Spend a full day connecting with Siargao’s local culture — learn to cook traditional Filipino dishes, weave a handmade banig basket, enjoy a delicious farm-to-table lunch, and unwind at Pacifico Surf Town.
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Private Tour for 2 persons
Private Tour for 3-4 persons
Private Tour for 5-6 persons
Private Tour for 7-8 persons
Private Tour for 9-12 persons
The Highlight
Tropical Academy: Visit Siargao’s only eco‑campus run by Lokal Lab to learn about sustainable farming and local food systems.
Hands‑On Cooking Workshop: Learn to prepare traditional Siargaonon dishes using fresh, naturally‑grown local ingredients — then enjoy your creations for lunch.
Banig Weaving with Local Artisans: Sit down with skilled weavers and craft your own handmade banig basket — a meaningful souvenir to take home.
Pacifico Surf Town: Stopover and relax at Pacifico Beach — sip a coconut, watch surfers ride the waves, or take a refreshing swim.
Authentic Local Culture Immersion: Experience honest Siargao culture beyond beaches - community, crafts, food, and sustainable living.
The Experience
What is the Lokal Experience? A full‑day cultural immersion in Siargao combining farm visit, traditional cooking, weaving, local lunch, and a Pacifico Surf Town visit.
Where does this tour take place? At Tropical Academy, an eco‑campus in San Isidro, followed by Pacifico Surf Town near the campus.
What will I do on this tour? You’ll tour the eco-campus, prepare Filipino dishes, enjoy a delicious organic lunch, weave a hand‑made banig basket with local artisans, and explore Pacifico’s beach.
Is this suitable for families? Yes — this experience is great for families, couples, and small group travelers interested in culture, food, and local life.
Do I need special skills? No — workshops are beginner‑friendly and guided by local experts.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch, Snacks
- 00:00Pick up at your accommodation anywhere in the island.
- 09:45Arrive at Tropical Academy - campus tour, cooking & weaving classes, lunch
- 15:30Unwind at Pacifico Beach.
- 17:00Back at your accommodation.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
Lunch is a healthy vegetarian spread, but you may request for 1 meat dish made from chicken.
Tropical Academy is located in San Isidro, a municipality approximately 45 minutes away from General Luna. Pacifico town is also in San Isidro and a 10-minute drive away.
Your participation in this experience supports the livelihood programs of Lokal Lab, the grassroots non-profit that runs Tropical Academy.
What’s included? Farm-to-table lunch and drinks, cooking workshops, weaving session supplies, local guide, and round‑trip transportation from your accommodation.
What should I bring? Comfortable clothing, hat, sunscreen, refillable water bottle, and towel and swimwear if you plan to take a dip at Pacifico Beach.
Where do we meet? Pickup is arranged anywhere on the island, and return to your accommodation afterward.
Can dietary needs be accommodated? Vegetarian organically grown food is the standard, but you may request 1 meat dish made from chicken with advance notice.
Can I cancel or reschedule? Reschedule or fully refundable if cancelled or rebooked at least 1 day in advance. Same-day cancellations (no show) are non-refundable. Severe weather cancellations receive 100% refund or rebooking.
