Siquijor is a small island you can ride around in a day on one coast road of about 72 km. San Juan on the west coast has most of the guesthouses and the sunset; Lazi in the south has Cambugahay Falls and one of the oldest stone churches and convents in the region. The island is known across the Philippines for its folk healers and potion-makers, which locals talk about openly and visitors should treat with respect. Take the fast ferry from Dumaguete, rent a scooter, and stay three or four nights.
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When to go
February to May is driest and busiest. June to October brings bursts of rain, cheaper rooms and fewer people, but ferries are sometimes cancelled when weather warnings go up. November to January is a good middle ground. Sea conditions, not rain, are what spoil a trip here.
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Siquijor in 3 days: a day-by-day plan
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- 11:00Cambugahay Falls2 h · ₹150 each · About ₱50 entry, ₱50 for the rope swing, about ₱100 for a bamboo raft. Go before 10 am.
- 13:30Lunch break
- 14:30Lazi Church and Convent1 h · ₹45 each · Church free, convent about ₱30. Coral-stone church still in use; dress modestly.
- 16:00Old Enchanted Balete Tree30 m · ₹30 each · ₱20. A huge banyan with a spring and fish spa at its feet.
- 08:00Salagdoong BeachHalf day · ₹75 each · ₱50 entry. Cliff-jumping platforms and a forest park behind.
- 12:30Lunch break
- 13:30Snorkel Tubod Marine Sanctuary2 h · ₹230 each · About ₱100 for non-guests plus ₱50 snorkel rental. Right off San Juan.
- 08:00Cantabon Cave2 h · ₹300 each · ₱500–600 for up to three, with guide, helmet and lamp. Wet and muddy.
- 13:00Lunch break
How to get to Siquijor
One-way prices per person. The cheapest sensible option is marked. Each button opens live times and fares for the date you picked above.
Fast ferry
₹630₱420 tourist class. Four sailings a day. From Dumaguete airport take a tricycle to the pier.
Fast ferry
₹460₱304 standard. Several sailings Monday to Saturday, one on Sunday.
RoRo ferry Cheapest
₹350₱234, the cheapest. Slow, frequent, and it takes motorbikes. Larena is further from San Juan.
Fast ferry from Cebu
₹2,400About ₱1,600 tourist class. Skips Dumaguete if you are already in Cebu.
Port → San Juan Last leg
₹60About ₱40 a person shared, ₱100 for the whole tricycle, from Siquijor Port.
Getting around once you're there
Scooter rental
₹680₱350–500 a day, less for a week. About ₱250–300 of fuel does the full loop. You need a motorcycle licence plus an international permit.
Tricycle, full day
₹1,800About ₱1,200 for the day. The driver knows where the falls and beaches are.
Car or van with driver
₹4,500₱2,500–4,000 a day. Air-con and room for everyone.
Tricycle, short hop
₹60About ₱40 a person shared. Agree the price before you get in.
Where to stay in Siquijor
Price per night for the room. The buttons open live availability for your dates.
Fan room
₹750/night₱300–700, often a shared bathroom. Fine outside February to May.
Air-con room
₹1,900/night₱700–1,800 with a private bathroom. Most travellers end up here.
Beachfront
₹4,500/night₱1,800–4,000 and up. Sunset from the room.
What to eat, and what it costs
Carinderia rice meal
₹140₱60–120. Rice, a viand and soup, in every town.
Casual restaurant meal
₹340₱150–300. Grilled fish, pancit, chicken inasal.
Beachside café meal
₹500₱200–500 and up. Smoothie bowls, pasta, burgers along the San Juan strip.
Fresh coconut
₹45About ₱30 at the Balete tree.
Things to do in Siquijor
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Cambugahay Falls
₹150About ₱50 entry, ₱50 for the rope swing, about ₱100 for a bamboo raft. Go before 10 am.
Lazi Church and Convent
₹45Church free, convent about ₱30. Coral-stone church still in use; dress modestly.
Old Enchanted Balete Tree
₹30₱20. A huge banyan with a spring and fish spa at its feet.
Salagdoong Beach
₹75₱50 entry. Cliff-jumping platforms and a forest park behind.
Snorkel Tubod Marine Sanctuary
₹230About ₱100 for non-guests plus ₱50 snorkel rental. Right off San Juan.
Cantabon Cave
₹300₱500–600 for up to three, with guide, helmet and lamp. Wet and muddy.
Day trips and next stops
Apo Island
₹4,100Ferry to Dumaguete, bus to Malatapay, boat to Apo; or a tour from San Juan
Dumaguete
₹630OceanJet or Anika Star fast ferry
Oslob & southern Cebu
₹750Super Shuttle Ferry Larena → Oslob (Mainit)
Bohol (Tagbilaran)
₹1,300OceanJet Siquijor → Tagbilaran
Know before you go
Mistakes to avoid
- Ferries are cancelled when weather warnings go up, especially June to October. Don't book a tight onward flight from Dumaguete.
- Riding a scooter without a licence is illegal and roads have loose gravel and dogs. If you've never ridden, hire a tricycle.
- Folk healing is part of living local culture here. Ask before photographing healers or rituals, and don't treat it as a show.
Ways to spend less
- Take the Montenegro RoRo from Dumaguete if you are not in a hurry. It costs about half the fast ferry.
- Rent the scooter for several days. Rates drop to around ₱350 a day for four days or more.
- Visit Cambugahay at opening time. By late morning the tour vans arrive and the pools fill up.
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When is the best time to visit Siquijor?
Feb–May is the best time. February to May is driest and busiest. June to October brings bursts of rain, cheaper rooms and fewer people, but ferries are sometimes cancelled when weather warnings go up. November to January is a good middle ground. Sea conditions, not rain, are what spoil a trip here.
How do I reach Siquijor?
Fast ferry: Dumaguete (DGT) → Siquijor Port, OceanJet, 40–60 min, about ₹630 one way. Fast ferry: Dumaguete → Siquijor Port, Anika Star, 45 min, about ₹460 one way. RoRo ferry: Dumaguete → Larena, Montenegro Lines, 1 h 30 m – 2 h, about ₹350 one way. Fast ferry from Cebu: Cebu City → Siquijor via Tagbilaran, OceanJet, 4 h 20 m, about ₹2,400 one way.
How much does a 3-day trip to Siquijor cost?
On the ground (stay, food, local travel and tickets), one person spends about ₹6,000 on a shoestring, ₹10,500 mid-range or ₹21,000 in comfort over 3 days. Add the journey: the cheapest sensible option is roro ferry (Dumaguete → Larena, Montenegro Lines) at about ₹350 each way.
How many days do you need in Siquijor?
3 days is right for most people. That covers Cambugahay Falls, Lazi Church and Convent, Old Enchanted Balete Tree, Salagdoong Beach without rushing.
Is Siquijor good for families or solo travellers?
Siquijor works best for solo, couples, groups. Solo travellers find it easy and cheap.
Is vegetarian food easy to find in Siquijor?
Carinderias are mostly meat and fish, so vegetarians will eat from the cafés. The San Juan cafés catering to travellers have proper vegetarian and some vegan options.
Will my phone and cards work in Siquijor?
Buy a Globe or Smart SIM in Dumaguete or Cebu. Coverage is fine along the coast road. Some resorts and a few cafés take cards. Most places don't. Bring pesos. Entry fees, tricycles, scooter rental and carinderias are cash only. A ₱50 Tourism Ecological Fee is collected when you leave, at the port or airport.
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Checked 11 October 2026. Fees, hours and rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
- gov.uk OfficialFCDO area advice covers Mindanao and Sulu only; Siquijor and Negros Oriental not under advise-against
- suroy.phUpdated Sep 2026 (prices checked Aug 2026): OceanJet ₱420, Anika Star ₱304, Montenegro ₱234 with schedules and crossing times; Cebu–Siquijor via Tagbilaran ₱1,600; Oslob–Larena ₱500; Tagbilaran–Siquijor ₱800–950; ₱50 Tourism Ecological Fee from 1 Feb 2026; scooter ₱350–500, licence rule, fuel; carinderia ₱60–120, restaurant ₱150–300, café ₱200–500; room prices; attraction fees; seasons
- suroy.phPrices checked 13 Aug 2026: food per day by tier, room tiers, transport per day (scooter ₱500–750 incl. fuel, tricycle ₱1,200–1,500, car ₱2,500–4,000)
- travelaroundthephilippines.comAttraction fees (Balete ₱20, Cambugahay ₱50, Salagdoong ₱50, Lazi Convent ₱30, Tubod ₱100 + ₱50 snorkel, Cantabon ₱500/3), port–San Juan tricycle ₱40/person, full-day tricycle ₱1,200, Apo Island routes and tour prices, coconut ₱30
- pamasahe.comMontenegro Dumaguete–Siquijor regular fare ₱234
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