Welcome to another #RAFCARLOSAID! Sharing with you this Philippine guide to Dumaguete and Siquijor! I loved my trip to the Visayas Region! I am enjoying how laid-back Dumaguete City is and how Siquijor offers the best close-to-nature experience - indeed, a healing island!
To add people here are the friendliest I've encountered! Thanks to all the guides I've been, my solo trip is one unforgettable journey!
Day 1: FLIGHT + TO SIQUIJOR
Night flight from Manila to Dumaguete
Dinner near Hotel
Rest
Day 2: SIQUIJOR ISLAND
Arrive in Port of Siquijor
Meet up guide, leave bag in Hotel
**Start of Siquijor Day TourWelcome to Siquijor (photo op)
Enchanted Balete Tree (fish spa)
Lazi Convent (ancient artifacts)
Batong Hakut - Balay Pahauli Healing Hut (Tuob Experience)
Dinner near Hotel
Day 3: VALENCIA-DUMAGUETE TOUR (Negros Oriental)
To Port of Siquijor
Arrive in Port of Dumaguete
Visit Hotel; leave backpack
**Start of Valencia Tour
Tierra Alta Photo Opp
Forest Camp resort
Chada Valencia
Cata-al Museum
Visit Rizal Boulevard
Day 4: APO ISLAND TOUR
Go to Ceres Bus Terminal; Arrive in Dauin
Start of Apo Island Scuba Diving Experience
Back to Dumaguete
Rizal Boulevard visit & dinner
Day 5: MANJUYOD ISLAND TOUR
04:30 AM - Bus to Bais
Meet up at Jollibee Bais
06:00 AM - Meet-up Guide
Start of Manjuyod Tour
02:00 PM - End of Manjuyod Tour
Back to City
Day 6: BALINSASAYAO + FLIGHT BACK
09:00 AM - Meet-up Guide
10:00 AM - Arrive in Balinsasayao Twin Lake
12:00 PM - Back to the city
04:00 PM - Flight back to Manila
TIPS & GUIDE
Going to Dumaguete and Siquijor
Flights to Dumaguete are available from Manila or Cebu. You can find the cheapest flights at https://www.cebupacificair.com/. The lowest fares are around $40, particularly during seat sales.
Where to Book boat tickets
To visit Siquijor conveniently, take a fast craft boat from Dumaguete Port. You can check the schedule and book tickets at https://www.oceanjet.net/.
Dumaguete Port - You can take a tricycle to reach Dumaguete Port. Upon reaching, you still need to fall in line for a seat number. The earlier you are, the better you can choose your seat.
Siquijor Port - The Port of Siquijor is at the heart of the island. Most known or famous hostels are 30 minutes away from the port.
The trip takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. It is important to book your boat tickets 2-3 days in advance of your intended travel date. To avoid cancellations, consider booking the earliest available schedule.
You can still purchase tickets at the port on the day of your trip. However, be aware that they may sell out, particularly on Fridays and weekends.
Solo Motorcycle Tours
When you visit Siquijor on a Solo Trip, you can hire a Motorcycle Tour. Ensure to have a jacket or sunscreen, as Siquijor can be humid, especially in Summer. Also, on the Valencia-Dumaguetr trip, there are motorcycle tours available for solo travelers.
Manjuyod Sandbar
It is best to book this tour before your journey to avoid fully booked trips.
Hotels Stayed (Bunk-Shared Hostels):
Dumaguete: The Flying Fish Hostel (Facebook Link; Booking.com Link)
Siquijor: Monkey Business Restaurant & Bungalow (Facebook Link; Booking.com Link)
Expenses:
₱20,000.00 — Total Expenses
₱5,000.00 — Pocket Money for food & Pasalaubong
₱2,300.00 — Manila - Dumaguete - Manila
₱1,500.00 — Siquijor Motorcycle Tour
₱1,200.00 — Valencia-Dumaguete Motorcycle Tour
₱5,000.00 — Apo Island Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) Experience
₱1,200.00 — Balinsasayao Motorcycle Trip
₱2,000.00 — Flying Fish Hostel for 3 days
₱580.00 — Flying Fish Hostel for 1 night
₱630.00 — Monkey Business Siquijor for a night
₱500.00 (estimate) — Entrance fees in Valencia
₱300.00 (estimate) — Entrance fee in Siquijor
Contact and Links:
Siquijor Motorcycle Tour - Facebook: Fil Canape
Valencia-Dumaguete Motorcycle Tour - Facebook: JR Tuague Arellan
Apo Island Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) Experience - Facebook: Mabuhay Dumaguete Scuba Diving & Free Diving
Balinsasayao Motorcycle Trip - Facebook: DIY Dumaguete & Valencia Tour or Romagos Jay Laagan
Manjuyod Sandbar Tour - Facebook: Jeckk Florig
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