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Daku Island

Guyam Island

When you are already in Siargao, definitely don't miss seeing the infamous Sugba Lagoon! From General Luna, you would need to travel an hour to Del Carmen via Van/Motorcycle/Tricycle and then travel to Sugba Lagoon by boat for 30 minutes.

Upon arriving at the Del Carmen Tourism Office (the jumpoff point to Sugba Lagoon), you will be expected to pay an entrance fee that costs PHP50 for local tourist and PHP100 for foreign tourist. Boat rental to Sugba Lagoon will cost PHP1600 and is good for 6 persons for a max of 4 hours stay. You will also be asked to pay table fee of PHP50 when you get there.

I don't recommend buying your lunch at Sugba Lagoon as the food there are quite pricey, but if you have the budget for it, then why not. You can also bring your own food, I don't think there's any corkage fee there. 

Swim your heart out in the crystal clear waters of the lagoon. Try paddle boarding, rent is PHP200 per hour or PHP500 for unlimited time. Jump from the diving board. And of course, take lots and lots of photos! This place is photogenic at every angle!

Ask the locals on what time of day is the tide at its lowest and then book a van/motorcycle/tricycle to get you here. It's a 45-minute travel from General Luna. You can also visit Magpupungko Rock Pools on the same day with Sugba Lagoon, depending on what time the low tide is.

Explore the area, you will find hidden gems around. Swim in the pools, jump from the rocks. This place is such a beauty, just don't forget to apply your sunscreen as you will be under direct sunlight.

Visit The Boardwalk at Cloud 9

Stroll at the Boardwalk around 4 in the afternoon when the sun is not that hot anymore. Watch the surfers out in the ocean, watch the sunset and just enjoy the ocean breeze.

Go on a Food Adventure

Dining in Harana Surf Resort

• Harana Surf Resort
• Bravo
• Cafe Loka
• Shaka Siargao
• Viento Del Mar
• Mama's Grill
• Kermit

Naki the Pug

Cafe Loka serves breakfast food all day long. Their Iced Coffee is a must try!

Afternoon snack at Bravo Siargao

Dinner at Mama's Grill, the best barbeque house in Siargao

Try a Frozen Yogurt. I forgot what the store's name was, huhu

Learn How to Surf

Or if you already had basic surfing lessons, testing out Siargao's waters is a must! It's not named as one of the Surfing Capital of the Philippines for nothing.

Take Advantage of the Sunset

For Instagram purpose, my friends and I set out to find a location to take advantage of the sunset 😂

Chill and Enjoy the Island Life

One thing I loved on the island was the overall chill and laidback ambiance. I loved how friendly the people were in there, both local and foreigners alike. Throw away all your worries and stress and just enjoy the sun and the ocean. Talk to the locals, make friends. Read a book quietly at Cafe Loka. Sunbathe on the beach front. Listen to music and just people watch. You can be carefree all you want. You can do everything without having to mind how you look. This is very far-fetched from the ever glamorous Boracay where you need to look gorgeous and put together every time. And I think that is why I like Siargao better.

A Bonus: Look for this Tree

Yes, this is the Instagram tree everyone is posting about.

I think that's all I've got. There's a lot more to see and do in Siargao and I aim to do them when I get to go back. I just wanted to share with you what I have seen and done when I was there and I hope along the way, I managed to give you an idea on how to spend your time when you are planning to go to Siargao. Also, I've put up a list of what you MUST bring when you go on a Beach Vacay. 😊