Experiences in Siargao
- 01
Casolian (Corregidor) Island
A grassy, hilly island on the General Luna island-hopping circuit, with a short, easy walk to views over the Pacific.
- Time needed
- 45 to 90 minutes as part of a tour
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon, when the grass is cooler to walk; dry months of roughly March to September
- Tickets
- Part of island-hopping tours. Confirm the route, fees and whether lunch is included; I have not verified any amounts.
- 02
Guyam Island
A tiny, palm-covered islet off General Luna that is a standard stop on island-hopping boat tours, with a sandy side and a rocky side.
- Time needed
- 30 to 60 minutes as part of a tour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning on calm days; dry months of roughly March to September suit boat trips
- Tickets
- Guyam is reached on boat tours. Revigorate describes it as privately owned, so entry is usually included in a tour; I have not verified fees. Confirm what is included and whether there is an environmental fee.
- 03
Pansukian (Naked Island)
A bare white sandbar with a few trees and shallow turquoise water on every side, usually visited as a short stop on a General Luna island-hopping tour.
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes as part of a tour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning on a calm day; dry months of roughly March to September
- Tickets
- Reached on boat tours from General Luna. Confirm what is included and whether there is an environmental fee; I have not verified amounts.
Landmarks in Siargao
- 04
Cloud 9
The reef break that put Siargao on the surfing map, with a boardwalk in General Luna for watching the waves without getting wet.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Early morning or late afternoon; the biggest swells are usually from September to November
- Tickets
- Watching from the boardwalk and beach is generally free. Surf contests may restrict some areas, and the viewing tower has been closed and rebuilt in recent years, so ask locally what is open.
- 05
Magpupungko Rock Pools
Natural limestone pools on the Pilar coast that appear at low tide, with a large balancing rock that gives the place its name.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours including the ride
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Around low tide, ideally in the morning; dry months of roughly March to June
- Tickets
- An entrance or environmental fee is usually charged at the site, but I have not verified the amount, so carry small change and ask locally. Check Pilar tide times before leaving.
Neighbourhoods in Siargao
- 06
Dapa port and boulevard
The ferry port and civic centre of Siargao, with a seaside boulevard and park beside the pier.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes to an hour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon, when it is cooler
- Tickets
- The boulevard is free to walk. Ferry schedules and fares change; check them with the operator before you plan around them.
- 07
General Luna town
Siargao's main visitor base, with cafes, surf shops, hostels and resorts along Tourism Road and the quieter beach lanes behind it.
- Time needed
- Base for the whole trip
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Mornings and evenings; the dry months of roughly April to June suit it best
- Tickets
- There is nothing to book for the town itself. Book accommodation ahead in the busier months and arrange a van or tricycle from the airport or Dapa port.
Day trips in Siargao
- 08
Sohoton Cove, Bucas Grande
A cluster of small limestone islets with lagoons and caves on Bucas Grande, reached by a long boat day trip from Siargao.
- Time needed
- Full day (about 2 to 3 hours of boat travel each way)
- Walking
- Demanding
- Best time
- Calm days; dry months of roughly March to September
- Tickets
- Usually booked as a day tour. I have not verified fees, which often include environmental charges and permits. Confirm what is included, the boat's safety equipment and a weather plan before you pay.
