HomeAsiaPhilippinesMindanao12 Days Northeast Mindanao Itinerary – Surigao, Camiguin, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Bukidnon DIY Solo 131 shares By Marcos Detourist on July 13, 2011My visit to Northeastern Mindanao was one of those trips that always gets me excited whenever I get reminded of the places that I’ve visited in the 12 days that I’ve spent in this part of Southern Philippines. I can’t get enough of it! Every time I review my photos or read about it online, it never fails to revive my love for travel. My trip to Northeastern Mindanao was my last major travel for the year (kind of a “last hurrah” thing) and my third-time visit to Mindanao. I wanted to see as many places as I can in a relatively short time. I actually think I pushed myself (and budget) a bit too far in this particular trip … I just couldn’t resist the wanderlust. For 12 days, I was able to visit different places (almost all for the first time) spread across the vast northeastern corner of Mindanao Island: from Iligan City, Cagayan de Oro City (Misamis Oriental), Camiguin Island, over to Butuan City, Bislig City (Surigao del Sur), Surigao City, and finally the islands of Bucas Grande and Siargao in Surigao del Norte.Day 1: Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig City (Surigao del Sur)My journey started with a connecting flight to Butuan City via Cebu. I wanted to head first to Bislig City (Surigao del Sur) on my first day since it’s the destination that was the farthest from my planned route. I was curious to see the Tinuy-an Falls, the widest waterfalls in the Philippines at 95 meters from end to end. It’s no Niagara but it’s very beautiful nonetheless. Connecting flight via Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival in Butuan City Airport Grand view of Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig City Self-portrait at Tinuy-an Falls Display of Durian and Marang fruitsDay 2: Butuan City (Agusan del Norte) Overnight Stop-over The long van ride back to Butuan City Gaisano Mall in Butuan CityDay 3: Camiguin Island Circuit TourCamiguin was very hard to pass off. I spent 3 days and two nights to visit a couple of sights around the island. Literally “around the island,” since I was able to encircle the entire length of its circumferential road by habal-habal (single motorcycle). At first, my experience in Camiguin started to feel like an overrated tourist trap. Thank goodness my visit to Tuason Falls and the Giant Clam Sanctuary saved the day. I was also ecstatic to have met like-minded travelers during my stay at Enigmata Treehouse. The early morning visit to white island with new found friends was very memorable. Early morning pass-by of Butuan Cathedral (St. Joseph Parish) Awaiting the arrival of the Camiguin-bound ferry at Balingo-an Port, Miamis Oriental Relaxed vibes at Enigmata Tree House in Mambajao, Camiguin Katibawasan Falls, the flow wasn’t as strong as what I’ve seen in pictures Pool area of Ardent Hot Spring Hike up the lime green paths of the Old Volcano Walkway. Ruins of the Old Church in Guiob, CatarmanDay 4: Habal-habal tour around Camiguin Island Giant Cross of the sunken cemetery in Catarman Communing with nature at Tuason Falls Coastal Highway along the southern coast of Camiguin Island Giant Clam Sanctuary in Cantaan, Guinsilban Forcing myself to be content with only being able to see Mantigue Island from afar. Found the boat rentals to be overpriced.Day 5 Early morning visit to Camiguin’s famed White Island Photo-ops with new travel buddies at White Island Ferry ride back to the mainland. I spent the afternoon on the road en route to Malaybalay City, BukidnonDay 6: Malaybalay City and Manolo Fortich, BukidnonI was actually planning to visit Bukidnon because I was curious to taste its infamous pineapple-fed cattle. I ended up making a worthwhile tour of Malaybalay City also. Cool climate and green views of the Kaamulan (Bukidnon Provincial Capitol) Grounds in Malaybalay City “Foundation Day” Monument at Plaza Rizal Monastery of Transfiguration, masterfully designed by nat’l artist, Leandro Locsin Fulfilling lunch of “pineapple-fed cattle” steak at the Del Monte Country Club in Manolo FortichCagayan de Oro, Misamis OrientalMy second time in Cagayan de Oro. Spent the night in the city while taking a day tour of Iligan, the city of majestic waterfalls. Divisoria (Weekend) Night Market in Cagayan de Oro CityDay 7: Iligan City Great view of the majestic Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan City Self-portrait at Maria Cristina Falls Butterfly garden at the NPC Nature Park (near the Maria Cristina Falls viewdeck) Enchanting Tinago Falls View from the cable car ride at the Mimbalot Falls Sunset view of Iligan CityDay 8: Surigao City (Surigao del Norte) Afternoon arrival in Surigao City port. Had to spend the night in the city since I missed the ferry to Siargao Island. Surigao City seaside boulevard and ferry terminal Surigao del Norte Provincial Capitol Surigao City Cathedral (San Nicolas De Tolentino Parish)Day 9: Sea travel to Bucas Grande IslandSpent the entire day just for the sea travel to Socorro town in Bucas Grande Island. The inland salt-water lagoon and caves (Sohoton Cave particularly) of Bucas Grande Island were actually my main destination. I’ve seen photos of it online and I knew I just had to go there! It’s accessible from General Luna (famous for Cloud9 surf spot) in Siargao Island but boat rentals from there were very steep. I decided to push my luck at spending the night at Socorro in Bucas Grande Island itself since it’s nearer (and cheaper to get) to the Sohoton Caves National Park from there. From Surigao City, I took the 3-hour ferry to Dapa Port, Siargao and another 1.5-hour ferry to Socorro. There was a power outage when I arrived (actually during my WHOLE stay in the islands). I was alone in an already sleepy and unfamiliar remote island. It was one of my scariest travel experiences. Thankfully, I lived through it and was able to take a morning tour of Sohoton Caves the day after. Three-hour ferry to Dapa Port, Siargao from Surigao City Early evening arrival in Socorro town, Bucas Grande IslandDay 10: Sohoton Caves and Siargao Island Early morning view from Soccoro Port View of iron rich mountain of Claver in mainland Surigao del Norte Finally! Going past the Sohoton Cave in Bucas Grande IslandAlong with El Nido Palawan, Sohoton Caves National Park in Bucas Grande Island is the most beautiful place I’ve been in the Philippines! Getting there is so worth the effort. It seems so mysterious since you have to pass through a cave to get to the lagoon. Upon entering I was awed by the magnificent view of the super clear emerald green waters and lush hills surrounding the lagoon. The scene is so exotic and beautiful! There’s even a colorful bed of corals at the seafloor and the steep “cliff-like” walls bordering the hills. The boatmen took me to Hagupan and Magkuku-ob cave, which were also interesting places to visit. I wasn’t able to spend enough time to fully appreciate the hidden lagoons, which is why I’m still craving to come back. I also wasn’t able to see the famed non-sting jellyfish since they weren’t in season, another big reason to return! Inland salt-water lagoons at Bucas Grande Island Horseshoe Rock Formation. Looks more like an Elephant’s trunk to me. White Rock Cliff Steep sea wall Scenic Stilt house at the seaside Crystal Cave Bulitas Cave. Getting to this particular spot is not worth the effort, trust me. It was the only hitch during my otherwise perfect sightseeing tour. Tiktikan (freshwater) Lake Club Tara’s exclusive villas near Sohoton Caves National ParkDay 10: Cloud9, Siargao Island Ferry ride back to Dapa Port in Siargao Island When I arrived in Cloud9, I was disappointed to find out the power outage also persisted there. Some of the more budget-friendly resorts closed down because of it. All of the cheaper rooms at the resorts that were still open were fully occupied. I was in trouble since I had already spent a hefty portion of my budget for the Sohoton Caves tour. The cheapest place I found was Jungle Reef Resort at the far end of Cloud 9. Beachfront area of Cloud 9 beach in General Luna, Siargao Gorgeous sunset view at Cloud9 Early evening long exposuresDay 11: General Luna Poblacion Walking TourDuring my second day in Siargao, I spent my time going around the town proper or poblacion of General Luna. The town has one of the most beautiful poblacion settings I’ve seen. It totally embodies what I imagine a typical tropical coastal town would look like. View of Guyam Island from the seaside boulevard of General Luna Self-portrait at the wooden pier Beautiful beachfront within walking distance from the town properCloud9 was filled with surfers when I returned. I was looking forward to try out Surfing for the first time. Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough money left for the surfboard rental and lessons (thanks to the unexpected expenses that I’ve made so far). Total bummer! Surfers on their way to ripping Cloud9’s famous tubes Drool! Another beautiful sunset from the wooden viewdeck/boardwalk at Cloud9 Self-portrait with the beautiful dusk twilight in Cloud9Day 12: Flight layover in Cebu via Surigao AirportI spent my last day for the connecting flight back home from Surigao Airport. Surigao City Airport Nice view overlooking Surigao City and nearby islands. Somewhere in Leyte Bohol Islets Heart-shared land/sea formation near Cebu Olango Island, Mactan, and Cebu mainlandI had around 5 hours between flights, which I spent on a quick tour of Cebu. I’ve always wanted to experience riding the ferry from Mactan Island to Cebu City. It isn’t popular for tourists since the two bridges connecting both islands have long been in existence. Locals frequent this transport alternative to avoid to heavy traffic on the Old Mactan-Cebu Bridge (the ferries used to be the only means of crossing the Mactan Channel). It’s also faster to go by this route if coming from Cebu Downtown and going to Lapu-lapu City center. For me, taking the ferry was an interesting way to get a nice panoramic view of Cebu City’s growing skyline. Old Muelle Osmeña Port of Lapu-lapu City in Mactan Island, Cebu View of Cebu City’s skyline from the ferry Font San Pedro in Downtown Cebu Old Cebu Aduana “customs house” building / now Malacañang sa Sugbo Evening flight back to IloiloCan’t wait to return to Northeastern Mindanao again. There are so many places that I still want to visit in the area and places that I want to re-visit!Don’t leave yet. There’s more!Cebu, Bohol, Cagayan de Oro, Ozamiz - DIY Travel Tips &…Ambot-ah Season 2011 Finale: a year of memoriesMalaybalay and Bukidnon 2-Day DIY ItineraryBack to Aliwan Fiesta 2010 plus two surprise trips in AprilNorthern Mindanao Budget Travel: Cagayan de Oro to Ozamiz…Iligan Waterfalls and Cagayan de Oro 2-Day DIY ItineraryComments Yvette saysJuly 14, 2011 at 12:35 amYour travels to Mindanao make very proud to be 1/2 Mindanaoan. :) I can’t wait to go back! chymera00 saysJuly 15, 2011 at 6:29 pmMe too! There’s still a lot of places in Mindanao I want to visit. Boyaxe saysJuly 14, 2011 at 4:21 pmalways amazed…wootwoo.,allow me to join in your trips.apir chymera00 saysJuly 15, 2011 at 6:29 pmpwede Boyaxe, hehe :D mandex saysJuly 15, 2011 at 4:14 ami’m from Gingoog City and went to school in Iligan City. Northern Mindanao is awesome! chymera00 saysJuly 15, 2011 at 6:36 pmI agree mandex! There’s so much to experience in Northern Mindanao. Gusto ko pa puntahan diyan sa Iligan yung mga waterfalls sa far flung areas. mandex saysJuly 16, 2011 at 2:04 amdo you have a planned excursion on August? i’m going back to pinas for vacation for three weeks. break from school. any recommendation of a nice place to visit? chymera00 saysJuly 16, 2011 at 10:40 amAugust … me and my friends are planning a trip to the islands of Concepcion, Iloilo this August 2-4. We want to spend 3D/2N in Pan de Azucar Island, do a bit of island hopping, and hopefully scale Mt. Manaphag (Mt. Pan de Azucar). You’re welcome to join us if you’re in the Philippines already by that time. Rich saysJuly 15, 2011 at 11:38 amI’m not sure how ended up here in your blog.I find your photos breath-taking. And I admire you for finding another passion aside from nursing.Am a nurse too. And I love to travel. chymera00 saysJuly 15, 2011 at 6:38 pmthanks rich! more travels for us then :D Rich saysJuly 15, 2011 at 11:39 amoh by the way more power to you…God bless JeffZ saysJuly 15, 2011 at 7:17 pmW-O-W..The waves in Siargao are huge!.. parang nakakatakot.. haha I can’t think of any adjective na to describe these photos.. hehe gaganda eh..are those shots still courtesy of your D40?… :) chymera00 saysJuly 16, 2011 at 10:30 amIts so exhilarating to see the waves of Siargao, it makes me wonder how awesome it would be to ride those tubes. haaay … I really want to go back but next time, I’ll want to visit during the summer so I can also see the non-sting jelly fish in the Sohoton Cave National Park in Bucas Grande Island.Thanks JeffZ, as always. Just discovered your portfolio site. Great professional quality photos! I carried (and still currently carrying) a Nikon D5000. beehee saysJuly 17, 2011 at 8:43 amI appreciate your sharing of travel photos. Mindanao is so beautiful, my trip there was a memorable experience, too. I didn’t get to see Del Monte farm and Ma. cristina falls because they require permits. but I was able to see the childhood home of pres. Gloria Arroyo beside a resort in Iligan. chymera00 saysJuly 23, 2011 at 6:21 pmAhh… nice.. Didn’t go to Del Monte Farm either but next time I’m so gonna get on the “Flying Habal-habal.” There’s no permit needed for Ma. Cristina Falls nowadays since it’s open to the public. fan saysJuly 17, 2011 at 11:40 ami like your photo sa hagukan cave,winner! chymera00 saysJuly 23, 2011 at 6:23 pmthanks :D I also really liked the effect of the hard hat, hahaha … fan saysJuly 17, 2011 at 11:41 ami like your photo sa hagukan cave yung may hard hat na suot,winner! celden saysJuly 19, 2011 at 8:58 pmnami bah…hisa ko…btw mnga pila d budget mu sa 12 days travel d?? tani nag zipline ka na lang dayun sa bukidnon kag nag white water rafting sa cdo….anyway nice destination gd gnkad2an mu…wish to go there someday kun may budget man ko….lol Marcos saysJuly 23, 2011 at 6:27 pmI’m not sure yet actually since I haven’t checked my noted yet, prolly around the P18K mark. It’s a huge leap from my usual spending, bad trip talaga yung brownout sa Siargao. mercy saysAugust 9, 2011 at 2:51 pmhi..nice shots..i want to know how much you spend i your boat tour in sohoton Marcos saysAugust 13, 2011 at 4:28 pmThanks Mercy … the whole pumpboat cost P1,200 (Socorro to Sohoton … around a a few sights … and then back) + P1,050 tour fee at Sohoton Caves National Park station = P2,250 total (for the whole boat) Weeqender saysAugust 23, 2011 at 11:36 pmAstig ang photos mo! Galing! Would you telling me how much you spent for the entire trip? Budget or standard accommodations ba ang tinuluyan nyo? :) Marcos saysAugust 24, 2011 at 3:03 amStayed at budget accommodations. Spent P18K for the entire trip … could’ve spent much less if I managed my expenses better. veta saysAugust 24, 2011 at 10:05 pmwow! i am so happy knowing that you visited my beloved place- surigao city.renting cottages in General Luna is quite expensive. good for me, i have a good native Siargaonon friend lives in GL. everytime i visit GL, i stayed in her place. so nakakatipid ako sa gastusin. try also to visit del carmen in siargao esp the sugba lagoon. veta saysAugust 24, 2011 at 10:19 pmmahal talaga ang renta ng mga boat nila sa sohoton. kaya nga kung pupunta ka ng sohoton cove dapat marami kang kasama o kasabay para may kahati ka sa pagbayad sa boat. hindi ko rin napuntahan yong non-sting jelly fish area. ayaw ng pumayag ng aming tour guide kasi daw madilim na…kulay orange yong mga non-sting jelly fish. cute silang tingnan kasi kasabay mo sila sa paglangoy. Marcos saysAugust 25, 2011 at 10:58 pmYep traveling solo in the Philippines can be expensive especially when having to rent out a whole boat to go island hopping. Even just Surigao City is beautiful already … would like to explore more of Surigao del Norte. Gusto ko bumalik this summer para ma experience ko din ang non-sting jelly fish! RC saysOctober 5, 2011 at 9:22 amawesome! thanks for sharing the beauty of our country! borgs saysOctober 10, 2011 at 2:39 amNice to see some pictures of Siargao. Next time, try to visit the town of Pilar to see the nature’s swimming pool and rock formations of Magpupongko beach. I can provide you free accommodation at my nanay’s house hehehe (I’m not kidding).just tell me when are you going back so that i will inform them about you. PM me on my email add. Nice blog. thnx. Marcos saysOctober 12, 2011 at 8:09 amOMG. Will do. I will take your offer next time I visit Siargao ;) borgs saysOctober 13, 2011 at 4:50 pmAnd If I may suggest , para sulit ang visit mo doon cguro mas maganda if summer time, coz they will be doing an International Game Fishing competition during those times.daming Blue Marlins nyan hehehe! hindi lang ako familiar with the date…but sure they will announce it early next year… Kath saysNovember 5, 2011 at 11:20 pmwhoah! nice! :) I am planning to go to Surigao (Bucas Grande) this december and would like to have a side trip either in Butuan for Tinuy-an or Iligan for Ma Cristina and Tinago falls. Which one would you recommend? How did you go from Iligan to Surigao? Thanks! Marcos saysNovember 11, 2011 at 6:58 pmIt depends … if Bucas Grande were my main destination … I’d go to destinations in that corner of Mindanao first … Tinuy-an falls would be what I would choose … and then reserve Iligan on another trip, which would include other spots nearby as well like Camiguin, CDO, and Bukidnon.There are buses going to Cagayan de Oro from Surigao City (via Butuan) … you’d have to switch to the West-bound terminal in Bulua, CDO to catch the bus headed to Iligan. ben saysJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:36 pmhello! i’m a big fan of your blog…and it really gives me the inspiration to travel…i have a plan to travel on my birthday to siargao…but i saw your pics on bucas grande island and oh boy they made me so excited….just wanted to ask if how much is the cost to tour around siargao and bucas grande island? Marcos saysFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:28 pmMy budget was around P1,000 per day. It could get more expensive especially if you’re renting a whole boat to yourself. 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Yvette saysJuly 14, 2011 at 12:35 amYour travels to Mindanao make very proud to be 1/2 Mindanaoan. :) I can’t wait to go back!
chymera00 saysJuly 15, 2011 at 6:29 pmMe too! There’s still a lot of places in Mindanao I want to visit.
mandex saysJuly 15, 2011 at 4:14 ami’m from Gingoog City and went to school in Iligan City. Northern Mindanao is awesome!
chymera00 saysJuly 15, 2011 at 6:36 pmI agree mandex! There’s so much to experience in Northern Mindanao. Gusto ko pa puntahan diyan sa Iligan yung mga waterfalls sa far flung areas.
mandex saysJuly 16, 2011 at 2:04 amdo you have a planned excursion on August? i’m going back to pinas for vacation for three weeks. break from school. any recommendation of a nice place to visit?
chymera00 saysJuly 16, 2011 at 10:40 amAugust … me and my friends are planning a trip to the islands of Concepcion, Iloilo this August 2-4. We want to spend 3D/2N in Pan de Azucar Island, do a bit of island hopping, and hopefully scale Mt. Manaphag (Mt. Pan de Azucar). You’re welcome to join us if you’re in the Philippines already by that time.
Rich saysJuly 15, 2011 at 11:38 amI’m not sure how ended up here in your blog.I find your photos breath-taking. And I admire you for finding another passion aside from nursing.Am a nurse too. And I love to travel.
JeffZ saysJuly 15, 2011 at 7:17 pmW-O-W..The waves in Siargao are huge!.. parang nakakatakot.. haha I can’t think of any adjective na to describe these photos.. hehe gaganda eh..are those shots still courtesy of your D40?… :)
chymera00 saysJuly 16, 2011 at 10:30 amIts so exhilarating to see the waves of Siargao, it makes me wonder how awesome it would be to ride those tubes. haaay … I really want to go back but next time, I’ll want to visit during the summer so I can also see the non-sting jelly fish in the Sohoton Cave National Park in Bucas Grande Island.Thanks JeffZ, as always. Just discovered your portfolio site. Great professional quality photos! I carried (and still currently carrying) a Nikon D5000.
beehee saysJuly 17, 2011 at 8:43 amI appreciate your sharing of travel photos. Mindanao is so beautiful, my trip there was a memorable experience, too. I didn’t get to see Del Monte farm and Ma. cristina falls because they require permits. but I was able to see the childhood home of pres. Gloria Arroyo beside a resort in Iligan.
chymera00 saysJuly 23, 2011 at 6:21 pmAhh… nice.. Didn’t go to Del Monte Farm either but next time I’m so gonna get on the “Flying Habal-habal.” There’s no permit needed for Ma. Cristina Falls nowadays since it’s open to the public.
chymera00 saysJuly 23, 2011 at 6:23 pmthanks :D I also really liked the effect of the hard hat, hahaha …
celden saysJuly 19, 2011 at 8:58 pmnami bah…hisa ko…btw mnga pila d budget mu sa 12 days travel d?? tani nag zipline ka na lang dayun sa bukidnon kag nag white water rafting sa cdo….anyway nice destination gd gnkad2an mu…wish to go there someday kun may budget man ko….lol
Marcos saysJuly 23, 2011 at 6:27 pmI’m not sure yet actually since I haven’t checked my noted yet, prolly around the P18K mark. It’s a huge leap from my usual spending, bad trip talaga yung brownout sa Siargao.
mercy saysAugust 9, 2011 at 2:51 pmhi..nice shots..i want to know how much you spend i your boat tour in sohoton
Marcos saysAugust 13, 2011 at 4:28 pmThanks Mercy … the whole pumpboat cost P1,200 (Socorro to Sohoton … around a a few sights … and then back) + P1,050 tour fee at Sohoton Caves National Park station = P2,250 total (for the whole boat)
Weeqender saysAugust 23, 2011 at 11:36 pmAstig ang photos mo! Galing! Would you telling me how much you spent for the entire trip? Budget or standard accommodations ba ang tinuluyan nyo? :)
Marcos saysAugust 24, 2011 at 3:03 amStayed at budget accommodations. Spent P18K for the entire trip … could’ve spent much less if I managed my expenses better.
veta saysAugust 24, 2011 at 10:05 pmwow! i am so happy knowing that you visited my beloved place- surigao city.renting cottages in General Luna is quite expensive. good for me, i have a good native Siargaonon friend lives in GL. everytime i visit GL, i stayed in her place. so nakakatipid ako sa gastusin. try also to visit del carmen in siargao esp the sugba lagoon.
veta saysAugust 24, 2011 at 10:19 pmmahal talaga ang renta ng mga boat nila sa sohoton. kaya nga kung pupunta ka ng sohoton cove dapat marami kang kasama o kasabay para may kahati ka sa pagbayad sa boat. hindi ko rin napuntahan yong non-sting jelly fish area. ayaw ng pumayag ng aming tour guide kasi daw madilim na…kulay orange yong mga non-sting jelly fish. cute silang tingnan kasi kasabay mo sila sa paglangoy.
Marcos saysAugust 25, 2011 at 10:58 pmYep traveling solo in the Philippines can be expensive especially when having to rent out a whole boat to go island hopping. Even just Surigao City is beautiful already … would like to explore more of Surigao del Norte. Gusto ko bumalik this summer para ma experience ko din ang non-sting jelly fish!
borgs saysOctober 10, 2011 at 2:39 amNice to see some pictures of Siargao. Next time, try to visit the town of Pilar to see the nature’s swimming pool and rock formations of Magpupongko beach. I can provide you free accommodation at my nanay’s house hehehe (I’m not kidding).just tell me when are you going back so that i will inform them about you. PM me on my email add. Nice blog. thnx.
Marcos saysOctober 12, 2011 at 8:09 amOMG. Will do. I will take your offer next time I visit Siargao ;)
borgs saysOctober 13, 2011 at 4:50 pmAnd If I may suggest , para sulit ang visit mo doon cguro mas maganda if summer time, coz they will be doing an International Game Fishing competition during those times.daming Blue Marlins nyan hehehe! hindi lang ako familiar with the date…but sure they will announce it early next year…
Kath saysNovember 5, 2011 at 11:20 pmwhoah! nice! :) I am planning to go to Surigao (Bucas Grande) this december and would like to have a side trip either in Butuan for Tinuy-an or Iligan for Ma Cristina and Tinago falls. Which one would you recommend? How did you go from Iligan to Surigao? Thanks!
Marcos saysNovember 11, 2011 at 6:58 pmIt depends … if Bucas Grande were my main destination … I’d go to destinations in that corner of Mindanao first … Tinuy-an falls would be what I would choose … and then reserve Iligan on another trip, which would include other spots nearby as well like Camiguin, CDO, and Bukidnon.There are buses going to Cagayan de Oro from Surigao City (via Butuan) … you’d have to switch to the West-bound terminal in Bulua, CDO to catch the bus headed to Iligan.
ben saysJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:36 pmhello! i’m a big fan of your blog…and it really gives me the inspiration to travel…i have a plan to travel on my birthday to siargao…but i saw your pics on bucas grande island and oh boy they made me so excited….just wanted to ask if how much is the cost to tour around siargao and bucas grande island?
Marcos saysFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:28 pmMy budget was around P1,000 per day. It could get more expensive especially if you’re renting a whole boat to yourself.