How to get to Siquijor

If you will be coming from Cebu City, take a bus from Cebu South Terminal to Lilo-an Port in Santander, then a boat ride from Lilo-an to Sibulan Port in Dumaguete (30mins), hire a tricycle from Sibulan to Dumaguete Port (20min), and then another boat ride from Dumaguete Port to Siquijor Port (45mins via oceanjet).

Cebu South Bus Terminal

P175 Bus fare from Cebu to Lilo-an port

Boat Scedule

Holding Area

Puerto del Sol Canteen

P62 from Lilo-an to Sibulan Port

You can hire a tricycle for P100 from Sibulan port to DGTE port. 

P210 Tourist Class, P310 Business Class

If you have time constraints, this is your best option. 

Tourist Class

This is what Siquijor Ports sea water looks like. Ugh! If only all ports can look like this. 

After 45 mins I'm finally here. Too bad the suns not around to say hi. 

Fire Ball of the Country, Siquijor Backpacker | DIY | Travel

After a night of pigging out in Cebu City, I went on to my second destination the next day, Siquijor. According to Wikepedia, Siquijor is the 3rd smallest province in the country and it was called "isla del fuego" or Island of Fire by spaniards. It is  also known as a mystical island, home of the aswang and what not but unbeknownst to many, its actually a very beautiful destination for any travel enthusiast because of its laidback lifestyle, white sand and mix of turquoise green and blue water. Its a paradise! 

Nearing the island, the famous Siquijor sea water greeted me. What ive read from other blogs were really true. The port itself was a standout.

From the port gates, tricycle drivers/ tour guides will offer you tours and hotel transfers. You need not to worry because they have fix rates for their tours and hotel transfer. I got my inland tour with hotel transfer for 1000 from Kuya Dexter. From the port we went straight to Charisma Beach Resort and Restaurant which was located in San Juan. I chose to stay in San Juan for 3 reasons. 1. Its closer to the port 2. They have a long stretch of white sand beach. 3. They have the best view of sunset. 

Charisma Beach Resort offers a cheap dorm accommodation for P350. This includes access to their pool, a locker, a bed with a pillow, blanket and towel. The dorm has fans situated at each corner and 1 shared bathroom with just cold shower. The room has 12 bunkbeds and lockers. Upon payment, they will provide you with a padlock for your locker. This is already a good value for money. The staff are friendly and very accommodating. I give them 4 stars. After checking in, i left my bag in my designated locker and then started the inland tour. 

St. Francis of Assisi Church

Bell tower near the church

Capilay Spring Park

Century Old Balete with foot spa

St. Isidore de Labrador Church

Lazi Convent

Walkway down to Cambughay Falls

3 Tier Cambughay Waterfalls

Tarzan or Jane? LOL

Free Fall

Panorama of Salagdoong Beach

Left side of the beach

Right Side of the beach

Never too young for extreme slides. 

Cliff jump anyone?

Instagram worthy beach. LOL

The entire trip was beyond amazing. It exceeded my expectation of the island and my favorite spot was Saloogdong beach. The color of the sea water is way better than what I've seen from the photos. Its a wonder on its own. I was definetely smitten by the islands beauty, though my short stay could've been perfect if the sun was out. Sigh. 

Nacpan-Calitang Twin Beach 2014 | El Nido | Palawan | Backpacker | DIY | Travel

You will never ran out of beaches to visit while you are in El Nido, but this one right here, you better not miss. 

Nacpan-Calitang Twin Beach is getting  a lot of buzz from tourist simply for its breathtaking view from uphill, calm beach, white sand and laid back setting. There isn't really much to do  in this side of the island but the view is satisfying enough for any beach lover out there. Beach bum all day every day, I say. 😋

If you plan to stay here overnight, there are homestays near the beach or you can set up a tent for a more nomadic experience. Make sure that you climb uphill to get a better view of the island. Its just at the left side of the island near the houses of the locals. Its an easy track so no pain for you. Take a lot of photos because the view is just breathtaking. I think i said breathtaking twice now. LOL. 

Nacpan-Calitang Twin Beach is part of the El Nido Inland Tour E which would also include, Nagkalit-kalit Falls, Makinit Hot Spring and Corong Corong Beach. Price range us 1000-1500.