General Islands, Surigao Exploration

Tisoy Traveler Part IV

Goes to…

1. Huyamao Island
2. Casarica Island
3. Libtong’s Blue Lagoon

Part I..   Travel Guide to Surigao no. 1

Part II.. Travel Guide to Surigao no. 2

Part III..Travel Guide to Surigao no. 3

 

Exotic and Beautiful, that’s how they describe the Islands of Surigao del Sur. The province is home to too many extraordinary beauty of those natural resources. Like the other best destinations in the country is an exciting getaway for those weary traveler, it is eye-catching as it showcases fine white sand, clear sea water, and a breathtaking view from the shore.

Huyamao Island. This majestic island covered with very fine white sand. You should notice the white sand along the mountain island that is compatible with the other sandbars we have in the country. Its water is so pristine, you can even clearly see the seabed while riding a “banca”.

Casarica Island. The island is lined with pristine white beach with crystal clear waters which are only a 10-minute away from Consuelo Port. It is well-known to the locals because the island is open to the public and free.

Libtong’s Blue Lagoon. The secret paradise is situated in General Island next to those islands above, a deep-blue water covered with different rock formation, cliffs and green trees. Like Palawan majestic lagoons there have it too.

 

“Huyamao Island”

 

“Huyamao Island”

 

“Casarica Island”

 

“Casarica Island”

 

“Libtong’s Blue Lagoon”

 

“Libtong’s Blue Lagoon”

 

How to get there:

1. If you read the whole part of my Exploring Surigao del Sur I mean from I to III the itinerary and the sequence of travels are there from starts to when you get here, anyways links are above.
2.  From City of Tandag we decided to rent a motorcycle or “habal-habal” for the whole travel because the idea was to stop in those places we knew we cant when we ride a van, like the overview in Cortes, the skim-boarding in Lanuza beach, the waterfalls meters away from the highway in Carmen and a lot of natural views. We pay Php500 for that entire travel almost 6hrs because of those stops we made and right ahead is direct to Municipality of Cantilan, where our last stop, of course, the boundary of South and North Surigao.
3. If you ride a bus or van there’s a lot too, just go to their terminal and fare is about Php8 per head by tricycle. Vans are direct to Municipality of Cantilan and fare per head is Php100. If the bus you have to take a route going to Surigao City and tell the driver or conductor that you will drop in Cantilan, actually all the bus passes in there.
4. If you reach the said Municipality, ride a tricycle and tell the driver that you have to drop in Brgy. Consuelo where those Islands specifically situated and the fare is Php30 per head.

 

Accommodation:

We got there late because of those stops and tired already, so we decided to stay there for a night and have this Island Hopping by the next day. Since the place is nearby the sea, resorts and accommodations are available in the area but I do suggest to look for “Mahayahay Beach Resort” the resort is just a simple one so don’t expect for the better one, like two simple houses but the rooms are fully airconditioned, two cottages outside and there is karaoke bar for you to sing-a-long. The resort is good for group or “barkada”‘. And the owner of that beach is Mrs. Lolita Luga and her contact no. is +639493373442, she is very accommodating, will treat you the best she can do because she wants you guys satisfied during your stay, feeling at your own home and she knew where to rent a boat or “banca” to use for a cheaper price. For that, we pay Php2000 only including accommodation and food, and island hopping to those islands above, it will not cost you a lot if you will be at the same resort as we did.

 

Activities:

1. Island Hopping
2. Swimming
3. Kayaking
4. Scuba Diving
5. Fishing
6. And other water activities.

 

Travel Notes:

1. Search the area first before going there. (safety and security, availability of transportation, accommodation, foods and etc.)
2. Create your itinerary for the sequence of your travel. (where first, stop for your meal, activities in the area, the time you’ll be spending in that area, the most important is where to sleep and etc.)
3. Budget or Money. (the cost or expenses of your travel.)
4. What to bring. (camera, phone, power bank, charger, necessities or travel kit, your medicine, the tent just in case, and much more important to bring.
5. If you travel with group better to seek a rented van or what depends on you so that you can go with your itinerary directly and less budget of course.
6. If you’re a solo traveler, you own your time so better to have a map or guidelines and extra money of course.
   (Solo or Group has its own advantages and disadvantages when it comes to travel.)
7. Take note of the travel time and how long you will be staying in that particular area.
8. You have to consider the events (summer, the influx of tourist, crowd) and the most important is the weather.
9. Lastly, preparation (when, where and what to do) so that everything will be okay.

 

These were the amazing part for me because those islands above are extremely extraordinary beautiful as it is. You will appreciate the white sand beach under the heat of the sun also the deep-blue lagoon, how the sun affects the color of the water like there is a crystal on it, even how deep it was you will see yourself like having a mirror in front. How lucky you are if you reach those mesmerizing island like you’ve never seen before, and embracing that beauty is one of the most wonderful experience you’ll have in your entire life.

 

Hoping that the above information will help you reach and experience that destination.
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This is the end of my blog about Exploration in Surigao del Sur, and my next blog., let’s explore the Island of Camiguin. I’m excited to that and will keep you update with details guys… See yah!.

Boracay of Caraga & Green Falls, Surigao Exploration

Tisoy Traveler Part III

Goes to…

1. White Sand Beach “Boracay of Caraga”

2. Green Falls

Part I..   Travel Guide to Surigao no. 1

Part II.. Travel Guide to Surigao no. 2

 

In this part, I will show you one of the best of Caraga Region aside from their main tourist attraction. Cagwait White Sand Beach well-known as “Boracay of Caraga” because of the extraordinary white sand beach, huge shoreline and wide-blue water like Boracay has. The beach is located in the Municipality of Cagwait right next to San Agustin Municipality. Most of the people don’t know these places because when they went or heard Surigao they only knew about Tinuy-an Falls, Enchanted River, and Britania Islands, which they are wrong because there’s a lot of extraordinary places in the Province of Surigao.

Green Falls is situated in the Municipality of Tago specifically in San Miguel. Tago, is a second-class municipality in the central part of Surigao del Sur, has many waterfalls. The falls are not well known to the other near cities or provinces that’s why few people are going in there. Green Falls also known as “Cagpangi Falls”  is composed of seven falls, with the main being a ledge. The other six are mostly horsetails that come in multiple variations and the water was so cold, very natural and majestic falls.

 

“Cagwait White Sand Beach” the whole view

 

“Green Falls” Cagpangi Falls

 

“Cagpangi Falls” right at the top

 

“Tandag City” the Boulevard

 

How to get there:

1. If you read my Part I and Part II the links are above, the sequence of travels are there., I mean the itinerary.
2. From Municipality of Barobo or Municipality of San Agustin, you have to ride a public bus, van or even motorcycle known as “habal-habal” which is the easiest way for almost 2 and half an hours. Barobo fare is about Php100+ per head above that’s by bus or van because you will pass three Municipality to reach the place.
3. From San Agustin, we pay Php100 per head by motorcycle directed to Cagwait White Sand Beach because that the easiest way of transportation there. When reaching the place we stayed there for almost 3-4hrs and have our lunch there too, then move up to our next destination.
4. Coming from the Municipality of Cagwait we ride a motorcycle “habal-habal” again and it takes about more than an hour by that, the fare of Php125 per head and that’s direct to where the falls located. We stayed in the area for almost 3hrs to relax and chill to their cold waterfalls and having our snacks “merienda” too.
5. From the falls it’s a walking distance to get into the highway where there’s a lot of public transportation “jeep or tricycle” who passes by going to the City of Tandag the capital of Surigao del Sur Province, it takes about 45min to reach in the city.

 

Accommodation:

We got in the city late afternoon so we decided to stay overnight there, actually, there’s a lot of accommodation in the city range from Php600-Php1200 not bad. In the evening foods are not a problem anymore it’s within the city but I do suggest to go near the Boulevard, there’s a lot of grilled items or even deep-fry items for you to enjoy too. Foods there are at a cheaper price and there is a bar within the Boulevard for you to chill a bit.

 

Activities:

Cagwait White Sand Beach. Php20 at your environmental fee. The beach is open to the public and there’s a lot of cottages out there for you to stay and its free. It has a wide shoreline for you to do some of your favorite games that acquired a lot of space like volleyball, frisbee and etc., or even walking to see and experience how really beautiful the beach is. You can do kayaking or other water sports you know there too if you have that equipment in you.

Green Falls. Php50 entrance fee. Cottages ranges from Php200-Php500 depends upon the style and there are some for free. The area is designed for relaxation. If lucky, a tourist may touch a dazzling rainbow forming in the spray at the bottom of the falls. Or he may send his adrenaline to orbit by clambering up then crawling to the edge of the precipitous overhang and looking down at the roaring curtain. And if you want to stay for a night, there are accommodations, great food, and mini bar.

 

Travel Notes:

1. Search the area first before going there. (safety and security, availability of transportation, accommodation, foods and etc.)
2. Map and Guidelines.
3. Create your itinerary for the sequence of your travel. (where first, stop for your meal, activities in the area, the time you’ll be spending in that area, the most important is where to sleep and etc.)
4. Budget or Money. (the cost or expenses of your travel.)
5. What to bring. (camera, phone, power bank, charger, necessities or travel kit, your medicine, the tent just in case, and many more importance to bring.
6. Take note of the travel time and how long you will be staying in that particular area.
7. Preparation (when, where and what to do) so that everything will be okay.
8. You have to consider the events (summer, the influx of tourist and the most important is the weather).

 

I loved these part because in the first place I am so excited and really interested to see and experience the “Boracay of Caraga” and it was really “Whoa., WOW! what an extraordinary place it was, like one of the best destinations in the Province.

Hope that the above information helps you guys for real.

 

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Thank you and God bless!.

Cabgan Island, Surigao Exploration

Tisoy Traveler Part II

Goes to…

                 Cabgan Island

Part I..   Travel Guide to Surigao no. 1

 

And when I went back to the place for the 2^nd time around my main target was not just their main tourist attraction but to explore the entire province of Surigao del Sur, because I found out that they have more. Did you know that they have the best beaches and islands too and one of those is “Cabgan Island” found in Municipality of Barobo right next Tagbina and Hinatuan?

The island is never been discovered by the public like it was so virgin and untouchable even people of Barobo but it really safe. There are two families who lived there according to people of Barobo but I never encountered them maybe in middle part, the island is just a small one that you can walk around for more than an hour, full of tress and there’s a cliff right behind, no accommodation, no electricity, water to drink, even comfort room and if you’re planning to go there just bring your own food, because the feeling when you reach there like you’re feeling lost or “Survivor philippines” if you knew that, but I like idea. The island is extremely beautiful, white shoreline and of course crystal blue water. Right beside the island is an island too named “Turtle Island” it is because of the shape like a turtle.

 

“Cabgan Island”

 

“Turtle Island”

 

“Cabgan Island” when you get there

 

“Cabgan Island” fronting Barobo

 

“Cabgan Island” facing “Turtle Island”

 

How to get there:

1. If you read my Exploring Surigao del Sur Part I in the above link, actually the sequence of itinerary is there.
2. Coming from Hinatuan you have to ride a bus or motorcycle “habal-habal” to reach Barobo in North part for about an hour. Bus fare around Php50/head but you have to wait and motorcycle fare around Php100/head which is the easiest way.
3. When you reach Barobo tell the driver to drop you at the old public market nearby the sea.
4. Boatmen “bangkero” are available in the area but most of them are taking advantage of you, so I do suggest Kuya Jojo +639488573810 if he’s not around there’s another one Kuya Danny +639488656460 you can contact them thru that number, they will not take advantage on you and they have a good heart like we pay Php1000 back and forth.
5. Going in the island it takes about 25min-35min to reach there. You can see the island already.
6. We stay there for a night and we bring our tents there.

 

Accommodation:

You will never be spending money there. Since the island has no accommodation yet all you have to do is bring with your tents and your food during your stay.

 

Activities:

1. You can do camping on the island.
2. Swimming in the crystal-blue water.
3. Bonfire at night.
4. You can do your games there since the island has a huge shoreline.
5. Walking the entire island if you wanted to.
6. and etc.

 

Travel Notes:

1. Search the area first before going there. (safety and security, availability of transportation, accommodation, foods and etc.)
2. Map and Guidelines.
3. Create your itinerary for the sequence of your travel. (where first, stop for your meal, activities in the area, the time you’ll be spending in that area, the most important is where to sleep and etc.)
4. Budget or Money. (the cost or expenses of your travel.)
5. What to bring. (camera, phone, power bank, charger, necessities or travel kit, your medicine, the tent just in case, and much more important to bring.
6. Take note of the travel time and how long you will be staying in that particular area.
7. Preparation (when, where and what to do) so that everything will be okay.
8. You have to consider the events (summer, the influx of tourist and the most important is the weather).

 

That was part of my itinerary because I am very curious about the island of how beautiful it is as I heard it. And I’m not disappointed because the island is really amazing and that’s the first time in my life to go a virgin island like that who has nothing and I like the idea.

 

Hope that these details help you guys like me who loves travel and tour.

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Thank you and God bless!.

Exploring Surigao del Sur, Philippines

Tisoy Traveler Part I

Goes to…

1. Tinuy-an Falls
2. Enchanted River
3. Britania Group of Islands

 

Surigao del Sur is a province in the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is Tandag City. Surigao del Sur is situated on the eastern coast of Mindanao and faces the Philippine Sea to the east.

The main tourist attraction is the Tinuy-an Falls, known as the little “Niagara Falls of Caraga”. It is also known as the widest waterfall in the Philippines. “Deep-blue water” of the Enchanted River is found in Barangay Talisay, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. It is called “enchanted” because no one has ever reached its bottom, and that according to them., and Britania Islands a “group of beautiful, untouched and breathtaking islands” in Surigao del Sur in the municipality of San Agustin.
Surfing in Surigao del Sur is widely known and has been one of the local tourist attractions. This extreme sport is often practiced in Cantilan and Lanuza the “Skimboarding”.

 

Tinuy-an Falls (The little Niagara Falls of Caraga)

 

Deep-blue Water of “Enchanted River”

 

Britania Group of Islands (Buslon Island)

 

Britania Group of Islands (Hagonoy Island)

 

Hiyor-Hiyoran Island

 

How to get there:

1. From Manila, there are daily flights either to Butuan City, Surigao City, and Davao City which are entry points to Surigao del Sur.
2. If you’re coming from “Davao International Airport”, to reach those places you can ride a “taxi” which the easiest way and tell the driver that you’re going to Ecoland Bus terminal for almost Php200 fare and from there you can ride a bus or van going to Mangagoy in Bislig, Airconed Buss Php300+ and Non-Aircon Bus for about Php265 but mostly the bus going there are non-air so you don’t have any choice and the travel time going there are about 6hrs.
3. Or you can ride a public jeepney in the highway in front of the Airport just take a route going to Roxas for Php13 fare and from there you can ride a jeepney going to Ecoland Terminal, the route is Ecoland of course for php8 fare and tells the driver you have to drop off at the terminal. Or else you can ride a bus outside at the Airport right across the street with a sign “Davao” and those buses are likely going to Ecoland Bus Terminal.
4. When you reach Mangagoy, right at the terminal there’s a lot of motorcycle or “habal-habal” in the local term, they probably ask you about your itinerary. Actually, they already know where you go and then start negotiating you but I do suggest the motorcycle who has an ID because they are the one who is following the local guidelines, about the price per head or group and they do have discounts too, and they are actually the local tourist guide from the area.
5. From the center it takes about 45min-1hr to reach Tinuy-an Falls the little “Niagara Falls” by motorcycle and we stayed there for almost 2hrs and then right after we are heading to our next destination which is the”deep-blue water” of Enchanted River in Hinatuan the next Municipality after Bislig, and it takes about 2hrs of travel and its okay because the driver will stay till the contract of payment is done. After Enchanted River staying there for 2-3hrs and have our lunch there too, we tell the driver to drop us to the highway where the bus/van pass and we pay Php400 per head for the whole travel.
6. From the highway, we ride a bus from Hinatuan to Britania where those Islets located or Britania Group of Islands for about an hour and we pay Php95 per head and stay there for a night because we reach there late afternoon.

 

Accommodation:

If you follow that itinerary you will be staying your night there too and you can start your Island Hopping by early morning. When you reach Brgy. Britania you have a lot of choices because there’s a lot who offers accommodations in the area range from Php700-Php1200, but in our case, we prefer to use our tents like I do most in my travels so that we can save some of our money, since the area nearby the sea.

 

Activities:

Tinuy-an Falls. Php50 per head entrance fee, I forgot how much exactly but I guess it is, you can do what you want there like going up where the waters come from, there’s a tour guide from the area who will assist you and or you can ride a bamboo boat i dont know whats the name of that in there like it’s a lot of bamboos were tied up and float like a boat too that can carry huge number of person where it can go to the area where the water drops and stay there for a while.
Enchanted River. Php25 per head entrance fee, you can swim all you want to their bluest clear water together with different kinds of fish, that’s it.
Britania Island. We pay Php1000 for our Island Hopping trip, actually, there’s a lot of bangkero out there who can negotiate with but this one is the cheapest we’ve seen and he is a very courteous boatman, that is kuya Andy and you can contact him thru this number +639305353703. You can go 4-5 islets that have shoreline out of more than 20 I guess of islets, namely Hiyor-Hiyoran Island, Naked Island, Buslon Island, Hagonoy Island and Twin Island.

 

Travel Notes:

1. Search the area first before going there. (safety and security, availability of transportation, accommodation, foods and etc.)
2. Create your itinerary for the sequence of your travel. (where first, stop for your meal, activities in the area, the time you’ll be spending in that area, the most important is where to sleep and etc.)
3. Budget or Money. (the cost or expenses of your travel.)
4. What to bring. (camera, phone, power bank, charger, necessities or travel kit, your medicine, the tent just in case, and much more important to bring.
5. If you travel with group better to seek a rented van or what depends on you so that you can go with your itinerary directly and less budget of course.
6. If you’re a solo traveler, you own your time so better to have a map or guidelines and extra money of course.
   (Solo or Group has its own advantages and disadvantages when it comes to travel.)
7. Take note of the travel time and how long you will be staying in that particular area.
8. You have to consider the events (summer, influx of tourists, crowd) and the most important is the weather.
9. Lastly, preparation (when, where and what to do) so that everything will be okay.

 

Hope that this information I provide help with you as a travel guideline and be safe always. in your travels. Do not hesitate to ask me questions, just comment down below or feel free to message me. Thank you and God bless!

I will post my Surigao del Sur Exploration Part II, soon and keep you updated on my travels.

 

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