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Activites : Island
Tour
Pansukian
Resort is an elegant base from where you can explore pristine
and almost undiscovered islands. They have 2 speedboats and
can organize for you 5 island tours in unique areas which are
: The Lagoon (1), The Twin Islands (2), Caub Island (3), Bucas
Grande Island (4) and Dinagat Island (5).
1.
The Lagoon: (half-day tour)
Pansukian
resort is separated from the Pacific Ocean by a beautiful blue
water lagoon. While touring you will visit 3 amazing islets
which are located inside the lagoon at the back of the coral
reef : Naked Island, Daku Island, Guyam Island.
Naked Island
The island is called "Naked" because it's a dome of
sand in the middle of the lagoon. The local name of this sandbar
is Pansukian. They chose to give this name to the resort because
this islet is located 4 kilometers right in front of it.
Daku Island
Daku, in Visayan, means "big". Hence, Daku Island.
Take a quick look around this fishing village then cool off
in its refreshing waters. You can snorkel here as there is some
beautiful coral around.
Guyam Island
Guyam Island is as pretty as a postcard. It's probably what
you imagined Robinson Crusoe's island looked like. This island
is uninhabited although some enterprising souls have put up
huts where you can take refuge from the summer sun.
2.
The Twin Islands: (half-day tour)
The
twin islands are composed of La Janoza Island and Mamon Island.
They are located 40 minutes away from the resort. They can be
considered as the the easternmost islands of the Philippine
Archipelago. The biggest of the four islands here is La Janoza.
Colorful bancas line the powdery beach of this fishing village.
La Janoza lies directly opposite its twin, Mamon Island. Between
is a lagoon alive with fish and coral. Great for snorkeling!
3.
Caub Island (whole-day tour)
Caub
is located on the western part of Siargao. This area can only
be accessed by boat during high tide. Kayak in one of the Philippine's
biggest mangrove areas. Lunch is served at a local's home in
the charming fishing village of Sugba. The houses are built
on stilts above a tranquil lagoon. After lunch, we recommend
kayaking through the narrow channel that leads to a salt-water
lake.
4.
Bucas Grande Island: (whole-day tour)
An hour away from Pansukian Tropical Resort is Bucas Grande.
Mushroom-shaped limestone rocks, green with foliage, sprout
from its shimmery blue waters. Bucas Grande bears a striking
resemblance to the Rock Islands of Palau in Micronesia. (We
suspect they were twins separated at birth!).
Get
on a kayak and paddle through Sohoton Cave, the sole entrance
that leads to an enormous labyrinth of a lagoon. There are many
nooks and crannies to explore. If you are courageous, you can
swim with your guide through an underwater tunnel which leads
to a hidden cave. You'll even find stingless jellyfish here
in one of the lagoon's "pools", similar to Palau's
Jellyfish Lake.
If the sun is too hot, you can paddle under the rainforest canopy
between limestone stalactites. Watch out for eagles, sea hawks,
hornbills, giant fruit-eating bats and other rare and exotic
species.
5.
Dinagat (overnight, May to August only)
Dinagat's west side Dinagat has to be one of the most beautiful
islands in the Philippines. The west side is dense with limestone
rock formations and white sand beaches, while the side facing
the Pacific reveals extraordinary coves; beaches blidingly white
and others that look like solid iron.
Fresh water streams flow from the mountains into the sea. Dinagat
is truly an amazing experience. Highly recommended for adventurous
souls with a passion for the undiscovered. Diving enthusiasts
will also love Dinagat. Coral reefs are in full bloom and the
waters are teeming with marine life.
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