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Siargao Tour: 4 Days 3 Nights Sample Itinerary

Since the pandemic hit the country, we stopped offering one of the most requested packages on Siargao Island Hopping: the 4 days 3 nights (4D 3N) package. The reason is that a lot of changes in Siargao’s local tourism policies affected the group of destinations we used to package together.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy Siargao by creating your own itinerary. Here’s a sample itinerary you can follow. Feel free to mix and match, or customize to your liking. On a ‘chill scale’ of 1-5, 5 being the most chill – we’d rate this as 4.

Day 1:

  • Arrival at Siargao Island. Most guests stay in General Luna, the center of activities like island hopping and where most restaurants and bars are.
  • Hotel check-in
  • Soak in the island vibe. No rush in doing any major activity. Just explore the area, try a couple of restaurants or have snacks and drinks while watching the sunset.

Day 2:

  • Try surfing in Cloud 9, especially early in the morning
  • Island hopping tour. You can book our “tri-island tour” where you can explore the surrounding islands and beaches namely, Naked Island, Daku Island, and Guyam Island.

Day 3:

Day 4:

  • Free time for shopping or any other activities of your choice. You can bike around and stop by the stores to buy some souvenirs. There are also activites like yoga, shooting range, boxing. And of course, who says you can’t surf one more time before leaving Siargao, right?
  • Departure from Siargao Island.

Got questions about the tour packages we offer? Feel free to chat with us on Messenger or call us on mobile.

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Siargao Island Hopping Tour Advisory in Light of COVID-19 Situation

Siargao-Island-Tour-Advisory-COVID19

It’s business as usual at SiargaoIslandHopping.com and we’re still accepting bookings for our Siargao Tour Packages especially for areas not affected by the travel ban in Metro Manila. There are, however, some measures we will be proactively taking to contribute to the national efforts to avoid the spread of the virus.

  • We highly discourage boodle fight lunch setup for our joiners guests. We will ask for everyone’s consent, and if a single guest does not approve, then we will have the plated setup instead.
  • For those who are showing symptoms of corona virus, we encourage you to just cancel your tour and Siargao Island Hopping will provide full refund. Please see your doctor and cooperate in their contact-tracing efforts.
  • Sanitize, sanitize, sanitize. We can’t stress this enough in these trying times. Always have your little bottle of alcohol and also wash your hands upon entering your hotel / hostel room after your tour.
  • We encourage online transactions to reduce social contact. Siargao Island Hopping provides a 100% online tour booking system including payment methods. For inquiries, we also encourage you to use our FB Messenger which is found at the bottom right section of our website.

Stay safe and healthy, everyone!

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You Can Now Pay Your Siargao Island Tour Package at 7/11

At Siargao Island Hopping, your convenience is our priority that is why, we have added another way for our guests to pay their chosen Siargao tour package at 7/11 stores nationwide.

If you don’t have a credit card or a local bank account, you can just go to the nearest 7/11 store — most probably, there is a branch within 1km radius from your position. Well, may be not exactly 1km but we’d bet there is one near you.

So how does it work ?

The option at the moment can only be accessed if you message us directly on our Facebook Messenger account.

  1. If you have already chosen a tour package, we give you a quote and you simply confirm if you want to book it. Otherwise, you can check out our list of packages below.
  2. We will then send you a barcode via email or FB messenger. The barcode will expire within 48 hours. If expired, you need to request for a new code.
  3. Show the barcode to the nearest 7/11 store and have it scanned.
  4. Pay the exact amount. No extra charge because we will shoulder the transaction fees.

That’s basically it. Below is a screenshot of how the barcode looks. Our payment partner is Bux, and that’s what an actual code will look like.

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Enjoy the Sunset at Naked Island in Siargao

Naked Island Sunset

Looking for the best view of the sunset in Siargao? By default, most would recommend Guyam Island — the last stop on our Tri-Island Tour.

But did you know that Naked Island also has beautiful, unobstructed view of it? As sunset chasers, we’d guess you’d really want to check it out for yourselves. For starters, you might want to see the photos below, taken around 5 pm in Naked Island.

Friends enjoying the view of the sunset at Naked Island, Siargao
Friends enjoying the view of the sunset at Naked Island, Siargao

Just a tip: because the island doesn’t have any shade –that’s why it’s called “naked” in the first place — we suggest you go there when the sun’s heat begins to mellow. That’s about quarter to 5 pm including the travel time it takes from Daku Island.

Pink skies after sunset at Naked Island in Siargao
Pink skies after sunset at Naked Island in Siargao

What do you think?

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Announcement: Update on Tour Rates

Crystal clear waters of Siargao during our island hopping

Beginning August 1, new tour rates will apply to our island hopping activities such as Sohoton Private and Joiners tour and Tri-Island Tour in response to local government’s new ordinance standardizing bangka rates and regulating their use in General Luna.

The effect is an increase in our operational costs because we can no longer use our own boats, as well as enjoy the much lower rates from our valued partners.

All boats now have to line up and wait for guests from tour operators. Guests, on the other hand, can no longer choose which boat they like to use.

However, rest assured that despite these regulations and challenges in operations, we will remain true to our values of providing excellent and fun tour service that we have provided our guests since day one.

We will update you of any change in the ordinance.

Salamat Karajaw!

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Island Hopping in Siargao: Sample Itinerary and Inclusions

Island hopping is probably the number one thing everyone would want to do or experience when they set foot in Siargao island.

When guests would ask what island hopping packages are available, our top of mind response is always “tri-island” hopping.

Alright, we have gone a little lazy about naming the islands, but hey it’s convenient and quick. 😀

Okay, basically, tri-island hopping is just our shortcut for Naked Island, Daku Island, and Guyam Island tour in one day. Tree islands, hence, tri-island.

These three islands are strategically close to each other and easiest to access, near General Luna which is our jumping point, and generally the most convenient — or shall we say, “chill” of all our destinations.

Unlike other tour operators, our Siargao Island Hopping is only available as a private tour, which gives our guests a more relaxed day. Why?

Well, for one, you have your boat and cottage all to yourselves. That means you don’t have to always wait for others who don’t necessarily have the same agenda as you. They might take more time swimming, or taking photos in the farther part of the island, which means you’d have to wait for them before you can leave. Of course, our tour guide will remind everyone to be on time.

Second — and we believe this is of primary importance for some guests — is that you don’t need to interact with strangers or feel the pressure to make friends with anyone. If is, after all, exclusive to your group.

Is private island hopping more expensive?

A little bit, yes, but it is worth the convenience. With a private tour, we will follow your preferred schedule. It’s really up to you when to start or end the tour, as long as we don’t end at night time, we’re good.

What are the inclusions for your island hopping?

For easier reference, we’ll just put it in a list below.

  • Pickup from hotel within General Luna
  • Boat / boatman who will be the guide as well
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Cottage
  • Cooking fees
  • Entrance fees and docking fees

Basically, we’ll take care of all your needs. You can even upgrade your food if you want additional seafood such as crabs or shrimp. Just let us know beforehand. 🙂

Ready to book an island hopping in Siargao? Visit this page to lock in your dates.

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Siargao 4D3N Package with Joiners Tour

4D3N Siargao tour package is what a lot of our guests inquire about, so we are quite glad to announce that we can now offer the package here at SiargaoIslandHopping.com.

What are the inclusions? You might ask. Read on to know more.

Accommodation

For the accommodation, we offer a homestay at Purok 1 in General Luna, Siargao. It’s roughly 5 minutes away from the market, which is the jump off point of our private and joiner tours.

  • Stay is good for 4 days and 3 nights.
  • Check-in time is 2PM and checkout is 12noon.
4D3N siargao tour package

Day 1 Tour: Sohoton+Tri-Island Bundle

Join our daily scheduled tour to the famous Sohoton Cove (Bucas Grande), and cap off your adventure-filled day with island hopping at the Naked Island, Daku Island, and Guyam Island.

Tour Inclusions:

  • Hotel pickup within General Luna area between 6 to 7 am
  • Boat and tour guide
  • Entrance fees and environmental permits
  • Paddle boat going to the stingless jellyfish sanctuary
  • Magkuku-ob Cave
  • Hagukan Cove
  • Freshly cooked lunch (pork, chicken, fish/squid, shrimp, vegetables, soda and water)
  • Entrance fees for tri-island tour

Day 2 Tour: Sugba Lagoon-Magpupungko with Side trips to Maasin River, Pacifico and Malinao

Your adventure in Siargao continues as we explore Sugba Lagoon, Magpupungko Tidal Pools, and side trips to other destinations on the second day of your tour.

Tour Inclusions:

  • Airport transfers
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Van transportation going to Del Carmen port
  • Boat going to Sugba Lagoon
  • Cottage fee
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Entrance fees and permits in all destinations

Got questions? Chat with us on our Facebook Page. 🙂

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Please Enjoy This Siargao Tour Video from Our Guest

This time, we let the video speak for the beauty and vibe of Siargao. Enjoy!

Need a quick look of what Siargao is like? Watch this 3-minute video created by our guest, @mikapaddy, during her stay in Siargao. 🙂

You can follow her on Instagram, too.

And of course, should you need a Siargao Tour Package, feel free to reach us on e-mail, FB messenger, or SMS.

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Magpupungko Tour Advisory 2019

magpupungko rock pools

For anyone who is looking to book a Sugba Lagoon-Magpupungko tour between February 15-March 15, 2019, we regret to inform you that Magpupungko will be closed on these dates for renovation.

The dates could be adjusted depending on the progress of the renovation, but for now, this is the timeline given by the authorities.

We apologize for the inconvenience as this was only made official early this month.

In lieu of Magpupungko, we will be offering the land tours instead, namely:

  1. Sugba Lagoon
  2. Tayangban Cave
  3. Malinao Beach
  4. Pacifico Beach
  5. Coconut Plantation

Transportation will still be on a van with pickup service from your hotel or homestay.

All the other inclusions will still be the same, namely:

  • Van transportation
  • Boat to Sugba Lagoon
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
  • Tour guide

Price per pax is Php 1800.

You may book directly through our online booking system.