What Makes Siargao Adventurous, Without The Surf Board?

photos and words by Guest Blogger Jocelyn E. Morano on January 4th, 2011

A surfer’s dream destination, famous as the world’s great frontiers for surf exploration, visiting Siargao is a whole new experience for so many local and foreign tourists.

Some 5 years ago, only a few resorts mostly owned by foreigners who married locals and dwellings can be seen.

Now, resorts are sprouting everywhere to accommodate the increasing tourists, alongside with this comes with the also steadily increasing of inhabitants around the area.

What were truly worth coming back to Siargao are the beautiful white sand beaches with tempting crystal clear waters and Siargao Island prides itself with friendly people.

Siargao offers solace and tranquility perfect for those who want to escape the hassle and busy life from the metropolis.

Siargao Related: see launching the 1st Cloud 9 Night Surfing

general luna, siargao

Going to Siargao may take several hours but setting foot to the so called gem of Mindanao, everything is worthwhile.

From Manila it will take 1 and a half hour flight to reach Butuan City and three hours bus ride to Surigao City.

From Surigao City, one can choose between taking the two-hour fast craft ride to Dapa (Siargao’s main port) or by 4 hour ferry travel (RORO) from the port of Lipata to Dapa.

Once in Dapa, you’ll have a 45-minute tricycle ride to reach Siargao, General Luna for only 30 pesos per person during off season.

Surfing competition usually held in September, having a vacation during off season would be very enjoyable because there’s still plenty to do like island hopping, diving, kayaking, biking and sun bathing.

general luna, siargao

general luna, siargao

Siargao Related: see different spectacular surfing sites

It is best to experience the “three-island boat tour,” for those who prefer swimming and leisure walk by the beach.

Our first stop is the farthest island called “Naked Island” because it is a dome of sand in the middle of the lagoon, it has no vegetation, no coconut trees, no inhabitants, and one can walk around the island with so many washed up shells of different shapes and types. The local name of this sandbar is Pansukian.

general luna, siargao

general luna, siargao

Next stop would be a 15 minute boat ride towards “Daku Island”, in Visayan dialect it means ‘big’, it is ideal for picnic with fresh buko juice on the side for only 15 pesos from the locals. In December, the island is not recommended for swimming because of its big waves and deep waters. It still has a powdery-white sand and teeming with coconut trees that provides good shades.

general luna, siargao

general luna, siargao

Perfect for swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling is the beautiful “Guyam Islet” a typical uninhabited tropical island with white sandy beach and coconut trees around it. Locals also called the isle: “chill and grill”. The Guyam Island is just across the General Luna beach, that offers a vantage view of Siargao and it can be reached by pumpboat in less than 10 minutes.

guyam island, siargao

general luna, siargao

Luckily, one will truly enjoy a sumptuous dinner of fresh fish from local fishermen at a very cheap price. One has to wait for them near the shore adjacent to the local market.

I was told, aside from surfing, deep-sea fishing is gaining popularity amongst tourists where one can get a chance to join local fisherman for a day fishing adventure and catch bill fish, barilis (yellow fin tuna), tanguigue (Spanish mackerel) and morang (dolphin fish).

The fresh catch brought by fishermen which is in abundance all year round are the bolis (skipjack) and blue marlin.

Travel time will take you long to reach Siargao, but with its natural beauty and enticing white sand beaches, it’s worth the experience.

Indeed, Siargao, General Luna in Surigao del Norte now publicized as an alternative tourist destination to the world famous Boracay Island.

Siargao Launching of 1st Cloud 9 Night Surfing

photos and words by Guest Blogger Jocelyn E. Morano on January 3rd, 2011

Surfing to the famous Cloud 9 in Siargao, General Luna has leveled up as surf event organizers embarked to the all new adventure for 2011.

“Cloud 9 Night Surfing” would be the world’s first night surfing which will commence on December 31, 2010, a newest attraction in time for the New Year’s Eve that will feature the best male and female surfers to include, Carlito Osot, Piso Dodo, Paul John Arkipo, Philmar, Manette and Neldy who are all expected to have a show off of their deep long barrel rides.

Siargao Related: see what makes you fall in love the sands of General Luna

1st night surfing,cloud nine, siargao

To provide lights during the event, a tower was erected and installed with the state of the art 10 x 1000 watt bulbs purchased in China.

To ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity, surf organizers installed an unlimited power supply (UPS) in case a power interruption will occur during the course of event.

An internationally certified lifeguard stationed at the tower will be assigned aside from two more on standby on the water, all fully trained and equipped in case of emergency.

1st night surfing,cloud nine, siargao

1st night surfing,cloud nine, siargao

Siargao Related: witness different surfing sites

During the official launching of the 1st Cloud 9 Night Surfing in Siargao, entertainment will be shown starting at 7 in the evening with live bands, food, drinks and some giveaways to spectators who will be witnessing surfing demonstrations starting at 9PM.

Surfing Siargao – the scenic goes even at summer for different breaks

Surfing Siargao will never cease even at summer. That’s how the beauty of Siargao. If you can’t surf the Cloud 9 then goes for another surfing breaks. Discover the whole breaks in Siargao…until it breaks you.

cloud 9, siargao

Be prepared when you go for the action. If you are beginner choose the area that is suit for you, or else go to Tuason Left.

tuason left, siargao

Nevertheless, if you are skilled have some more fun and adventures jump to Barangay Pacifico.

barangay pacifico, siargao

For unisex adventures and good for beginners when small go to Jacking Horse.

jacking horse, siargao

Stimpies is a good for left hander, perfect tropical surf.

stimpies, siargao

Rock Island is best for right hander with so much fun.

rock island, siargao

My friend told me that Dako waves also started gaining ground for neophytes. Yes, possibilities are endless. You can even find out there are other secret breaks that awaits you. Just make a magnificent tour around Siargao and became a breaks discoverer if not a surfer.

When I went to Siargao, of course the famed Cloud 9, I felt so lucky seeing giant waves forming for the first time before my eyes. A lot of Australian surfers getting in with their surfboards and wetsuits make them a pro. The Caraganon are also making big in this field of sports when drawn into competition. Yes, because it is an inborn gift for Caraganon having surfing sites in Caraga.

I have seen surfers with their wetsuits, and it makes my thumbs up. Unfortunately, we don’t have a complete store for surfing equipments unlike the demand for park city ski rentals for snow player, or the professionally sound deer valley ski rentals for winter spree. It is the best treat for online reservations when dealing with the best equipments. I hope we can do the best surfing online for Caraga in regards to surfboards, wetsuits, and other surfing accessories then after that you can jump the surfing water in Siargao.

I dreamed of myself becoming a surfer. When you go to this kind of sports activities, your body drained not just for physical but the excitement when flying above the level of water. The clear blue water splashes you in the midst when you can not make it. And there is nothing else except when you made it you’ll become a star…and healthy…and slimmer.

And when you retire in the late afternoon or even at 6:00 pm, you retire clean and physically sound as well, and have a nice sleep. A true value when you go into surfing.

There are a lot of important things when you go into surfing, and one important thing is that you go with natures. Natures are your best friend this time. Not just the beauty of horizons, the islands, mountains, white sand beaches in Siargao but you played with nature by expressing yourself through surfing. Nevertheless, you can compete yourself happily with natures as well.

I remember the best surfing online for beaver creek ski rentals for snow player, can we have it here for Caraga for water breaks. Gee, I’m dreaming this time for another surfing activity.

Anyway, I am proud I was born in Caraga – a region of never ending adventures. Wish all your luck here!

Photos and infos courtesy from cloud9surf.com

Scenes from Magpupongko – the future 7 wonders of the world

You should not be an alien to your own native land. But when I went to Magpupongko I became alienated. This is the place I have never been before. But now it became part of my life. Maybe, this is one way of championing the best of Caraga.

Of course, you will never forget the amazing Agusan del Norte, and the island adventures Surigao City. And now, the wonder of Magpupongko.

magpupongko, siargao

When I set my eyes to this place, I was so amaze with the natural beauty that scattered anywhere along the way.

Magpupongko was located at the town of Pilar – recently, the fishing capital of the Philippines, Siargao Island, province of Surigao del Norte. Magpupongko from the native word “pongko” which means to “sit down.” That’s the reason the place got its name because of the presence of giant rock sitting in a another rock, like this one

magpupongko, siargao

Or else, when I gave my shot far from it, I thought my friend is running away from the falling stone, or just give way to the falling rain. That’s it.

magpupongko, siargao

This is one of the beauties of Magpupongko. But it does not end here. You have to take for miles to witness different rock formations, emerges of different pools, the waves coming from the deepest ocean, the sands, and the islands. These will be your hotspots of the day.

What you see is what you believe – Magpupongko is a haven of pools – amaze me so much with its clear jade water after rushing in from the sea during high tide. When low tide comes in, different pools emerge along the coastline where you can choose which pools you want to suit your taste, and submerge!

It will set you for a long walk seeing different pools in the seaside, you will never get tired even for a hundred miles.

For family gathering, or for everybody, and counting.

magpupongko, siargao

magpupongko, siargao

For romantic lovers in a little cove for privacy – have the best pick of your own.

magpupongko, siargao

During high tide, pools have been nowhere, but still you can do the gymnastic dive. Be sure you are in the pools, or else, in the rock.

magpupongko, siargao

The magnificent giant waves from the deepest of the ocean are part of it. Witness how it formed before your eyes. Surfers are not allowed here. Warning, it’s deep, and smashing you in the bed rock along that line. Go ahead to General Luna’s Cloud 9.

magpupongko, siargao

Walking through the miles it will captivates you how rocks and fine white sands meeting in one place with lots of pools, and then in front of it the smashing of giant waves from the deep of the ocean.

If you are here, then let me know how you feel when natures became your friends here. Well, let me say in one word – Paradise!

magpupongko, siargao

special thanks to freida of butuanon dot org for some of the pix


You can reach Magpupongko from Dapa for 1 hour after reachingSiargao by MV RORO for 4 hours or by super cat for 2 hours from Surigao City, and from Butuan City to Surigao City for 2 hours by bus.

Siargao Escape – falling in love the sands of general luna

The series continue when going to Siargao Island as I jumped from one place to another. This time focus myself in the town of General Luna, Siargao Island, province of Surigao del Norte. It was such a lovely place for hideaway takers far from the bustle and hustle of the city.

general luna, siargao island

General Luna not only endowed with beautiful surfing sites, islands and islets, rock formations, snorkeling, diving but the beach itself. It was just an opposite character of Mabua Peeble Beach where stones ruled and became endemic. While here it is not. Just a pure powdery white sands and became a hotspot for anyone who loves the sands and the seas. The coastlines were white, an inborn gift of rising paradise in Caraga.

general luna, siargao island

general luna, siargao island

When I’m in Butuan City, if someone talks about General Luna, the thing that bolsters my mind was the pristine white sands that are stretching for miles in the coastlines, and of course this is how Siargao Island became famous (but Siargao has many beautiful spots to offer aside from the sands). General Luna is one of Siargao gifted son.

The Coastlines, Islands And The Sands

general luna, siargao island

general luna, siargao island

general luna, siargao island

general luna, siargao island

Everywhere in the shorelines of General Luna was a luscious white line that symbolize of being a white achiever in the sands that makes me fall in love with white. I can see in my naked eyes while in the beach, in front of it, was the sweet Guyam Island that is drawing near with white line. In the near distance of Guyam Island was much bigger Dako Island in which half of it was a neat white line in the right side. Closer again was the white Bikini Island, all white and nothing else, it was called in other name as naked island because it’s a pure white sands getting naked and unleashed from nowhere – almost no green thing you can see and no dark spots at all. Closer again was another hot spot, the silent Corregidor Island. The farthest was a group of islands called La Januza, and spent your time there in a far away place that have never been touched and kissed by wild vacationers. When I see the pictures of La Januza in Balanghai Hotel in Butuan City, I could not believe of what I saw. The tantalizing world of curve white beach formation, and the romantic sunset in one of the islands, will put your soul in a calm and serene place. The pictures itself speak a worry-free and stress-free human world.

Walking in a distance, I usually drained my naked feet in this pure white sand beach making them smooth rubbing and tickling, and even, dancing and jumping for a moment. Even you take it for miles, you will never feel the strain because of smoothness of powdery white sands that completely startled your feet, and the joy of making it. You will be surprise of the revelation taking some steps, it seems you are just floating in a window of heaven where you are surrounded with white things, everything is clear and clean. Your eyes became watchful but for the love of nature that surrounds you. Of course, the refreshing cool winds follow you with sweet embrace, and gaze the never ending horizon in the sea.

general luna, siargao island

general luna, siargao island

The Surfing Greats

General Luna was a home of the best international surfing site called Cloud 9. But there was another water breaks that gaining fast ground for neophyte surfers which is Dako. In the new era of surfers, you can choose of which way to go, and mark your name as the best surfer in the world. You will never forget in your life you have been part of General Luna’s priceless possession – world class surfing sites.

In times like this, you should take all the opportunities and exploits everything that may come on your way. Show how your body energize and activates your sense of being, unleash the wildest part of you, like a soul in an ageing body and feel young again (but I’m not that old, huh!). This is the way I blend with nature in my days with General Luna. When I’m come back to my birthplace, Butuan City, it is surely a missed thing to do of my entire life.

general luna, siargao island

special thanks to freida of butuanon dot org for the pix


You can reach Siargao by MV RORO for 4 hours or by super cat for 2 hours from Surigao City, and from Butuan City to Surigao City for 2 hours by bus.

Siargao Escape – the series continue at Cloud 9

You can not ignore the waves, and have a second look when the surfers began to smash in the perfect waves that began to form in the beach of General Luna, where Cloud 9 located. This is one of the best of Siargao!

General Luna not only gifted of being white sanders, beautiful Guyam, Dako, Bikini, La Januza, and Corrigedor Islands, but was a home to professional surfers of the world. Cloud 9 is just one of the surfing sites to make it big and became a hit in the international scene.



Witness different surfers coming from the different parts of the globe gathered in one place, and have some fun in the sea. A contest of who will be the best surfers in the world takes place in the last week of September, dubbed as Siargao International Surfing Competition. Siargao is the surfing capital of the Philippines.

When I set foot in front of Cloud 9, along the white sand beach of General Luna, of course, it is still a long way to go. You have to take a walk the stairway to heaven before reaching Cloud 9. Of course, heaven is far away…but this time clouds will become your heaven when seeing the waves of Cloud 9. A ticket of your dream in reaching the tip of your soul which is peace and happiness within yourself as you take a look between surfers and the waves, waves and the horizon, islands and white sands, and friendly peoples along the way. These are the way we belong to Caraga.

The Magic of Cloud 9

Reaching the end of the stairs, you can grip yourselves, relax, and see surfers in action. You forgot something in this world before you seeing those waves began to form in giants. Fantastic things began to emerge in one unique setting between surfers and the waves flying and smashing. I remember my friend saying that when you are a starter to this field you have to give time to play with the waves…later you will become addicted to it. Even you’ve got a hard fall and devastated with pain and bruises, you still manage to go and become a surfer. The best part of being a surfer, you enjoy of what you are doing. You have to take your time and pass it on to the world you belong, and forget everything in this world. And done the best of your life.

But for spectator like me, yes, I’m still part of Cloud 9. Even though you are not a surfer but you enjoy seeing them – the waves and the surfers – and me, became the third party which completes the scenery. Showing us the innate beauty of this unique place, all you have to do is look and navigate every angle of the waves, and you can say (wow!) as time passes by. The intimate feelings you’ve got when looking at Cloud 9 is so different. It will make you healthy and powerful person to live with as you go with nature like this. Do not miss single seconds of the day as the show began in its place.

pix from freida of butuanon dot org


You can reach Siargao by MV RORO for 4 hours or by super cat for 2 hours from Surigao City, and from Butuan City to Surigao City for 2 hours by bus.

Red Sea Turtles – how sweet they are!

Coming in to the place called Bagacay in Siargao Islands, you can reminiscent how sweet your encounter with all these cute red sea turtles as I watched them live in a marine sanctuary. Taking a look with them remind us how important the relationships between man and natures. They are here to tell us that this is how nature works with them as time goes by. Clean environment and normal living is a harmonious way of creating a wonderful place to live with.

Opening all my senses and peace within your mind and your soul as I journeyed back to where they are. As I sit back and take a look, you will never miss single seconds of the day taking a look as I remind myself of what’s happening when I face them live. The joy in your heart cannot be taken away by anything in this world when you are with them, or something that you will forget and makes peace with yourself.

Experience likes this will never forget, that was your priceless possession in life!

This video became my taste of the day. Find out why is it stress-free…

Siargao Escape – at bagacay making peace with natures!

Caraga was a home to a different islets and islands that is untouched and unexploited by local and international tourists. One name I will never forget was the place called Bagacay. Bagacay is a barangay that is found in an island separated from the mainland Dapa, Siargao Island, province of Surigao del Norte.

After reaching Siargao with MV Sweet RORO in the town of Dapa for 4 hours from Surigao City, I proceeded with my friends to Bagacay, a 15 minutes ride using pumpboat. When I first heard the word bagacay I thought boracay which is not. I misheard it, maybe, due to some excitement on my part.

When the pumpboat began to cross the island, you will see corals below with white sands. The way I see it, it would be best for diving and fishing activities. As you get near the island, a lot of mangroves standing on the side in another island. A unique blend of nature that I have not seen before. Reaching Bagacay was a sweet experience for a trying hard traveler like me (hehehe!).

Stepping Into A Residential Paradise

When I jump out from the pumpboat, I am stepping into the place that is surrounded with large body of seawater. You can view different mountain ranges, mangroves on the neighboring island, never ending horizon in the east and in the west. You can feel the fresh winds mixed from seas and mountains embraces your being, and take a long, long breath to rejuvenate your lungs that have grown from the city.

The place located separately from the mainland Bagacay, and isolated like an island –only mangroves on the other side that is linking to the mainland Bagacay. This is the home of Mayor Peter Ruaya. The simplicity of living takes you back to the older times when man and nature blend each other in a simple and harmonious way. I have discovered a paradise that is right into the home of Ruaya’s family. Hopefully, they can transform the area into a resort for local and international tourists in the near future. You cannot only appreciate the location, but the place was a sanctuary of some marine life in the ocean. While you are here, one of the most interesting attractions in Bagacay was hopping from one island to another island, fishing, and diving coral sites. Atmosphere in Bagacay is a very calm and peaceful place to live endowed with a gift that natures possess.

Vicinity And Delicacies

bagacay marine sanctuary cageThe foundation of this future resort was made of mixed concrete sands and stones from the deep of the sea to the surface – a solid ground against rising sea waves. Family house was standing at the edge facing another island. Outside of the house were lots of big cages that will serve as marine sanctuary to some animals living in the ocean. This will create attraction that can draw so much attention to the visitors coming to the place. In your best time, you can go to the cages, seeing them not only refresh your body, but refreshes your mind as well.

Coming inside the house mostly made of hardwoods. Some furniture were created out of bamboo that I’ve noticed one unique swinging chair on the left side of the house that is best for resting and sleeping. Winds coming in and out the whole day. A quiet place to live with. A healthful way of living, and if God’s well, it will make your life longer.

Foods were already served in the kitchen table. Grilled liplipan and kinilaw (fresh fish) became my food of the day. I have tasted the sweetness of banagan (lobster) that is freshly picked at the bottom of the house. Also became a fan of eating tajom and saang (sea urchins). These could be the healthiest food I’ve ever swallowed. Seafoods were the best delicacies of Bagacay. You will never forget the temptation and mouthwatering sensation of the foods that is rightfully fit into your stomach (hehehe!). The best of the island!

bagacay seafoods bagacay sea urchin bagacay seafoods
bagacay seafoods bagacay foods marine food

Hospitality

Stepping the residential paradise likes a second home to me. I have never expected the extra warm accommodation that is afforded to us by Mayor Peter, and his beautiful and smiling wife, Madam Yolly. Welcoming us like their own family coming from a distant land – from the time we landed, put us to sleep, until we say goodbye the next day. This reflects the homegrown hospitality of peoples in Bagacay. Hospitality that cannot be compared – a true Filipino value.

Capturing Rare Moments

bagacay fullmoonIn this episode of life, Bagacay shows the best part of me. But here comes the location, early morning, when the moon still shining in the west, sunrise began to show in the east. Absolutely, almost meeting each other in one unique panorama. The place turned dramatic and romantic in a clear blue sky. What a show on earth before your eyes!

bagacay sunrisebagacay sea clambagacay turtlesIn this place were so many cages in which different marine life exist. In those cages were my scenes of the day. I’ve spent many hours watching those cute red sea turtles. For the first time I’ve watched them live, and not on TV! Along with them were different colorful fishes, big and small, even Nemo and his friends coming out in the open. Other cages were filled with crabs and big sea clams, and show to us how clams got angry when closing its mouth as it picked outside from the cage. bagacay lobsterLobsters were unique and exotic creatures seeing them crawling the net at the bottom of the house. Outside the house, of course, body of seawater where you can see lot’s of different fishes coming, and became visitors too of Ruaya’s family (I hope no sharks here…hehehe!).

Seeing these marine creatures will make your day live and fruitful. You will never miss single seconds of the day when you are in these cages. The joy in your heart cannot be taken away as you sit back and take wild look of these cute and wild creatures from the sea.

I have told you the best in Bagacay. Experiences in life cannot be bought or steal. Simple pleasures will linger forever, and remain part of you memory as the days passed by. Bagacay takes a piece of me, and it will be part of my memory…forever.


Bagacay can be reached from Butuan City to Surigao City for 2 hours by bus, then Surigao City to Siargao for 4 hours by RORO or 2 hours by super cat, then at Dapa port to Bagacay for 15 minutes using pumpboat.

Siargao – surfing capital in the philippines

siargao surfing capital pictureSiargao Island can be found at Surigao del Norte province, a tear-drop shaped island which lies face to face with Dinagat Island and the mainland. It is a well known name in Caraga as well as in the Philippines for having many beautiful spots to offer. It has the best location of the island as it faces the Pacific Ocean. It is a paradise with massive coral and rock reefs, islands and islets, popular white sandy beaches, caves, and waterfalls.Aside from those nature gifts, it has the biggest mangrove forest deposits in the entire Mindanao, found at the town of Del Carmen, where you can take the best shots of famous crocodiles there.

 

Although, I’m just talking here about those exceptional gifts of Siargao, but the most significant is the presence of many beautiful surfing paradise that unequaled the other destination sites in the country, which has the name Cloud 9, Quicksilver, Pacifico, Mabuntok Reef, Dako, and some are yet to be discovered. But to date, the most publicly known and established its name internationally already, is the Cloud 9 found in the town ofGeneral Lunaas the “perfect” waves for surfers to smash. In General Luna, beaches full of white powdery sand stretches across the miles added mass to the surfing area.

National and international surfers are flocking in the area at the start of September being at its highest peak of the waves, and there will be an international competition which will be held at the last week of the month. The saga continues until the end of holiday season, or even extends your never ending thirst for getaway until summer.

We have also other internationally known surfing area outside from Siargao, in the town ofLanuza,provinceofSurigao del Sur.

Aside from the surfing, Siargao has other beauties to offer. To name a few, here you can find Guyam Island, Dako Island, Bikini Island, Bucas Grande Islands, Bagacay, Magpopungko, and many others waiting to be discovered for an adventurer, like you. The islands I mention are purely white sands in nature. And, many other islands are still on the line for recognition.

If I talk about Boracay, but the best is Siargao (so sorry for Boracay), although it has wind surfing, and sugary white sands qualities, Siargao has it!. But Boracay has no surfing paradise! You can talk anything in Siargao, unless if you are dying. Hahaha!

Siargao is beautiful, untouched, unexploited surrounded with hospitable and friendly peoples.I really considered Siargao as the perfect destination for adventurers who loves the sea, and white sandy beaches, with a bonus point – the surfing paradise.

It’s really blessed from God’s creation of natural resources as the source of haven from heaven to all adventurers out there!

siargao surfing capital picture

 

siargao surfing capital picture pix from kathy chua

You can reach Siargao by MV RORO for 4 hours or by super cat for 2 hours from Surigao City, and from Butuan City to Surigao City for 2 hours by bus.

 

 

Guyam – white island can be reached by feet and hands

guyam white islandPristine white island facing the town of General Luna of Siargao. Guyam island is so stimulating that it can be reached with your feet and hands during low tide. You can enjoy the ride by kayaking with friends or swimming or just walking before reaching the coral white island.

If you want to shout as loud as you can…go! and you’ll feel the excitement of this paradise..like no one else have shown it before… the experience that unfolded before your eyes.

Sometimes when I saw the island, it reminds me of other beautiful, cute, white coral islands within Caraga when I traveled to Surigao del Sur like the Hagonoy Island of Bislig City and General Islands of Cantilan, to name a few, but this one so unique for being closer to the mainland that really captivates your eyes curiosity. Those crystal blue water was tantalizing, and would love to swim before those colorful fishes on the ground. So much fun!

Guyam Island is one of the island that is found in Siargao, Philippines. In front of this island is the boom sugar white sand beaches of the town of General Luna across for miles. While on the other side was Dako Island, where you can see a bigger island with a stretch of fine white line of sands. Closer from this island is the surfing site known as Cloud 9 where internationally known competition was held in September.guyam white island


guyam white island


You can reach Siargao by MV RORO for 4 hours or by super cat for 2 hours from Surigao City, and from Butuan City to Surigao City for 2 hours by bus.