GETTING TO SIARGAO ISLAND

This can be a journey of adventure. There are several options to get to Siargao. However the most frequented travel routes will carry you through Surigao City. Surigao City is the main hub to connect you with Siargao Island by a 2 to 3 hour ferry ride. The following may help you to reach this Paradise.

When you arrive from abroad in the Philippines there are two major entry ports namely MANILA and CEBU. From both ports are excellent connections to travel to Siargao. We are happy to assist you with your travel plans. To best assist you choosing the fastest and least expensive connection please let us know the City, date and time of your arrival.

1.      AIRLINE and FERRY TICKETS and Transfer Assistance

2.      From Manila by Air via Surigao City

3.      From Manila by Air via Butuan daily with Philippine Airline and/or Cebu Pacific

4.      From Manila by Boat Ferry

5.      From Surigao City – Ferry Connections to Siargao

6.      From Cebu by Air & by Boat Ferry Cokaliong Shipping Lines

7.      From Butuan by Van or Bus

8.      From Davao City or Cagayan de Oro by Van or Bus

9.      OVERNIGHT  STAY in - MANILA – CEBU - SURIGAO CITY

10.  Arrival at Siargao

 

1. AIRLINE and FERRY TICKETS and Transfer Assistance

If you cannot obtain a tickets and/or reservation we are happy to help you and purchase the ticket(s) for you.

1. Transfer from Surigao Airport to Surigao City Pier (10 to 15 Minutes ride)
2. Surigao City Pier you catch the Ferry “Montenegro” at 12:00noon ferry MONTENEGRO to Dapa/Siargao Island. Price one-way air-con P250 ($6) no air con P120 ($3) – There are also other boats leaving around the same time and the M/V BRITPHIL departs 6AM - appr. 2 to 3 Hour trip (see schedule below)
3. We meet you at Dapa Pier and take you to Patrick's on the Beach only a 15 minutes ride
Transfer Assistance
Please let us know if you need any or all of the following assistance:
1. Purchasing the ferry or plane tickets in advance – if yes we need name and age of each person traveling
2. Meeting you at the Airport in Surigao –and transfer to the pier for the Siargao Ferry – P500 ($10) per van (up to 6 persons)
3. Pick-up service from Dapa Pier to Patrick’s on the Beach – P600 ($15) per van up to 8 persons
When traveling in the Philippines always keep our cell phones numbers with you: Elizabeth: 0920-402-4356 or Andreas: 0929-345-5566. It may come in handy in case you encounter any difficulties, simply call us.

 

  1. FROM MANILA by AIR – to Surigao City 

The fastest way to get to SIARGAO is with the direct flight from Manila to Surigao City. This flight was serviced by Asian Spirit http://www.asianspirit.com and is about a 1:20 hour flight. Unfortunately The Asian Spirit has suspended their direct flights since January 18. We will keep you posted when the flights resume again.

Cebu Pacific flies from Cebu to Siargao

Low-fare airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) starts its thrice-weekly service from Cebu to Siargao today.

The Cebu-Siargao service operates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The flight departs from Cebu at 10:45am and arrives in Siargao at 11:55am. The return flight leaves at 12:15pm and reaches Cebu at 1:25pm.

“We believe that this new service will provide great convenience to travelers looking for a speedy and affordable means of going to the surfing capital of Philippines,” said Candice Iyog, CEB Vice President for Marketing and Distribution.

“Siargao is a prime leisure destination and has a lot of world-class resort facilities for local and foreign tourists. We hope many will take advantage of this air travel option between the two tourism driven islands of Cebu and Siargao,” she added.

“We are grateful to Cebu Pacific for its first commercial flight to Siargao Island. This will enhance and further boost our tourism landscape, and stimulate job employment. Siargao is a popular for destination for surfers and we are also developing this destination for game fishing,” said Hon. Congressman Francisco Matugas, Representative of the First District of Surigao del Norte.

Instead of taking bus and ferry rides from Surigao, passengers can avail of CEB’s one hour and ten minute Cebu-Siargao flight. The lowest one-way year round ‘Go Lite’ fare for this service starts from P1,188 all-in. Passengers with check-in bags will just add P200.

The airline is also offering a Manila-Siargao connection through Cebu. The lowest available ‘Go Lite’ through fare for this route starts from P2,188 all-in.

Now on its 13th year, CEB has the youngest aircraft fleet in the country. It flies to 15 international cities and 31 domestic destinations, including Siargao.

3. FROM MANILA  VIA BUTUAN City  by AIR

Daily Flights with Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines to

Many of our guests travel from Manila via Butuan City. Butuan is serviced daily with Cebu Pacific Airlines www.cebupacificair.com/ and/or with Philippine Airline http://www.philippineairlines.com/  These flights are usually very inexpensive and

Philippine Airlines Manila to Butuan

Manila - Butuan

Manila - Butuan

Departure:

 

Manila [MNL]
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Centennial Terminal 2, Philippines

Arrival:

 

Butuan [BXU]
Bancasi Airport, Philippines

DEP

ARR

Flight

Stops

Type

M

T

W

T

F

S

S

05:10

06:50

PR475

0

A319

 

 

 

10:40

12:20

PR477

0

A319

 

Timings may change. For daily flight status, use Online Departure & Arrival facility.

Butuan - Manila

Departure:

 

Butuan [BXU]
Bancasi Airport, Philippines

Arrival:

 

Manila [MNL]
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Centennial Terminal 2, Philippines

DEP

ARR

Flight

Stops

Type

M

T

W

T

F

S

S

07:30

09:05

PR476

0

A319

 

 

 

13:00

14:35

PR478

0

A319

 

 

 

CEBU PACIFIC daily from P688 to P1,488 base price

  Flight

From/To

Date/Military Time

Go Fares

5J787

Manila
Butuan

Sat, 22 Sep
Sat, 22 Sep

Depart
Arrive

11:50 AM
13:15 PM

PHP 1,488.00

 

           

Select a flight for your inbound journey, Butuan - Manila

Flight

From/To

Date/Military Time

Go Fares

5J788

Butuan
Manila

Sun, 23 Sep
Sun, 23 Sep

Depart
Arrive

13:45 PM
15:10 PM

PHP 1,188.00

           

 

 

 

 

The daily flights departing Manila at 7:30AM and 1PM arrive too late to catch any ferries from Surigao City to Siargao Island. However you can charter a boat that can take you all the way to Patrick’s Beach. You would have to overnight either in Butuan or in Surigao. Once you arrive in Butuan take a taxi to the Bus & Van Terminal and take the bus or a van from Butuan Bus Terminal to Surigao Bus Terminal. This is a two hour scenic ride. Price for the bus fare is around P90 and the van which is faster is P120. You need no reservation, simply ask for the next van or bus leaving. Once you arrive at the Surigao City bus terminal simply take any available transport to the Surigao Pier or we can meet you there. Flying from Manila to Butuan and by van to Surigao and the by Ferry to Siargao is probably the least expensive way to get to Patrick’s. Depending on the airline ticket it is around P3500 to P4000 one way.

If you take the Philippine Airlines early morning flight at 5:10AM from Manila to Butuan you will have no problem catching the noon ferry from Surigao City to Dapa/Siargao.

MANILA to Siargao via CEBU: Many times our guests arrive in Manila at a date and time where they don’t get connections the same day. To avoid staying overnight in Manila we often direct our guests to take a connection flight from Manila to Cebu with Cebu Pacific Airlines www.cebupacificair.com or Philippine Airlines http://www.philippineairlines.com We can assist you to make connections in Cebu the same day with the overnight ferry of Cokaliong Shipping Lines  www.cokaliongshipping.com that leaves daily (except on Sundays) at 7PM from pier1 in Cebu to Surigao. (for details see below “By Sea from Cebu via Surigao). This has proven to be a fast and inexpensive way to get to Siargao the following morning of your arrival in Manila. The entire cost Manila to Surigao including our service fees is less than P4000 ($96) and you safe the overnight hotel bill since you sleep on the Cokaliong ferry who provides air-con cabin with bed and clean bed sheets.

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4. BY Boat Ferry from Manila to Surigao City:

This is a slow way to travel. Contact the shipping lines websites for schedules.
1. Super Ferry (operates like a Cruise Ship) is a 32 Hour trip from Manila to Surigao City – http://www.superferry.com.ph/

2. Sulpicio Lines: (M/V Filipina Princess via CEBU) - Check http://www.sulpiciolines.com/

5. From SURIGAO CITY to SIARGAO Islands Ferry Connections
  It is very easy to make connection with the ferry. We recommend the MONTENEGRO ferries. They are very comfortable and reliable.

 

Ferry Schedule Surigao City to Dapa/Siargao

 

 

FERRY NAME

Depart Surigao City

Arrive Dapa

Depart Dapa

Arrive Surigao City

 

FAST FERRY “BRITPHIL”

06:00AM

08:00AM

12:00noon

2:00PM

 

  MONTENEGRO RoRo

12:00 Noon

15:30 PM

06:00 AM

09:30 AM

 

  Fortune Angel

11:30 AM

14:30 PM

05:45 AM

08:45 AM

The fare each way ranges from P120 ($3) to P250 ($6) per person

 

In case you miss the Dapa Ferry there are other ferries to Del Carmen /Siargao

FERRY NAME

Depart Surigao

Arrive Del Carmen

Depart Dapa Del Carmen

Arrive Surigao

M/L DELCAMPURCO

12:00Noon 

01:30PM

5:30AM

7:30 AM

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If you travel via Surigao we recommend that you contact us in order to purchase your boat tickets in advance to make sure that you have a seat on a ferry. We, at Patrick's are happy to assist you in purchasing your tickets prior to your arrival in Surigao. Simply email us your request with the name and age of each passenger. Our representative will meet you at the point of your arrival in Surigao to give you the tickets and help you with the transfer to your connecting boat.

SPECIAL CHARTER BOATS From and to Surigao City to Siargao Island

In case you travel with a larger group or you arrive in Surigao City too late to catch the ferry we can arrange for a charter of a Banka boat.  The cost of a charter can range between P8,000 and P10,000 (US$180 to $230). If you charter Patrick’s boat that can take as many as up to 30 people the cost is P8000 and the boat will take you right to Patrick’s Beach in front of your beach cottage.
                                                           
PROBLEMS
Make a note of our cell phones at Patrick's: 0920-402-4356 or
(63) 929-345-5566 - If you encounter any problem simply call us and we will do our utmost to help resolving any problem. We have friends in Manila, Cebu, Surigao and many other places that can render any assistance - from picking you up at the airport, taking you to the hotel or Cokaliong Ferry in Cebu. We can even assist you in obtaining the ferry tickets for you

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6. By Air from Cebu to Siargao Island:

BY AIR: Cebu Pacific www.cebupacificair.com offers a 4 weekly flights to Surigao: Tuesday – Thursday – Saturday - Sunday

Cebu to Surigao departing Cebu at 10:20 and arrives in Surigao at 11:20AM well in time to catch the noon ferry MONTENEGRO from Surigao to Siargao

Surigao to Cebu departing Surigao 11:30 and arrives Cebu at 12:20PM – it is easy to make the connection when you depart Siargao to Surigao with the 6AM ferry

CEBU PACIFIC is also planning to fly directly from Cebu to Siargao starting January 12, 2009  Please check out their website www.cebupacificair.com

We expect direct service from Manila to Siargao Islands sometime in 2009. We will keep you up-to-date of any changes.

 

From Cebu BY SEA via Surigao: COKALIONG Shipping Lines - offers daily service from Cebu to Surigao except Sundays. This overnight ferry leaves from Pier 1 and departs Cebu at 7PM and arrives Surigao City in the morning at 6:00AM These large vessels are like cruise ships and you have a choice of accommodations: Private aircon with TV Suite/Cabin or Tourist class (sharing large aircon room with bunk beds and clean bed sheets) or economy non-aircon with bunk bed (nice sea breeze and you travel like most locals – you may have some roosters or chicken sleeping right next to you). We can purchase the tickets for you (our service charge per ticket is P500) or if you want to purchase the tickets yourself simply ask the taxi driver (only use meter taxi) in Cebu to carry you to the Cokaliong office. When you arrive Surigao City take the next fast Ferry to DAPA/SIARGAO Island. The first ferry MONTENEGRO leaves at 9AM. 

 

7. VIA BUTUAN AIR & LAND

You can also fly from Manila to Butuan daily with Cebu Pacific Airlines www.cebupacificair.com/ The flight presently departs Manila at 11:55AM and arrives Butuan at 13:20PM. Philippine Airline also flies into Butuan from Manila http://www.philippineairlines.com/ Their schedule leaves Manila 10:20AM and arrives Butuan 11:50AM. Both airlines arrive too late to catch any ferries from Surigao  to Siargao. You would have to overnight either in Btuan or in Surigao. Philippine Airlines depart Manila 10:20AM and arrive Butuan 11:50.(Depart Butuan to Manila 12:40PM) Then take the bus or a van from Butuan Bus Terminal to Surigao Bus Terminal. This is a two to three hour ride. Price for the bus fare is around P90 may be less and the van which is faster is P120. You need no reservation, simply ask for the next van or bus leaving. Once you arrive at the Surigao City bus terminal simply take any available transport to the Surigao Pier. Most likely you will have to overnight in Surigao.

8. From Davao or Cagayan de Oro City by Land via BUTUAN,

With Bachelor Express buses service to Surigao via Butuan daily. Vans for hire are also available.

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9. OVERNIGHT STAY

MANILA OVERNIGHT STAY: We recommend The Nichols Airport Hotel

(only 5 minutes from Manila Airport) at 484 Quirino Ave, Tambo (near Baclaran) Parañaque City, Metro Manila – Tel (632)832-2953 or 832-1360 – email Nichols_hotel@pacific.net.ph – The Nichols Hotel is very clean with a Restaurant. WiFi in the Lobby and is only 5 minutes from the airport


Another inexpensive Hotel that we recommend is ISEYA HOTEL at 1241 M.H sel Pilar St. Ermita, Manila – Tel 523-8166 -68 only 20 minutes from the Airport (walking distance to the American Embassy) This is an older Hotel but clean rooms and a roof top Bar & Restaurant with Internet facilities. Both THE NICHOLS and ISEYA Hotel rates are from P1200 per night.

El Cielito Inn is in the heart of Makati. Walking distance to Glorieta Malls, Green Belt. Very inexpensive around P1000 per night. With WIFI in the rooms. 804 Arnaiz St.(Pasay Rd.) Makati, Philippines  http://www.elcielitohotels.com/indexhome.htm Tel 02-815-8951

CEBU OVERNIGHT STAY:

We recommend METRO PARK HOTEL http://www.in-cebu.com/metropark/  – St Laurence St., Laguardia, Lahug, Cebu City. Tel (032) 233-0130 or 233-3887 – Manager is Stephen Yap –               email: metropark@in-cebu.com

only a 2-minute drive to Cebu Waterfront Hotel & Casino and JY Square Mall, only 10 minutes away from Cebu Business Park and Ayala Mall and only 15-minutes from Gaisano Country Mall and SM Mall. When you book ask for special rate for Patrick’s guests P800 Standard Air-con for two persons with TV and Refrigerator. The Hotel also has an excellent Lady Dentist office on the premises.

SURIGAO CITY OVERNIGHT STAY

The closest to the pier is The Tavern Hotel. The Tavern has been newly renovated and they have a very good restaurant.  All the others are not far away either. The tricycle taxis are everywhere and cost around P5 per person from anywhere to anywhere in Surigao City.

 

1.      The Tavern Hotel  recently renovated with an indoor and outdoor restaurant. Wifi in the Lobby.
Borromeo St., Surigao City
Tel. (086) 231-7300 or 826-8566 - email hoteltavern@yahoo.com
Rates start at P1200 per room that includes breakfast for 2

2.      Philippine Gateway Hotel Km.3, Surigao City
Tel. (086) 232-4257 or 826-1285
This is a business hotel starting rate P1000

3.      3. AdEn Apartelle
Borromeo cor. San Nicolas St., Surigao City
Tel. No. (086) 826-2532

4.      Metro Pension Plaza (rates start at P450 aircon and TV)
Navarro St., Surigao City
Tel. No. (086) 826-6468

5.       Leomondee Hotel
Borromeo St., Surigao City
Tel. No. (086) 826-0364

 

10. ARRIVAL at the SIARGAO AIRPORT or at DAPA PIER or at DEL CARMEN PIER
Upon your request we will meet you with a Van at Dapa Pier or or at Del Carmen pier or at the airport in Siargao for the scenic drive to Patrick's on the Beach:

  1. From the Siargao Airport 50 minutes drive P1500 for van
  2. From Dapa Pier 20 minutes ride P600
  3. From Del Carmen Pier 1 hour drive P1,700 to Patrick's on the Beach resort)

Travel Light: The Siargao dress code is definitely casual - 24 hours a day. 90% of the time you'll be standing on sand, even in our beach bar & restaurant , so bring sensible walking shoes. Remember the old packing maxim - " when vacationing pack two cases but only take one " - this definitely applies to Siargao. Laundry services are readily available at Patrick's on the Beach.

REMEMBER: We accept all major credit cards including giving cash advance on your credit card. We also change most currencies and even help you with reserving your flights and/or obtaining your airline tickets.

Enjoy your travel adventure coming to Siargao, a very special place -  get a glimpse of “Paradise”.

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