Will my eSIM work at Sayak Airport when I land?

Yes. Activate before you fly and your phone connects to Globe or Smart as you arrive at Sayak Airport near Del Carmen. You will have data for the drive down to General Luna, traffic and outages permitting.

Does the same eSIM work if I fly via Cebu?

Yes. This is one national Philippines plan, so the same eSIM covers Cebu, Siargao and every stop in between. Many travellers connect through Cebu, and there is no need to buy a separate SIM for the island.

Siargao eSIM.

Name: Siargao travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From Cloud 9's surf to Sugba Lagoon and Magpupungko's rock pools, stay online on Siargao.

from $3.45/day · unlimited dataAll of Philippines →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$11.36$1.14/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$11.36

Good to know in Siargao

Siargao is gloriously laid-back but its power and mobile networks can be temperamental, with occasional outages, so download maps and surf forecasts offline and consider carrying a little cash, as card and signal drops do happen.

Two simple ways to buy

Siargao eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Siargao eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Siargao — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Siargao?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Siargao eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Siargao are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Siargao eSIM: your local data guide.

Siargao runs on surf and slow island time — the Cloud 9 boardwalk, three-island hops to Naked, Daku and Guyam, and the tidal rock pools at Magpupungko. A Siargao eSIM helps you book surf lessons and lagoon trips from General Luna, though this laid-back island's signal can be temperamental, so plan your days with some offline backup.

One eSIM for Siargao and all of Philippines. It's the national Philippines eSIM — from $3.45/day with unlimited data, working the same in Siargao as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Sayak (Siargao) Airport (IAO)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Siargao eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.05

$3.14

—

5 days1GB

$0.63

$3.14

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.45

$3.14

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.14

$11.36

—

15 days3GB

$0.76

$11.36

−28%

30 days5GB

$0.45

$13.51

−57%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Siargao

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Siargao eSIM from $3.45/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Siargao.

General Luna (GL)

Book surf lessons, scooter rentals and dinner here, where the island's most reliable signal sits.

Cloud 9

Check the surf forecast and tide times, then share boardwalk photos from Siargao's most famous wave.

Sugba Lagoon (Del Carmen)

Arrange your boat and paddleboard in advance, as there is essentially no signal out at the lagoon.

Magpupungko Rock Pools

Time your visit to low tide before you ride north, since coverage fades along the coastal road.

The practical bit

Getting around Siargao on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Siargao

Klook— Books surf lessons, Sugba Lagoon and three-island-hopping day trips.
12Go— Arranges the ferries and flights connecting Siargao with Cebu and Surigao.
Bookaway— Books van and boat transfers to and from the island.

How long to stay in Siargao

Siargao rewards a slower pace, so four to seven days lets you surf, island-hop to Naked, Daku and Guyam, and reach Sugba Lagoon and Magpupungko.

How much data for Siargao

With coverage patchy off the main strip, a light 1-3 GB usually covers surf forecasts, bookings and messaging; heavier users are better leaning on resort or cafe Wi-Fi.

Coverage in Siargao

General Luna and Cloud 9 get workable 4G from Globe and Smart that congests at peak times; the north around Magpupungko and the Del Carmen lagoons thin to little or nothing, and power cuts can knock out signal.

Where you're headed

Discover Siargao.

Siargao, Philippines — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Siargao eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Siargao, Philippines — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Siargao eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Siargao, Philippines — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Siargao eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Siargao, Philippines — a travel moment · stay connected with a Siargao eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Siargao eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Siargao

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Siargao?

What is a Siargao eSIM?

A Siargao eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Siargao data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Siargao eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Siargao eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Siargao, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Siargao.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Philippines.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Philippines's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Globe
Smart
DITO

Popular places covered

ManilaCebuBoracayEl NidoBoholSiargaoDavao

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Siargao eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Siargao eSIM questions, answered.

Improving, but still patchy. General Luna and Cloud 9 have workable 4G from Globe and Smart that can congest at busy times, and the north and lagoons thin out. Occasional power cuts can affect signal, so keep maps offline.

Your Siargao eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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