Often, Siargao Island is described as a tear drop-shaped island. But, meh, I don’t buy it. It is more like a rough diamond cut, which was really the case some years ago. Siargao Island, although many locals will say otherwise, is gradually taking the route most popular destinations take. In the course of ten years, the changes in Siargao Island are palpable, almost a breathing being on its own. But we are romantics and traveling, so let’s set aside the issues, political and environmental ones, and give way the 40 things to do in Siargao Island. P.S. Will insert the politics here and there. 😉 This Siargao Travel Guide 2024 covers all the things to do in Siargao. It covers all the essentials you need to know to fully enjoy your trip! Here are some 40 things to do in Siargao to start with, starting with the most updated Siargao tourist spots you must experience.

What are the travel requirements for Siargao as of Jan 2023?

Starting February 10, 2022, the Philippines opens it borders and allows foreign tourists in! It is mandatory for all travelers from abroad, be Filipino or foreigner, to register their arrival on https://etravel.gov.ph. Do it before your arrival date.

Covid-19 has forever changed the way we live and travel. With the Philippines now open to international travelers, fully vaccinated individuals can frolick and relish in the island vibe. Check out this most updated travel requirements in the Philippines in 2023.

Important Announcement: Siargao was badly hit by Typhoon Odette

Siargao was badly hit by Typhoon Odette in Dec 2021. On matters of Covid-19 and the current state of the island, the best thing you can do is decide on the resort you are staying and message them for the exact requirements to enter the island and ask them how things are after the typhoon. As March 2023, it is safe to say that Siargao is now back to its fins. Tehee. Islands don’t have feet. Duh.

1. Escape to Sugba Lagoon

Think of the calm waters in Coron. Sugba Lagoon reminds me of Coron’s turquoise calm sea. Lovely place to SUP!

How to get to Sugba Lagoon: Travel Guide:

Hotels can always organize it, but if you want it cheaper, you can always go to Del Carmen’s marine protection office (about an hour away from Cloud 9 area) and share a boat with other visitors. Boat costs Php1600 and it is good for up to six people. Entrance fee is Php100/head.

Pack lunch with you. There is a wet market near the office. So we bought a big fish and have it grilled and paid about Php150.00 for it. We also bought some cooked vegetables and rice from the nearby carenderia (a family-owned food stall.) In the lagoon, SUP boards’ rent starts at Php200 for an hour, and Php500 for the entire day.

The boat ride from del Carmen to Sugba Lagoon takes about 40-50 minutes depending on the waves condition.

2. Laze Away in Kawhagan Island

After some huge lunch, SUP adventures, and making splashes after splashes in Sugba Lagoon, the boatmen suggested that we should go to Kawhagan Island, of course for an additional charge of Php400. So Alex (a Filipino nurse working and living in New York), Tobias, and I said yes since I had never been to one of the emerging Siargao travel spots.

It was a beautiful island, and we tasted some of the best coconuts fresh from the tree! No kidding!

3. Hop Guyam, Naked, and Daku Islands

Notes from my first trip: Together with two Fil-Am brothers I met at the resort where I stayed, we decided to hop the islets fronting General Luna. Our country is graced or cursed—depending on whom you ask—with too many islands. Naked, Guyam, Daku are just three of the many similar-looking islands in the country. They are beautiful, touristy. So despite their expected postcard perfect atmosphere, why do we still visit them? Perhaps because we hope to find something different or see an epiphany of sorts. We visit these similar-looking islands because, really, no experience is ever the same.

During our recent trip: Nope, we did not do this. But I did it twice in the past already. These three are like Siargao staples already especially if you haven’t done a lot of island hopping in the Philippines.

Island Hopping Rates in Siargao:

For an island hopping (Daku, Naked, and Guyam), book your tour here. </