Things to Do in Siargao
50 curated spots from Siargao itineraries
Activities & Attractions
30 curated experiences
Sugba Lagoon Day Trip
Book a combined tour like “Siargao: Sugba Lagoon, Magpupungko, Maasin River with Lunch.” Paddleboard or kayak over emerald water, jump from platforms into the lagoon, and soak in the surrounding mangroves and jungle hills. For lunch, request seafood and vegetarian dishes only, no pork or alcohol, or bring your own packed halal-friendly snacks from town.
5h · $25-40 per person (shared tour)
Cloud 9 Boardwalk & Surf Viewpoint
Head to the iconic wooden boardwalk at Cloud 9, surrounded by palms and surf. Walk out over the water, watch surfers ride the break, take photos on the multi-level viewing deck, and stroll the nearby palm-fringed paths.
1h 30m · $1-3 per person (small entrance/maintenance fee, if collected)
Sugba Lagoon Day Tour
Take a shared or private tour from General Luna: boat through mangroves, swim in emerald water, paddleboard, or jump from the wooden platforms into the lagoon.
4h · $30-50 per person including transport and fees
Tayangban Cave Pool
Guided walk through a short cave and chest-deep water leading to a jungle-framed blue pool where you can swim and jump from rocks.
2h · $5-8 per person incl. guide
General Luna Orientation Walk
Walk the main Tourist Road from your accommodation down toward the beach: note tour kiosks, ATMs, sari-sari (mini) stores, and surf shops, and then cut onto the beach path to see the shoreline and palm trees. Use this time to quickly check tour prices for island hopping and Sugba Lagoon and choose which day you want each.
1h 30m · Free
Magpupungko Rock Pools
Swim and float in clear tidal pools surrounded by rock formations and coconut trees; visit only at low tide when the pools appear—ask your tour or accommodation for the day’s best time.
2h · $2-4 (entrance and parking fees; plus transport)
Magpupungko Rock Pools (Tide-Dependent)
Visit at low tide to swim in natural turquoise rock pools backed by rugged cliffs and jungle; check tide times and aim to arrive about an hour before low tide.
2h · $2-3 entry plus small parking fee
Beginner Surf Lesson at Jacking Horse
Book a morning lesson with a certified local instructor at the gentler Jacking Horse wave near Cloud 9; they’ll provide board and rash guard, and you mostly learn in waist-deep water.
2h · $15-25 including board
Cloud 9 / Catangnan Free Explore
Wander the palm-lined side roads and beach sections around Cloud 9. Look for quiet stretches of sand, small surf shacks, and spots where the jungle spills right to the shore; this is a good time for a relaxed swim if conditions are gentle.
1h 30m · Free
Cloud 9 Beach Free Time
Wander the palm-lined path, sit under the trees, or paddle in the shallows at low tide; explore nearby side streets with small surf shacks.
1h 30m · FreeCloud 9 Boardwalk & Free Explore Time
Walk along the wooden boardwalk at Cloud 9 to watch surfers riding waves against a backdrop of palms and blue water, then spend a couple of hours wandering nearby paths, small cafés, and beach nooks surrounded by coconut trees.
2h 30m · $1-3 per person (small entrance fee, plus drinks if you stop at a café)Cloud 9 Boardwalk & Pier
Walk the wooden boardwalk over the reef, watch surfers at the famous Cloud 9 break, and take photos from the multi-level viewing tower—best in the soft morning light when it’s quieter.
1h 30m · $1-3 (small environmental/entrance fee)Cloud 9 Boardwalk & Surf Viewing
On the way back toward General Luna, stop at the Cloud 9 area to walk the boardwalk, feel the sea breeze, and watch surfers riding waves from sheltered viewing decks. There’s no need to surf—just enjoy the atmosphere and take sunset photos over the ocean.
1h · Small entrance fee or donation (a few dollars or less)Cloud 9 Boardwalk & Surf Watching
Walk the long wooden boardwalk out over the reef, climb the view deck, and watch surfers ride waves below.
1h 30m · $1-2 entrance feeCloud 9 Boardwalk & Viewing Deck
Walk out on the wooden boardwalk through the shallows, watch surfers riding the famed Cloud 9 break, and photograph the jungle-framed coastline.
1h 30m · $1-2 boardwalk feeCloud 9 Boardwalk & Viewing Tower
Walk the long wooden boardwalk over the reef to the multi‑level tower, watch surfers ride the waves, and take photos with the wild ocean backdrop and palms onshore.
1h 30m · $1-2 entrance feeCloud 9 Boardwalk & Waterfront
Walk the long wooden boardwalk out over the reef to the multi-level viewing tower, watch surfers riding waves against a backdrop of jungle-covered shore, and explore the palm-lined side paths.
1h 30m · $1-3 (small environmental/entrance fee)
Cloud 9 Boardwalk Sunrise & Reef Walk
Start early at the wooden boardwalk and viewing tower to watch surfers and sunrise over the reef; at mid-to-low tide you can carefully walk sections of the reef edge with reef shoes.
2h · ₱50-100 boardwalk fee
Cloud 9 Sunrise & Boardwalk
Head to the Cloud 9 boardwalk around sunrise (tricycle from General Luna takes ~10–15 minutes) to watch surfers in the early light. Stroll along the wooden path, framed by palms and jungle greenery, and walk the shoreline to find hidden little beach corners.
2h · Free (small environmental fee may apply)
Coconut Road & Palm Viewpoint Stop
On the way back from Magpupungko, pause at the famous coconut tree viewpoint and the long straight road cutting through palm jungle for photos.
45m · Free
Del Carmen Mangrove Boardwalk (Quick Stop)
If your tour passes by, walk a short section of the mangrove boardwalk and view one of the Philippines’ largest contiguous mangrove forests.
45m · $1-3 entryDel Carmen Mangrove Boardwalk Snapshot
On the way back from Sugba, stop briefly at the mangrove boardwalk area near Del Carmen port to appreciate the dense, wild mangrove forest.
45m · ₱50-100Del Carmen Mangrove Boardwalk Stop
Before or after the lagoon, walk the short boardwalk near the port to see thick mangrove forests and get a feel for the quieter side of Siargao.
45m · $1-2 small fee or donation
Free Explore: Pacifico Beach Walk
Stroll along the quieter north-coast beach lined with palms and a few low-key surf spots; watch waves and enjoy a more untouristy side of the island.
2h · Free
General Luna Beachfront Stroll
Walk the sandy stretch behind the main Tourism Road, exploring the small paths between palm trees, boats, and local houses, stopping wherever looks peaceful.
1h 30m · Free
General Luna Beachfront Walk
Walk the palm-lined beach behind the restaurants, look for quiet patches of sand to sit together, and dip your feet in the water; you can also watch local kids skimboarding and fishermen bringing in their boats.
1h 30m · Free
General Luna Free Explore Time
Wander the back roads lined with coconut trees, peek into local shops, and stop for fresh coconuts or juice from small kiosks within a 15–20 minute walk radius of your hotel.
2h · $2-6 for drinks/snacks
Guyam Island Relax Time
After lunch, relax under the palms, swim in the shallow reef area, and find a quiet corner of the tiny island for photos and a short nap.
1h · $1-3 island fee
Maasin Coconut Road & Swing
Visit the famous palm-lined ‘coconut road’ and nearby Maasin River with its leaning coconut tree and rope swing over jungle-colored water; you can watch or swing depending on comfort.
2h 30m · ₱50-150 for swing and small fees
Maasin River & Bent Palm Swing
Glide along an emerald river surrounded by coconut jungle, take a small boat or bamboo raft, and if you like, swing from the famous leaning palm tree into the water while your partner takes photos.
1h 30m · $5-10 (entrance and swing/raft fees; plus transport)Restaurants & Food
20 local favorites
Greenhouse Café Siargao
Garden-like café tucked among palms and greenery with a wild, rustic feel. For halal: opt for vegetarian/seafood options like smoothie bowls, avocado toast without bacon, vegetable omelets (no ham), pancakes, fresh fruit, and coffee/juices; clearly mention that you do not eat pork or alcohol and request they avoid cross-contact with pork items.
1h · $6-10 per person
Bravo Beach Resort Restaurant
Lush beachfront setting with lots of greenery and wood. Stick to seafood paella (request no chorizo), grilled fish, and vegetable dishes; clearly request no pork, no alcohol in cooking, and insist that your food be cooked separately or on a cleaned grill.
1h 30m · $15-25 per person
Harana Surf Resort Restaurant
Traditional-style wooden structures wrapped in tropical plants and trees, often candle-lit at night. For halal-suitable orders, focus on vegetable dishes, local seafood (grilled fish, shrimp, or squid) with plain rice, and request no pork products, no alcohol in sauces, and careful separation from non-halal items.
1h 30m · $12-18 per person
Kermit Siargao Restaurant
Garden-style restaurant surrounded by greenery. Order vegetarian pizzas (no pork, no alcohol in sauces), simple tomato-based pastas without wine, and ask if they can prepare a plain grilled fish or seafood with vegetables, cooked using separate utensils and no alcohol.
1h 30m · $10-18 per person
Shaka Café Cloud 9
Small, open‑air café with palms and ocean view. Halal‑friendly options are plant‑based smoothie bowls, overnight oats, granola, fruit plates, and veggie sandwiches; everything is vegetarian or vegan, so you avoid pork and alcohol automatically.
50m · $6-10 per person
Warung Siargao
Indonesian‑style warung in a leafy courtyard. Choose vegetarian nasi goreng, gado‑gado, tempe dishes, and any fish curries; confirm no pork and ask that no alcohol or non‑halal sauces (e.g., some fermented pastes) are used in your dishes.
1h 15m · $7-11 per person
Bravo Restaurant Siargao
Stick to halal-friendly seafood paella (no pork, confirm chicken is not cooked with pork products), grilled fish, and vegetarian tapas; clearly state you eat only halal meat and prefer seafood/vegetarian without alcohol in sauces.
1h 30m · $12-18 per person
Kermit Siargao (Halal-Friendly Choices)
Popular garden-style restaurant with lots of greenery. Order vegetarian pizzas (ask for no alcohol in dough or sauce), pasta with seafood or vegetables cooked without wine, and fresh salads; confirm no pork or alcohol-based ingredients in your dishes.
1h 15m · $12-20 per person
Shaka Cafe Cloud 9
Beachfront, surfy, jungle-lush cafe by the water with lots of greenery. They offer smoothie bowls, fruit platters, and plant-based options; choose fully vegetarian or vegan bowls (no gelatin, no alcohol) and confirm there’s no hidden meat or lard in granola or toppings.
1h · $6-9 per person
Shaka Café Siargao
Open-air café with a lush, surfy, jungle feel near the water. Halal-friendly options: smoothie bowls, fruit platters, vegan/vegetarian power bowls, coffee and fresh juices (avoid any dishes with bacon, ham, or alcohol; they can prepare everything meat-free).
1h · $7-12 per person
Shaka Café Siargao (Cloud 9)
Open-air bamboo café right by the water with a jungle-surf feel. For halal: focus on plant-based smoothie bowls, granola, fruit plates, vegetarian wraps, and coffee/juices, all naturally pork- and alcohol-free; confirm no gelatin or alcohol in desserts and ask staff to avoid cross-contact with any non-halal items on request.
1h · $7-11 per person
White Beard Coffee
Small, cozy cafe surrounded by greenery. Stick to coffee, juices, and vegetarian options such as pancakes without bacon, fruit plates, and simple egg dishes cooked without pork products; explicitly request no lard and no alcohol in preparation.
45m · $5-10 per personBravo Beach Resort Restaurant (Halal-Friendly Choices)
Beachfront restaurant framed by palms with a rustic tropical-jungle atmosphere. Order seafood and vegetarian dishes only—think grilled fish, seafood paella without chorizo (request clearly), vegetable salads, patatas bravas, and veggie tapas—and confirm that no pork, alcohol, or lard is used in your food.
1h 15m · $12-18 per person
Bravo Beach Resort Restaurant (Halal‑Friendly Menu Items)
Open‑air, tropical restaurant with palm trees and sea breeze. For halal: focus on seafood paella without chorizo, grilled fish, vegetable tapas, and salads; clearly state no pork, no alcohol in cooking, and choose non‑alcoholic drinks and fresh juices.
1h 15m · $10-18 per personBravo Beach Resort Restaurant (Seafood & Veg Only)
Open-air, palm-fringed restaurant facing the ocean; choose grilled fish, seafood paella (confirm no pork ingredients), and vegetable tapas, asking clearly for no pork products, no alcohol in cooking, and clean, separate utensils for a halal-friendly meal.
1h 30m · $12-20 per personBravo Restaurant at Bravo Beach Resort
Beachfront, leafy, open-air restaurant with a palm-jungle feel. Ask for seafood (e.g., grilled fish of the day, prawn dishes) and vegetarian items (salads, vegetable sides) prepared without alcohol or pork; request clearly that your food be cooked separately from pork items.
1h 15m · $10-20 per person
Bravo Restaurant Siargao (Halal-Friendly Choices)
Beachfront restaurant with palm trees and poolside jungle feel. Order seafood paella without pork, grilled fish, and vegetarian tapas; explicitly request no chorizo, no pork, and no alcohol used in cooking.
1h 30m · $15-25 per person
Bravo Restaurant Siargao (Halal-Friendly Options)
Beachfront, jungle‑styled restaurant with open wood and palms. Go for grilled local fish, seafood paella (ask for no pork chorizo), and vegetable tapas; clearly request no pork, no alcohol in cooking, and seafood/veg only.
1h · $10-18 per person
Bravo Restaurant Siargao (Halal-friendly Selections)
Beachfront, palm-fringed restaurant with a relaxed, surfy jungle aesthetic. Halal-friendly options: seafood paella without chorizo, grilled fish, prawns, vegetable tapas, and salads; ask for your dishes without pork products, alcohol, or wine in sauces and clarify halal-friendly preparation.
1h 15m · $10-18 per person
Bravo Restaurant Siargao (Repeat Visit)
Return for more grilled fish, seafood rice dishes, and vegetable plates; again, stress seafood/vegetarian only, no pork, and no alcohol in the cooking.
1h 15m · $10-18 per person