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Writer's pictureMila Gaccino

Siargao isn’t just for surfers!

Its breath-taking beaches lined with swaying palm trees and turquoise waters are more than enough to keep you in awe for days. The teardrop-shaped island’s natural beauty can fill your days with fun activities — from beachcombing through secluded beaches, swimming with “non-stinging” jellyfish, exploring hidden lagoons to paddle boarding, cave hopping and so much more. So, whether you’re looking for a relaxing beach trip or a more adventurous getaway, here are my top picks of places to visit and activities to try in Siargao.


Sohoton Cove & Bucas Grande Island

Location: Sohoton Bay, Bucas Grande Island, Socorro, Surigao del Norte.


Coconut Trees View Deck (Coconut Mountain View) & Palm Tree Road

Location: Near Brgy. Maasin Proper, Dapa, Siargao Island.

Travel Requirements to Surigao

Siargao Three Island Tour (Tri-Island Hopping)

Location: Near Poblacion, General Luna.


Surfing at Cloud 9

Location: General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. Open for tourists


Cloud 9 Boardwalk

Location: General Luna, Siargao Island.

Note that only 18-65 years old are allowed to travel to Siargao except Returning Surigaonons.


The following persons shall be allowed to travel to Siargao on a point-to-point basis from areas under GCQ and/or MGCQ subject to the guidelines, strict health protocol requirements going to Siargao.

  • Below 18 years old

  • Fully vaccinated individuals over 65 years of age

  • Fully vaccinated individuals with immunodeficiencies, comorbidities, or other health risks

  • Fully vaccinated pregnant women

Pregnant, and persons with comorbidities or immunodeficiencies are not allowed to travel except for Returning Surigaonons subject to Cebu Pacific Siargao requirements or any airline company’s discretion.


Part of the requirements to enter Siargao is the S-PASS. Surigao del Norte is strictly implementing the usage of Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) through the S-PASS in lieu of travel pass and/or acceptance letters that are usually being issued by the City/Municipality of destination.


Siargao Requirements: Surigao Del Norte Resident

  • Negative Result on Swab/Saliva RT-PCR Test released within forty-eight (48) hours or two (2) days prior to arrival in the province

    • Children who are seventeen (17) years old and below are exempted from the presentation of a negative result on Swab/Saliva RT-PCR Test


  • Valid Identification Card or any proof of residency in Surigao del Norte.

  • S-PASS

Siargao Requirements: Authorized Persons Outside of Residence (APOR)


Government APOR

  • Negative Result on Swab/Saliva RT-PCR Test released within 48 hours or 2 days prior to arrival in the province

  • Valid Identification Card with address

  • Travel/Mission Order issued by the Chief of Office

  • S-PASS

Non-Resident Private APOR

  • Negative Result on Swab/Saliva RT-PCR Test released within 48 hours or 2 days prior to arrival in the province

  • Valid Identification Card (with address)

  • Confirmed booking of not less than 2 nights from any DOT-accredited accommodations – May be exempted from this requirement if they can present proof/s that they are coming to the Province of Surigao del Norte for the purpose of delivery or performance of essential goods and services.

  • S-PASS

Siargao Requirements: Tourist

Tourist (Invited by Local Resident of Surigao del Norte)

  • Negative Result on Swab/Saliva RT-PCR Test released within 48 hours or 2 days prior to arrival in the province.

  • Children who are 17 years old and below are exempted from the presentation of a negative result on Swab/Saliva RT-PCR Test

  • Valid Identification Card with address

  • Travel Certification issued by the Mayor of the City/Municipality of destination, stating that you are a tourist invited by a local

  • S-PASS

Tourist (Not Invited by Local Resident of Surigao del Norte / Walk-In Tourists)

  • Negative Result on Swab/Saliva RT-PCR Test released within 48 hours or 2 days prior to arrival in the province.

  • Children who are 17 years old and below are exempted from the presentation of a negative result on Swab/Saliva RT-PCR Test

  • Valid Identification Card with address

  • Confirmed booking of not less than 2 nights from any DOT-accredited accommodations

  • S-PASS


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