Manila to La Union — Surf Weekend Package
About this tour
La Union, affectionately known as Elyu, is the Surfing Capital of the North and the go-to weekend escape for Manila's surf-loving crowd. Less than four hours' drive from the capital, this two-day package whisks you up to San Juan, where the beginner-friendly beach break at Urbiztondo Beach produces small but punchy waves that work virtually year-round. ISA- and ESA-style certified instructors get first-timers up and riding, while the reef point break nearby offers a step up for those with a little more experience.
The weekend is more than just surf lessons. Elyu's shore is lined with surf camps, cafes, bars, and a creative, laid-back scene that has turned San Juan into one of the country's coolest beach towns. The package combines beachfront accommodation, surf lessons, and board rentals with plenty of downtime to enjoy the sunset sessions, beach bonfires, and the easygoing community vibe. Peak swells roll in between November and April, but the consistent waves make a good session likely any time of year.
It is the quintessential Manila weekend getaway: drive up Friday, learn to surf Saturday, soak up the beach-town atmosphere, and roll back into the city recharged.
Highlights
- ✓Learn to surf at beginner-friendly Urbiztondo Beach
- ✓Certified instructors and board rentals included
- ✓Less than four hours from Manila for an easy weekend
- ✓Enjoy San Juan's cafe, bar and surf-camp scene
- ✓Sunset sessions on year-round consistent waves
What's included
- ✓One night beachfront accommodation in San Juan
- ✓Surf lessons with certified instructors
- ✓Surfboard rental
- ✓Round-trip coordination from Manila
About the area
La Union sits on the north-western coast of Luzon in the Ilocos region, with the town of San Juan as its surfing hub. Nicknamed Elyu, it transformed from a quiet provincial coast into a buzzing beach-town destination beloved by Manila weekenders for its surf, cafes, and creative scene. Urbiztondo Beach is the centre of the action, ringed by surf camps and headlands that shelter its learner-friendly break.
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