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| PHOTO: Surigao del Sur Attractions - Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig, Britania Islands in San Agustin and Enchanted River in Hinatuan. |
This is a travel guide when considering Surigao del Sur, Philippines as your next dream holiday get-away. You may want to know more about these things while planning your trip:
*Where is Surigao del Sur?
*How to get there?
*What are the Major Attractions in Surigao del Sur?
*Where to Stay (Hotel or Resort) in Surigao del Sur?
*How to Travel Around Surigao del Sur?
*How much does it cost to travel around Surigao del Sur?
*Suggested 4D3N (Friday to Monday) Itinerary for Surigao del Sur Tour
WHERE IS SURIGAO DEL SUR?
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| PHOTO: Surigao del Sur - Map of Attractions |
HOW TO GET THERE?
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| PHOTO: Cebu Pacific Flight 6951, Cebu to Tandag |
Through air, Cebu Pacific serves a 45-minute flight from Cebu (Mactan Int'l. Airport) to Tanday City with 3 flights a week via Cebgo Flight 6951 (CEB-TGD), 11:10am → 12:20pm MWF. That is the only commercial flight available as of this writing.
Through land, there are different van & transportation services (tour packages) that depart from its neighbouring city, Butuan, as well as from major hubs in Mindanao area like Surigao City, Davao City, Iligan City and more.
PS: If you depart from Manila, might as well take a flight heading to Butuan City, Davao City or Surigao City and proceed with the land trip.
WHAT ARE THE MAJOR ATTRACTIONS IN SURIGAO DEL SUR, PHILIPPINES?
Traveler's Couch shares to you some of the most visited attractions in Surigao del Sur, Philippines.(Click the photo to enlarge)
1) City of Tandag
Tip: When taking Cebgo Flight 6951 from Cebu to Tandag, take a window seat to have an aerial view of Tandag City, with a feel of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro at some parts and amazing waves at the coast as seen above.
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| PHOTO: Tandag City - Aerial View from Cebgo Flight 6951 |
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| PHOTO: Tandag City - Aerial View from Cebgo Flight 6951 |
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| PHOTO: Tandag City Downtown Area |
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| PHOTO: Tandag City Downtown Area |
2) "I Love Bislig" Sign in Bislig City
Tip: Visit this place between noontime to late afternoon to have a great lighting and avoid "against-the-light" photos. Perfect for group or solo jump shots! |
| PHOTO: "I Love Bislig" in Bislig City |
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| PHOTO: "I Love Bislig" in Bislig City |
3) San Agustin Stop-over w/ Britania Islands View
Tip: Majority of the van rental drivers (tour packages) knows this place which is just along the Surigao-Davao Coastal Road in San Agustin so don't miss to have a stop here and take a selfie or group photo with the stunning Britania Group of Islands! |
| PHOTO: Britania Islands viewed from Surigao-Davao Coastal Road in San Agustin |
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| PHOTO: Britania Islands viewed from Surigao-Davao Coastal Road in San Agustin |
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| PHOTO: Britania Islands viewed from Surigao-Davao Coastal Road in San Agustin |
4) Cagwait Beach
Tip: You can actually skip this, it's not as stunning as what being shown online by most sites (with those killer waves, lol). But this is a considerable place to stay near by the beach, granting it's just an hour away from Tandag Airport. |
| PHOTO: Cagwait Beach, Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Cagwait Beach, Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Cagwait Beach, Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
5) Britania Island Hopping
Tip: There will be at least 4 islands to visit, so you can either take this activity as half day (morning or afternoon) or whole day. You can bring your own food/drinks (chips for short stay, lunch meal for whole day) and blanket as to most islands don't have food services nor cottages for guests.
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| PHOTO: Britania Island Hopping - Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Britania Islands Hopping - Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Britania Island Hopping - Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Britania Island Hopping - Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Britania Island Hopping - Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Britania Island Hopping - Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
6) Enchanted River in Hinatuan
Tip: You may want to consider visiting here at weekdays to avoid too much crowd at weekends. GoPro or any waterproof cameras would be perfect in capturing enchanted underwater view with friendly fishes around :) There's also fish feeding activity at 12noon til' 1PM. Special feeding is allowed at 3PM at the requesting party's expense though.
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| PHOTO: Enchanted River - Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Enchanted River - Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Enchanted River - Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Enchanted River - Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
7) Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig City
Tip: It has three levels, cottages are available within the area. Don't miss to take a bamboo raft (Php150/raft) at the second level for a closer feel of one of Mindanao's beautiful falls!
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| PHOTO: Tinuy-an Falls - Bislig City, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Tinuy-an Falls, three levels shown - Bislig City, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Tinuy-an Falls, bamboo raft @second level - Bislig City, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: TInuy-an Falls, bamboo raft @second level - Bislig City, Philippines |
WHERE TO STAY (HOTEL, RESORT) IN SURIGAO DEL SUR, PHILIPPINES?
Florland Resort
Bislig City
Contact #: +63 917 324 7240
Comments: No downpayment required, phone reservation will do. Good room rate, FREE breakfast, they serve meals/food with reasonable price, but a bit distant from Bislig downtown (no regular public transpo). They have 3 pools w/ huge resort property. For night hangout, you can enjoy a karaoke machine within the place, 2 songs for 5 pesos only (good deal eh?!) :)
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| PHOTO: Standard AirConditioned Room - Florland Resort, Bislig City, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Florland Resort, Bislig City, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Florland Resort, Bislig City, Philippines |
Mac Arthur's Place
Britania, San Agustin
Contact #: +63 999 991 0845
Comments: 50% Downpayment required to reserve, through bank deposit (BDO or LBP). Good room rate, FREE breakfast, foods are ok. frontbeach property and exactly where the boats for Britania Island Hopping are docked. Very convenient as they also serve the island hopping activity, just simply inquire upon check-in. For night hangout, AGAIN you can enjoy a karaoke machine within the place, 2 songs for 5 pesos only :)
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| PHOTO: Room for 8 - Mac Arthur's Place, Britania, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur |
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| PHOTO: Mac Arthur's Place - Britania, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Mac Arthur's Place - Britania, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
Lizvil Resort
Cagwait Beach
Contact #: +63 920 442 8315
Comments: 50% Downpayment required to reserve a room, through money transfer (Cebuana Lhuillier or M Lhuillier). At the center of Cagwait Beach, good room rate but room isn't that good. Frontbeach property, with few food shops or restaurants around though. The beach is ok, but may not be good at high tide with huge waves around. For night hangout, AGAIN you can enjoy a karaoke machine within the place, 2 pesos per song only (the best deal in Surigao del Sur lol) :)
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| PHOTO: Room for 8 or 10 - Lizvil Resort, Cagwait Beach, Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Lizvil Resort - Cagwait Beach, Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Lizvil Resort - Cagwait Beach, Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
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| PHOTO: Lizvil Resort - Cagwait Beach, Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
HOW TO TRAVEL AROUND SURIGAO DEL SUR?
For convenience, it is highly suggested to rent a van if you are traveling as a group as the attractions can be distant from each other. JMG Transport Service serves most of the cities in Mindanao, like Davao City, Butuan City, Iligan City & more.
JMG Transport Service
Contact #: +63 998 985 3389
Comments: 30% downpayment required to book a van. Php3000/day regular van rental rate (traveling around Surigao del Sur, around 10-12hrs usage/day). Good service, clean vehicle unit, punctual and respectful driver. Highly recommended.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO TRAVEL AROUND SURIGAO DEL SUR?
Below is an estimated expense for each person for a group of 8 with above 4D3N Itinerary:
Note: Below are rates as of December 2015
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CEBU-TANDAG, Cebu Pacific Roundtrip Airfare (Promo Rate) - Php1220
Mactan Airport Terminal Fee - Php200/person
Tandag Airport Terminal Fee - Php100/person
Accommodation (4D3N) - Php800/person
1st Night: Florland Resort (Bislig, City Center) - Php250/person, Breakfast included
2nd Night: Mac Arthur's Place (Britania, Beach Front) - Php250/person, Breakfast included
3rd Night: Lizvil Beach Resort (Cagwait, Beach Front) - Php300/person, Breakfast not included
*All Rooms are AirConditioned w/ own CR, either 2 standard rooms or 1 family room per night availed per night
Enchanted River Entrance Fee: Php30/person
Tinuy-an Falls Entrance Fee: Php50/person
Bamboo Raft Rent (plus tip) @Tinuy-an Falls: Php50
Britania Island Hopping - Php190/person
*4 Islands, 4 Hours, No food included yet, no entrance fees in the islands
Britania Island Environmental Fee: Php25/person
*To be paid upon heading to Mac Arthur's Place
Van Rental (4-Day use via JMG Transportation)- Php1500/person
*Airport PickUp/DropOff, Main Transpo for the trip
Meals (8 set, P150/meal) - Php1200/person
Day 1 (P300) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 (P300) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 (P300) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 (P300) - Breakfast & Lunch
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSE/PERSON w/o AIRFARE & MEALS: Php2895
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSE/PERSON w/ MEALS, w/o AIRFARE: Php4095
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSE/PERSON w/ MEALS & AIRFARE: Php5315
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SUGGESTED 4D3N (Friday to Monday) SURIGAO DEL SUR TOUR ITINERARY FOR GROUP TOUR
Here's a 4D3N, Friday-to-Monday (including air/land trips for arrival & departure) Surigao del Sur Tour Itinerary. You can change some of these to adjust on your own schedule, as below itinerary is based on Cebu-Tandag roundtrip flights.
Day 1/4, Friday:
09:30AM – 10AM Mactan Cebu Airport Check-in
11:10AM – 12:15AM Cebu-Tandag, Flight# DG 6951
12:30AM – 4PM Van transfer (Tandag Airport to Bislig City)
4PM – 4:30PM I Love Bislig Pictorial
4:30PM – 5PM Van Transfer
5PM – 5:30PM Check-in @Florland Resort, Bislig City
5:30PM - 6:30PM Settle Down
6:30PM – 8PM Dinner Time
Day 2/4, Saturday:
7AM - 8AM Breakfast, Hotel Check-out
8AM – 11:30AM Tinuy-An Falls
11:30 – 12Noon Van transfer
12Noon – 1PM Quick Lunch
1PM – 2:30PM Van transfer
2:30PM – 4:30PM Enchanted River
4:30PM – 6PM Van transfer
6PM – 6:30PM Check-in @Mac Arthur’s Place, Britania
6:30PM-7:30PM Dinner
Day 3/4, Sunday:
7AM – 8AM Breakfast
8AM – 12Noon Britania Island Hopping
12Noon- 1PM Quick Lunch, Check out
1PM – 1:30PM Van transfer
1:30PM – 2PM Hotel Check-in @Lizvil Beach Resort, Cagwait
2PM – 6PM Swim Time @Cagwait Beach
6PM – 7PM Dinner
Day 4/4, Monday:
6AM – 7:30AM Sunrise Viewing & Swimming @Cagwait Beach
7:30AM – 9AM Breakfast, Shower time
9AM – 9:45AM Final packing, Hotel Check-out
9:45AM – 10:30AM Van transfer
10:30 – 11AM Pasalubong @Tandag Downtown
11:15AM – 11:35AM Tandag Airport Check-in
12:35AM – 1:40PM Tandag-Cebu, Flight# DG 6952
Have fun visiting Surigao del Sur, Philippines!
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