Sohoton Cove tour Siargao: Caves, jellyfish, kayaking

Swim inside Hagukan Cave at high tide, then paddle into a hidden lagoon filled with stingless jellyfish.

A private 9-hour tour of Sohoton Cove on Siargao Island combines cave exploration, kayaking and snorkeling with a visit to a stingless jellyfish sanctuary. Your local guide leads the group through Hagukan Cave (where you swim through submerged passages to see stalactites), then to Crystal Cave and Bolitas Cave, with time to paddle into the hidden lagoon. Hotel pickup, boat transfers, tropical lunch and all park fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sohoton Caves and Jellyfish Sanctuary

• Visit Sohoton Caves and Natural Bridge Park
• Swim into Hagukan Cave and view stalactites
• Experience the Jellyfish Sanctuary
• Explore Crystal Cave with underground pool
• Navigate Bolitas Cave's narrow passages

The experience

Sohoton Cove sits within an 841-hectare protected natural area on Samar Island, featuring limestone caves, subterranean rivers, waterfalls and thick forest. The tour centers on three main caves: Hagukan, where you swim into a dark cavern to view stalactites underwater (accessible only at low tide); Crystal Cave, known for its sparkling stalactite and stalagmite formations and an underground pool; and Bolitas Cave, a narrow, maze-like passage with smooth marble-like rock formations. Between cave visits, you kayak into the jellyfish sanctuary: a hidden lagoon where stingless jellyfish drift through crystal-clear water, a moment the operator describes as "very magical" and the rare centerpiece of this tour.

The itinerary is flexible and paced to avoid rushing. Your English-speaking local guide shares the history and legends of Sohoton Cove while emphasizing sustainable tourism practices. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as are all boat transfers, park entrance fees and a tropical boodle lunch. The remaining hours are spent traveling between sites, which the operator notes explicitly. Service animals are welcome, and children from age 1 can join (infants must sit on an adult's lap).

What’s included

• Private boat transfers between sites.
• local English-speaking guide.
• all park entrance fees and local charges.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• tropical boodle lunch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (6 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 5 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 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 nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by El Nido Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you do not need a car or a way to reach the meeting point. The tour collects you and handles all transport to Sohoton Cove and back. The private boat and flexible itinerary let you spend as much time as you want in each cave and the jellyfish lagoon without being hurried through.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 5 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): 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 Hagukan Cave like to explore?

Hagukan Cave requires you to swim into its entrance: a dark passage where you view stalactites while submerged in clear water. Tide matters: at low tide the entrance is small and tight. At high tide it becomes inaccessible unless you dive underwater. Your guide will assess conditions and lead you through safely.

Can I see the stingless jellyfish up close?

Yes. The jellyfish sanctuary is a hidden lagoon within Sohoton Cove where stingless jellyfish drift through the water. You reach it by kayak, and the operator describes it as the magical centerpiece of the tour. A rare encounter you cannot find elsewhere on Siargao.

How much of the 9 hours is actual travel time?

The operator notes that the remaining hours after activities are spent traveling from one destination to another. Most of your time is split between cave exploration, kayaking and snorkeling. The rest covers boat transfers between sites and the journey from your hotel.

What should I know before booking if I have a medical condition?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health, as swimming, kayaking and cave navigation involve physical exertion and water immersion. It is suitable for all other fitness levels.

Does the tour include meals and entrance fees?

Yes. A tropical boodle lunch is included, along with all local park fees and entrance charges. Hotel pickup and private boat transfers are also covered. Gratuities for your guide are not included.