As Siargao is slowly building its progressing island and more tourist are searching about it. I am happy to share to you a list about..
Siargao Common Questions.
WHERE IS SIARGAO ISLAND?
Siargao Island is located 800 kls southeast of Manila. Mainly the province of Surigao Del Norte. The Island is divided of municipalities namely; Dapa, General Luna, Pilar,San Isidro,Socorro, Santa Monica, Burgos, San Benito and Del Carmen. It has the largest mangrove forest, rich in coconut trees and known by its perfect thick tube waves good for surfers.
THINGS TO DO IN SIARGAO?
As time goes by with many foreigners and tourist are approaching, local and some foreign people who stays on the Island customise it with from building new Resorts, Restaurants, Bars, and load of Activities. Such as:
- Learning the basic of surfing
- Scuba and Free diving
- Snorkeling
- Island Hopping
- Fishing
- Kite surfing
- Stand up Paddling
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Beach volley
- And Chill with friendly locals and foreigners
SIARGAO ATTRACTION?
There are list of attractions and adventures you can experience with your Family and Friends. One of that is to visit
- CLoud 9 surfing spot
- Magpupungko Rock pools
- Bucas Grande ( Sohoton Cave)
- Taktak falls in the North
- Bird Watching
- Mountain View
- Visiting White and clean Islands
HOW TO GET THERE AND BUDGET ON TRAVEL?
About Budget on Traveling to Siargao.
- If you ride a Boat from Cebu to Surigao, Cokaliong economy cost only 300php.
- Surigao to Siargao depend on what kind of boat you would like to ride with. Usually it would cost lower than 500 each.
- From Dapa – to the mainland of General Luna/each resorts, you can hire a bike or tricycle that would only cost 300 or depend on how you ask the driver.
- With by the plane upon arrival to Sayak Airport of Siargao, There are many vans waiting for you with their each assign resort destination. We pay also 300 on that time.
- For foods, you can visit barbecue, filipino restaurant or try some resorts foods.
SMALL REMINDER/ TIPS
- Have ATM Machines
- No Cheques
- No Malls
- No Jollibe and MacDonald
- You can only rent a bike
BOAT TIME SCHEDULE (updated)
DAPA TO SURIGAO | |||
BOAT TYPE | TIME DEPARTURE | TIME ARRIVAL | FEES |
Furtune Angel I | 10:30 AM | 3 hours | |
Mabuhay | 270 | ||
Business | 240 | ||
Economy A | 220 | ||
Furtune Angel II | 5:30 AM | 2hours 15mins | |
Mabuhay | 270 | ||
Business | 240 | ||
Economy A | 220 | ||
Dapa Expess | 5:30 AM | 2hours | |
Montenegro | 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
SURIGAO TO DAPA | |||
BOAT TYPE | TIME DEPARTURE | TIME ARRIVAL | FEES |
MV Pilipinas (ilo-ilo) | 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM | TO CEB |
Furtune Angel I | 5:15 AM | 3 hours | |
Mabuhay | 270 | ||
Business | 240 | ||
Economy A | 220 | ||
Furtune Angel II | 11:30 AM | 2hours 15mins | |
Mabuhay | 270 | ||
Business | 240 | ||
Economy A | 220 | ||
Montenegro | 12:00 Noon | 3:00 PM | 100 |
Senior Citizen | 85 | ||
3-7 yrs old | 50 | ||
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