How do I do a Siquijor day tour from Dumaguete?
A whole island in a day: waterfalls, the old balete tree and white-sand coves, ferry included in the plan.
Short answer
The Siquijor day tour makes the most of the short ferry hop from Dumaguete: an early fast craft over, a loop of the island’s highlights, and an evening boat back. The crossing takes about 40 to 60 minutes, and the classic circuit takes in the turquoise tiers of Cambugahay Falls, the centuries-old balete tree with its fish-nibble foot pool, and white-sand coves like Salagdoong and Paliton.
We arrange the Dumaguete-side private transfer to and from the port, timed to sensible sailings, as a fixed-price quote. The ferry ticket is a public fare paid at the port, and on Siquijor the island car or tricycle for the loop is arranged there, so those sit outside our quote. Tell us your plans and we will help line up the timing.
The day, stop by stop
- 1Early transfer to Dumaguete portearly start
Your driver collects you from your hotel or Sibulan airport and takes you the short 15 to 20 minutes to the pier for an early boat.
- 2Fast craft to Siquijor~45 min
The fast craft crosses to Siquijor in about 40 to 60 minutes; the ticket is a public fare paid at the port.
- 3Loop the islandmost of the day
On Siquijor, an island car or tricycle takes you to Cambugahay Falls, the old balete tree and a beach or two.
- 4Evening boat back to Dumagueteevening
Catch an afternoon or evening ferry back, where we can arrange your Dumaguete-side pickup on arrival.
What the quote covers
- Private air-conditioned car for the Dumaguete-side transfers to and from the port
- Timing help so you catch sensible ferry sailings each way
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off in the Dumaguete area
- Fuel, tolls and parking on the Dumaguete side
- Dumaguete to Siquijor ferry tickets (public fare paid at the port)
- Island transport on Siquijor (car or tricycle, arranged there)
- Waterfall and beach entrance fees, meals and personal spending (paid locally)
We never invent activity or entrance prices - you pay those directly on the ground.
Private day tour vs doing it yourself
- Dumaguete-side day-tour transfers (ours)~10-12 hrs day
We handle the private transfers to and from Dumaguete port and the timing, at a fixed all-in price. The ferry and the island loop are arranged separately, and we help line it all up.
- Dumaguete → Siquijor fast craft~40-60 min each way
Fast-craft ferries cross several times a day; the ticket is a public fare paid at the port. Confirm the current times before you travel.
Siquijor day tour: FAQs
Can I really see Siquijor in a day from Dumaguete?
Yes. With an early fast craft you can loop Cambugahay Falls, the balete tree and a beach or two, and be back in Dumaguete by evening. For a slower pace, an overnight lets you see more of the island.
What do you arrange, and what is separate?
We arrange the private transfers to and from Dumaguete port and the timing. The ferry ticket is a public fare paid at the port, and the island car or tricycle on Siquijor is arranged there, so those are separate. We help you line up the whole day.
How do I get around on Siquijor itself?
On the island you hire a car, tricycle or motorbike for the loop, arranged locally. Tell us your plan and we will point you the right way and time the ferries around it.