Siargao Island, Philippines: travel guide
A trendy surfer's paradise with world-class waves, lagoons, and a vibrant backpacker and digital nomad community.
- Country
- Philippines
- Currency
- PHP
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Nearest airport
- IAO
Top places to visit in Siargao Island
General Luna Beach Siargao
Beach · 4.4 rating · about 4 h
The main beach at General Luna is the social and recreational hub of Siargao — a long sandy shore with beach bars, restaurants, and the starting point for island-hopping tours. More accessible and calmer than the reef breaks nearby.
Siargao Island Hopping 3 Islands
Beach · 4.7 rating · about 5 h · entry PHP 500
The standard Siargao island-hopping tour visiting Naked Island, Daku Island, and Guyam Island — three entirely different island types in a single half-day banca boat trip. The most popular activity on the island.
Cloud 9 Famous Surf Break
Nature · 4.8 rating · about 5 h
Cloud 9 is one of the world most famous surf breaks — a hollow right-hander that barrels over a shallow reef producing some of the most photogenic waves in the Philippines. The annual Siargao Cup surfing competition is held here.
Naked Guyam Daku Full Island Hop
Beach · 4.7 rating · about 8 h · entry PHP 700
The complete Siargao island-hopping day covering all three main islands plus a snorkelling stop at Naked Island reef — the fullest version of the classic Siargao boat tour.
Naked Island White Sandbar Siargao
Beach · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · entry PHP 100
A pure white sandbar in the middle of the ocean north of Siargao with no trees, no shade, and no facilities — just a perfect arc of white sand surrounded by turquoise water. Absolutely beautiful and totally raw.
Magpupungko Rock Pools Tidal
Nature · 4.7 rating · about 4 h · entry PHP 50
Natural rock pools cut into the reef at Magpupungko, filled with crystal-clear water at medium tide. The pools are calm, safe for swimming, and surrounded by dramatic limestone formations. Best visited 2 hours either side of low tide.
Cloud 9 Boardwalk Surf Photography
Viewpoint · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · entry PHP 100
The famous Cloud 9 boardwalk extending over the reef gives close-up views of the world-famous wave breaking directly below. The best photography position for the Cloud 9 surf break.
Siargao Kermit Wood-Fired Pizza
Cultural · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h
The Kermit Resort restaurant is famous across Siargao for its wood-fired pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients — the best pizza outside Manila and a Siargao institution for the surf community.
Sugba Lagoon Siargao Kayak Tour
Nature · 4.7 rating · about 4 h · entry PHP 500
A stunning turquoise lagoon in the northwest of Siargao Island accessible only by boat (1 hr from General Luna). The lagoon has a diving board platform, a rope swing, and crystal-clear water perfect for kayaking and swimming.
Daku Island Siargao Coconut Groves
Beach · 4.6 rating · about 3 h · entry PHP 100
The largest island in the Siargao Island-hopping circuit with white sand beaches and natural coconut grove shade. The most relaxed lunch and swimming stop on the standard island hop.
Siargao Surf Lessons General Luna
Nature · 4.6 rating · about 5 h · entry PHP 800
Several professional surf schools operate from General Luna offering beginner through intermediate lessons, using the gentler beach breaks close to the main town while more experienced surfers head to Cloud 9.
Siargao Motorbike Self Drive
Cultural · 4.6 rating · about 8 h · entry PHP 300
Renting a motorbike in General Luna to self-explore Siargao is the best way to discover hidden beaches, local villages, and the interior of the island at your own pace. The roads are in good condition for most of the island circuit.
Things to do
- Siargao Naked Island Daku Island Guyam Day Trip Boat · 8 h · from PHP 1,500 per person
- Siargao Scooter Island Exploration Day Siargao Sightseeing · 8 h · from PHP 490 per person
- Siargao Magpupungko Rock Pools Tide Heritage Walk Nature · 4 h
- Siargao Cloud 9 Surfing World Surfing Heritage Water Sports · 4 h · from PHP 1,200 per person
- Siargao Sugba Lagoon Kayaking Blue Waters Water Sports · 8 h · from PHP 1,500 per person
- Siargao Tayangban Cave Pool Swimming Underground Adventure · 5 h · from PHP 920 per person
- Siargao Yoga Sunrise Beach Morning Practice Cloud 9 Nature · 1.5 h · from PHP 490 per person
- Siargao Sohoton Cove Stingless Jellyfish Heritage Nature · 12 h · from PHP 2,800 per person
Where to stay in Siargao Island
- Beach Town about PHP 3,000 per night
Surf destination with beach resorts
Hotels
- Siargao Luxury Surfcamp Premium Villas 5-star · PHP 25,000 to PHP 60,000 per night
- Siargao Romantic Overwater Bungalow 5-star · PHP 20,000 to PHP 45,000 per night
- Siargao Sky Villas Hilltop Residence 5-star · PHP 20,000 to PHP 50,000 per night
- Nay Palad Hideaway Siargao 5-star · PHP 35,000 to PHP 120,000 per night
- Dedon Island Siargao 5-star · PHP 45,000 to PHP 130,000 per night
- Latitude Resort Siargao Premium 5-star · PHP 12,000 to PHP 28,000 per night
Where to eat
- Kermit Siargao Surf Resort Restaurant Filipino, Pizza, Beach · about PHP 700 per person
- Cloud 9 Beach Break Cafe Filipino, Cafe, Beach · about PHP 300 per person
- Siargao Buko Juice Paradise Drinks, Filipino, Street Food · about PHP 80 per person
- Bravo Siargao General Luna Filipino, Bar, Beach · about PHP 700 per person
- Sa Siargao Filipino Restaurant Filipino, Seafood, Island · about PHP 700 per person
- Siargao Morning Coffee Spot Coffee, Cafe, Breakfast · about PHP 300 per person
- Cloud 9 Surf Camp Restaurant Filipino, Breakfast, Beach · about PHP 400 per person
- Siargao Night Market Grills Filipino, Street Food, Grill · about PHP 300 per person
Getting around
- Motorbike Rental main way to get around
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- Scooter Rental main way to get around
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- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.
Safety and scams to avoid
Money exchange short-change
Major tourist zones
Cashier counts notes quickly, palms one, then re-counts and accuses you of being short.
How to avoid it: Use credit card. Count change yourself before stepping away.