Luna: Siargao Tri-Island Tour with Drone, GoPro Shots, Lunch

Naked Island is the star here: a bright strip of white sand with nothing to block your view of the Pacific. You get time to swim, take photos, and enjoy the simple pleasure of being on a small island with very little on it. The open beach and the included Daku lunch are the two strongest reasons I’d consider this tour.

I also like the easy price, $35 per person, which covers the boat, guide, tourism fees, drinks, cottage, and lunch. The main caution is organization. Some departures have had long waits at the port, unclear transfers, and missing drone or GoPro coverage, so you should treat the photo package as a bonus rather than the main reason to book.

Key points to know before you book

• Naked Island is open beach and clear water: Expect swimming, sun, and photos rather than shops, shade, or a long list of activities.
• Daku Island gets the most time: Two hours here includes a reserved cottage, a boodle-fight lunch, sightseeing, photos, and swimming.
• The lunch is part of the value: Local food, fresh seafood, soda, and water are included.
• Drone and GoPro coverage is promised: Delivery has been uneven, so bring your own camera and do not rely on these shots.
• Transfers can be slower than the timetable suggests: The listed tuk tuk and boat rides add up to about 100 minutes, and port delays have occurred.
• This is a relaxed beach day: It is not designed for cliff jumping, coconut swinging, or high-energy water activities.

Three Siargao islands in one easy day

This tour gives you the classic island-hopping route from General Luna: Naked Island, Daku Island, and Guyam Island. Each stop has a different feel, which keeps the day from becoming three versions of the same beach visit.

You begin at General Luna Market, with pickup available in Catangnan or General Luna. The day includes a tuk tuk transfer, a boat ride, time on all three islands, lunch, and the return trip. The planned duration is seven hours, although you should allow extra time if loading the boat or coordinating transfers takes longer than expected.

I see this as a simple, social beach outing, not a private expedition. You are paying for transport and an easy route between the islands, with the work of arranging boats, permits, lunch, and a cottage handled for you. That matters in Siargao, where arranging several stops independently can take more effort than the low price suggests.

The tour is conducted in English and Tagalog. One guide named Lhoy has been singled out for taking photos at each stop and helping people get the shots they want. Guides can vary, of course, but that gives you a useful question to ask at the start: who will handle the drone and GoPro, and when will you receive the photos?

Getting from General Luna to the first island

The published route lists a 15-minute tuk tuk ride, followed by about 35 minutes on another form of water transport. The practical notes also put the trip from General Luna to Naked Island at roughly 45 minutes to one hour. Those figures are close once boarding and local transfers are included, but the day may not run to the minute.

A past departure had a long wait at the port before the boat left, followed by an additional tuk tuk transfer and confusion about which boat people should board. Another had unclear pickup and return arrangements. These reports do not mean every departure will be difficult, but they do point to the tour’s biggest weakness: communication can be less polished than the scenery.

You can make the start easier by arriving ready at the stated meeting point, keeping your phone available, and asking where your group should wait. Pack water, snacks, sunscreen, and a towel in a small dry bag. The tour includes water and soda, but a little extra food is sensible if the schedule slips.

Naked Island: Siargao’s clean white-sand pause

Naked Island is the first proper stop and usually the visual highlight. Its appeal comes from its lack of clutter. You get a low strip of pale sand surrounded by blue water, with wide views in every direction.

The name is practical: the island is largely bare, without the thick growth or built-up facilities you might find elsewhere. That makes it good for uncluttered photos, but it also means you should not expect many places to escape the sun. Bring your own shade strategy, use sunscreen, and keep your belongings close.

You have about one hour here for swimming and photos. The water is described as clear, and this is the best place to simply get in and cool off. The tour is not built around formal snorkeling, and snorkeling gear is not included, so bring your own equipment only if you already have it and want to use it.

The free drone coverage could be especially useful at Naked Island because the shape of the beach is best seen from above. Still, reports about missing drone and GoPro photos make this an uncertain extra. I would use your own camera first, then accept the additional footage if the crew provides it.

Daku Island: the lunch stop that makes the price work

Daku is the main stop, with about two hours set aside for a cottage, lunch, photos, sightseeing, and swimming. This is where the tour moves beyond quick beach hopping and gives you time to settle in.

The meal is a boodle fight, a Filipino communal spread traditionally arranged for people to eat together. Here it includes local food and fresh seafood, along with soda and water. The meal is served at a reserved cottage, so you have a base for your bags and a place to sit rather than eating quickly beside the boat.

One useful detail is that vegetarian meals have been accommodated, and the staff speak English. If you need a vegetarian meal, state that clearly when booking or at the start of the day. The supplied details do not list the exact dishes, so you should not book this expecting a fixed menu or a particular seafood item.

Daku is also the island where the pace feels most relaxed. After eating, you can walk around, take pictures, or swim. You are not being pushed through a five-minute photo stop. That extra time is valuable because island tours can otherwise become a rush from boat to beach and back again.

The tradeoff is that Daku may feel busier or more developed than Naked Island because it has a cottage and serves as the meal stop. If your ideal day is complete solitude, this route may not deliver it. If you want comfort, food, and time in the water, Daku is the most useful part of the schedule.

Guyam Island: a smaller final stop

Guyam is the last island and comes with about one hour for photos, sightseeing, swimming, and beach time. It gives you a final chance to enjoy the water without having lunch or a long transfer immediately hanging over the stop.

I would use Guyam for a slower final swim and a few last photos. The tour does not promise cliff jumping, coconut swinging, or other stunt-style activities, so keep your expectations focused on sand, sea, and scenery. That is good news if you want a calm day, but less appealing if you are searching for action.

As with Naked Island, bring your camera and do not assume the included mermaid tail props will always be available. The props are listed as free, but one departure had neither the mermaid tail nor the advertised camera coverage. Ask the guide early in the day if you want to use them, since waiting until the final stop may leave little time.

What the $35 price really covers

At $35, this is a strong package on paper. You receive:

• Boat transport and a tour guide
• Visits to all three islands
• A reserved cottage on Daku
• Boodle-fight lunch with local food and fresh seafood
• Soda and water
• Tourism fees
• Hotel pickup and drop-off within General Luna
• Drone coverage and GoPro shots
• Mermaid tail props

The lunch and cottage are the main value points. If you paid separately for a boat, island access, food, drinks, and a place to sit, the price could quickly approach the tour cost. The included transport also saves you from arranging a boat route on your own.

The photo service is harder to value because it has not been consistent. Some people receive helpful attention from the guide, while at least one departure reported no drone or GoPro photos at all. I would book this at $35 for the island route and meal, then consider the photos a welcome extra.

The rating is 4.2 from 22 ratings, which suggests a generally positive experience but not a flawless one. The most praised elements are the relaxed mood, helpful staff, organized service on better-running departures, lunch, and the natural beauty of the islands. The lowest marks focus on waiting, unclear transfers, and missing advertised extras.

The relaxed pace is the point

This tour suits you if you want a low-pressure day by the sea. You get three islands, time to swim, a proper meal, and a guide who can help with photos. You do not need to plan each boat leg or find a restaurant on Daku.

It is a good fit for couples, friends, solo visitors who like joining a shared outing, and families with older children who can manage a boat and a full beach day. Babies under one year and pregnant women are listed as unsuitable for the activity.

You should choose another option if you want cliff jumping, coconut swings, intense water activities, or a tightly timed premium tour. The experience is about swimming, eating fresh food, and taking pictures. That may sound obvious, but it is worth stressing because some people arrive expecting a more active adventure.

The day also asks for patience. A seven-hour tour can stretch when several boats, tuk tuks, guides, and pickup points must line up. I would avoid booking a flight, ferry, or fixed appointment immediately after the scheduled return.

What to bring for a more comfortable day

Pack light, but pack for sun and water. You should bring:

• Swimwear and a towel
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• A camera or phone
• Water and snacks
• A dry bag or waterproof pouch for valuables

Snorkeling gear is not included. If snorkeling is important to you, bring your own equipment or confirm availability before booking. The tour details do not promise rental gear.

Littering is not allowed, and that rule matters on small island beaches with limited waste facilities. Carry any personal wrappers or bottles until you find the proper disposal point.

Wear something easy to change in and keep your valuables minimal. The tour includes a cottage at Daku, but the information does not promise lockers or secure storage. I would keep phones, cash, and cameras in a waterproof pouch when you enter the water.

Pickup, return, and the day’s weak spot

Pickup and drop-off are free within General Luna, with Catangnan and General Luna listed as the available areas. The activity starts from General Luna Market, even if your accommodation pickup is elsewhere in the service area.

The written schedule lists 15 minutes by tuk tuk at both ends and about 35 minutes by boat each way. In actual use, the trip to Naked Island is described as 45 minutes to one hour, and the route from Naked to Daku takes around 20 to 30 minutes. These are useful planning figures, but local boat operations can add waiting time.

I would confirm three things before setting off:

• The exact pickup time and meeting point
• Which boat and guide belong to your group
• How the drone, GoPro, and mermaid tail photos will be handled

That small check can prevent the main problems reported on weaker departures. The staff may be friendly and helpful, but the system has not always been clear from the start.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund. You can also reserve and pay later, which is useful if your Siargao plans depend on weather or other island activities.

Should you book the Luna tri-island tour?

I would book it if you want the standard Siargao island route at a modest price and care most about beautiful beaches, a shared lunch, and easy swimming. Naked Island gives you the postcard setting, Daku gives you the meal and longer break, and Guyam rounds out the day with another beach stop.

I would not book it solely for drone or GoPro footage. The service can be excellent when the guide takes an active role, as Lhoy reportedly did, but the advertised media extras have not appeared on every departure.

The best way to judge the value is simple: at $35, are the three islands, boat, lunch, cottage, drinks, and fees worth it to you even if the organization runs late? If yes, this is a sensible Siargao day trip. If you need exact timing and polished communication, pay close attention to the pickup details or choose a more tightly managed option.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts from General Luna Market. Pickup is available in General Luna and Catangnan, with drop-off in General Luna or Catangnan.

How long does the tour last?

The planned duration is seven hours. The listed tuk tuk rides take about 15 minutes each, and the water transport is listed at about 35 minutes each way, though the full journey to Naked Island can take about 45 minutes to one hour.

Which islands are included?

The tour visits Naked Island, Daku Island, and Guyam Island.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is a boodle fight served at a reserved cottage on Daku Island. It includes local food and fresh seafood, with soda and water also provided.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

No. Snorkeling gear is not included, so you need to bring your own if you want to use it.

Are drone and GoPro photos included?

Yes. Free drone coverage and GoPro shots are listed as inclusions, along with free mermaid tail props. Availability has not been consistent on every departure, so bring your own camera as a backup.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The tour also allows you to reserve now and pay later.