Siargao Island Hopping Guide: Guyam, Daku & Naked Island

Siargao Island Hopping Guide: Guyam, Daku & Naked Island

Detailed information on Siargao island hopping to Guyam, Daku and Naked Island! Discover everything you need to know to enjoy an epic island hopping tour in Siargao.

While Siargao is known for epic surfing spots, it is also an adventure playground with incredible tropical islands. One of the best ways to experience this incredible place is with a Siargao island hopping tour from General Luna. In this guide, I'll show you how you can do this without overpaying!

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About Island Hopping in Siargao

All island hopping tours in Siargao are conducted on long-tail outrigger motorboats called Banka’s.

The three main islands you visit on a Siargao island hopping tour are: Daku Island, Naked Island and Guyam Island. These tropical islands are located just off the coast of General Luna and can be reached very quickly.

There are many tour operators who are very eager to sell you a tour. But unfortunately some are hit and miss (more details why below).

The good news is that the cheapest and most reliable tour can be booked online. The price is the same as that offered to you by the sellers in General Luna (always cheaper than the first offer).

As a bonus, this trip also includes pickup, drop-off, and a hearty lunch on the island!

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Siargao Island Hopping Rates – the best package

As you would expect, tours on Siargao are very affordable. However, don't make the mistake of overpaying!

The updated prices for island hopping in Siargao are around $20 to $25 for a day trip. However, the average price on the street usually starts at around $30 to $35, which you will then have to haggle down.

The recommended trip (above) that I booked costs $23 and includes:

• Abholung/Rückgabe vom Hotel
• Daku-Insel
• Guyam-Insel
• Nackte Insel
• Verleih von Schnorchelausrüstung
• Herzhaftes Mittagessen
• Englischsprachiger Führer

Pretty good value if you ask me!

Another thing to look for is quality boats. Unfortunately, there are some boats on Siargao that offer island hopping tours that really shouldn't be in the water! The last thing you want is engine failure ruining your trip.

Alternative: For those in a large group, you can rent a private island hopping excursion with boat and driver for the day for around 1500 pesos. This does not include lunch, a guide or any equipment.
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Siargao Island Hopping Tour – What to Expect

With the logistics out of the way, let's dive into what awaits you on an epic Siargao island hopping adventure to Daku Island, Naked Island and Guyam Island!

Stop 1: Guyam Island

The first stop for us was Guyam Island. You can walk around this tiny piece of earth in about 3 minutes! Es ist fast eine perfekte runde Form, mit einem Feld von Kokospalmen in der Mitte und weißen Sandstränden um seinen Rand.
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Inside Guyam Island there is a tiny little hut. Here you can buy a coconut for 50 pesos. The coconut palms provide perfect shade as the day warms up!

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We spent about an hour on Guyam, swimming in the crystal clear waters, snorkeling on the fringing reef and lounging on the beach.

Guyam Island is an incredible private oasis and easily my favorite on this Siargao island hopping tour!

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Related: Sugba Lagoon

Stop 2: Naked Island

The second stop of our Siargao island hopping tour is Naked Island. This is a sand island with no plants. Surrounding its edge is a coral reef that stretches for a few hundred meters in front of a sharp drop-off.

Naked Island is approximately 90 meters long and although there may not be much to see, its simplicity is what this type of island is really all about! We spent another hour on Naked Island swimming, snorkeling and just relaxing on the sandy beaches.

Naked Island is great for drone photography. So if you have one, be sure to bring it with you. If your Siargao island hopping tour visits Naked Island to cap off the day, then you're in luck because I've also seen some epic aerial sunset photos from here!
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More: Best Tourist Attractions in Siargao

Stop 3: Daku Island

The last island we visited while island hopping in Siargao was Daku Island. This is the largest island off General Luna and is the busiest. As you would expect from a Siargao island, there are lots of palm trees and crystal clear blue waters.
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We were offered lunch on Daku Island which was a wide variety of fresh fruit, fish, rice and vegetable dishes. We all gathered on the beach and ate in the shelter of a bamboo hut.

To finish our Siargao island hopping, we climbed a few coconut trees and harvested a handful. We then traded our loot to a machete-wielding local in exchange for opening one of ours.
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I am sure you will be absolutely blown away by Daku Island! While I picked Guyam as my favorite, Daku was a close second!
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Next up: Magpupungko Rock Pools

Tips and interesting facts about island hopping in Siargao

Before you go island hopping in Siargao, here are a few tips you might want to know.

• Die Online-Buchung bietet die wettbewerbsfähigsten Preise für zuverlässige Touren.
• Packen Sie einen Hut und riffsichere Sonnencreme ein – es wird heiß da draußen!
• Treten Sie nicht auf Korallen, das tötet sie!
• Bringen Sie ein Handtuch mit, da Sie den ganzen Tag im und außerhalb des Wassers sein werden.
• Bitten Sie Ihren Reiseleiter, Sie nach Möglichkeit zum Sonnenuntergang nach Naked Island zu bringen.
• Ein privates Boot ist eine gute Wahl, wenn Sie eine große Gruppe haben, aber stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie Ihr eigenes Mittagessen einpacken!
• Auf Guyam und Daku Island können Sie Snacks kaufen
• Planen Sie Ihre Reise bei gutem Wetter! Ich benutze AccuWeather.

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Accommodation options on Siargao

If you are planning accommodation in Siargao, you should know that the main tourist center is called General Luna. There is a solid tourist infrastructure here such as hotels, resorts, guesthouses, restaurants, clubs, bars and travel agencies. Below are my favorite tips for where to stay.

Tip: I have also written a comprehensive Siargao accommodation guide that goes into much more detail about where to stay, don't miss it!

Luxury villas: Las Palmas Villas and Casitas Siargao

• Tolles kostenloses Frühstück
• 100 Meter vom Strand entfernt
• Schwimmbad & Bar
• Schöne tropische Gärten und Terrasse

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Luxury resort: Kalipay Resort

• Unglaubliche tropische Suiten
• Tolles Schwimmbad und Bar
• Beste Lage
• Ganz in der Nacht, aber in der Nähe von Partyspots
• Gesundes Frühstück

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Mid-Range Beach House: Surfing Carabao Beach Houses

• Tropische Hütten am Strand (Malinao Beach)
• Terrasse, Balkon und Klimaanlage
• Heimelig, komfortabel und offen
• Offene Küche
• Gehen Sie zu den Surfspots hinunter

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Hostel with flair: Ilakai Hostel

• Beste Hostel-Atmosphäre in Siargao
• Schöner Ort
• Saubere zimmer
• Billig!

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Tip: Compare the best accommodation options in Siargao as listed on Booking.com

More Siargao Island Hopping Photos

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Thank you for reading this guide to Siargao island hopping tours and packages! I hope it was useful. While you're here, be sure to check out some of my other blogs and travel guides for the Philippines!

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