide. We
didn’t know what to expect so we weren’t able to bring any gear. It is best if you bring your
snorkels for you to enjoy the rich marine life. Do wear a proper beach footwear as well, as the
rocks can be sharp and slippery. Entrance fee is ₱50.

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From Pilar, we headed over to Taktak Falls in Sta. Monica. The ride was literally a pain in the
arse, but the view made up for it. While the beach is the main attraction in Siargao, Taktak Falls
has also become a must-visit for travellers.

Like most falls that I have been to, we arrived thinking that we were about to trek. To our
surprise, the motorcycle parking lot is just several metres away from the falls. Wasting no time,
we dived right in. The icy-cold water is perfect for a refreshing dip and the surrounding trees
provide a relaxing shade to the area. However, the water was murky because of the mud, and
the area was a little too crowded, mostly because of the locals. Entrance fee is ₱5.

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The last stop for our tour is the Cloud 9 Boardwalk. The area provides you with the best view of
the professional surfers braving the hollow waves. We were lucky enough to catch the
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We capped our first day with a taste of the island’s vibrant nightlife. I was honestly looking
forward to a Boracay beach party vibe, but Siargao offered me a whole new different taste of
partying. The night scene in this island tends to be more raw and wild. This is the time when
foreigners and locals converge and enjoy the exchange of culture over cocktails. Most of the
time, resorts hold nightly parties and acoustic sessions fit to the taste of any traveller. There are
also bars for disco or what the locals term as “bayle”.

We were able to visit two bars. Jungle Disco was first on our list. Since we went there on a
Friday, the place was packed! This was probably the closest thing you will get to a nightclub here
in Siargao. We decided to transfer since they didn’t have much options for drinks.

Second stop was the Viento Del Mar. It was probably the alcohol or the DJ music, but this is
where I got hyped up and turned my social butterfly mode on. We met several strangers, mostly
foreigners. We decided to end the night early because it was getting a bit too crowded and we
will have an early start the next day.

Also read: 15 Unspoilt Beaches in Mindanao Youve Probably Never Heard Of

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Next is Daku Island, where we had our lunch. This island is inhabited by a community of
fisherfolks with a population of about 300. Appropriately named (daku means “big” in Visayan
language), the island is the biggest among the three. Because of the serenity of the place, some of
us wanted to stay for the night in one of the beach cottages. But when we found out that there
was no electricity in the island, we immediately changed our minds. Haha. We played some
beach volleyball before we left the island.

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The island hopping activity usually ends around 2-3pm, so you can spend the entire afternoon
doing what Siargao is famous for — surfing!

Surfing

In a group of friends, there are some who actually surf, some who claim that they know how,
and those who have no idea how to do it. Don’t worry! Siargao has a variety of waves that will
suit the needs of people with different levels of expertise. Surfing lessons cost around ₱500 with
a surfboard and a trainer.

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For amateurs, start with the more forgiving waves of the Little Pony, which is formed from the
powerful waves of the Jacking Horse (another surfing spot) smashing into a shallow reef. For
advanced surfers, the famous Cloud 9 is the best option for you. C9’s barreling waves with razor
sharp corals at the bed of the ocean make it a dangerous spot for beginners. Hailed as the 8th
best surfing spot in the world by CNN Go, C9 can get very crowded but it is still the most
preferred spot because of its waves which can reach as high as 12 feet! For experts, Stimpy’s,
located offshore, can provide a good challenge. Its savage perfect tubing waves which break into
shallow water, provide euphoria for highly skilled surfers.

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One of the hotel staff brought us to a surfing spot they call “The Secret Spot”. I’m not really sure
whether it was the real name or just a term they used to call the place, but it was secret alright.
We were the only ones there enjoying the waves. It was actually my first time to hold a
surfboard and although I practically grew up just minutes away from the beach, I was never a
good swimmer. I was hesitant to try but the trainer reassured me that it was easier than it
seems. True enough, after several attempts in finding a good (not so strong) wave, I was able to
surf for the first time! I eventually lost balance but I felt the euphoria that my surfer friends
have been telling me. I will definitely do it again, but I need to extend my patience.

Also read: 10 Adrenaline-Pumping Adventures in Mindanao

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Chill the night away

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in their common room where most proceeds go to charity. I particularly enjoyed their rum-
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We decided to buy a few bottles and drink at the common area in our hotel. Here, we met a
group of people from Cebu who shared their drinks with us (free booze!). What’s exciting about
nights spent in Siargao is the opportunity to meet new people with different nationalities. The
locals are not shabby either! They provide stories that will make you want to stay in the island a
little bit longer.

Day 3
Unlike the day before, I started my Day 3 a little bit late. My friends woke me up after they had
their breakfast (traitors!) so I didn’t have enough time to prepare for the Island tour. Some of my
friends also left early because they still have work. (Boo, adulthood!)

Bucas Grande Island Tour

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Among the different activities that we did in Siargao, this one has been my favourite! To be
honest, it wasn’t my first time to go to Bucas Grande but whenever I go there, it becomes a new
experience every single time. It is highly recommended to include this in your itinerary but just
make sure you have enough time because the tour will take the entire day.

From General Luna, we left for Dapa Pier where our tour organisers are waiting. The trip took
us about two hours, and the views on the way were breathtaking. We passed by several
mangrove sanctuaries, luscious vegetation which was mostly palm trees, and the beautiful islets.

Our first stop was the Club Tara resort where we just took a few photos (we couldn’t afford the
place!). When we arrived, I felt like the place wasn’t properly maintained as the pool was
covered with moss. We immediately left and went on with the island tour.

Our next stop was the Lagoon Lake where we dove from a wooden cottage that was about ten
metres high. It wasn’t really a challenging dive, but an exciting one, nonetheless. We dove
several times but getting out of the water was always a struggle. As I’ve said, I was never a good
swimmer.

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A few minutes away from the Lagoon Lake is the Crystal Cave where we got to experience how
it feels like to be in a real cave! The stalagmite and stalactite formations are unspoilt with
shining calcite deposits. It must be my claustrophobia, but there was something eerie about this
cave. It became weirder when our tour guide told us to turn off the flashlights for five minutes
to really experience the place.

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Our next stop was my favourite place in the island, the Jellyfish Lagoon. Before we were able to
go, we had to wait for thirty minutes in the registration area which was full of tourists. My
friends got bored so we tried to convince the boatman to take us to a place where we can swim.
He dropped us in an area where there were a lot of sea urchins. We got scared so we decided to
swim back to the registration area. As I’ve said, I wasn’t a good swimmer so I didn’t survive the
swim. My friend pulled me towards her and after a few minutes, the boatman came to our
rescue!

When we got back, we transferred to small boats which can only fit one passenger. Finally, we
were able to swim with the stingless jellyfishes. It was a surreal experience.

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Our second to the last activity was the tour of the famous Sohoton Cove. I consider this cove as
the Palawan of Mindanao. Here you will enjoy traversing through the emerald waters while
enjoying the stunning landscape of Sohoton. The lush vegetation and rock formation
surrounding the body of water will make your eyes busy.

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The final stop requires you to enter a cave, climb rocks, and exit by diving. The Magkukuob
Cave is the best way to end your Bucas Grande tour. Just make sure that you are up for the
challenge because there is no other way out but through jumping off a wooden 15-metre high
ledge.

After a long, tiring day, we headed back to General Luna. Everyone, including myself, was asleep
during the trip home.

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Flights and ferries usually depart Siargao very early in the morning. SkyJet’s direct flight
schedule is at 8.10am, which means that you have to leave General Luna at around 6am,
considering the 45-minute travel time to Sayak Airport. Enjoy the view of the lush vegetation of
Siargao on your way to the airport.

Travel Tip: Extend a bit longer. Three days are not enough to experience the beauty of this
Island.

So, what are you waiting for? Huddle up your friends, book a SkyJet flight
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named Siargao!

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