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San Benito Four-Island Private Tour
Dahican Beach · Kangkangon Island · Pagbasayan Island
Full-day 4-island escape
Hotel pickup approximately 8:00 AM
From ₱8,190
Per private group
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Poneas Lake & San Benito Island Tour
From ₱9,765Per private group
- Full-day lake and island tour
- Hotel pickup approximately 8:00 AM
- ✓Combine remote islands and a hidden freshwater lake in one private tour
- ✓Hike approximately 30 minutes toward Poneas Lake when access is safe
- ✓Visit Dahican, Kangkangon, Pagbasayan and Kampayas
Overview
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Go beyond Siargao's busiest attractions on a private full-day adventure in San Benito. The route combines four quieter coastal destinations—Dahican Beach, Kangkangon Island, Pagbasayan Island and Kampayas Island—with the hidden freshwater setting of Poneas Lake.
Poneas Lake is reached through an approximately 30-minute mountain hike after water access that depends on suitable tide conditions. The approach can be wet, muddy, uneven or slippery, so the lake portion is best suited to active guests wearing hiking shoes or wet shoes with reliable grip. Lake access is never guaranteed; the guide makes the final decision according to tides, trail conditions, weather, guest ability and safety.
Overview
Go beyond Siargao's busiest attractions on a private full-day adventure in San Benito. The route combines four quieter coastal destinations—Dahican Beach, Kangkangon Island, Pagbasayan Island and Kampayas Island—with the hidden freshwater setting of Poneas Lake.
Poneas Lake is reached through an approximately 30-minute mountain hike after water access that depends on suitable tide conditions. The approach can be wet, muddy, uneven or slippery, so the lake portion is best suited to active guests wearing hiking shoes or wet shoes with reliable grip. Lake access is never guaranteed; the guide makes the final decision according to tides, trail conditions, weather, guest ability and safety.
Itinerary
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Hotel pickup — approximately 8:00 AM
Meet the driver at the hotel or pickup landmark entered during booking. Travel by van for approximately one hour to San Benito, depending on your pickup point and road conditions. When needed and operationally possible, a supply stop may be arranged before the boat trip.
Arrival and safety briefing
Meet the local guide and boat crew, prepare your belongings and receive a briefing about boat travel, the remote islands and the Poneas Lake hike. Confirm the planned order based on the day's tide, trail, weather and sea conditions.
Poneas Lake — suitable conditions required
When the tide and access route are suitable, travel toward the Poneas Lake approach and begin an approximately 30-minute mountain hike. Expect natural, uneven and potentially wet or muddy terrain. Walk at a safe pace and follow the guide's instructions. At the lake, take in the freshwater setting and surrounding greenery before returning along the access route. The guide may shorten, reschedule within the day or cancel the lake portion if tides, trail conditions, weather, timing or guest safety make access unsuitable.
Kangkangon Island
Explore the beach and surrounding water at Kangkangon. Snorkelling may be possible if current, waves and visibility are safe. Guests who enter the water must follow the guide's directions.
Pagbasayan Island
Continue to quiet Pagbasayan for beach time, natural scenery and photographs. Facilities are limited or absent, so keep necessary supplies with you and remove all waste.
Dahican Beach
Spend time at peaceful Dahican Beach or use it as the route's departure or return point, depending on the guide's operating plan. The exact sequence is flexible.
Kampayas Island — Vanishing Island
Visit tide-influenced Kampayas for swimming, relaxation and open coastal views when enough safe access is available. The appearance and size of the exposed beach can vary with the tide.
Packed picnic lunch
Stop at a safe and suitable location selected by the guide. Eat the lunch and snacks you brought. There are no restaurants or stores on the islands, and no meal or cooking service is included.
Return boat journey — by approximately 4:30 PM
After the final safe stop, return to the operating departure area. Boat timing may shift with tides, waves, lake access and the pace of the group.
Hotel drop-off — around 5:00 PM
Return to your hotel or selected drop-off area by van. The stated time is an estimate and not a guarantee.
Itinerary
Hotel pickup — approximately 8:00 AM
Meet the driver at the hotel or pickup landmark entered during booking. Travel by van for approximately one hour to San Benito, depending on your pickup point and road conditions. When needed and operationally possible, a supply stop may be arranged before the boat trip.
Arrival and safety briefing
Meet the local guide and boat crew, prepare your belongings and receive a briefing about boat travel, the remote islands and the Poneas Lake hike. Confirm the planned order based on the day's tide, trail, weather and sea conditions.
Poneas Lake — suitable conditions required
When the tide and access route are suitable, travel toward the Poneas Lake approach and begin an approximately 30-minute mountain hike. Expect natural, uneven and potentially wet or muddy terrain. Walk at a safe pace and follow the guide's instructions. At the lake, take in the freshwater setting and surrounding greenery before returning along the access route. The guide may shorten, reschedule within the day or cancel the lake portion if tides, trail conditions, weather, timing or guest safety make access unsuitable.
Kangkangon Island
Explore the beach and surrounding water at Kangkangon. Snorkelling may be possible if current, waves and visibility are safe. Guests who enter the water must follow the guide's directions.
Pagbasayan Island
Continue to quiet Pagbasayan for beach time, natural scenery and photographs. Facilities are limited or absent, so keep necessary supplies with you and remove all waste.
Dahican Beach
Spend time at peaceful Dahican Beach or use it as the route's departure or return point, depending on the guide's operating plan. The exact sequence is flexible.
Kampayas Island — Vanishing Island
Visit tide-influenced Kampayas for swimming, relaxation and open coastal views when enough safe access is available. The appearance and size of the exposed beach can vary with the tide.
Packed picnic lunch
Stop at a safe and suitable location selected by the guide. Eat the lunch and snacks you brought. There are no restaurants or stores on the islands, and no meal or cooking service is included.
Return boat journey — by approximately 4:30 PM
After the final safe stop, return to the operating departure area. Boat timing may shift with tides, waves, lake access and the pace of the group.
Hotel drop-off — around 5:00 PM
Return to your hotel or selected drop-off area by van. The stated time is an estimate and not a guarantee.
Included / Not included
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Included
- Private local boat for the booked group
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by van
- Local tour guide
- Life vest
- Required entrance fees
- Required environmental fees
- Planned route covering Dahican Beach, Kangkangon Island, Pagbasayan Island and Kampayas Island, subject to safe access
- Guided approach and hike to Poneas Lake only when tide, trail, timing and safety conditions permit
Not included
- Packed lunch
- Drinking water
- Snacks and other drinks
- Snorkelling mask or other personal snorkelling equipment unless explicitly included during TravelGO checkout
- Hiking shoes, wet shoes and personal outdoor equipment
- Towels and personal beach equipment
- Optional activities or locally charged facilities
- Personal purchases
- Gratuities
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Included / Not included
Included
- Private local boat for the booked group
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by van
- Local tour guide
- Life vest
- Required entrance fees
- Required environmental fees
- Planned route covering Dahican Beach, Kangkangon Island, Pagbasayan Island and Kampayas Island, subject to safe access
- Guided approach and hike to Poneas Lake only when tide, trail, timing and safety conditions permit
Not included
- Packed lunch
- Drinking water
- Snacks and other drinks
- Snorkelling mask or other personal snorkelling equipment unless explicitly included during TravelGO checkout
- Hiking shoes, wet shoes and personal outdoor equipment
- Towels and personal beach equipment
- Optional activities or locally charged facilities
- Personal purchases
- Gratuities
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Pickup and timing
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- Approximately 7–10 hours
- Approximately 8:00 AM from your selected hotel or pickup landmark
- Hotel pickup approximately 8:00 AM
Pickup and timing
- Approximately 7–10 hours
- Approximately 8:00 AM from your selected hotel or pickup landmark
- Hotel pickup approximately 8:00 AM
What to bring
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- Hiking shoes or secure wet shoes with reliable grip
- Packed lunch for every guest
- Plenty of drinking water for the tour and hike
- Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
- Swimwear
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Waterproof bag or phone pouch
- Camera or phone
- Snorkelling mask if you want to snorkel
- Any personal medication
- Basic motion-sickness medication if appropriate for you
- Cash for supplies and personal expenses before departure
- Rubbish bag for carrying waste back
- Light rain protection when showers are forecast
What to bring
- Hiking shoes or secure wet shoes with reliable grip
- Packed lunch for every guest
- Plenty of drinking water for the tour and hike
- Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
- Swimwear
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Waterproof bag or phone pouch
- Camera or phone
- Snorkelling mask if you want to snorkel
- Any personal medication
- Basic motion-sickness medication if appropriate for you
- Cash for supplies and personal expenses before departure
- Rubbish bag for carrying waste back
- Light rain protection when showers are forecast
Policies
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- I understand the full online payment, cancellation, no-show and severe-weather policies.
- Full payment is required online at booking. Cash is not available.
- The tour operates only when sailing and land access are permitted and considered safe. Light rain does not automatically cancel the day, but weather, tides, waves, currents, trail conditions or official restrictions may change the route, activities, pickup time or destination access. Poneas Lake requires suitable tide and trail conditions. If the lake cannot be reached safely, the guide may continue with the safe island portions of the tour. Do not promise that the loss of one conditional stop automatically cancels or refunds the entire tour unless the confirmed booking terms explicitly say so. If the Philippine Coast Guard or relevant local tourism authority denies sailing permission because of severe weather, the affected tour is eligible for a full refund. A full refund also applies when an official lockdown or local-government restriction prevents entry to Siargao. If a flight or ferry is cancelled because of severe weather, the booking may be rescheduled to another available date within the year without an additional rescheduling charge. Evidence may be requested, and the new date remains subject to availability. Guest cancellations made more than three days before the tour or arrival date are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made within three days before arrival are subject to a 50% deduction from the total tour cost. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour are non-refundable. Notify TravelGO at least three days before arrival if the number of guests changes. A guest who does not join without timely notice may still be charged. Changes to group size or arrangements can change the price, and additional costs must be paid as instructed. The verified terms shown during checkout and on the confirmed booking apply. Do not display contradictory refund or payment promises elsewhere on the page.
- The locations do not need to be visited in the order shown above. The guide may rearrange the route, shorten an activity or omit a stop because of tide, trail, weather, sea, safety, access or operational conditions.
Policies
- I understand the full online payment, cancellation, no-show and severe-weather policies.
- Full payment is required online at booking. Cash is not available.
- The tour operates only when sailing and land access are permitted and considered safe. Light rain does not automatically cancel the day, but weather, tides, waves, currents, trail conditions or official restrictions may change the route, activities, pickup time or destination access. Poneas Lake requires suitable tide and trail conditions. If the lake cannot be reached safely, the guide may continue with the safe island portions of the tour. Do not promise that the loss of one conditional stop automatically cancels or refunds the entire tour unless the confirmed booking terms explicitly say so. If the Philippine Coast Guard or relevant local tourism authority denies sailing permission because of severe weather, the affected tour is eligible for a full refund. A full refund also applies when an official lockdown or local-government restriction prevents entry to Siargao. If a flight or ferry is cancelled because of severe weather, the booking may be rescheduled to another available date within the year without an additional rescheduling charge. Evidence may be requested, and the new date remains subject to availability. Guest cancellations made more than three days before the tour or arrival date are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made within three days before arrival are subject to a 50% deduction from the total tour cost. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour are non-refundable. Notify TravelGO at least three days before arrival if the number of guests changes. A guest who does not join without timely notice may still be charged. Changes to group size or arrangements can change the price, and additional costs must be paid as instructed. The verified terms shown during checkout and on the confirmed booking apply. Do not display contradictory refund or payment promises elsewhere on the page.
- The locations do not need to be visited in the order shown above. The guide may rearrange the route, shorten an activity or omit a stop because of tide, trail, weather, sea, safety, access or operational conditions.
FAQ
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What destinations are included in the Poneas Lake and San Benito tour?
The planned route includes Poneas Lake, Dahican Beach, Kangkangon Island, Pagbasayan Island and Kampayas Island, also known as Vanishing Island. The order and access depend on tide, trail, weather, sea and safety conditions.
Is Poneas Lake guaranteed?
No. Lake access requires suitable tide and operating conditions plus a safe mountain trail. The guide may omit the lake when access is unsafe or impractical and continue with the safe island portions of the tour.
How difficult is the Poneas Lake hike?
The hike is approximately 30 minutes in suitable conditions and uses natural terrain that may be steep, muddy, wet, rocky or slippery. Guests should have reasonable mobility and wear hiking shoes or secure wet shoes with good grip.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. The boat is reserved for the group on your TravelGO booking. The live page supports 1 to 24 guests and calculates the group total from the number selected.
How long does the tour take?
The complete experience is approximately 7 to 10 hours. Pickup is around 8:00 AM, boat time is generally until about 4:30 PM and hotel return is around 5:00 PM. Conditions and the lake hike can change the timing.
Are lunch and drinking water included?
No. Every guest must bring packed lunch, enough drinking water and snacks. There are no restaurants or stores on the islands, and supplies cannot be guaranteed after departure.
Is snorkelling equipment included?
A life vest is included. Bring your own snorkelling mask unless the TravelGO checkout explicitly lists equipment as included. Snorkelling is possible only where current, waves and visibility are suitable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off by van are included. The road journey to San Benito is approximately one hour, depending on your pickup location and road conditions. Enter an exact pickup point during booking.
Can children join?
Children may join under responsible adult supervision, subject to the operator's safety rules. The Poneas hike may not suit every child. Contact TravelGO before booking with the child's age and hiking ability so the operator can assess suitability.
Is the tour suitable for guests with limited mobility?
The tour requires boat boarding and includes an optional, condition-dependent mountain hike over uneven terrain. Remote stops may have no accessible docks or facilities. Contact TravelGO before booking with specific needs, but accessibility cannot be guaranteed.
What happens if severe weather prevents the tour?
If the Coast Guard or relevant local tourism authority denies sailing permission because of severe weather, the affected tour is eligible for a full refund. Weather-related flight or ferry cancellation may qualify for rescheduling within the year, subject to evidence and availability.
How do I book?
Choose the date, hotel or pickup landmark, exact map location and total guest count through TravelGO. Review the live group price and checkout terms, then complete payment. Book at least 24 hours ahead, with earlier booking recommended for weekends and larger groups.
FAQ
What destinations are included in the Poneas Lake and San Benito tour?
The planned route includes Poneas Lake, Dahican Beach, Kangkangon Island, Pagbasayan Island and Kampayas Island, also known as Vanishing Island. The order and access depend on tide, trail, weather, sea and safety conditions.
Is Poneas Lake guaranteed?
No. Lake access requires suitable tide and operating conditions plus a safe mountain trail. The guide may omit the lake when access is unsafe or impractical and continue with the safe island portions of the tour.
How difficult is the Poneas Lake hike?
The hike is approximately 30 minutes in suitable conditions and uses natural terrain that may be steep, muddy, wet, rocky or slippery. Guests should have reasonable mobility and wear hiking shoes or secure wet shoes with good grip.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. The boat is reserved for the group on your TravelGO booking. The live page supports 1 to 24 guests and calculates the group total from the number selected.
How long does the tour take?
The complete experience is approximately 7 to 10 hours. Pickup is around 8:00 AM, boat time is generally until about 4:30 PM and hotel return is around 5:00 PM. Conditions and the lake hike can change the timing.
Are lunch and drinking water included?
No. Every guest must bring packed lunch, enough drinking water and snacks. There are no restaurants or stores on the islands, and supplies cannot be guaranteed after departure.
Is snorkelling equipment included?
A life vest is included. Bring your own snorkelling mask unless the TravelGO checkout explicitly lists equipment as included. Snorkelling is possible only where current, waves and visibility are suitable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off by van are included. The road journey to San Benito is approximately one hour, depending on your pickup location and road conditions. Enter an exact pickup point during booking.
Can children join?
Children may join under responsible adult supervision, subject to the operator's safety rules. The Poneas hike may not suit every child. Contact TravelGO before booking with the child's age and hiking ability so the operator can assess suitability.
Is the tour suitable for guests with limited mobility?
The tour requires boat boarding and includes an optional, condition-dependent mountain hike over uneven terrain. Remote stops may have no accessible docks or facilities. Contact TravelGO before booking with specific needs, but accessibility cannot be guaranteed.
What happens if severe weather prevents the tour?
If the Coast Guard or relevant local tourism authority denies sailing permission because of severe weather, the affected tour is eligible for a full refund. Weather-related flight or ferry cancellation may qualify for rescheduling within the year, subject to evidence and availability.
How do I book?
Choose the date, hotel or pickup landmark, exact map location and total guest count through TravelGO. Review the live group price and checkout terms, then complete payment. Book at least 24 hours ahead, with earlier booking recommended for weekends and larger groups.
Private Tour Booking Conditions
- This is a private tour for your group.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are normally included. Approximately 8:00 AM from your selected hotel or pickup landmark.
- All entrance and environmental fees listed for the tour are included.
- Lunch is at the guest's expense unless the package specifically states otherwise.
- Full payment online is required to confirm the reservation.
- Nothing is due to the assigned guide on the day of the tour.
- Cancellations made more than three days before the tour receive a full refund.
- Cancellations made within three days of the tour are subject to a 50% deduction.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable.
- A full refund is provided if the Coast Guard or LGU prohibits the tour from proceeding because of severe weather.
- If a flight or ferry is cancelled because of severe weather, the booking may be rescheduled to another available date within one year.
- Group members who do not attend without being reported before the applicable cancellation deadline remain chargeable.
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