Siargao Island

Here I am again..Writing one of my favorite destination in Northern Mindanao the Siargao Island.We decided to travel 8 hours from Davao City to Surigao City, and it was a very tiring overnight road trip. Around 4 in the morning we arrived in the port of Surigao, waiting our boat to load and cross to Siargao Island.The boat is too small to carry hundred of passenger and cargo but after an hour we arrived in Dapa.

Surigao City the dropping point to Siargao Island..

Siargao is the Surfing capital in the Philippines. Unluckily our visit is off season. No big waves, less tourist and no tournaments. Anyhow we went there not for surfing but the white beaches, and Siargao never fail our expectation.  A place where you can relax, no pollution,eat fresh seafood and a very friendly locals. 

the white sand

. Where to stay? Most tourist  stayed in General Luna or  in Cloud 9 but worry less their rooms are very cheap. But we decided to rent an old rest house. The next morning we go ahead to Island hopping.

Island Hoping

Activity - Island hoping, we visited 3 Islands  called Guyam, Naked and Dako Island

Guyam  mean gamay in Visiya word of Small, Naked Island because there is no tress present in the Island and Dako mean Big Island.

my two hunky friend

us

The next morning we are hurried to packed our bags to catch the last Roro trip (12 noon ), and said goodbye.

Roro roof top

I missed the trip but i promise to myself i will be back this place soon..

palawan

Palawan? Do you think it’s an expensive tourist destination? Exactly NO!  Palawan is one of the world class Philippines destination but it doesn't mean you have to out thousand of pesos in your pocket.

docking area going to underground river

Me and my co-teacher went to Palawan in a low cost budget,yet we had so much fun..

We stayed in a budget hotel for 3 days. I booked it through http://www.agoda.com two months before the date. Its very cheap yet the accommodation is superb. One thing i like most is a walking distance from the airport.

our hotel

the ground floor

Day 1 – City tour

Destination- Puerto Princesa City Hall, Butterfly Garden, Bakers Hill, Metras Ranch and Bay walk.

We rent a tricycle that cost us Php 150.00 each.

City Hall..

where you can buy souvenirs and fresh bake hopia for pasalobong..

Metras Ranch..

An old residential house of late Senator Metra. Horse riding and Zip line is available and it’s a over looking place.

Day 2- Underground River

Our tour van arrived very early. Around 8 am from Puerto we traveled 1 hour zigzag road to Sabang ( registration Site)

cave entance

picture-picture

while waiting our boat

After lunch we went another destination ” Mangrove Cruise” a hundred years old Mangroves tress..

hundred years old trees

a friendly reminders..

If you want to see snakes ,old mangrove trees,and eat Tamelok,  don’t miss this tour. Entrance is only Php 200.00

Day 3 – Island Tour

Luli Island, Starfish Island and Cowrie Island

our first destination

Fish feeding is the common activity here.

Last destination island

Cowrie is my favorite Island. You can buy drinks ,go swimming , get tattoo  or have some relaxing massage.

Our expenses

Accommodation – Php 999x 3 nights=2997 / 2 pax = 1498.50

Tour/Packages- Underground River  Php1,600.00, Island Tour Php 1,300.00, City Tour 150.00 (half day)

Meals – Php 80x 2 meal ( lunch is included to the package)160x3days =480.00

Pasalubong – Php 1,000.00

Terminal Fee- 400.00

Others- 500.00

Malapascua Island

Ever been to a Paradise? Malapascua island is just a small island in Northern Cebu. A 4 hours drive from Cebu Terminal to Maya and 20 minutes boat from Maya to Malapascua Island..

The white island

Malapascua Island is one of my favorite Island I ever been. Not to mention the good accommodation, the pure white sand and dolphin watching ( one of my priceless memories).

our dinner..some pizza and mango shake

Restaurant serve best menu..Many restaurant you can choose depend on your taste..Me and my friend Ate Kathy decided to to have a light dinner.

Light house from a distance

We reach the light house through boat, we hired a boat man to look around the island  and it takes only two hours.

our breakfast

we bought a fresh catch fish and grilled…yummy..sooo..yummy…

i don”t know whats this creatures but taste yummy…

Early in the morning before sun rise, we decided to walk the shore and we found group of fishermen enjoyed eating this strange creature. We decided to join and because they’re  friendly locals  they give us a taste. In fairness opposite of what it looks like the taste is yummy..

crossing to another island The Calanggaman Island in Leyte

Ate Kathy and me decided to cross another Island..Somewhere in Leyte. Calangaman Island…

another story in Calangaman island in my next blog..

How to get here:

From Cebu Terminal take a bus

To Maya, and then Take another

ride a boat ride to Malapascua Island.

Accommodation:

Plenty of resort you can choose

from low cost to high end resort.

What to bring:

Sun Protection Lotion

Swimming gear

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