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Secret Siargao Retreat

Water Temp

28°C

Air Temp

30°C

Surfing Ability

Beginner-Advanced

Dates

20th - 30th November 2026

Why Join This Retreat?

🏄‍♂ Surfing for every level — from first-timers to seasoned rippers
🌊 Beachfront luxury in Siargao’s quieter northern coastline
☀️ Trade grey winter days for warm water and tropical sun this November

🌴 Guided surf sessions, island exploration & immersive local experiences
🏄 Personalised coaching delivered by expert local guides and Big Green Coaches

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Hear what our previous guests think...

Kat - 2025

Thank you so much for an amazing holiday, was so lucky to share it with all you lovely humans 🫶🌊

LOUISDRUMS - TripAdvisor

The experience was truly mind-blowing and has generated some of my fondest memories to date. Thank you so much for giving me an unforgettable dream holiday!

Emmie - 2025

Thank you so much, having the photos of such great memories is another amazing part of a brilliant trip. Thank you all 

Be part of something a little more off the beaten path as we introduce our Secret Siargao Retreat — a tropical surf escape set along the northern shores of Siargao. This side of the island moves at a slower pace, where fishing villages, coconut groves and empty stretches of coastline create a feeling of raw, authentic island life.

Expect bath-warm ocean temperatures, vibrant local culture, unforgettable food and long stretches of open shoreline. Northern Siargao has a character that feels reminiscent of the island years ago — relaxed, welcoming and naturally beautiful. Pair that with a mix of playful peaks and quality reef setups, and you’ve got the perfect setting for a unique surf retreat in the Philippines.

With more than a decade of experience running surf trips here, the Big Green team know how to blend structured progression with genuine adventure. The Secret Siargao Retreat keeps everything that works — great coaching, strong group energy and unforgettable experiences — just in a more tucked-away setting.

If you’re looking for a Siargao surf retreat that combines meaningful progression with comfort, culture and space to breathe, this one delivers.

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Included

What's included?

  • 🔥 10 nights at our luxury beachfront resort in Northern Siargao

  • 🍳 Daily freshly prepared breakfast

  • 🍴 Traditional Philippino welcome meal

  • 🚐 All arrival and departure transfers

  • 🏄 Surfboard use for the duration of your stay

  • 🏄‍♂️ 🏄‍♂️ Five personalised guided surf sessions

  • 📹 Detailed surf video analysis

  • 📸 Professional in-water photography & aerial drone coverage

  • 🌴 Two curated full-day island adventure experiences

  • 📚 Interactive surf & ocean knowledge workshops

  • 💬 Dedicated Big Green support throughout

Optional add-on: Scooter hire available for guests who’d like independent exploring time.

What's NOT included?

  • ✈️ International and domestic flights

  • 🥘 Lunches and evening meals (other than breakfast & welcome dinner)

  • 🏍 Scooter rental (optional extra)

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Who it's for

Surfing Ability

The northern coastline of Siargao offers a variety of setups suited to a wide range of surfers. Warm tropical water — typically around 28°C — means no wetsuits and total freedom of movement. Most guests find their surfing improves quickly in these forgiving, consistent conditions.

Here’s how it shapes up for different levels…

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Beginners

 

If you’re brand new to surfing, this is an incredible place to start. The north offers soft, uncrowded waves that allow you time to stand, balance and build confidence without feeling rushed.

With five focused one-to-one sessions included in your Secret Siargao Retreat, you’ll gain solid foundations quickly — often progressing from whitewater rides to confidently catching unbroken waves within the trip.

Improvers/Intermediates

 

For surfers who are comfortable on green waves, northern Siargao opens up a variety of reef and point-style waves that reward better positioning and timing.

You’ll be in the lineup alongside your local guide, refining technique, working on turns and developing stronger wave awareness. The quieter setting also allows for a more relaxed learning environment, helping you build confidence as you step things up.

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Advanced Surfers

Experienced surfers will appreciate the quality and potential of the north’s reef breaks when the swell lines up. While Siargao is known globally for waves like Cloud 9, this retreat focuses on exploring lesser-travelled setups that offer power, shape and space. From punchy take-offs to long running walls, there’s serious potential here when conditions align.

With local insight guiding your sessions, you’ll be in the right place when the better sets start rolling through.

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Retreat Breakdown

🔥 10 Nights at Our Beachfront Luxury Resort

For the duration of the retreat, we’ll be based at a beautifully designed beachfront resort in northern Siargao. Overlooking the ocean, the property features an infinity pool, landscaped tropical gardens, shaded terraces and relaxed outdoor lounge areas.

There’s an on-site restaurant offering a blend of African, Mediterranean, Moroccan, Turkish and Asian cuisine, plus a bar and poolside drinks area for sunset sessions. A fitness centre and private parking add to the comfort. It’s refined without losing the laid-back island atmosphere — a fitting base for this more secluded tropical surf retreat.

 

🍴 Traditional Welcome Dinner

On your first evening, we gather for a shared meal showcasing local Philippine flavours. It’s a chance to unwind after travel, meet the group and ease into the rhythm of island life.

Good food, easy conversation and the anticipation of waves ahead — the perfect opening to your Secret Siargao Retreat.

 

🍳 Daily Breakfast

Each morning begins with a freshly prepared breakfast served at the resort. Proper fuel for early paddles and days spent exploring the northern coastline.

Strong coffee, nourishing food and ocean views — a solid start before another day in warm tropical water.

🚐 Arrival & Departure Transfers

From touchdown to departure, your transport is arranged. Whether arriving by plane or ferry, we coordinate transfers so you don’t need to worry about logistics — just settle in and start enjoying your time in Siargao.

🏄 Surfboard Access for the Entire Trip

Boards are provided for the full 10 days, with flexibility to change sizes or shapes as your surfing develops. As your confidence grows, you can experiment with different equipment suited to the day’s conditions.

It’s all part of making this a progressive surf retreat in the Philippines, not just a free-surf holiday.

🏄‍♂️ Five Personalised Surf Sessions

These guided sessions form the core of the retreat. You’ll receive individual coaching in the water and on land, delivered by experienced local guides alongside the Big Green team.

The focus is on smart positioning, wave understanding and technique refinement — helping you make measurable improvements throughout the week.

📸 Professional Surf Photography & Drone Coverage

Throughout the retreat, your waves will be captured both at water level and from above. The result? High-quality images and aerial footage that showcase your progress against the backdrop of northern Siargao’s coastline.

It’s not only great for memories — reviewing different angles also deepens your understanding of how you move on a wave.

📹 Structured Video Analysis

After each coached surf, we break down selected waves in a relaxed review session. Seeing yourself ride — combined with clear, constructive feedback — often unlocks breakthroughs that wouldn’t happen otherwise.

For many guests, this element transforms their surfing faster than anything else.

 

🌴 Two Full-Day Northern Siargao Experiences

Beyond the surf, we dedicate two full days to exploring the island’s northern highlights.

One adventure takes us on an incredible mangrove trip by boat to a stunning turquoise saltwater lagoon, complete with a shared feast. The other explores natural swimming holes, coastal viewpoints and rural communities by private vehicle. These days reveal a side of Siargao many visitors never see.

 

📚 Ocean & Surf Knowledge Workshops

Between sessions, we run interactive discussions on wave formation, reef awareness, etiquette and reading conditions. Understanding what’s happening beneath you builds confidence and independence long after the retreat ends.

💬 Big Green Support from Start to Finish

From helping with travel planning before departure to daily guidance on the island, our team is present throughout. We’ve shaped this Secret Siargao Retreat carefully — so you can focus on progression, connection and experiencing a more hidden side of Siargao.

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Getting there

How to get there?

International Leg


Fly direct to Cebu Mactan (CEB)
This would be our recommended route, there's plenty of airlines offering this route, usually involving just one brief stopover. By flying directly to Cebu you cut down on the internal flights you need to take with domestic airlines.

 

Depending on your arrival time you may need to stay overnight in Cebu or you may get lucky and land in time to jump straight onto the hopper flight to Siargao Island.

If you need any advice booking your flights then get in touch and we’ll help wherever we can. We would always recommend booking through a company with ATOL and ABTA protections and ensure that you have travel insurance in-place before making any booking.

Domestic Leg

 

OPTION 1 - Flight to Siargao (IAO)
The easiest way to get to Siargao is with a hopper flight from Cebu (CEB) to Siargao (IAO), we usually choose to fly with Philippine Airlines, however multiple airlines fly this route each day so you should find one that fits with your international arrival date. Do take care when booking as some airlines have been known to be very sneaky with extra fees for things like surfboards, overweight baggage or selecting the wrong options online.

OPTION 2 - Flight to Surigao (SUR) & Ferry to Siargao
The flight from Cebu to Surigao is fairly short (1 hour), it’s only a 10 minute taxi ride from the airport to the ferry port. The ferry from Surigao to Dapa in Siargao takes 2-4 hours depending on the boat that you get, and leaves late morning. The ticket system and ferry port can be a bit chaotic so we’d only recommend this option if you’re a seasoned traveller and used to travelling in South East Asia. The ferry takes an absolutely stunning route though so it’s worth the hassle to get some incredible memories!

 

**IMPORTANT** Whichever option you choose, you'll need to arrive in Siargao by 1pm on Friday 20th November 2026.

As with anything on this retreat, if you need a hand booking just give us a shout!

For more info about Siargao CLICK HERE for a load of top-tips about the surf spots as well as a host of other FAQ's about the island in general.

Secure your place now with a £400 deposit

Deposit is non-refundable unless we are able to re-sell your room, in this instance an administrative fee may be charged.
Your balance will be invoiced separately and due 6 weeks prior to the retreat

Room Choices

Room Options

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Double Room

Trip 1 - SOLD OUT
Trip 2 - SOLD OUT

With Garden View

£2,140pp (2 sharing)

or

£2,810 (single occupancy)

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Queen Room

Trip 1 - SOLD OUT
Trip 2 - SOLD OUT

With Sea-View

£2,280pp (2 sharing)

or

£3,100 (single occupancy)

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Family Room

Trip 1 - SOLD OUT
Trip 2 - SOLD OUT

Sea View - Double + Bunk Bed

£2,525pp (2 sharing)

or

£2,050 (4 sharing)

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Oceanfront Villa

Trip 1 - SOLD OUT
Trip 2 - 1 Room Left

With Sea-View

£2,650pp (2 sharing)

or

£3,800 (single occupancy)

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