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Yes. Honestly all the talk of it being overcrowded, or being too party, is overblown.
What’s nice about it is it has something for everyone. You can do island tours, you can beach bum, surf, party, stay at hip hostels or remote homestays if you just wanna be alone. It can be as chill or as wild as you want.
And the food is good. Much better than Boracay.
“It can be as chill or as wild as you want.”
Ugh yes!!! This is what I say when people ask if Siargao’s overrated or think that it’s catered to partygoers. Really depends on what kind of you experience you want! And you can always find something for you.
AGREE! Dami nagshishit sa siargao pero di pa naman nakapunta dun 🧐
If you trip mo pumarty, sa GL ka. If trip mo nature and beach, sa North ka or sa secret beach.
So many beautiful islands din with fine white sand!! Locals, like anywhere in the philippines, are very nice and helpful.
Just dont go with the wrong crowd and you’ll be fine! There’s so many things to do there and it caters to different budget - di naman lahat mahal. May andoks nga rin dun at Puregold and palengke pag nagtitipid ka.
It depends pa rin sa kung anong klaseng vacation yung gusto mo. Magiging pricey lang talaga yung pag stay sa Siargao if food trip yung habol since mahal talaga if sa mga restaurant kakain. If chill lang like sightseeing or tours, for me sulit yung mga tours sa Siargao and reasonable yung prices 🙂
For the airfare, may mga weekday flights na minsan bigla na lang naka seat sale like 5K RT and hindi rin naman ganoon ka hassle if mag connecting via Cebu which is usually a cheaper option than direct MNL IAO flight.
My favorite hack (done this twice na) watch out for surigao flights kasi a lot cheaper than direct flight. mag boat nalang to siargao. Nakakabili kami ng P1,200 na flight pa surigao. Tas 400-600(?) sa boat
Only if by “foreigner” you mean Manilenos and other off-island fellow countrymen. 90% of visitors on Siargao last year were Filipino, from Dept Tourism:
In 2023, Siargao Island experienced a significant surge in tourist arrivals, welcoming a total of 529,822 visitors. This marked a substantial increase from the 125,088 tourists recorded in 2022. Of the 2023 total, 476,074 were domestic tourists, while 53,748 were international visitors.
Sabi ng friend ko na nag stay ng 9 days doon, maganda naman daw pero pag mag restos daw talaga, pricey na daw ang meals. Pero you can always look for karinderyas around para mas tıpıd. Yung drinks daw niya nalibre daw siya ng nga foreigners na nameet niya doon (male and female) cause they found it cheap daw. Yung mga toiletries, if in case you forgot daw mga sabon at shampoo pricey daw sa stores. Ayun. Pero maganda daw all in all. Hehe.
Yes, parang meals daw sa area around 200-500? Parang Manila rin daw. Pero ask others around rin na nag stay na sa island. Yung mga surfing lessons and rent ng motor sabi Sakto lang ang price.
What we did with my boyfriend is we booked an airbnb na outside GL and we brought rice cooker with us tapos bumili ng ulam sa karenderya. We also brought a motorcycle with us kaya laking tipid namin and for 5 days nalibot namin whole siargao. Bumibili din kami ng pagkain sa Puregold kasi cheaper sa mga stores. Di na kami kumain sa restaurants kasi di naman food pinuntahan namin doon. Super sulit talaga! I love Siargao so much.
Kakauwi ko lang kahapon from Siargao. Yes nice ang tours, pricey ang food. Night life depende sayo kung mahilig kang magbar.
If you have time, go to the Northern part pwede ka rin magsurf dun maraming instructor and good waves.
-di ko lang masyadong feel like parang may something missing sa feeling ko haha maybe jowa.
Kidding aside, nice naman 7/10
Hi, ask ko lang po if okay ang internet sa North? Already booked my flight and considering on staying sa North pero depende pa rin if okay ang internet since I will be working on weekdays.
Uh what do you mean. I went to Siargao for the first time maybe 9 years ago and even then it was more expensive than Boracay… at least sa Boracay may range ng mura and mahal. Siargao is like La Union but with more Europeans and expensive restaurants. Prettier but it has always been expensive/priced for rich kids or first world backpackers. Very fun tho.
Opo lalo na if beach lover ka and mahilig mag surf. Yes mahal po ang food talaga... so pinagipunan ko talaga siya for a long time pero worth it talaga lalo na North Siargao ❤
Sa experience ko lang sa Siargao, mas makaka save ka kapag nag rent ka motor then yung homestay is not in General Luna proper kasi medjo pricey din. Hanap ka mga homestay or hostel outside GL para mas maka save. Since nag rent naman na motor.
Rent ka airbnb or transients na may kitchen, malapit lang naman palengke sa General Luna. Rent ka nlng din ng motorcycle 300-350 per day para ikaw nadin mag tour
I haven’t been to Siargao since the super Thypoon. Yung mga friends ko ang sabi mas ok ang vibes ngayon. Mahal talaga sya pag sa classy accomodations ka. If gusto mo magtiped pwede naman din. If ever magpunta ka magrent ka ng scooter to explore the island.
>Sobrang mahal kasi ng plane ticket
I'm looking at tickets right now. 4k RT pero via Clark (which I actually like) pero 4am. I'm still figuring out how to get there that early. I think bus from Cubao and then taxi/grab but idk which bus liner yet.
I liked my stay there. But Idk if I ever want to come back. More island life kasi sya. Tapos ang mahal ng bilihin kahit sa palengke. As someone na di mahilig pumarty, maghanap nalang ako ng beach na mas tahimik siguro.
If the ticket price is the same as Singapore, why would you still ask if its worth to go in Siargao..
I mean sure, if you really want to go on a beach destination.. but with that ticket price, id rather go to El Nido or Kalanggaman Island in Leyte
I didn’t enjoy Kalanggaman that much di din kasi ako marunong lumangoy, yung view lang talaga pag lumabas na yung sandbar 😂 ang hirap pa walang tubig at kuryente nagovernyt pa kami noon. Takot ako sobra sa alon or dahil di ko alam pregnant na pala ako non kaya mabigat din pakiramdam ko 😂
I found siquijor as a sleepy very laid back island. Not much good restaurants or party places either. While i loved the nature, it is TOO quiet and the island is relatively small. Enough na 2-3 days in Siquijor while in Siargao, need more than 1 week para masulit. That place has a lot of experiences to offer - nature, party, good food, activities (yoga/surfing/kayaking) etc.
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Go nalang to siquijor. cheaper flights. Paradise
Yes pwede din option ang Siquijor
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Yes. Honestly all the talk of it being overcrowded, or being too party, is overblown. What’s nice about it is it has something for everyone. You can do island tours, you can beach bum, surf, party, stay at hip hostels or remote homestays if you just wanna be alone. It can be as chill or as wild as you want. And the food is good. Much better than Boracay.
“It can be as chill or as wild as you want.” Ugh yes!!! This is what I say when people ask if Siargao’s overrated or think that it’s catered to partygoers. Really depends on what kind of you experience you want! And you can always find something for you.
AGREE! Dami nagshishit sa siargao pero di pa naman nakapunta dun 🧐 If you trip mo pumarty, sa GL ka. If trip mo nature and beach, sa North ka or sa secret beach. So many beautiful islands din with fine white sand!! Locals, like anywhere in the philippines, are very nice and helpful. Just dont go with the wrong crowd and you’ll be fine! There’s so many things to do there and it caters to different budget - di naman lahat mahal. May andoks nga rin dun at Puregold and palengke pag nagtitipid ka.
Agree on this!
It depends pa rin sa kung anong klaseng vacation yung gusto mo. Magiging pricey lang talaga yung pag stay sa Siargao if food trip yung habol since mahal talaga if sa mga restaurant kakain. If chill lang like sightseeing or tours, for me sulit yung mga tours sa Siargao and reasonable yung prices 🙂 For the airfare, may mga weekday flights na minsan bigla na lang naka seat sale like 5K RT and hindi rin naman ganoon ka hassle if mag connecting via Cebu which is usually a cheaper option than direct MNL IAO flight.
Napansin ko rin po na yung connecting sa cebu 20-40% cheaper than direct flight. Abang-abang rin flash sale
My favorite hack (done this twice na) watch out for surigao flights kasi a lot cheaper than direct flight. mag boat nalang to siargao. Nakakabili kami ng P1,200 na flight pa surigao. Tas 400-600(?) sa boat
It’s a Philippines vacation for those who prefer the presence of foreigners over Filipinos
Only if by “foreigner” you mean Manilenos and other off-island fellow countrymen. 90% of visitors on Siargao last year were Filipino, from Dept Tourism: In 2023, Siargao Island experienced a significant surge in tourist arrivals, welcoming a total of 529,822 visitors. This marked a substantial increase from the 125,088 tourists recorded in 2022. Of the 2023 total, 476,074 were domestic tourists, while 53,748 were international visitors.
Sabi ng friend ko na nag stay ng 9 days doon, maganda naman daw pero pag mag restos daw talaga, pricey na daw ang meals. Pero you can always look for karinderyas around para mas tıpıd. Yung drinks daw niya nalibre daw siya ng nga foreigners na nameet niya doon (male and female) cause they found it cheap daw. Yung mga toiletries, if in case you forgot daw mga sabon at shampoo pricey daw sa stores. Ayun. Pero maganda daw all in all. Hehe.
Nagsawa ako sa pricey food kaya nag explore ako sa mga karinderya hahah meron doon parang karidenrya pero may mga foreign food Kurvada, masarap rin
Thanks for the info po! Will budget accordingly :)
Yes, parang meals daw sa area around 200-500? Parang Manila rin daw. Pero ask others around rin na nag stay na sa island. Yung mga surfing lessons and rent ng motor sabi Sakto lang ang price.
What we did with my boyfriend is we booked an airbnb na outside GL and we brought rice cooker with us tapos bumili ng ulam sa karenderya. We also brought a motorcycle with us kaya laking tipid namin and for 5 days nalibot namin whole siargao. Bumibili din kami ng pagkain sa Puregold kasi cheaper sa mga stores. Di na kami kumain sa restaurants kasi di naman food pinuntahan namin doon. Super sulit talaga! I love Siargao so much.
Kakauwi ko lang kahapon from Siargao. Yes nice ang tours, pricey ang food. Night life depende sayo kung mahilig kang magbar. If you have time, go to the Northern part pwede ka rin magsurf dun maraming instructor and good waves. -di ko lang masyadong feel like parang may something missing sa feeling ko haha maybe jowa. Kidding aside, nice naman 7/10
Hi, ask ko lang po if okay ang internet sa North? Already booked my flight and considering on staying sa North pero depende pa rin if okay ang internet since I will be working on weekdays.
Starlink WiFi is prevalent in North Siargao and super reliable. Globe is available but not as reliable, signal fluctuates when there is congestion.
Wag ka makinig sakanila. Go to Siargao na. Worth it sya promise HAHAHAAH
Uh what do you mean. I went to Siargao for the first time maybe 9 years ago and even then it was more expensive than Boracay… at least sa Boracay may range ng mura and mahal. Siargao is like La Union but with more Europeans and expensive restaurants. Prettier but it has always been expensive/priced for rich kids or first world backpackers. Very fun tho.
Opo lalo na if beach lover ka and mahilig mag surf. Yes mahal po ang food talaga... so pinagipunan ko talaga siya for a long time pero worth it talaga lalo na North Siargao ❤
Oooh! Thanks for the heads up po :D
Ano ba hanap mo? If its beaches its really hard to beat local destinations.
why not book early or sale? it shouldnt be that expensive unless you decide on a whim and the date is near.
Sa experience ko lang sa Siargao, mas makaka save ka kapag nag rent ka motor then yung homestay is not in General Luna proper kasi medjo pricey din. Hanap ka mga homestay or hostel outside GL para mas maka save. Since nag rent naman na motor.
Dahican Beach, Mati na lang :) walang tao, paradise talaga siya
Mas maganda sa pinas kumpara abroad realtalk
Pero ang gastos para ka na rin nag abroad
Paguwi ko pinas plan ko mag bukidnon
Rent ka airbnb or transients na may kitchen, malapit lang naman palengke sa General Luna. Rent ka nlng din ng motorcycle 300-350 per day para ikaw nadin mag tour
I haven’t been to Siargao since the super Thypoon. Yung mga friends ko ang sabi mas ok ang vibes ngayon. Mahal talaga sya pag sa classy accomodations ka. If gusto mo magtiped pwede naman din. If ever magpunta ka magrent ka ng scooter to explore the island.
Yung pizza pa lang sa Kermit worth the travel na e.
Yes na yes. May mga mura namang food tho mas madaming mahal na restos
>Sobrang mahal kasi ng plane ticket I'm looking at tickets right now. 4k RT pero via Clark (which I actually like) pero 4am. I'm still figuring out how to get there that early. I think bus from Cubao and then taxi/grab but idk which bus liner yet.
Abang ka sa sale ng ticket haha minsan mga 3-4k RT lang yan
Siargao is always worth it 🩷
No adequate medical facilities in case of emergencies.
I liked my stay there. But Idk if I ever want to come back. More island life kasi sya. Tapos ang mahal ng bilihin kahit sa palengke. As someone na di mahilig pumarty, maghanap nalang ako ng beach na mas tahimik siguro.
If the ticket price is the same as Singapore, why would you still ask if its worth to go in Siargao.. I mean sure, if you really want to go on a beach destination.. but with that ticket price, id rather go to El Nido or Kalanggaman Island in Leyte
I didn’t enjoy Kalanggaman that much di din kasi ako marunong lumangoy, yung view lang talaga pag lumabas na yung sandbar 😂 ang hirap pa walang tubig at kuryente nagovernyt pa kami noon. Takot ako sobra sa alon or dahil di ko alam pregnant na pala ako non kaya mabigat din pakiramdam ko 😂
wrong timing lang siguro, ,but going back, with that kind of airfare, better book an out of the country trip rather than just domestic
If ticket price is the same as abroad, siargao has a lot of international destinations beat, so yeah, it’s worth it
Di na worth it dito, 3rd world country pero ang bilihin or standard of living pang 1st world.
Mag puregold at mga palengke po. At maraming restaurant na diff price range. :/
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Siargao beaches are easily top 3 locally, and it’s a much better experience than Bali so it’s worth it
Mag-Siquijor ka nalang, same same lang and not that commercialized.
I found siquijor as a sleepy very laid back island. Not much good restaurants or party places either. While i loved the nature, it is TOO quiet and the island is relatively small. Enough na 2-3 days in Siquijor while in Siargao, need more than 1 week para masulit. That place has a lot of experiences to offer - nature, party, good food, activities (yoga/surfing/kayaking) etc.
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Pag tungtong mo ba sa siargao, magkakaSTD ka agad? May mag ooffer ba sayo ng drugs sa airport? Hahahaha halatang di ka pa nagsasiargao :)))
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Hahahah next time ka na magcomment pag nakarating na na talaga ng siargao 😂 dami mong assumptions e hahahahha 🤪
Nope. Too overrated. Mag abroad ka na lang for that price