PH · Surigao del Norte · 9.90°N 126.07°E

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Surf capital with Cloud 9, palm-lined roads and island hopping.

Best time
March to October is generally drier and calmer, while November to January is the wettest. The best surf at Cloud 9 usually comes from around August to November.
How long
4–5 days
Getting there
Fly from KL to Manila or Cebu (about 4 hours), then a domestic flight to Siargao's Sayak airport. General Luna is about 45 minutes by van from there. You can also fly to Surigao City and take the ferry across.
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A teardrop-shaped island off north-east Mindanao, known as the surfing capital of the Philippines. Life centres on General Luna, with its surf breaks, cafés and palm-lined roads, and there are lagoons and island beaches to explore by boat.

Makan

  1. Kinilaw and fresh seafoodRaw fish cured in vinegar and the grilled catch of the day, all over General Luna.Map ↗
  2. Café foodGeneral Luna has a big café scene, from smoothie bowls to good coffee.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Cloud 9The famous reef break, with a boardwalk out to watch the surfers. Beginners take lessons at gentler breaks nearby.Map ↗
  2. Island hoppingBoat trips to Naked, Daku and Guyam islands, from a bare sandbar to a palm-covered islet.Map ↗
  3. Sugba LagoonA calm, green lagoon reached by boat from Del Carmen, good for paddleboarding and jumping off the platform.Map ↗
  4. Magpupungko Rock PoolsNatural tidal pools on the east coast that appear at low tide.Map ↗
  5. Scooter loopRide the coconut-palm roads inland and stop at the Maasin River swing.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Check the tide before going to Magpupungko. The pools only show up at low tide.
  • Bring enough cash. ATMs are few and can run out at busy times.
  • Rent a scooter only if you're confident on rough roads, and always wear a helmet.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.