15 DAYS
Siargao • Bohol • El Nido
Surf & Islands
Six days on Siargao with proper surf coaching, then Bohol to rest your shoulders and El Nido's lagoons to finish. Built for beginners and improvers, with something for non-surfers too.
Siargao is where most people in the Philippines learn to surf, and it is a good place to do it: warm water, reef breaks for every level, and coaches who have grown up on them. We give it six days, which is the difference between standing up once and actually starting to surf. Then we move you to Bohol, where the rivers and hills are a rest for sore shoulders, and finish in El Nido, swapping boards for boats and lagoons.
Be aware of the season. Siargao's big swells arrive from around September to November, which is exciting to watch and too much for beginners on the famous breaks; from March to July the waves are smaller and friendlier. There are two travel days connecting through Cebu and Manila. As always, this is a starting point: experienced surfers might want more Siargao and less of everything else, and we can add a surf camp or a boat trip to outer breaks.
What's included
- 14 nights' accommodation in your chosen tier, breakfast daily
- Domestic flights Manila–Siargao, Siargao–Cebu, Bohol–Manila, Manila–El Nido, El Nido–Manila
- Cebu–Tagbilaran fast ferry
- Five surf sessions with a coach (group in Essential, private from Boutique up), board included
- One Siargao boat day, one Bohol countryside day, two El Nido boat days
- Airport and pier transfers (shared in Essential, private from Boutique up)
- Tours with a Spanish- or English-speaking local guide, private or shared depending on the trip
- Lunch on boat and tour days
- Entrance fees for the visits in the itinerary
- Premium and Signature: dinner at a top-rated restaurant in every destination, plus a local food experience with a guide (market visit and tasting)
- Free rebooking by our team if weather or other events cancel a boat or flight
- International travel insurance, with cancellation cover up to €2,000
- 24/7 local support by WhatsApp throughout your trip
Not included
- International flights
- Extra insurance cover for surfing
- Other meals not listed as included
- Surf board rental beyond coached sessions
- Drinks
- Environmental and terminal fees; tips
- Extra costs caused by weather or other events outside our control (new tickets, extra hotel nights). We handle the rebooking for you
The route
Flights, ferries and transfers
- FlightManila → Siargao · 1h 50m flight
- RoadSiargao airport → General Luna · 45m by road
- FlightSiargao → Cebu · 1h flight
- FerryCebu → Tagbilaran (Bohol) · around 2h fast ferry
- FlightBohol (Panglao) → Manila · 1h 20m flightSome seasons a small-plane service runs Cebu–El Nido directly; we use it when it saves time.
- FlightManila → El Nido · 1h 20m flight
- FlightEl Nido → Manila · 1h 20m flight
Day by day
Choose your trip length
Route: Siargao • Bohol • El Nido
The day-by-day plan and prices update for the length you choose. Every plan can still be adjusted with our team.
Day 1
Arrive in Manila
Met at the airport and taken to a hotel close by. If you land early, we can fly you to Siargao the same day.
OvernightManila
Day 2
Fly to Siargao
A 1h 50m flight, then 45 minutes by road to General Luna. Meet your coach, check your board and watch the evening session from the beach.
OvernightGeneral Luna, Siargao
Day 3–7
Five days of surf, with a rest day built in
Morning sessions on reef and beach breaks chosen for your level and the day's swell, with video feedback for improvers. Afternoons are for sleeping, eating and recovering. Halfway through, we take you island-hopping or to Sugba Lagoon, because your arms will need it.
OvernightGeneral Luna, Siargao
Day 8
Siargao to Bohol via Cebu
A one-hour flight to Cebu, a transfer to the pier and a fast ferry of about two hours to Tagbilaran. You reach Panglao in the late afternoon.
OvernightPanglao, Bohol
Day 9–10
Bohol: hills, river and a quiet beach
An early visit to the Chocolate Hills, the tarsier sanctuary and the Loboc River. Day ten is yours: Balicasag snorkelling, a long lunch, or simply the beach.
OvernightPanglao, Bohol
Day 11
Bohol to El Nido via Manila
Two flights connecting in Manila, or one via Cebu when a direct small-plane service is running that season. Arrive in El Nido by late afternoon.
OvernightEl Nido
Day 12–14
El Nido: lagoons and limestone
An early boat to the lagoons, a second day to the outer islands, and a free day for Nacpan beach or kayaking. There is no surf here, which is part of the point.
OvernightEl Nido
Day 15
Fly out via Manila
A short flight to Manila for your international connection, with a buffer built in.
Where you'll stay
We choose hotels for you from our shortlist in each destination, matched to your travel style. Examples will appear here as our hotel collection is published.
Experiences
- Five mornings of surf coaching in Siargao
- Video analysis session for improvers
- Siargao island-hopping or Sugba Lagoon
- Cloud 9 boardwalk at sunset
- Chocolate Hills, tarsiers and the Loboc River
- El Nido lagoons and outer islands by boat
Possible upgrades
- Private boat to Siargao's outer reef breaks
- Extra surf days instead of Bohol
- A surf-and-yoga stay with daily classes
- Private boat for both El Nido days
Travel styles
Four ways to travel. All of them done properly.
I
Essential
The right places, smartly connected.
Well-located, characterful hotels, the experiences that matter and efficient routing. Never a compromise on where you are.
- Well-located 3★ hotels with character, double room with breakfast
- Shared airport and port transfers
- Group tours and shared boat days with a local guide
- Domestic flights and ferries with checked baggage
- Lunch on tour days, entrance fees and travel insurance
- 24/7 support by WhatsApp
II
Boutique
Small hotels with a point of view.
Design-led boutique hotels, upgraded rooms, private transfers where they make a difference and experiences curated for you.
- Everything in Essential, plus:
- Boutique 4★ hotels, superior rooms or better
- Private transfers by car throughout
- Private guided tours, and a private boat on one day per island
- Best available flight times
- Personal welcome at the airport on arrival
III
Premium
The best resorts, a slower pace.
High-end resorts and villas, private transfers throughout, exceptional experiences and service that anticipates.
- Everything in Boutique, plus:
- 5★ resorts and villas, sea-view rooms or better
- Private boats and private guides on every tour day
- Dinner at a top-rated restaurant in every destination
- A local food experience with a guide
- Meet-and-assist service at Manila airport
IV
Signature
The Philippines, privately.
Private-island resorts, villas and boats, charter flights where they save a day, and concierge-level care from arrival to departure.
- Everything in Premium, plus:
- Private-island resorts and villas with private pools
- Your own boat and crew on every island
- Charter flights or seaplanes where they save time
- Private dinners on the beach or a sandbar
- A dedicated concierge on WhatsApp before and during your trip
Price indication
Per person, based on two people sharing, excluding international flights. Final price depends on dates, hotels and room availability.
Best months
March to July for learning; September to November for big swell (experienced surfers only)
Choose your trip length
Route: Siargao • Bohol • El Nido
The day-by-day plan and prices update for the length you choose. Every plan can still be adjusted with our team.
- Essential
- From €2,300
- per person
- Boutique
- From €3,500
- per person
- Premium
- From €6,000
- per person
Questions travellers ask
1. I have never surfed. Is this for me?
Yes. Most of our surf travellers are beginners. Five coached mornings on the right breaks is usually enough to go from first wave to catching your own.
2. Can I change the islands?
Yes. Experienced surfers often skip Bohol for more Siargao; non-surfing partners sometimes prefer Siquijor. This is a starting point.
3. When is the best month?
For learning, March to July: smaller waves and decent weather. Palawan is also at its best from March to May. From June, El Nido gets wetter.
4. How do the flights work?
Siargao connects through Manila or Cebu, and Palawan through Manila. Two of your days are travel days. We book and manage them all.
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