The best travel route for Moalboal, Camiguin, and Siargao is to go:
- Moalboal
- Camiguin
- Siargao
Hereβs how!
π¬ Getting to Moalboal (Cebu)
βοΈ Flight to Cebu City
π Taxi to South Bus Terminal | 30 – 45 minutes
π Bus to Moalboal | 2 – 3 hours
Notes:
- You don’t need to book a bus ahead. They don’t really have a schedule, but there’s one leaving roughly every 30 minutes.
π Moalboal Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Moalboal travel guide for more info
Day 1:
π Watch the sardine run in Panagsama
π’ Snorkel with the turtles in Panagsama
β°οΈ Enjoy the view in Osmena, Kandungaw, or Casino Peak
ποΈ Chill, swim, or watch the sunset in White Beach
Day 2:
π Go canyoneering in Badian
β±οΈ Swim or watch the sunset at Lambug Beach
Day 3: (Oslob)
π¦ Swim with the whale sharks
π¦ Visit Tumalog Falls
β‘οΈ Moalboal to Camiguin
By plane
π Bus to Cebu City | 2 – 3 hours
π Taxi to Cebu Airport | 30 – 45 minutes
βοΈ Flight to Camiguin | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific)
Notes:
- This is by far the best way to get to Camiguin from Moalboal. Most other routes (except the one below) are either unreliable, highly time-sensitive, or unnecessarily long and not exactly cheaper.
via Bohol
π Bus to Cebu City | 2 – 3 hours
π Taxi to Pier 1 | 15 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Tagbilaran, Bohol | 2 hours | (book online)
πΊ Tricycle to Dao Terminal | 15 minutes
π Bus or van to Jagna | 1.5 hours
π₯οΈ Ferry to Mambajao, Camiguin | 4 hours | (book online)
Notes:
- This route is cheaper, but I don’t recommend it to inexperienced travelers. It takes a lot more time, and there are a lot of different rides you need to take.
- There’s another route from Moalboal to Bohol via Oslob. However, I don’t recommend this route since the current timetables for Oslob – Bohol and Bohol – Camiguin mean you won’t make it to the Camiguin ferry without spending a night in Bohol.
- There’s only one ferry from Jagna, Bohol to Mambajao, Camiguin. It’s run by Super Shuttle and currently leaves every day at 2:30 pm. You can check here for updated schedules and to book online.
π Camiguin Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Camiguin travel guide for more info
Day 1: Mt. Vulcan
πͺ Climb the Walkway to the Old Volcano
βͺ Check out the Guiob Old Church Ruins
βοΈ Visit the Sunken Cemetery
Day 2: White Sand Islands
β±οΈ Visit the White Island sandbar
π Chill and snorkel on Mantigue Island
π¦ Marvel at Katibawasan Falls
β¨οΈ Relax in Ardent Hot Spring
Day 3: Springs and Waterfalls
πββοΈ Swim in Sto. Nino Cold Spring
π¦ Check out Tuasan Falls
π₯€ Swim in / drink the water in Bura Soda Water Park
π Watch the sunset in Tongatok Cliff
Optional: β°οΈClimb Mt. Hibok-Hibok (fit people only)
β‘οΈ Camiguin to Siargao
Via Cebu
βοΈ Flight to Cebu City | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific)
βοΈ Flight to Sayak Airport, Siargao | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
π Van to General Luna | 45 minutes | (book online)
Notes:
- This is the fastest and easiest route, but it can also be quite expensive because of the double flights.
- General Luna, the main tourist town of Siargao, is 45 minutes away from the airport. There are shared vans waiting to bring you there, or you can book ahead here.
Via Surigao
πΊ Tricycle to Benoni Port | 30 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Balingoan Port | 1 hour
π Bus or van to Butuan City | 2.5 hours
π Bus or van to Surigao City | 3 hours
πΊ Tricycle to Surigao Port | 15 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Dapa Port, Siargao | 1.5 hours | (book online)
πΊ Tricycle or van to General Luna | 25 minutes
Notes:
- This route is significantly longer and more difficult for inexperienced travelers. However, it is also cheaper than taking 2 flights to get to Siargao.
- If you’re going this route, I don’t recommend booking anything ahead since your arrival time will depend greatly on if there are any delays on the road. Plus, there are a lot of buses and ferries doing these routes, so you shouldn’t have too many problems just showing up and buying a ticket.
π Siargao Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Siargao travel guide for more info
Day 1: Explore the Island
Rent a motorbike here and go DIY, or book an organized tour here
π© Jump into the green waters of Sugba Lagoon
πͺ¨ Visit the Magpoponko Rock Pools
π¦ Jump into the Tayangban Cave Pool
π£ββοΈ Explore the Maasin River
π΄ Pictures at the Coconut Tree Viewdeck
Day 2: Island Hopping
Book a tour anywhere in General Luna or online here
β±οΈ Visit the Virgin Island sandbar
π€Ώ Snorkel and eat lunch on Daku Island
π΄ Chill on Guyam Island
Day 3: Surf and Chill
π Learn how to surf in Cloud 9 beach
π₯ Eat fruit bowls in Shaka Cafe
π Enjoy pizza in Kermit Siargao
Optional: ଳ Swim with jellyfish and explore Sohoton Cove (book online)
π« Exit From Siargao (General Luna)
Via Manila
π Van to Sayak Airport | 45 minutes | (book online)
βοΈ Flight to Manila | 2 hours | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
Via Cebu (flight)
π Van to Sayak Airport | 45 minutes | (book online)
βοΈ Flight to Cebu | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
Via Cebu (ferry)
πΊ Tricycle or van to Dapa Port | 25 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Surigao City | 1.5 hours | (book online)
π₯οΈ Ferry to Cebu City | 10 hours | (book online)
π Taxi to Cebu Airport | 30 – 45 minutes
βοΈ Flight to Manila or outside the country
Notes:
- This route is slower and not that much cheaper, but many slow travelers prefer this route.
- There are two companies plying the Surigao City to Cebu City route, Starlite Ferries and Cokaliong Shipping.
- Both companies leave every day except Sunday. Starlite at 9 am and Cokaliong at 7 pm. Schedules are subject to change, but you can see updated schedules and book online here.
- There are multiple ferries plying the Dapa to Surigao route. Most tourists ride the Evaristo and Sons fast craft, which leaves 3x a day. Check the schedules and book a ticket online here.
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