Private island hopping Siargao: Guyam, Daku & Secret Islands

Three islands in one morning, no planning required

A private guided island-hopping tour from Siargao Island visits Guyam, Daku and Secret Islands over seven to eight hours, with two guides, boat transport, all docking and entrance fees, and a traditional boodle fight lunch included. You swim and relax at each stop while the guides handle logistics and share local knowledge.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island hopping and cultural lunch

• Visit Guyam Island for swimming
• Explore Daku Island and meet locals
• Enjoy traditional Boodle Fight lunch
• Relax at Secret Island

The experience

The tour picks you up from your accommodation in the designated area and takes you by boat to Guyam Island first, where white sand and clear water make for easy swimming and snorkeling. From there you move to Daku Island, where you'll eat the boodle fight lunch (a communal Filipino feast spread across banana leaves), and interact with the local fishing community. The guide explains what you're seeing and eating. You decide how long to stay in the water at each stop.

Secret Island comes next, a hidden sandbar best visited at low tide when it's fully exposed. The contrast is stark: minimal vegetation, pristine sand, open sea views. After that, the tour often includes Naked Island, a similarly bare sandbar known for its simplicity. Both offer a different feel from the greener, more developed islands earlier in the day. The boat returns you to your accommodation by late afternoon.

Two guides come with you for the entire tour, speaking English and Filipino. They manage boat navigation, timing, docking fees and entrance fees, all included. Volleyball is available on the islands if you want to play. Coconuts are provided. The pace is yours: swim as much or as little as you like, and the guides adjust based on conditions and your interest.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.
• two guides speaking English and Filipino.
• boat transport to all islands.
• all docking fees, entrance fees and cottage fees.
• a traditional boodle fight lunch on Daku Island.
• volleyball equipment.
• coconuts.
• all environmental fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Filipino

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 29 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by El Nido Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this private tour if you want to control the pace at each island and photograph without waiting for group members to move on.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Filipino.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the boodle fight lunch on Daku Island?

The boodle fight is a traditional Filipino communal meal where food is spread across banana leaves and eaten family-style by hand. On Daku Island, it's served as the main meal during the tour and includes local dishes prepared for the group.

Can I swim and snorkel at all three islands?

Guyam Island is the primary spot for swimming and snorkeling, with clear water and marine life. Daku Island has beaches and water access, though the focus there is the lunch and local culture. Secret Island and Naked Island are better for wading and relaxation than extended swimming, depending on tide and conditions.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup happens from your accommodation in the designated area, and the full tour runs seven to eight hours. The exact start time depends on your hotel location and the operator's schedule. Confirm the pickup window when you book.

What's included in the price?

Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation, two guides, boat transport, all docking and entrance fees, cottage fees, the boodle fight lunch, coconuts, volleyball equipment and all environmental fees are included. Bring spending money only if you want to purchase extras not listed.