How to get to Surigao City Philippines

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Surigao City is considered one of the gateways to Mindanao because it is from there where anybody could go to almost any part of the island.

 Local and international tourists pass through the city to get to it's well known islands for surfing or just simply getting to some resorts with breathtaking views and location that is yet to be known to everyone.

The City

Surigao City is not that big nor is it as progressive as the other cities in the country. It's primary means of transportation is the Tricycle. As the city is getting the attention to the local and international tourists, commercial establishments like Gaisano Capital, Citi Hardware, are starting to get into the scene.

The People

People in Surigao are best known  for there hospitality and hardworking personality. Whenever you need them, they are surely there to lend you a helping hand.

The Security

I have been going back and back to the place since 2010 and have yet to experience not so good incidents up to now.

How to get there

Getting to Surigao City is very easy so you shouldn't have any problems getting there by just following this guide.

1. Starting point is CEBU City

As always we start our travel by getting on a Jeepney or Taxi in going to places around the city.

If you don't have any tickets yet, you can go to any travel and tours offices to get your tickets located just about everywhere in the city area. If you want a safe and specific ones, you can hid down to shopping malls as for sure you will find these ticketing offices.

Cebu Pacific Air Ticketing office is located at the Robinsons in Fuente.  

Once you are ready, hid down to the Pier or Airport by Jeepney, if you aren't carrying things much or by Taxi which is the more convenient one.

2. Means of transportation

There are different means of  transportation going there. One is by Ship, the other one is by Plane either of the two you can choose depending on your budget and time.

By Ship

 

There are two shipping lines plying for the destination. One is the Cokaliong, my ship of choice, the other one is 2GO shipping. Cokaliong shipping offers daily trips, while 2GO shipping goes there every Wednesdays and early Sundays.

 

Ship fare :  Cokaliong Shipping : Tourist = Php 950.00 (+ - )

                                                   

                                                  Economy = Php 850.00 (+ -)

                  (Daily)  Sailing Time :  7:00 PM ( Pier 1)

        

*Estimated Travel Time: 10-12 hours

           

                   2GO Shipping (Formerly Cebu Ferries) : Tourist = Php 1000.00 (+ - )

                                                                                      Economy: ?

                   Wednesday            :      3:00 PM      Pier 4

                   Sunday                  :      4:00 AM      Pier 4 

 *Estimated Travel Time: 6 - 8 hours

For more information on the rates and schedule, you can visit their respective websites by clicking the links below.

• Cokaliong Shipping Lines
• 2GO Shipping Lines (Formerly Cebu Ferries)

 iTravelskiks recommends: If you plan to travel by ship, take the tourist accommodation if you can as the economy area gets too crowded at times and tends to be hot if you are still at sea the next morning. 

By Plane

Getting there by plane is a whole lot faster than by Ships. Unfortunately, they only have (2) two daily flights. If you can't make it on their time, you'd have to go for the Ships.

Planes flying there are the Cebu Pacific Air and the Air Philippines Express. I take Cebu Pacific Air.

Plane Schedules

*Estimated Travel time is 30-40 minutes only. 

Cebu Pacific Air    11:45 AM            Click Here: Cebu Pacific Air Website

Air Philippines Express 12:50 PM     Click Here: Air Philippines Express Website

*For clear and specific flight schedules and ticket booking, click their respective website links.

*PREPARE Php 200.00 for the airport terminal fee as this might get you stuck looking for some change.

 iTravelskiks Warning: Do not hand-carry the following items: Liquid or gel based items - Perfumes, Alcohol, etc..., Sharp objects, UMBRELLA - This I don't know why, and any flammable materials as these will be confiscated if not, you'll be asked to pay for it to be allowed.

3. Arrival at Surigao City Airport

Landing at the Surigao City Airport always tends to get a little bumpy at times because of it's site area. So you just have to make sure that you fasten your seat belt tight, and things would do just fine.

The airport is a regular domestic airport, small simple and hassle free. 

Once you get outside of the airport building there are tricycles and multicabs waiting to take you where you want to go around the small city area. 

*Tricycles and Multicab Jeeps in airport vicinity are expensive. Take a short walk outside to the main gate. tricycles from there are cheaper compared to the ones inside.

Note: No Taxis in the City,only Tricycles and Multicab Jeeps

4. Arrival at the Surigao City Port

Once you get outside the ports gate, you can see tricycles and multicab jeeps you can rent to go anywhere around the city area.

Note: No Taxis in the City,only Tricycles and Multicab Jeeps

Enjoy wherever it is that you want to go in Surigao!!!

Have questions?  Ask it here through comments or e-mail me : dieter.rabadon@gmail.com

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How to get to Moalboal Cebu, Phiippines

How to get to Moalboal Cebu, Philippines

Experience the heat this summer at the ultimate Beach, Snorkeling, and Diving destination in Cebu!

MOALBOAL

Located in the southern part of Cebu  lies a place that makes you visit over and over again. Moalboal offers white powdery beaches with clear crystal waters and one of the best snorkeling and diving sites in Cebu.

What Makes me Go Back and Back to This Place?

The people

 

 When you reach the town proper you could see vibrant faces everywhere going about their respective things to do in a day. Also, you wouldn't miss to see foreigners going around the area.

The town 

The town is not that sleepy compared to the other towns I've been to in my other travels. As soon as you get to the town proper you can see that everything is in place - stores, public market, tricycles, motorcycles and everything you need for a beach holiday.

The sites

Moalboal has two sites that is best for visit depending on what you want to experience in a beach place such as this.The places are BAS DIOT and BAS DAKU.

Bas Diot

Bas Diot, my favorite, is actually the PANAGSAMA area. The place is called Bas Diot because the beach area in the place is only "Diotay" in local dialect, which means small. What you can see most in the seaside area are the magnificent live colorful corals and fishes. 

- It is like you are inside a huge aquarium where you can play with NEMO, sea horses, turtles, barracudas when you go snorkeling.

Bas Diot  has the greater number of resorts in the area since more tourist stay there mainly for snorkeling and diving.

Bas Daku

Bas daku is another thing.  Bas daku is the SAAVEDRA area which is better known as Bas "Daku" in dialect, which means big. The place offers a wide stretch of white beach with very cheap nipa hut cottages  to average expensive resort rooms.

Local tourist loves to come here for team building, family outing or just simply to go overnight with their friends. The water is so clear that you can even see the things underwater on a bright night sky.

Another Site 

PESCADOR ISLAND

Another site that is always visited by foreigners or for those who can afford, is the PESCADOR ISLAND. This island has been featured to a number of national and international media because of it's  underwater beauty that is rarely seen somewhere else.

How to get there

 You can easily get to Moalboal by Bus or Vans for Hire (V-hire)

1.  Get to the South Bus Terminal (CSBT)

Getting to Cebu South Bus Terminal is pretty easy. If you are familiar with the Cebu City area you can either take a jeepney or a taxi. Several jeepneys pass the terminal area, but if you are not sure which one to take, you can always check on the jeepneys signboards, if not, locals would always be there willing to help.

Fare:    Jeepney  = Php 7.50

          

            Taxi = Php 80.00 ( + - )   

* Within City Area

 

2. Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT)

There are two main bus companies going to Moalboal, the LIBRANDO Bus Liners which has it's own terminal  just across the CSBT or the CERES Bus lines located inside the Cebu South Bus Terminals. You can take any of the two bus companies, but for the CERES Bus, just make sure it passes through Moalboal since they offer different routes to different destinations going south of Cebu.

* Refer to signboards or ask Bus liner's personnel.   

Fare :  CERES BUS/LIBRANDO BUS  Php 100.00 ( +- )

  

3. Vans for hire (V-hire)

If you want to take the V-hire, you can go to the the CEBU CITILINK Terminal. Again, getting there is pretty easy be it be by Jeepney or Taxi. Refer to jeepney signboards or ask some locals for direction.

 

Fare:    Jeepney  = Php 7.50

          

            Taxi = Php 80.00 ( + - )

V-hire fare: Php 150.00 (+ -)

*I wouldn't advice taking V-Hire for safety reasons. 

Enjoy the 2 Hours Scenic ride...

3. Getting to Moalboal Town Proper

For first timers, getting to Moalboal might give you a feeling being a little unsure, unsafe and confused, but hey, no worries, it is very easy. All you have to do is to tell the bus conductor to drop you off at the Moalboal Public market. You would know that it is the right market because just right across the Public market is the Moalboal Elementary Public School. The bus will then drop you at the bus stop area.

4. At Moalboal Public Market

Upon arriving at Moalboal Public Market, you will be met with tricycle and motorbike(Habal2x) drivers. Go down the bus comfortably, stop, think and relax. You might want to buy things you need in the market because going to the sites is a little far so things there are a little expensive there already.

5. Ready for the Site

As soon as you are ready, decide which site to go and ask a tricycle or a motorbike(habal2x) driver to take you to your desired site. 

Fare:  Tricycle : Php 20.00  (+ -) will not go over php 30.00

          Motorbike (HABAL2x) : Php 20.00  (+ -) will not go over php 30.00

 *Drivers will help you look for cottages and resorts if you haven't reserved or found one to stay.  

iTravelskiks Recommends:

Going Bas Daku

- If you are going for Bas Daku on a tight budget, Tell the tricycle driver to take you to Manong Viktor's Cottages.They would know where it is.

- Manong Viktor owns open and close cottages beach front at a very affordable rates ranging from Php 150.00 to Php 800.00 - 1000.00 (Overnight Close Cottages with own Bathroom) 

If you have enough budget, you can ask the driver to still take you to Manong Viktor's place, and from there you can walk around a little and look for good resorts. They are plenty to find.

Going Bas Diot

Same as going to Bas Daku, tell the tricycle driver to take you to the beach area and from there, you wont have problems getting a room from the many resorts in the area.

Average Room Rates : Php 1500.00 - Php 2500.00

What are you waiting for?

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