THE Island OF FIRE; SIQUIJOR ISLAND
 1D DIY ITINERARY + BUDGET

April 9, 2017

Someone told me that getting around Siquijor is quite expensive but if you planned your trip months ahead of your travel date, then I can assure you, you can travel Siquijor for not spending much. There are two ways to reach Siquijor, either from Dumaguete or from Bohol. You can take a ferry boat from Dumaguete port for PHP160 via Montenegro Shipping Lines. If you’re from Bohol, you can take a ferry boat (lite shipping company) for PHP260 every Saturday only.  Before our travelling date, it’s my job to do the research stuff like what activities to do, where to eat, where to stay, etc. But then we found out that one of my friend has a relative on the island which is luckily we can stay there for a night for free! Big thanks to Tubiano’s family who accommodates us very well. They also booked our ticket in advanced going back to Bohol. We arrived at Siquijor around 8PM, April 8, 2017. We rode a tricycle going to their house and we’re asked for PHP100 fare (we didn’t see that coming), so we ask our friend’s cousin if how much does the fare rate and it only cost PHP8 only. But we’re still lucky coz they also contacted a driver (Multicab) for us to tour around the island by the next day. It was a hassle-free tour for us. Even our breakfast was free; they even cooked rice for us for lunch. We just bought roasted chicken (letchon manok) for our viand.  

Touchdown Siquijor.

One day tour of the island isn’t enough but we still have jobs in Bohol waiting for us so we need to manage our time. These are the places we visited during our Siquijor Trip.

6:00 am

ü  Francis of Assisi Church(Free Entrance)        

ü  Calipay Spring Park     (Free Entrance)          

ü  Paliton Beach   (Free Entrance)          

ü  Enchanted Balete and Fish Spa( Php 10.00 Entrance Fee)

ü  Cambughay Falls(Php 25.00 for Parking Fee)

ü  Salagdong BEACH(Php 50 Entrance and Parking Fee)   

07:00 pm         - Siquijor - Tagbilaran

10:00 pm         - Arrival at Tagbilaran

Francis of Assisi Church  

HAHA. Look at my happy face!.You can ride their mini boat for PHP100 for 25mins at Capilay’s Spring

Paliton Beach

Clear water at Paliton Beach

Just look at our faces. Tickled by the fishes. HAHAHA at Balete Tree and Fish Spa. 

Jump at 60feet high cliff!

Adventurous by heart? Salagdong Beach is perfect for you. I got more than 10 attempts to finally jump. Hahaha. It feels amazing when you reach the water. Don’t forget to bring your action camera to see how funny your face is when you jump. HAHA

Swing like a monkey at Cambughay Falls.

Cambugahay falls is a must-visit when you’re in Siquijor. There are men who’ll help and instruct you how to swing. You can pay PHP20 for unlimited swing.  

Ferry Boat Fare (Montenegro Lines)	PPH160.00
Pier – Accomodation (Tricycle)	PHP 17.00
Multicab Rental (PHP1600 Divided by 6pax)	PHP 266.00
Lunch	PHP 60.00
Balete Tree and Fish Spa (Entrance Fee)	PHP 10.00
Cambughay Falls (Parking Fee)	PHP 25.00
Cambughay Falls (Swing)	PHP 20.00
Souvenirs	PHP100.00
Ticket fare going to Bohol	PHP 260.00
Terminal Fee	PHP 15.00
TOTAL	PHP 933.00

The above expenses is already breakdown each person. Total damage is PHP933.00. Amazing isn’t it? We only spent not more than 1 thousand pesos. Yes it’s possible if you have friends or relatives in the island. You can do couch surfing. That’s the key technique for a budget traveler like me. Not unless you want to travel in pure luxurious trip. 

And finally, this is the last entry for The City of Fire. Hope this helps. 'Til our next journey!