From the Region of Caraga, Province of Surigao del Norte, Siargao is slowly becoming well-known not just in the Philippines but also around the world.
Siargao, a teardrop-shaped small island, is known as the Surfing Capital of the Philippines. Last 2019, the island of Siargao was named by Conde Nast Traveler readers as the best island in the world.
We went to Siargao last December 15, 2019 and supposedly, our flight back to Clark was December 19, 2019. Unfortunately, our booked returning flight was cancelled due to a bad weather in Siargao. It was raining the whole day that is why we were rebooked to December 22, 2019.
For me, Siargao is the best place to live if you are tired of the city life. The best place to reconnect with nature, experience the simple island life, to disconnect from the exhausting world that you have, and to meet new people who probably has the same reason as you have.
If you are planning to travel to Siargao, I suggest that you don't book a December flight because it is the island's rainy season and you may not be able to fully enjoy your trip. Plus non-stop brownout if the rain is too strong.
The best time to travel to Siargao is from July-November for those whose main agenda is to surf. Meanwhile, for non-surfers, it is best to travel during March-September are the ideal months to book a trip to Siargao for the weather is sunny and the waters are clearer. If you want to watch the famous Siargao International Surfing Cup which is done annually, September would be ideal.
Itinerary
Here is our detailed itinerary with links to make it easier for you to look over the internet or for bookings.
DAY 1:
13:50 - Depart from Clark Airport
15:55 - Arrive at Sayak Airport
16:00 - Ride van to accommodation in General Luna. (Our host was the one who arranged our van transfer from the airport to the Air Bnb accommodation.)
17:00 - Arrive at the Air BnB accommodation. Check-in. Rent of motorcycle.
17:30~ Roam around General Luna. (Looking for a place to eat for dinner)
19:00 - Dinner at Mama's Grill
20:30 - Grocery
21:00 - Back to the Guesthouse. Rest
= END OF DAY 1 =
DAY 2:
We haven't done much on our 2nd day in Siargao because it was raining since our first night till our 2nd day, and no electricity in the whole island.
We only did our scheduled one-hour photoshoot from which I booked on Sweet Escape few months before our trip, and we looked for an affordable agency for our island hopping tour on our 3rd day.
DAY 3:
07:00 - Meet up at the travel agency.
07:30 - Start of whole day Island hopping tour. (Naked Island, Daku Island, and Guyam Island)
15:00 - End of Island hopping tour.
15:30 - Back to the guesthouse. Shower. Rest.
17:30 - Roam around General Luna
19:00 - Dinner at Bravo Beach Resort
20:30 - Chill at Barrel Sports Bar
22:00 - Back at guesthouse. Rest.
= END OF DAY 3 =
DAY 4:
07:00 - Breakfast
08:00 - Start of roadtrip (DIY Land Tour)
09:00 - Picture taking at the famous Coconut Road
10:20 - Maasin River
11:00 - Early lunch at Pacifico Beach Resort. Rest
13:20 - Magpupungko Beach & Tidal Pools
17:00 - Head out to Coconut Trees View Deck
17:30 - Picture taking at Coconut Trees View Deck
18:30 - Arrive at the guesthouse. Shower.
19:30 - Dinner at Mama's Grill
21:00 - Chill at Barrel Sports Bar
22:00 - Back at guesthouse. Rest
= END OF DAY 4 =
DAY 5:
08:00 - Picture taking at Cloud 9
09:30 - Brunch? at Bebie's Grill
10:00 - Back at Guesthouse. Shower. Prepare things. Check out.
10:30 - Van transfer to Sayak Airport
12:40 - Flight to Clark Airport (DELAYED TO CANCELLED FLIGHT DUE TO BAD WEATHER)
17:00 - Late Lunch and Early Dinner at a Karinderya
18:00 - Check-in at a guesthouse near the airport. Rest.
= END OF DAY 5 =
DAY 6:
06:00 - Went back to the airport. Enlist as a chance passenger.
15:00 - Got called for flight confirmation. Check-in. Waiting for departure.
15:55 - Got cancelled again because one of us needs to be offloaded due to broken seat.
16:00 - Rented a motorbike. Went to General Luna.
17:00 - Arrive at General Luna. Dinner at Mama's Grill.
18:00 - Booked a guesthouse around General Luna. Rest.
= END OF DAY 6 =
DAY 7:
07:00 - Breakfast at Shaka Siargao
08:30 - Clothes laundry at the first guesthouse we went to. (We became good friends with the owner)
11:00 - Lunch with the new found friends (Guesthouse owner etc.)
12:30 - Cash pick-up (Because we were already out of cashhhh! HAHAHA)
13:30 - Snack at the famous Kermit Siargao
15:00 - Went back at the guesthouse. Rest.
17:00 - Went back at Alamat Guesthouse to get our clothes.
18:00 - Dinner at CEV: Ceviche & Kinilaw
19:00 - Chill at Barrel Sports Bar
22:00 - Went back at the guesthouse. Fix things for tomorrow's flight. Rest.
= END OF DAY 7 =
DAY 8:
07:00 - Breakfast at Shaka Siargao
08:00 - Took photos at Cloud 9 with a surf board :P
09:00 - Back to the Guesthouse. Prep up.
10:00 - Check out. Go to the airport.
11:00 - Check-in at the airport.
12:55 - Flight back to Clark Airport. (FINALLY NATULOY NA! HAHAHA)
15:00 - Arrive at Clark Airport
= END OF DAY 8 =
For those who doesn't have an account at Air BnB, you can use this link to have 2,383Php off your first trip: https://www.airbnb.com/c/naishab8?currency=PHP&referral_share_id=374293a8-f16f-4865-bf34-634a32654cf2
Alamat Guesthouse: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28708067?source_impression_id=p3_1591086054_BmWwRCzwIbZuPG40&guests=1&adults=1
For our 8-day trip to Siargao, we have spent around 36,000Php (for 2) which includes everything like plane ticket, transportation to and from the airports, motorbike rental, island tour, DIY land tour, foods, accommodations, and souvenirs.
18:00 - Check-in at a guesthouse near the airport. Rest.
= END OF DAY 5 =
DAY 6:
06:00 - Went back to the airport. Enlist as a chance passenger.
15:00 - Got called for flight confirmation. Check-in. Waiting for departure.
15:55 - Got cancelled again because one of us needs to be offloaded due to broken seat.
16:00 - Rented a motorbike. Went to General Luna.
17:00 - Arrive at General Luna. Dinner at Mama's Grill.
18:00 - Booked a guesthouse around General Luna. Rest.
= END OF DAY 6 =
DAY 7:
07:00 - Breakfast at Shaka Siargao
08:30 - Clothes laundry at the first guesthouse we went to. (We became good friends with the owner)
11:00 - Lunch with the new found friends (Guesthouse owner etc.)
12:30 - Cash pick-up (Because we were already out of cashhhh! HAHAHA)
13:30 - Snack at the famous Kermit Siargao
15:00 - Went back at the guesthouse. Rest.
17:00 - Went back at Alamat Guesthouse to get our clothes.
18:00 - Dinner at CEV: Ceviche & Kinilaw
19:00 - Chill at Barrel Sports Bar
22:00 - Went back at the guesthouse. Fix things for tomorrow's flight. Rest.
= END OF DAY 7 =
DAY 8:
07:00 - Breakfast at Shaka Siargao
08:00 - Took photos at Cloud 9 with a surf board :P
09:00 - Back to the Guesthouse. Prep up.
10:00 - Check out. Go to the airport.
11:00 - Check-in at the airport.
12:55 - Flight back to Clark Airport. (FINALLY NATULOY NA! HAHAHA)
15:00 - Arrive at Clark Airport
= END OF DAY 8 =
For those who doesn't have an account at Air BnB, you can use this link to have 2,383Php off your first trip: https://www.airbnb.com/c/naishab8?currency=PHP&referral_share_id=374293a8-f16f-4865-bf34-634a32654cf2
Alamat Guesthouse: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28708067?source_impression_id=p3_1591086054_BmWwRCzwIbZuPG40&guests=1&adults=1
For our 8-day trip to Siargao, we have spent around 36,000Php (for 2) which includes everything like plane ticket, transportation to and from the airports, motorbike rental, island tour, DIY land tour, foods, accommodations, and souvenirs.
I hope you enjoyed our Siargao trip and learned something from our itinerary though I don't know if the price is already cheap for 2 persons because of our extended vacation Hehe. That's all. Thank you!
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