Your Siargao travel blog — surf reports, travel guides and island life from Cloud 9.
Welcome to the Kawayan Villa Siargao Siargao travel blog — a first-hand source of travel guides, local tips and island knowledge on Siargao Island, written by people who have lived across the road from Cloud 9 since 2009. Our team has been based steps from Cloud 9 since 2009, giving us an insider perspective that no travel aggregator or booking platform can replicate.
Every article is written from the ground level — by people who surf Cloud 9 in the morning, arrange island hopping trips for guests in the afternoon, and watch the sun set over the Pacific every evening. Whether you are planning a Siargao itinerary, researching the best things to do in Siargao, looking for tips on a Siargao family vacation, or planning a Siargao honeymoon, you will find practical, honest guides here — not recycled content.
Our guides cover everything from navigating Cloud 9 Siargao as a first-time visitor, to finding the right Siargao island villa rental, to knowing the best time to visit, where to eat, and how to get the most out of every day on the island. Bookmark this page — we add new guides regularly.
An honest 2026 guide to the best resorts in Siargao — Kalinaw, Nay Palad, Isla Cabana, Siargao Bleu and more, with real prices and who each suits. Plus the private villa that gives you resort service without the crowds.
Read ArticleThe honest 2026 guide to flying to Siargao — every current route, all-in fare ranges, the Sayak terminal expansion, the surfboard rules nobody tells you, ferry backup, visa & eTravel, and twelve common mistakes — written by an owner who books guest transfers every week.
Read ArticleThere is no single best month to visit Siargao — there are three. An owner's month-by-month guide to the surf seasons, weather, crowds and what each month is really like, written from 16 years living 200m from Cloud 9.
Read ArticleThe world's best surfers return to Cloud 9 from October 16–25, 2026. Dates, the new WSL QS 6000 status, the Cloud 9 Towers rebuild, how to watch, and where to stay.
Read ArticleCloud 9 Siargao has earned its place on the world map as the surfing capital of the Philippines — and this magical corner of the archipelago offers so much more than just waves.
Read ArticleCloud 9, island hopping, Magpupungko, Sugba Lagoon, Sohoton Cove — day-by-day plans for every trip length, written by the Kawayan Villa Siargao team who live across the road from Cloud 9.
Read ArticleKawayan Villa Siargao, Nay Palad Hideaway, Kalinaw Resort, Kalima Villas and Villa Maya — prices, privacy, location and what's included, compared honestly by someone who has lived on the island since 2007.
Read ArticleFrom Kawayan Gourmand's freshly baked French viennoiserie at Cloud 9 to specialty coffee in General Luna — the definitive guide to coffee and breakfast on Siargao Island.
Read ArticleThings to do in Siargao Island go far beyond surfing — this stunning Philippine island offers incredible experiences for families, couples, and adventure seekers alike.
Read ArticleEvery guide is written by our team based at Cloud 9 — use these to plan your perfect Siargao trip.
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