Michael John Velasco

SIARGAO, PHILIPPINES LUXURY PACKAGE DESCRIPTION SELLING DESCRIPTION A teardrop shaped island located in Surigao Del Norte Province, Philippines. Siargao is also known as “Surfing capital of the Philippines” with a reputation among surfers within the Philippines and the International scene. Several coral reefs, offshore islands, and sand bars are also found. It contains the largest mangrove forest reserves in Mindanao, at Del Carmen town. English is the official language, and communication is fairly easy around the islands. Islanders speak a local dialect called Siargaonan that rooted in the Visayan language like Cebuano, Boholano. An annual Bakhaw (Mangrove) Festival is celebrated in Del Carmen, Siargao Islands, Philippines. Every July 16, the local dance and sing the bounty of the Mangroves with marine resources, protection from natural hazards and eco-tourism industry. It is celebrated to honour our patron saint, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. City of Siargao accepts cash basis payment because not all stores or restaurants accept cards so make sure prepare some money on hand. There’s a few ATM machines in the city just have the luck that your cards accepted it. In most developed countries, visitors are granted a (free) 30 day visa upon arrival. AIRPORT IAO​ SAYAK AIRPORT, SIARGAO PHILIPPINES TRANSPORTATION The main mode of transportation to scoot around the city by renting a day scooter/motorcycle where rates around $10 with own gas expense. You can also rent Tricycles a Three-wheeled vehicle with a cart attached underlying scooter they can fit 4-5 passengers. Also, can rent a van rates around $50 exclusively. Driver licence is a must when you drive around Siargao there’s some checkpoints in the city. CLIMATE If surfing is main agenda best month to go to siargao between ​July to November were the waves favors your board but, frequent rain shower may encounter during said months. September ​is the month of their annual surfing competition if you wanted watch local and foreigns competing each other. ​November to January​ a month that has a higher chance of rain falls . Dry seasons anytime between ​March to September were can enjoy water activities and island hopping. ACCOMODATION SUPERIOR VILLA This stylish Superior villa touched with traditional Filipino and modern style house also known as “Kubo” means nipa hut. Surrounds with trees and and plants that truly soothes on the eyes of every guests. Such great to unwind! SUPPLIER ​Nay Palad Hideaway​ PRICE​ 1090$ BY NIGHT 5-star luxury resort features Bali-inspired furnishing villas of your choice. The Resort was known into “barefoot state of mind” that allows guests to rejuvenate and feel the nature around by their feet. Nay palad assures you to feel at home rather than a guests because of their burning hospitality SUPERIOR VILLA Be enchanted with this private escape’s soft interiors in a white and earth tone color palette. With class furniture, furnishings, and artwork the creating your very own nest in this exclusive and isolated hideaway on an island in the Pacific. SUPPLIER ​Nay Palad Hideaway​ PRICE​ 1690$ PER PERSON 5-star luxury resort features Bali-inspired furnishing villas of your choice. The Resort was known into “barefoot state of mind” that allows guests to rejuvenate and feel the nature around by their feet. Nay palad assures you to feel at home rather than a guests because of their burning hospitality FLOATING COTTAGES Known for its iconic picture of villas by a man-made lagoon which is a large pool in Siargao, where guests can also kayak for free. SUPPLIER ​SIARGAO BLEU​ ​PRICE​ 360$ BY NIGHT Relax to the sound of the waves as Siargao's triple A resort- Siargao Bleu Resort & Spa takes you to a one-of-a-kind island paradise vacation. In Siargao Bleu, every guest is a VIP! SUPERIOR VILLA This stylish Superior villa touched with traditional Filipino and modern style house also known as “Kubo” means nipa hut. Surrounds with trees and and plants that truly soothes on the eyes of every guests. Such great to unwind! Superior villa is good for 2 person with 1 master bedroom 32 to 38 sq m/345 sq ft to 410 sq ft. Price rate per person sharing $730, single occupancy rate $1090 and child’s rate $365. Amenities: Aromatherapy burner with essential oils, Daily homemade dried fruits ,Mini-bar, Cellular phone, iPod Touch with docking station, Hair dryer, Indoor shower (hot and cold), Organic bathroom products, Air conditioning and ceiling fan, Complimentary resort stationery, In-room safe, Outdoor terrace, Wireless Internet, Mosquito net around the bed and Natural mosquito repellent. Nay palad offers a package includes full board meals (breakfast menu; family-style, picnic or barbecue lunch; fine-dining dinner); all beverages (natural juices, soft drinks, selection of wines and sparkling wines, beer, liquors, coffee, tea); activities such as surfing, island-hopping, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, and water sports; yoga; massages; laundry; and round-trip airport transfer from Sayak airport. #2 PERLAH VILLA Be enchanted with this private escape’s soft interiors in a white and earth tone color palette. With class furniture, furnishings, and artwork the creating your very own nest in this exclusive and isolated hideaway on an island in the Pacific. Perlah Villa is good 6 persons, 3 bedrooms ; 2 master bedrooms (50 sq m/538 sq ft) and 1 double bedroom (21 sq m/226 sq ft) and 3 bathrooms. Indoor lounge convertible to single bedroom if needed. Amenities: Main access in Private beach, Outdoor terrace and lounge, own Private pool, Tree platform and Fire place. Others; Aromatherapy burner with essential oils, Daily homemade dried fruits, Mini Bar, Nespresso coffee machine in every room, Cellular Phone, Sound system, Movie projector, 3 Hair dryers, 3 Indoor showers, Organic bathroom products, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan (only in indoor lounge), Complementary resort stationary, Safe in every room, Wireless internet and Indoor lounge. FLOATING COTTAGES Known for its iconic picture of villas by a man-made lagoon which is a large pool in Siargao, where guests can also kayak for free. Inclusions: Direct pool access,Choice of King or two Queen Beds, Stone Tub, Mini Bar, Cable TV, In-room phone service, Safety Deposit Box. Airport shuttle is available. Price Range (in U.S. dollars): USD 169 to USD 237 via ​Agoda EXPERIENCES Three-Island Tour The three-island tour covers Guyam, Naked, and Daku Island SUPPLIER ​siargaoislandhopping ​PRICE​ 42$ for per person Siargao Land Tour By renting a scooter you can explore around the city in just a day. Feel the nature and chill. Can DIY – own expenses Surfing Don’t miss to surf and play with the waves in Siargao. Cloud 9 is one of the popular surf breaks in General Luna. Can DIY – own expenses Sohoton Cove (Bucas Grande Islands) Located in the town of Soccoro in Surigao del Norte, Bucas Grande is a separate group of islands from Siargao. ​SUPPLIER ​siargaoislandhopping ​PRICE​ 42$ for per person Hidden Tree Cliff Jump at Sugba Lagoon Sugba Lagoon is about an hour boat ride from Del Carmen or an hour and a half boat ride from General Luna. SUPPLIER ​siargaoislandhopping ​PRICE​ 36$ for per person Three-Island Tour The three-island tour covers Guyam, Naked, and Daku Islands. Each has its unique feature, so the experience won’t seem redundant. Take this tour and see for yourself what these islands have to offer. By private boat. Head to the wharf and charter a private boat for $30-40. This is a great option for groups because the rate is per boat, so you can split the cost. However, this does not include lunch and the additional entrance and docking fees. The accommodation you’ve chosen also offers an island tour so ask for it to save time. NAKED ISLAND From the word itself, this sandbar was naked there isn’t much, not even trees and hut. But great stop for some picture. DAKU ISLAND Daku is a bisaya dialect word means big. This island is the largest among the three islands. This is a common lunch stop. Fresh fishes are available and you can have the locals cook for you. GUYAM ISLAND a small, circular island, usually your first stop in the three-island tour. It has two distinct sides: one side is rocky with strong currents, while the sandy side is more serene. Smiling ladies with a small box will greet you and cheerfully let you know there’s a fee once you set foot on the island. SIARGAO LAND TOUR By renting a scooter you can explore around the city in just a day. Here are the usual stops of the land tour: MAGPUPUNGKO ROCK POOLS take a dip in the crystal clear waters when you get there at the right time. The rock pools only appear at certain times, particularly when the tide is low. It is about 45-minute drive from General Luna. Explore the Magpupungko Beach if you want to feel some sand beneath your feet or do cliff-jumping but be extra careful​ because the rocks are sharp; it would be better to wear protective footwear or aqua shoes. MAASIN RIVER Maasin River is a 30-minute drive from General Luna. Heading to the northern portion of the island, you will arrive at a very conspicuous red bridge. That’s your landmark for the bent coconut tree. COCONUT MOUNTAIN VIEW Make a short stop on the side of the road to appreciate the lush coco paradise that seems endless as it sprawls across the island! SURFING Since you’re here on Siargao don’t miss to surf and play with the waves. Cloud 9 is one of the popular surf breaks in General Luna. Also, In Cloud 9 you can watch the seasoned surfers dance with the roaring waves from the three-story view deck at the end of the boardwalk. You can also wait for the sunrise here as surfers catch the early morning swells and/or savor the moment as you think of nothing else but the beautiful spectacle that is sunset. SOHOTON COVE (BUCAS GRANDE ISLANDS) Located in the town of Soccoro in Surigao del Norte, Bucas Grande is a separate group of islands from Siargao. Getting there is quite expensive, but all those islets, lagoons, beaches, caves, and karst cliffs make up for it. And should you visit at the right season, you will be able to encounter the stingless jellyfish at Sohoton Cove. Getting there: From Siargao, the jumping-off point to Bucas Grande Islands is Dapa port. Join a group tour or charter your own boat to Bucas Grande. Note: Jellyfish season starts in March, but you will witness the highest concentration of jellyfish during the months of July and August. Some tours also combine Sohoton Cove with the 3 Islands Tour! Hidden Tree Cliff Jump at Sugba Lagoon Sugba Lagoon is about an hour boat ride from Del Carmen or an hour and a half boat ride from General Luna. If you want to plan a DIY trip, you can rent a scooter or hire a driver in General Luna to take you to the boat dock in Del Carmen (about an hour each way, see the pin below for the exact location). There’s an office where you’ll need to pay an environmental fee, entrance fee, and boat fee and they’ll match you with a boat captain. You can also buy a simple lunch from one of the local restaurants near the dock to bring with you, or otherwise buy lunch at the lagoon. Be aware that the lagoon can get crowded and the staff may stop allowing boats to leave, so arrive early if you can! They can tell you the best order to make your stops throughout the day to avoid the crowds. OTHERS Tips:​ If you go on tour make sure always bring some cash on hand because during the tour many fees to pay such as environmental fee, entrance fee, tour permits, docking fee etc. that aren’t include in tour package. Don’t worry it only cost 2$ depends on type of fee, Also, fuel can be seen also in sidewalks not just on gasoline station. If happens you saw a pinkinsh color on coca cola glass bottle that is FUEL! Best to enjoy Siargao is to get around the island on wheels. Many sidetrips ahead in your way! ITINERARY Sample itinerary that might help: Day 1: Sugba Lagoon Day 2: Island Hopping Day 3: Breakfast at Shaka and Sohoton Cove Day 4: Surfing Day 5: Magpupungko Rock Pools/Adventure to the North (Land Tour) There’s plenty of tour packages offer in the city, even you go solo, join or exclusive tour. Even in your accommodation offers tour packages. If you wanted some customize trip just ask your local tour guide or tour company about it they’ll hep you with it. SUPPLIERS AIRPORT TRANSFER | ​SIARGAO BLEU Airport Transfer are included once check in the resort comes with private driver. CONTACT- |- | ​- WEBSITE ​http://siargaobleu.com.ph/home/ LOCATION: ​Tourism Rd, General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte Philippines AIRPORT TRANSFER | ​NAY PALAD HIDEAWAY Airport Transfer are included once check in the resort comes with private driver. . CONTACT- |- | ​- WEBSITE ​http://siargaobleu.com.ph/home/ LOCATION: ​Tourism Rd, General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte Philippines SUPERIOR VILLA & PERLAH VILLA | NAY PALAD HIDEAWAY ​ CONTACT- ​ | ​- WEBSITE ​h​ttps://www.naypaladhideaway.com/ LOCATION : ​Nay Palad Hideaway Malinao, General Luna Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, 8419 Philippines FLOATING COTTAGE | ​SIARGAO BLEU CONTACT- |- | ​- WEBSITE ​http://siargaobleu.com.ph/home/ LOCATION: ​Tourism Rd, General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte Philippines RESTAURANT | ​KARAGATAN Modern Asian restaurant with a focus on fresh seafood, superb cocktails and beautiful wines. Mon-Sun​ 6:30am-11pm CONTACT ​- WEBSITE ​http://karagatanrestaurant.com/ LOCATION ​Siargao Bleu, Tourism Road, Brgy. Catangnan General Luna, Surigao Del Norte, Philippines 8412 TOUR | ​SIARGAO ISLAND HOPPING ​ Offer hassle-free island hopping packages, reliable payment methods, and Siargao’s own touch of hospitality to our customer service. ​ CONTACT ​+​- ​ | ​ r​- WEBSITE ​https://siargaoislandhopping.com/ LOCATION: ​8419 General Luna Siargao, Surigao del Norte