Take a plane from Metro Manila to Butuan City (e.g. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific).
Hail a tricycle to get to the bus terminal in Butuan.
Ride a bus bound for Surigao City then ask the bus conductor to drop you off at Tagana-an Crossing, Lower Libas (travel time: 2 – 2.5 hours).
Charter a tricycle that will take you to the town proper of Tagana-an where you can hire a boat that will take you Lapsay Lagoon in Tinago Island.
Alternatively, you may ride a multicab from Tagana-an Crossing to reach the town center. These multicabs ply the Surigao City-Tagana-an route.
SAMPLE DAY TOUR ITINERARY:
7:00 AM ETD for Tagana-an from Butuan or Surigao City
9:00 AM ETA Tagana-an
9:30 AM ETD for Lapsay/Tinago Lagoon
10:00 AM ETA Tinago Holiday Resort
4:00 PM Head back to Tagana-an town proper
5:00 PM ETD for Butuan or Surigao City
ESTIMATED BUDGET (for a solo traveler): Php 1,500 – Php 2,000 (exclusive of airfare)
***Expenses may vary depending on personal consumption of food and other necessities. If traveling alone, you will solely shoulder the boat and tricycle transfer rates.
Tips/Reminders:
The boat ride to Lapsay Lagoon takes about 15 – 20 minutes.
This place is also known as Tinago Lagoon.
You may include this in your itinerary if you are exploring Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands.
Expect rain and rough sea condition during monsoon season (June-February).
Always observe the LNT principles.