Sugba Lagoon is one of the most popular destinations in Siargao. It is not hard to see why so many people flock to this place daily. The landscapes are incredible and a Sugba Lagoon Tour also includes other jaw-dropping locations as well. Here is everything you need to know about a Sugba Lagoon Tour in Siargao
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Sugba Lagoon is located off the North-West coast of Siargao Island in the Philippines, therefore it is only accessible by boat. Boat tours to Sugba Lagoon leave from the town of Del Carmen daily. If staying near the popular area of General Luna, it is a 1-hour scooter ride there. However, some tours do leave from General Luna. CHECK OUT OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TOUR PROVIDERS BELOW.
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If you like to book ahead, then make sure you book a tour online, from tour offices in General Luna, or from your accommodation. However, it is also possible to arrive in Del Carmen early enough to catch one of the early tours.
The tour office in Del Carmen opens at 8:00am, so it is advised to arrive before then for a chance to get an early boat. There are multiple tours you can choose from, and all include visiting Sugba Lagoon and other locations along the way.
We chose Tour D and visited three spots - Sugba Lagoon, Kawhagan Island, and Pamomoan Beach. We recommend customising your tour with the boat driver, and heading to Kawhagan Island and Pamomoan Beach first. It is also worth noting that you can only stay 3 hours maximum in Sugba Lagoon and the Lagoon closes at 3pm. CHECK OUT OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TOUR PROVIDERS BELOW.
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We recommend finding a group of at least 4-6 people to join in on a Sugba Lagoon Tour. This will help bring the price of the tour down as you can split the cost between everyone. A Sugba Lagoon Tour booked at the Del Carmen office for a 3-location tour was 2500PHP ($75AUD) or a 2-location tour was 2000PHP ($60 AUD) for the whole boat. We split the cost between 6 people, which worked out to be 420PHP ($12.50 AUD) per person. To enter the Sugba Lagoon conservation area, we also had to pay 100 PHP ($3 AUD) environmental fee per person.
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The tour includes a visit to the locations in your tour package. We visited Kawhagan Island first, which was a perfect decision as we had most of the island to ourselves. However, the tide was still a little high so we didn't experience the full sandbar, but enough to take some cool photos with the drone.
Just across the water is Pamomoan Beach. This place was enjoyed by locals, and there is even a restaurant here, which would be perfect for lunch. We walked a little further to the right to see the bent trees over the water. We stayed here for hours.
Our third stop was Sugba Lagoon. You cannot take food and drinks into the premises, and you cannot purchase food here either. Therefore, we recommend eating food at either Kawhagan Island or Pamomoan Beach. You can only stay 3 hours in Sugba Lagoon, so there is plenty of time to enjoy the area. You can either jump off the diving board, or hire a kayak or paddle board (300PHP/$9 AUD for one hour) to explore the lagoon further. We took the drone up here to see what the area looks like from above, and it was jaw-dropping.
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Siargao Jeepney Land Tour -Explore Siargao like a local. Join this Jeepney tour and see all the best sights around the island, including the famous Sugba Lagoon. FIND OUT MORE HERE.
Siargao Sugba Lagoon + Kawhagan Island + Mamon Island - Visit Kawhagan Sandbar and Sugba Lagoon, as well as an off the beaten path island. FIND OUT MORE HERE.
Siargao Magpupungko Rock Pools and Sugba Lagoon Tour - Visit Sugba Lagoon and the famous rock pools on a day tour. FIND OUT MORE HERE.
General Luna and the Cloud 9 area is the most popular spot to stay on the island. There is a huge selection of restaurants and cafes, tour providers and shoreline accommodation to choose from. However, for a more private location try staying near Pacifico Beach, this will definitely be a new and upcoming spot in the future!
Find accommodation here, search the map, or check out our sustainable hotel recommendations below.
Sinag Hostel - Our favourite hostel of all time! We loved our stay at Sinag in Siargao. Newly opened in 2019, Sinag Hostel offer private and shared rooms. We loved the welcoming and friendly feel to this place and we made some really great friends. They have their own "honesty" store with eco-friendly products, a kitchen and you might even be lucky to join in on a Boodle Fight for dinner one night! Book your night HERE.
Green House - Waste reduction, energy reduction, awareness, minimal chemical use and water conservation are the practices and initiatives embedded into Green House Siargao. The authentic villa style rooms make it a real eco experience. Book your night HERE.
Diwa Eco House - A two-story eco-house with air-conditioned rooms. Mid-budget but with modern decor, and eco values. Book your night HERE.
NAY PALAD Hideaway - An exclusive luxury resort, NAY PALAD is perfect for couples and an exquisite honeymoon location. Book your night HERE.
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