A copy of Siquijor map at Forest Camp
How to go to Siquijor
Because of our mishap the day before, we were forced to tour Siquijor on day 4. We bought the earliest ferry (Super Shuttle Ferry) scheduled to depart at 5am. Tickets cost 350/pax and the ride was approximately 4 hours. I’d say this was a typical RORO because it has room for land vehicles.
When we arrived in Dumaguete Pier, we bought ferry tickets bound to Siquijor. Delta Fast ferry is fully booked so we settled for a GL Shipping Lines Ferry. We recommend Delta Fast Ferry more because it is faster and safer. When we board the GL shipping lines, we were worried because the ferry looked overbooked. Japanesecake and I asked the coastguards if we were still safe and we wouldn’t capsize. There were hardly any seats for all passengers. Besides, the ride was rough to the point that passengers at the topmost deck were splashed with water. L ended up throwing up and cursed ferries from that day onwards.
Japanesecake and I managed to get information from local passengers so we booked at Dondeezco Beach resort. We hired the first tricycle driver who doesn’t look an aswang to tour us. Just kidding.hehe. The driver was very nice. I forgot his name though.
Tourist Spots in Siquijor
Here are the tourist spots of Siquijor:
- Century-old balete tree
- Cambugahay falls
- St. Isidro labradore Parish church and convent
- Capilay Spring park
- (folk-healing village) – opted not to go here because of distance and time factors
- Cantabon cave – opted not to go here since we’ve been to Libuton cave already
Expenses
Here is our expense breakdown for the day:
| Description | Total as a Group | Breakdown per person |
| Trike to Dapitan Pier | 200 | 50 |
| Tip to manong | 50 | 12.50 |
| Dapitan terminal fee | 44 | 11 |
| Ferry tickets to Siquijor (promo) |
400 | 100 |
| Trike to Jolibee | 28 | 7 |
| Breakfast @ Jolibee (individual) | - | - |
| Trike back to Dumaguete Pier | 28 | 7 |
| Dumaguete Terminal fee | 60 | 15 |
| Ferry tickets for Siquijor- Dumaguete | 640 | 160 |
| Siquijor tour via tricycle | 800 | 200 |
| Dondeezco Beach resort payment | 1495 | 373.75 |
| Donation to St. isidro labradore parish church and convent | 20 | 5 |
| Parking fee (Cambugahay falls) | 10 | 2.50 |
| Dinner @Dondeezco | 622 | 155.50 |
| Grocery | 108.50 | 27.125 |
| Total | PHP 4585.50 | PHP 1146.375 |
Reception area, Dondeezco
Where to stay
Dondeezco resort has a fine, white beach to boot for. Unfortunately, we were unable to try swimming in the beach because of the Habagat. If Dakak’s water was so calm, Siquijor’s was the opposite. The wind was so strong that it was impossible to swim at the shore. The waves were huge and strong enough to capsize a small boat (I suppose).
Dondeezco contact info:
Phone : 035-4809066 / 09224143370
website : http://dondeezco.com.ph/
Siquijor is a diverse island having great tourist spots and fine, white sand beaches. I’ll recommend it to anyone who wanted to relax and have an adventurous day. Besides, as japanesecake described, Siquijor is no place for “aswangs”. Or perhaps we just haven’t met any? :p
More pictures of Siquijor here:
Hi!
me and my boyfriend is planning a trip to dumaguete and we want to include siquijor in our itinerary but the prob is we only have limited time. we’ll spend day 1 in apo island (day tour) and day 2 a trip to bais.. our return flight is 4pm of third day. is it possible to have day tour in siquijor on our third day and be back before our flight? pls advise. or if you could suggest another itinerary which could cover all hopefully. thanks!
hi ninthskhai,
I think it’s possible. After your day tour in Bais, go to Siquijor immediately (your day 2). I suggest you buy your tickets immediately after your Apo island trip so that you can check the boat sched and get the best boat schedule suitable for you.
Then buy your tickets immediately in the siquijor pier so that you’ll avoid missing your 4pm flight back to MNL.
Enjoy your trip!
Hi, me and my boyfriend will be visiting dakak this september. We will be staying there for 4 days. Is it possible that we include dumaguete in our itinerary as day trip only? Thanks! And by the way ,i sooo loove your site=)
Thanks so much. Hope weather will b fine by that time. =)