The best travel route for El Nido, Boracay, and Siargao is to go:
- El Nido
- Boracay
- Siargao
Here’s how!
π¬ Getting to El Nido
Direct Flights
βοΈ Direct from Manila | 1.5 hours | (Air Swift)
via Puerto Princessa
βοΈ Flight from Manila or Cebu to Puerto Princessa | 1.5 hours | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
π Van or bus to El Nido | 5 – 6 hours | (book online)
Notes:
- Direct flights to and from El Nido are expensive, which is why a lot of travelers prefer to fly into Puerto Princessa instead.
- There are countless vans and buses going from Puerto Princessa to El Nido, it’s very easy to get on one.
- Many vans can also pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Princessa.
- If you want to see schedules or book in advance, you can book a van from the airport, the terminal, or even at your hotel here.
π El Nido Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my El Nido travel guide for more info
Day 1: Tour A
Get php200 off Tour A when you book online here!
π£ Swim and Kayak in Big Lagoon
π€Ώ Snorkel on Shimizu Island
π Explore Secret Lagoon
ποΈ Chill or play volleyball in 7 Commandos Beach
Day 2: Explore Land Spots
πΈοΈ Taraw Cliff Canopy Walk and Spiderwebs (book online)
π¦ Dip in Nagkalit-kalit Waterfalls
β±οΈ Chill and watch the sunset in Nacpan Beach
Day 3: Tour C or Scuba Diving
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π Helicopter Island
β©οΈ Matinloc Shrine
ποΈ Secret Beach
ποΈ Talisay Beach
ποΈ Hidden Beach
β‘οΈ El Nido to Boracay
Fastest Way
βοΈ Direct flight from El Nido to Caticlan | 1 hour | (Air Swift)
πΊ Tricycle to Caticlan Jetty Port | 10 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Boracay | 15 minutes
πΊ Tricycle or HoHo bus to hotel | 10 – 15 minutes
Notes:
- Only one airline flies the El Nido – Boracay route, and flights are quite expensive, which is why many prefer alternative routes.
- If you don’t want to commute from Caticlan Airport to your hotel in Boracay, you can book a van transfer here.
- There are countless tricycles waiting outside the Caticlan airport ready to take you to the port. There are countless ferries at the port ready to take you to Boracay Island. And there are countless tricycles waiting at the Boracay port to take you to your hotel. This is a very easy route to commute.
- There is a Hop-on Hop-off bus that can take you anywhere on Boracay island. Get a card here.
via Puerto Princessa to Manila or Cebu
π Van or bus to Puerto Princessa Airport | 5 – 6 hours | (book online)
βοΈ Flight to Manila or Cebu | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
βοΈ Flight to Caticlan | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
πΊ Tricycle to Caticlan Jetty Port | 10 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Boracay | 15 minutes
πΊ Tricycle or HoHo bus to hotel | 10 – 15 minutes
Notes:
- There are dozens of vans and buses going from El Nido to Puerto Princessa airport. You can check schedules and book online here.
- Even though there are two flights in this route, it usually comes out cheaper than flying direct to Boracay.
π Boracay Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Boracay travel guide for more info
Day 1: Explore the Island
Get a hop-on hop-off bus pass here or hire a tricycle for the day
β±οΈ White Beach
β΅ Bulabog Beach
π Ilig-Ilagan Beach
β©οΈ Gateway Arch
π¦ͺ Puka Shell Beach
Day 2: Water Activities
Samples only! There are a lot more activities in Boracay. Pick and choose which water activities you want to try!
π§βπ Helmet Diving
πͺ Parasailing
π Sunset Cruise
πΈ UFO Boat
π€ Jet Ski
ποΈ Island Hopping
Day 3: Chill in White Beach and D’Mall
β‘οΈ Boracay to Siargao
Best Route
πΊ Tricycle or HoHo bus to Boracay port | 10 – 15 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Caticlan Jetty Port | 15 minutes
πΊ Tricycle to Caticlan Airport | 5 minutes
βοΈ Flight to Cebu | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
βοΈ Flight to Sayak, Siargao | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
π Van to General Luna | 45 minutes | (book online)
Notes:
- This is the fastest way to get from Boracay to Siargao.
- General Luna (the main tourist town in Siargao) is about 45 minutes away from Sayak Airport. You can get on a shared van on the spot, or book ahead here.
via Surigao
πΊ Tricycle or HoHo bus to Boracay port | 10 – 15 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Caticlan Jetty Port | 15 minutes
πΊ Tricycle to Caticlan Airport | 5 minutes
βοΈ Flight to Cebu | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
π Taxi to Pier 1 (Cokaliong) or Pier 3 (Starlite) | 30 – 45 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Surigao City | 10 hours | (book online)
π₯οΈ Ferry to Dapa, Siargao | 1.5 hours | (book online)
πΊ Tricycle or van to General Luna | 25 minutes
Notes:
Notes:
- This route is slower and cheaper, which is why many travelers prefer this route.
- There are two companies plying the Cebu City to Surigao City route, Starlite Ferries and Cokaliong Shipping. Starlite Ferries departs from Pier 3, while Cokaliong leaves from Pier 1.
- Both companies leave every day except Saturday. Cokaliong at 7 pm and Starlite at 9 pm. Schedules are subject to change, but you can see updated schedules and book online here.
- There are multiple ferries plying the Surigao to Dapa route. Most tourists ride the Evaristo and Sons fast craft, which leaves 3x a day. Check the schedules and book a ticket online here.
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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