Island tours in Siargao, boat trip & excursion, island hopping.

Pansukian Resort is an ideal base from where you can explore pristine and almost undiscovered islands. We have 2 speedboats and can organize for you 5 island tours in unique areas which are : The Lagoon (1), The Twin Islands (2), Caub Island (3), Bucas Grande Island (4) and Dinagat Island (5).

The Lagoon: (half-day tour)

Pansukian resort is separated from the Pacific Ocean by a beautiful blue water lagoon. While touring around, you will visit 3 amazing islets which are located within the lagoon behind the coral reef: Naked Island, Daku Island, Guyam Island.

Picnic on Pansukian island in Siargao

Naked Island

The island is called "Naked" because it is a dome of sand in the middle of the lagoon. The local name of this sandbar is Pansukian. We chose to give this name to the resort because this islet is located 4 kilometers right in front of the resort.

Smile of the children of Daku island Siargao Philippines

Dacu Island

Daku in Visayan means "big", hence the name for Daku Island. Take a quick look around this fishing village then cool off in its refreshing waters. You can snorkel here as there are some beautiful corals around.

Guyam island Siargao

Guyam Island

Guyam Island is as pretty as a postcard. It is probably how you imagine Robinson Crusoe's island looks like. This island is uninhabited although some innovative people have put up huts where you can take refuge from the summer sun.

The Twin Islands: (half-day tour)

The twin islands are composed of La Janoza Island and Mamon Island. They are located 40 minutes away from the resort. They can be considered as the easternmost islands of the Philippine Archipelago. The biggest of the four islands here is La Janoza. Colorful bancas line the powdery beach of this fishing village. La Janoza lies directly opposite its twin, Mamon Island. Between is a lagoon where fish and corals dwell. It is a great for snorkeling!

Caub Island (whole-day tour)

Caub is located on the western part of Siargao. This area can only be accessed by boat during high tide. Lunch is served at a local's home in the charming fishing village of Sugba. The houses here are built on stilts above a tranquil lagoon. After lunch, we recommend kayaking through the narrow channel that leads to a salt-water lake.

Aerial view Bucas Grande and Sohoton Cove

Bucas Grande Island: (whole-day tour)

An hour away from Pansukian Tropical Resort is Bucas Grande. Mushroom-shaped limestone rocks, green with foliage, sprout from its shimmery blue waters. Bucas Grande bears a striking resemblance to the Rock Islands of Palau in Micronesia. (We suspect they were twins separated at birth!)

From here, get on a kayak and paddle through Sohoton Cave, the sole entrance that leads to an enormous labyrinth of a lagoon. There are many nooks and crannies to explore. If you are that adventurous, you can swim with your guide through an underwater tunnel which leads to a hidden cave.

Kayaking in Sohoton Cove

You'll also find stingless jellyfish here in one of the lagoon's "pools", similar to Palau's Jellyfish Lake. If the sun is too hot, you can paddle under the rainforest canopy between limestone stalactites. Watch out for eagles, sea hawks, hornbills, giant fruit-eating bats, and other rare and exotic species.

Bucas Grande hidden lagoon

Note: Note: We were lucky enough to see whale sharks on two separate occasions while coming and going on trips to Bucas Grande! So keep an eye out for them on the way there and on the trip back and be sure to have your mask, snorkel and fins ready. There's nothing like getting up close and personal with these gentle giants of the sea.

Dinagat (overnight, May to August only)

Dinagat's west side Dinagat has to be one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines. The west side is dense with limestone rock formations and white sand beaches, while the side facing the Pacific reveals extraordinary coves; beaches here are blindingly white. Fresh water streams flow from the mountains to the sea. Dinagat exploring will be truly an amazing experience. This is highly recommended for adventurous souls with a passion for the undiscovered.