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| The Captivating Boardwalk of Cloud 9 |
Fear nothing, discover as much as you can in every place you've been to.
Feast your eyes in the merging colors of Siargao.
WHERE IS SIARGAO LOCATED?
Siargao is an island nestled in the pristine and preserved backdrop of the Surigao del Norte paradise which has a coastline marked by a succession of reefs, small points and white, sandy beaches.
The most comfortable way to reach the island is through Siargao Airport, which is located in Barangay Sayak, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, Philippines.
The strong waves in Siargao Island has made the province the Surfing Capital of the Philippines but despite all of this brouhaha, Siargao has a lot more to offer. Siargao provides a unique taste of adventure and nature tripping. In a way, it is like a palette where different colors merge.
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| Siargao Island Map |
TRIVIA
- Isla de las Palmas (Palm Island) - the name given by the Spanish navigators in the 16th century for Siargao
- To avoid confusion, Siargao Island is a province of Surigao del Norte
- Siargao has excellent surfing conditions, particularly during the southwest "habagat" monsoon from August to November, when the prevailing wind is offshore
- International Surfing Cup and Surfing Festivals usually happen in September
HOW TO GET THERE
From Cebu
By Plane
Direct to Siargao
Fly direct to Siargao, one can take Cebu Pacific Air which offers two to three flights per day from Cebu to Sayak Airport in Siargao. The flight usually takes around 45 minutes to an hour. Going to Siargao by plane is quite expensive, but if you are a budget traveler and great at scouting airfare promos, you can avail a round trip ticket for only 1,500 pesos.
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Aerial View
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Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines offer a direct flight from Cebu to Surigao three times a day which usually takes around 45 minutes in duration. From Surigao City, the most comfortable and safer way to reach Siargao is via Dapa Port taking Montenegro Shipping Lines. The vessel departs from Surigao City main port at around 12 noon, then the reverse trip from Dapa, Siargao back to Surigao City the following day is at 6 o'clock in the morning. It is about 3 hours and a half ride that would cost approximately 250 - 300 pesos per person.
Via Butuan
Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines has 6 flights per day, in a duration of 50 minutes from Cebu to Butuan City. One can take a bus to Surigao City. Upon arrival in Surigao, one can then take a ferry to Dapa, Siargao.
By Ferry
From Manila
By Ferry
Cokaliong Shipping Lines serves a trip from Cebu City to Surigao City from Mondays to Saturdays which may cost 825 pesos for economy class and a 1,025 pesos for a tourist class that would usually take about 10 hours.
From Manila
Direct to Siargao
Skyjet offers daily flights that would usually take an hour and 4o minutes from Manila to Sayak Airport in Siargao.
Via Cebu
One can take an alternative route of any airline of choice that would take you to Cebu then direct to Siargao.
Via Surigao
Philippine Airlines serves a flight which takes 2 hours and 40 minutes in duration, which also stops in Cebu then finally to Surigao City, then take a ferry to Dapa, Siargao.
Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines has 5 flights per day, in a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes form Manila to Butuan City. One can then take a bus to Surigao City and from there, take a ferry to Dapa in Siargao.
As mentioned earlier, Siargao is not only for surfing enthusiasts, beach bums and avid travelers also place Siargao in the top list of their travel destinations. Let me tell you the reasons why...
First, Island Hopping.
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| The Panoramic View of the General Luna Port |
You can charter a boat from General Luna Port of Siargao to reach the three well known destinations of Siargao Island Hopping which would usually cost around 1,000.00 - 3,000.00 pesos, depending on your power to bargain boatmen at a reasonable price. 😀
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| The Boat that Brings you to the Three Art Pieces of Siargao: Daku, Guyam and Naked Island |
First Stop
The white sand and the clear, blue, turquoise water of Naked Island will surely invite you to strip off your clothes and enjoy the island. Oops! There's no naked people in this island, though. 😁😁😁😁😁
On The Way to the Naked Island
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| The Resonating Sound of the Waves Kissing the Shoreline |
Witnessing the Scenic View of the Naked Island
Second Stop
The small boat will dock in the island of Daku where you can stay under the shade of the numerous coconut trees in the island. Daku Island is the largest among the three island destination. Relax while staring across the horizon.
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| Daku Island |
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| The Massive yet Sturdy Coconut Trees Surrounding the Island |
Celebrate banquet with fellow travelers in the island of Daku and create new bonds of friendship. Learn new things from them.
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The Daku Island Banquet
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The island boasts of its powdery soft white sand that beckons you to just lay back and dig your toes in their silky sand. Write your secret in the sand and trust the waves to deliver it to the deepest ocean.
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| Daku Island with the Surrounding Cottages in the Background |
Third Stop
The small boat will then dock in Guyam Island which has a partly rocky shoreline, creating small rock pools.
The View of the Guyam Island
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| The Fish Eye View of the Guyam Island |
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| One of the Rockpools in Guyam Island |
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| The Rock Pools: Under the Heat of the Sun |
Second, Try Surfing.
Visit the Boardwalk at the famous surfing area in General Luna, The Cloud 9.
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| The Boardwalk in Cloud 9 |
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| Even Dogs Love to Surf the Waves of Siargao 😉 |
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| Surfing is Like Walking in the Clouds |
Ride on the Mighty Waves of Siargao
Learn the culture and mingle with the locals, taste their delicacies and listen to their stories.
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| The Grazing Ponies Around Siargao Island |
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| The Church in General Luna |
Fourth, Wander Through Magpupungko Tidal Rock Pool.
Take a quick dip at the tidal rock pool of Magpupungko. One can also try cliff jumping from the largest rock formation on the middle of the rock pool.
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| The Pristine Waters of the the Rock Pool |
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Awe inspiring
WHERE TO STAY
 Jing's Homestay is a pleasant and comfortable place to dwell. One can buy food in the market and cook it in their small kitchen. They can also prepare delectable Filipino and Western Dishes for you at a reasonable price. Jing's place comes along with a free breakfast of bread and eggs.
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Siargao was an experience full of colors. The different colors merged and created a beautiful masterpiece in my mind which translated into one of the best memories I had as a traveler. I hope to travel with you, my readers, on my next trip.
Thank you for reading. See you on my next post. I will take you on another adventure.
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