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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Siargao
Spend 3–4 days on Siargao for surf, island‑hopping and beach time; skip if you only have a weekend and prefer mainland sights.
Siargao is the Philippines' surf hub with Cloud 9, plus easy island‑hopping, waterfalls and caves. A 3‑day stay covers the main surf spots, a day trip to nearby islands and a night in a budget hostel; add a fourth day for relaxed beach time or extra tours.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Mar–Oct
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (wet season, occasional typhoons)
- Stay
- 3–4 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PHP
- Money
- Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₱700–₱1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,200–₱2,500 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire/ambulance 117
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
- Toilets
- Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ₱80–₱150 |
| Grilled fish | ₱150–₱300 |
| Beer (bottle) | ₱70–₱120 |
| Motorbike rental | ₱500–₱800 per day |
| Island‑hopping boat (full day) | ₱1,200–₱1,800 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- IAO · Sayak Airport
- Main airport in Del Carmen, ~45 min to Cloud 9 area
Typical fares
- Manila → Siargao (Cebu Pacific)
- ≈ ₱1,500–₱2,900, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Surigao → Dapa ferry
- ₱220–₱270, 2–4 h (check)
- Van from airport to Cloud 9
- ≈ ₱300 per person (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Rent a motorbike (≈₱500‑₱800 per day) or take tricycles/vans from the pier; island‑hopping tours depart from General Luna.
See and do
Known for
- Cloud 9 surf break
- Island hopping (Naked, Daku, Guyam)
- Magpupungko tidal pools
- Sohoton Cave and waterfalls
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Naked Island, Daku Island, Guyam Island | Island‑hopping boat from General Luna, 30‑45 min each | ≈2 h total |
| Magpupungko tidal pools | Motorbike ride 30 km (19 mi) north, 45 minMotorbike ride 19 mi (30 km) north, 45 min | ≈1 h |
| Sohoton Cave & waterfalls | Motorbike 20 km (12 mi) east, 30 minMotorbike 12 mi (20 km) east, 30 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- General Luna / Cloud 9
- Budget hostels from ₱250/night, mid‑range resorts from ₱2,500
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much is this? | Tagpila ini?tag‑pee‑la‑ee‑na |
| I would like to rent a motorbike | Gusto ko mag‑rent ng motorsiklogoo‑sto ko mag‑rent ng motor‑see‑klo |
| Where is the beach? | Nasaan ang tabing‑dagat?na‑saan ang ta‑bing‑da‑gat |
| Do you have Wi‑Fi? | May Wi‑Fi ba kayo?may wi‑fi ba ka‑yo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
- Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
- Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
- Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass
Scams and watch-outs
- Petty theft can occur in crowded areas – keep valuables secure.
- Reef cuts are common – wear booties and disinfect wounds.
- Last ferry from Surigao departs ~noon; plan arrival accordingly.
Violent crime is rare; stay aware of petty theft and reef injuries. Standard travel precautions apply.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Siargao yet. Suggested stay: 3–4 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Cloud 9 surf break
- Island hopping (Naked, Daku, Guyam)
- Magpupungko tidal pools
- Sohoton Cave and waterfalls
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Siargao: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Siargao, revision 5300501 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5300501
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/siargao). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.