Sohoton Cove from Siargao - National Park Tour (Caves & Lagoons)

Sohoton Cove from Siargao - National Park Tour (Caves & Lagoons)

Explore Sohoton Cove National Park on Bucas Grande Island near Siargao, Philippines. Covers everything you need to know before an unforgettable cave, lagoon and cliff diving excursion in Sohoton, Philippines.

Sohoton Cove National Park is one of the most incredible regions in the Philippines. It reminds me a lot of El Nido in Palawan, with crystal clear blue and emerald lagoons surrounded by lush, jungle-covered hills.

When you visit Siargao, be sure to add a day trip to Sohoton Cove to your bucket list. In this guide, I'll try to convince you to do just that, while also describing everything you need to know to make it happen!

Featured in: Siargao Island Travel Guide

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Where is Sohoton Cove?

There are many island hopping tours on Siargao, but the trip to Sohoton Cove is probably the furthest.

That's because Sohoton National Park is located on the nearby island of Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte. Boats departing from either General Luna or Dapa on Siargao to Sohoton Cove will get you there in just over an hour.

Tip: If you are looking for a closer option to Siargao with beautiful lagoons, visit Sugba Lagoon.

How to get from Siargao to Sohoton Cove – updated

There are two ways to get from Siargao to Sohoton Cove. Of course both require a boat and a driver.

Let me break them down for you.
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Sohoton Cove Full Day Tour by General Luna

The most stress-free and easiest way to get to Sohoton Cove is to simply book a full-day tour that departs from the General Luna tourist center.

The price is really affordable and will probably be cheaper than renting a motorbike, driving to Del Carmen and trying to rent a private boat at the terminal.

This trip also includes a visit to the very popular Daku and Naked Islands. This is great if you want to try these too! I've included photos of it below so you know what to expect.

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semi-independent option

I somehow evaded this option above. If you are a couple or traveling alone, then this option doesn't make much sense. However, if you are in a large group, you can save money by riding a motorbike to Dapa town. From here you can book the ferry that will take you to Socorro for 200 pesos.

Once you arrive in Socorro, you can pay a boat driver 1200-1500 pesos to take you around Sohoton Cove to visit the caves and other highlights.
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Everything you need to know about the Sohoton Cove National Park trip

With the logistics out of the way, let's dive into what to expect on a trip. I will also include some attractions that you should definitely visit when you get here.

Sohoton National Park

Sohoton Cove in Sohoton National Park has long been a well-kept secret. I made my first trip here in 2018 and was honestly blown away! The term Sohoton means narrow opening in Filipino (Visayan), alluding to the series of labyrinthine lagoons and secret coves.

Sohoton National Park is also full of limestone caves and unique rock formations.

Just look at this video I shot with my drone. If you have one, definitely bring it with you!

Blue Lagoon of Sohoton (Titican Lagoon)

There are many blue lagoons in Sohoton Cove Siargao, but one of the most popular is Titican Lagoon. This is one of the most fluorescent blue lagoons I have ever visited.

There is a dock here where you will likely dock your bangka (Filipino outrigger boat). Here you can swim or rent a kayak or SUP to explore the area. I took the time to fly my drone here to get a better view of Sohoton's amazing bays and lagoons! Below are some shots.
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Exploring the Sohoton Caves

After visiting the Blue Lagoon, our driver took us to explore some caves in Sohoton National Park. We visited Hagukan Cave, Magkukuob Cave and the famous Crystal Cave. The first two were just a quick stop for us as we found it very crowded with people. We still took the time to swim in the bay and jumped off the small 5 meter rock wall of Hagukan Cave.
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Crystal cave Sohoton Cove

One of the highlights of our trip from Siargao to Sohoton Cove was a stop at Crystal Cave. Unlike Hagukan and Magkukuob, we had this cave all to ourselves. To do this, we had to pay a guide who lives next to the cave 50 pesos for a guided tour. She explained to us the intricacies of this unique geological phenomenon and pointed out some impressive stalagmites and stalactites.

Our guide also showed us around her village and was very keen to show off her roosters. She also showed us a 1.5 meter long reef shark that she had kept as a “pet” in a small fenced in bay.
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More: Best Tourist Attractions in Siargao

Sohoton Resorts: Diving Board & Slide

Before the day was over, our boat driver took us to two different resorts with diving boards into deep, emerald green lagoons.

The first was the Sohoton Gamay Resort. This one has an epic 5 meter diving board where you can practice your backflips. It also has an awesome water slide! We spent a good 45 minutes here sending flips and enjoying this lagoon all to ourselves. We also took the short route over the hill to explore the lagoon beyond.
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The second stop was the popular Club Tara Island Resort. I was blown away by how amazing this resort was. If I were spending the night in Sohoton Cove or somewhere in the national park near Socorro, I would choose this hotel. In true Bucas Grande style, there was also a diving board from which we jumped off a few more times.
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More drone photos from Sohoton National Park

Here are a few more photos that I hope you like!
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MY CAMERA AND PHOTO EQUIPMENT

• Spiegellose Kamera: Canon R5
• Drohne: DJI Mavic Pro 2
• 360-Grad-Action-Kamera: Insta360 One X2
• Landschaftsobjektiv: Canon RF 15-35 mm f/2.8L
• Allround-Objektiv: Canon RF 24–105 mm f/4L
• Teleobjektiv: Canon RF 100–500 mm f/f/4,5–7,1 L
• Lange Aktionsstange: Insta360 Invisible Pole (BulletTime)
• Landschaftslinsenfilter: Hoya Circular Polarizer
• Kamerarucksack: F-Stop Tilopa
• Lieblingsfotozubehör: Peak Design Capture Clip

For a list of my recommended photography gear (including what I use and why), check out my Travel Camera Gear Guide.

If you would like to use photos on this website, please visit my licensing page to find out how. For high resolution & commercial use please contact me directly.

Where to stay in 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 Philippines travel guides and blogs

I hope you enjoyed this quick guide to visiting Sohoton Cove in Sohoton National Park from Siargao Island. For more travel guides and adventure inspiration from Siargao and other islands in the Philippines, check out some of my other travel guides.

I've spent a lot of time photographing and documenting my own adventures in the Philippines and I bet you'll find something you didn't know existed!

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