How to Visit Sugba Lagoon in Siargao: 2025 Travel Guide

Sugba Lagoon is one of the top places to visit in Siargao. It offers an unforgettable experience at one of the bluest lagoons you’ll ever see!

I have put together this complete guide to visiting Sugba Blue Lagoon including where to find it, how much it costs, and what to expect when you arrive.

QUICK ANSWERS – SUGBA LAGOON SIARGAO

Let’s start this guide with some quick answers to the most frequently asked questions from first-time visitors.

WHERE IS SUGBA LAGOON SIARGAO?

Sugba Lagoon is located on Caob Island, a short 20-minute boat ride from Del Carmen, the main city in Siargao.

The drive from General Luna to Del Carmen is approximately 45 minutes.

Click here to see the Sugba Lagoon Siargao location on Google maps.

HOW TO GET TO SUGBA LAGOON FROM GENERAL LUNA?

For a Sugba Lagoon DIY experience, you can rent a scooter and get there by driving to the Del Carmen area from General Luna.

From here, you’ll have to get to the pier, hire a boat, and pay the environmental fee to enter the lagoon.

Alternatively, the most convenient way how to go to Sugba Lagoon is by booking a tour.

WHERE TO BOOK A SUGBA LAGOON TOUR?

The easiest way to book a Sugba Lagoon Tour is online in advance. This particular Siargao Lagoon tour is the most top-rated tour with great reviews.

The tour includes a full day of island hopping on an outrigger boat to Sugba Blue Lagoon, Kawhagan Island, and Pamomoan Island.

HOW MUCH IS THE SUGBA LAGOON ENTRANE FEE?

Unlike other free attractions in the Philippines, visiting involves several costs such as the Sugba Lagoon boat fee and entrance fee.

Here’s a breakdown:

• Boat fee: Around 2150 PHP (approximately $43). This cost can be split between the group as it’s a total fee for the boat, not per person.
• Sugba Lagoon Entrance fee: 100 PHP per person (approximately $2)
• Environmental fee: 50 PHP per person (approximately $1)
• Kayak rental: Regular kayaks are 300 PHP (approximately $6) and transparent ones are 500 PHP (approximately $10).
• Life jacket rental: 50 PHP (approximately $1)

While these small fees add up, it’s indeed worth it as the lagoon is simply stunning and you can enjoy your time here with several activities.

IS SIARGAO SUGBA LAGOON WORTH VISITING?

Yes, it’s definitely worth visiting as it’s one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines.

The lagoon is surrounded by stunning mountains, and you can sunbathe, rent a kayak, go snorkeling, and enjoy the stunning scenery.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT SUGBA LAGOON

The tour includes a hotel pick-up in General Luna to make the 45-minute drive to the Del Carmen Pier.

From here, you will jump in a longtail boat over to the lagoon which zig-zags in and out of the mangroves, and the journey takes approximately 20 minutes.

You’ll know when you have arrived when you see a big sign reading ‘Welcome to Sugba Lagoon’ at the entrance to the cove.

We were the first boat to arrive at the lagoon and we knew we had to be quick to get some photos jumping off the famous Sugba Lagoon diving board before the crowds started rolling in.

There is a floating pontoon house/restaurant in the middle of the lagoon which you can use as a base to set down your belongings and go swimming.

You can rent a table for 50 pesos and set down your belongings while you’re off exploring the lagoon. The restaurant staff will keep an eye on your bags so there is no need to worry about them going missing.

You can also purchase food and water at the restaurant that resides inside the floating pontoon house.

THINGS TO DO AT SUGBA BLUE LAGOON SIARGAO

My friends and I were the first to arrive at the lagoon and we took turns in throwing ourselves over the edge of the diving board and into the lagoon.

Although it wasn’t long before more boats started to arrive and suddenly there was a queue for the diving board.

However, the diving board is not the only point of interest at the lagoon, there are still a number of other water activities to try.

You can rent out kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and bamboo rafts for as little as 300 pesos per hour.

As the floating house can only accommodate 100 or so people at a time, there is a 3-hour time limit to spend at the lagoon. This is to allow for groups of people arriving and departing throughout the day.

KAWHAGAN ISLAND & PAMOMOAN ISLAND

Our boat returned to pick us up from the floating pier and we jumped back on board.

The boat journey from Sugba to Kawhagan Island takes around 20-minutes and our captain beached the boat on the sandbar on arrival. We had this spot to ourselves for an hour or so before some other groups arrived at Kawhagan Island for lunch.

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The glistening white sandbar on Kawhagan Island is completely exposed on low tide and there is a small wooden hut to hang out in.

There is also a small local restaurant on Kawhagan Island where you can purchase traditional Filipino dishes such as pork adobo and grilled fish with rice for as little as 350 pesos. Drinks and snacks are also available.

The last stop of the tour is Pamomoan Island which was newly opened to the public (October 2019) and it’s ultimately one of Siargao’s best-kept beaches.

Spend some time here enjoying the unspoiled sandy shores and azure waters before making the journey back to General Luna before dusk.

FINAL THOUGHTS – SUGBA LAGOON SIARGAO

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