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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Tandag
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Tandag: see the boulevard and Green Falls, then catch a bus or flight onward.
Tandag, the capital of Surigao del Sur in Caraga, offers a short waterfront boulevard and nearby Green Falls waterfall. With limited transport options, a 1‑day visit fits most itineraries before moving on to larger hubs like Butuan or Surigao.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 PHP 500–800 excl. bed · Mid PHP 800–1,200 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 · National emergency 911
- 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 | PHP 30–50 |
| Street BBQ skewers | PHP 20–40 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | PHP 15–25 |
| Multicab (first 2 km (1.2 mi))Multicab (first 1.2 mi (2 km)) | PHP 8 |
| Bus (Bachelor Express, 100 km (62 mi))Bus (Bachelor Express, 62 mi (100 km)) | PHP 200–300 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TDG · Tandag Airport
- Cebu Pacific flies direct to Cebu City.
Typical fares
- Multicab 0‑2 km
- PHP 8 (check)
- Bachelor Express bus to Surigao
- PHP ≈250 (check)
- Cebu Pacific Tandag‑Cebu flight
- PHP ≈3,500–4,500 (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
Multicabs run town routes; PHP 8 for the first 2 km (1.2 mi). Buses and minivans connect to Butuan, Davao, Bislig and Surigao; Bachelor Express is the main line. Philtranco offers one daily Manila‑Surigao service.Multicabs run town routes; PHP 8 for the first 1.2 mi (2 km). Buses and minivans connect to Butuan, Davao, Bislig and Surigao; Bachelor Express is the main line. Philtranco offers one daily Manila‑Surigao service.
See and do
Known for
- Boulevard waterfront
- Green Falls waterfall
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Green Falls | Hire a multicab or motorbike; about 30 min east via Cagpangi road | ≈1 h round trip |
Sleep
- I G M Hotel
- Fan single/double rooms, PHP 300–400 per night.
- Haguisan Inn
- A/C double rooms, check‑in noon.
- Qbens Lodge
- A/C single/double, PHP 400–550 per night.
- Shacene by the Sea Pension House
- A/C rooms near Boulevard, PHP ? per night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pasensya napah-sen-sya na |
| Thank you | Salamatsa-la-mat |
| How much is this? | Magkano ito?mag-ka-no i-to |
| Where is the bathroom? | Nasaan ang banyo?na-san ang ban-yo |
| Can I have the bill? | Pahingi ng resibopa-hin-gi ng re-si-bo |
| I need a taxi | Kailangan ko ng taxika-kin-han ko ng taxi |
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
- Bus schedules are limited; confirm times in advance.
- Airline seats on Cebu Pacific can sell out quickly; book early.
Tandag is generally safe; stay alert on night streets and keep valuables secure in transport.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tandag yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Boulevard waterfront
- Green Falls waterfall
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 Tandag: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Tandag, revision 5257657 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5257657
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tandag). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.