After arriving and settling into La Maria Hotel, start your morning with a relaxed walk to the nearby Immaculate Conception Church to admire its restored façade and peaceful courtyard, then grab a strong local coffee at a sari-sari café near Guiuan Integrated Terminal while watching daily life unfold. Follow this with a short visit to Punto Viajero for maps, local tips and to book afternoon rides, then stop by Ngolos Motor Pole to arrange tricycle transfers to your afternoon stops - practical, social and perfect for easing into your Guiuan weekend.
After a leisurely morning, head to The grey inn to drop bags and freshen up, then make your way to Calicoan Surfing Camp for a relaxed beachfront stroll and to watch surfers carve the late-afternoon swells-perfect as the light softens. Finish with a visit to the nearby Guiuan Pasalubong Center to pick up local treats like dried fish, coconut sweets and woven handicrafts before sunset, timing purchases and snacks for tonight's check-in and early departure logistics.
As night falls, wander to St. Anthony De Padua Church to enjoy its illuminated façade and join locals for an evening prayer or simply the peaceful ambiance; nearby benches are perfect for people-watching and quiet reflection. Afterward, dine at a family-run eatery near the plaza sampling grilled tuna and kinilaw at Guiuan Pasalubong Center's adjacent food stalls, then pick up last-minute snacks and woven souvenirs before returning to La Maria Hotel for an early rest and to prepare for tomorrow's beach day.
Begin your day with breakfast at Calicoan Surf Resort's beachfront café, then join a beginner-friendly lesson with instructors from Calicoan Surfing Camp to catch the morning swells when waves are glassy and crowds are thin. After a couple of runs, stroll the tide pools at Sulangan Cove to spot colorful sea life and collect shells, finishing with a coconut refreshment under the shade of palms before the midday heat sets in.
After morning surf and tide-pool wandering, take a scenic tricycle ride to Homonhon Island viewpoint for sweeping coastal vistas, then descend to Langob Beach for a quiet picnic beneath coconut groves and a leisurely swim in clearer, calmer water. Later, explore the nearby Guiuan Mangrove Boardwalk for a shaded walk among roots and shorebirds, and finish the afternoon with fresh seafood snacks at the small seaside stall by Poblacion Wharf as the light softens toward sunset.
As the sun dips, wander to Punta Dios for a dramatic cliffside sunset-bring a light jacket and a camera to capture surfers silhouetted against the glow-then stroll down to Cagbo Beach to feel the cooling sand beneath your feet and listen to gentle waves. Finish the night with a casual seafood dinner at Baybay Seafood Grill, where grilled pusit and sweet banana cue pair perfectly with a cold drink, before heading back to La Maria Hotel to rest and sort photos from the day.
Start the final morning with a sunrise stroll and light breakfast at Cagbay Hototog Beach, where the calm shallows and fishing boats returning with the day's catch offer a quiet, local start after your Calicoan adventures. Then visit the nearby Guiuan Municipal Public Market to watch vendors unpack fresh seafood and tropical fruit-pick up a few last-minute pasalubong treats like dried fish and bagoong-before a short stop at Balod Point for sweeping harbor views and a relaxed coffee while you pack and arrange your transfer to the terminal.
Spend a relaxed afternoon exploring Punta Engaño for its quiet coves and dramatic rock formations; stroll the shoreline, take photos of the sea-carved cliffs and watch local fishermen mend nets. Continue to Tayhak Beach for a calm swim and shaded picnic beneath coconut trees, then pop into the small family-run Hiyas Handicraft Stall nearby to pick up woven mats and coconut shell souvenirs before heading back to your hotel to collect bags and make the trip to the terminal.
Wind down your weekend with a gentle seaside stroll at Cagbay Beachfront Promenade, where local vendors sell fresh buko and small grilled skewers as the sky dims; pause to watch fishermen mend nets and catch one last ocean breeze. Finish with an early dinner at Baybay View Eatery sampling their signature grilled tanigue and a sweet calamansi cooler, then head to Guiuan Integrated Terminal early to ensure a relaxed check-in and smooth departure while savoring the last views of Guiuan's coastline.