Visit Siargao
Getting here
Siargao is a little bit off the beaten path, but you can access it from Cebu by ferry, or you can fly directly there. I think Cebu Pacific flies there daily.
You can also fly directly from Manila because it's definitely an up-and-coming destination, so some major airlines are starting to fly there directly from Manila.
To fit this into your itinerary, I can see you starting off in Manila, because everyone will. Then you can fly directly from Manila using Cebu Pacific to Siargao. I'd recommend spending four days in Siagao, and then you could either take a boat, which will be cheaper, but will take more time, or take a plane, which won't be that much more expensive to Cebu. From there, you could start my Cebu itinerary.
Things to do
Surfing
For Beginners
If you're going to Siargao, you have to go surfing. It's known as Cloud Nine, and is the surf capital of the Philippines. I highly recommend renting a board and learning to surf.
This was the best surfing I've ever done. There was no coral or barnacles, just nice sand that I could stand on, which made it a great learning environment The waves weren't very big. There were enough people around, but I was still able to maneuver myself around them, even as a beginner. I highly recommend taking this as an opportunity, if you're a brand new surfer.
Intermediate to Expert
There are different areas on the island that can serve more expert surfers. This place is called Cloud Nine for a reason. Surfing is a must while visiting Siargao.
The Vibe
One thing that I picked up on that was kind of shocking in Siargao is that it almost has a Canggu-Bali-esque feel to it, and I love that about it. It's kind of like Canggu before Canggu got popular.
You'll find cool surf cabanas, awesome little restaurants, and places you can get acai bowls. It has a local culture, but there's also a tourist influence here. I love it because it means I can get a nice meal and find a hotel, probably still not with good internet, but your accommodations will be comfortable.
Let's get lost in the next one...✌️
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