Siargao Island Hopping Guide: Guyam, Daku & Naked

There are so many awesome things to do on Siargao Island but one of the most popular activities is to get off the main island and head off for a fun day of island hopping. There are three beautiful islands only a short long-tail boat trip away from General Luna, the main accommodation region of Siargao. Guyam Island, Daku Island, and Naked Island are the three stops along the popular Siargao Tri-Island Hopping Tour, which includes pick-up, drop-off, and a seafood lunch.

Siargao Island Hopping Guide

In this blog post, I’ll detail everything you need to know about Siargao Island Hopping such as what to expect at each stop, best place to book and even the alternate island hopping options that you don’t usually hear about. If you are in a rush I’ll give you the hot tips below. Book the PREMIUM Tour as it is almost the exact same price but comes with a way better lunch and a few perks.

Siargao Island Hopping Options

Siargao has quite a number of island hopping options available and I’ve done almost all of them. I’ve written an entire blog post about each experience, which I’ve linked below in case you want to check them out. The majority of tourists do the Tri-Island Hopping Tour, which is the closest, cheapest and honestly a great time. However, if you are up for a bit more adventure there are a few different options such as:

• Sohoton Cove Tour – Amazing lagoons, islands, caves & cliff jumps.
• Sugba Lagoon: Visit the beautiful lagoon with diving boards and paddleboarding
• Kawhagan Island & Pamomoan Beach: A less crowded island hopping alternative
• La Januza + Mam-on Island: Quite close and very similar to the tri-island hopping experience
• Corregidor Island: Sometimes part of the tri-island itinerary but a beautiful, palm tree island

Guyam Island

Guyam Island is known for it’s stunning white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush, tropical surroundings. The island is only about 10-15 minutes by boat from the main island of Siargao, making it a popular day-trip destination for tourists and usually one of the first stops on the Siargao PREMIUM Island Hopping Tour.

When you think of a private tropical paradise, Guyam Island is the type of spot that comes to mind. It takes about 20 seconds to walk from one side of the island to the other, weaving through the 100 coconut palms that are about the only things on the small patch of sand.

One local man in a hut keeps watch about who comes and goes and will happily climb and grab you a coconut for 50 pesos. The water around the island is crystal clear. However, a big reef surrounds the entire island.

We hung out on the beach here for over an hour. Our long-tail boat was the only sign of humans in sight. Guyam Island is a spot where you really feel like you are stranded on a remote island.

Daku Island

Daku Island is usually to be the middle island and your lunch stop of the day. If you opted for the budget tour with a private boat at the set price of 1500 pesos you will be on your own here. Hopefully, you brought some good snacks or your own seafood, which the locals will cook up for you.

If you are on a tour like we were, Daku Island is a pretty good chill spot. You will have one of the little bungalow huts included in your fee and after an hour or so of chilling in the sun and exploring the palms, a seafood feast will arrive. Squid, grilled chicken, adobo, mango, pineapple, salad, and drinks. There’s nothing more satisfying than a seafood feast while looking out over the blue water in the Philippines. Trust me on that.

If you head around the coast on Daku you will venture into the palm forest, which is always a good time. We never say no to climbing a palm and heading off for a walk. Around the coastal side of Daku, we also bumped into a few cute kids and hung out with the locals for a while.

By this stage of the day you are full of great food, your tan is coming along strong and you are 100% relaxed. It’s time for the last stop on the island-hopping itinerary.

Naked Island

Usually, the final stop of your Siargao Island Hopping Tour experience is Naked Island. No, it’s not a nudist island it just doesn’t have anything other than sand on it making it a naked island. A bit of grass is growing on the island nowadays thanks to birds dropping seed but for the most part, this sandy patch in the middle of the ocean is bare. The sandbar is so small I swam around the whole thing before hanging out with the crew in the shallows for a couple of hours.

There isn’t anything to see on this island at all. It’s 100 meters of sand, but that is the beauty of it. Have a beer, kick back in the sand or refresh yourself in the water. It’s also a good spot for sunset if you can manage to stay out that long.

Corregidor Island

Corregidor Island is a 45-minute boat ride from the harbor. It isn’t part of the usual island hopping schedule and would be something you organize as an additional location. I wouldn’t try and add it to the regular schedule as it can be quite a long day but I will show you what it’s like here in case you want to combine it with the tour and remove Naked Island for example.

When we arrived there were no other tourist boats around. We quickly made our way into the middle of the island and began our short trek through the village and up towards the summit of the island. Making our way through the muddy fields in the pouring rain was not how we had envisaged our island hopping to go but the fun is in the adventure.

Finally, we made it to the top of the hill after enduring knee-deep mud through the fields. The scenery atop Corregidor is pretty epic. Coconut palms stick out of long grass, which covers rolling hills. A few cute little coves hide underneath cliffside drop-offs.

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Best Time for Island Hopping in Siargao

The best time for island hopping in Siargao is March to October, during the dry season when the weather is sunny, the waters are calm, and visibility is excellent for snorkeling and diving.

Seasonal Breakdown:

• March to May (Peak Summer Season) – Best weather with clear skies and calm seas, making it ideal for visiting Naked Island, Daku Island, and Guyam Island. However, this is also peak tourist season, so expect more crowds.
• June to October (Shoulder Season) – Still great for island hopping, with fewer crowds and occasional rain showers. The ocean remains relatively calm.
• November to February (Surf Season) – While Siargao is famous for surfing during these months, the sea can be rougher, making island hopping less ideal. However, if you don’t mind occasional rain and choppy waters, it’s still possible.

For the best experience, plan your island-hopping trips early in the morning when the tides are lower and the sea is calmer.

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