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What a trip to Siquijor costs
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9.1999° N, 123.5952° E · PRICES CHECKED 13 AUGUST 2026
THE QUICK ANSWER
Budget ₱21,320 to ₱33,700 for two
That is a Balanced 4-day, 3-night Siquijor trip for two adults sharing one room, starting at Dumaguete Port and using a hired tricycle or local driver. It includes food, attractions, local transport, return ferry fares, and a 15% contingency. Choose Cebu or Manila below to add an editable round-trip connection allowance.
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ESTIMATED TRIP TOTAL
₱21,320 to ₱33,700
₱10,660 to ₱16,850 per person
01
Accommodation1 room · 3 nights
₱4,500 to ₱7,500
02
Food2 people · 4 days
₱5,600 to ₱9,600
03
TransportReturn ferry plus hired tricycle
₱6,040 to ₱7,400
04
Attractions₱300 to ₱600 per person, per day
₱2,400 to ₱4,800
05
Contingency15% for rain, fare changes, and unplanned costs
₱2,780 to ₱4,400
See transport and pricing assumptions
Starting pointDumaguete Port
Return regular ferry fare uses ₱260 each way, per adult.
Room sharing2 adults per room
Odd-numbered groups add another room.
Transport unit1 tricycle
Island transport is shared by the group, not charged per traveler.
Not includedTravel to Dumaguete
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Read the Siquijor guideWHAT THE RANGE COVERS
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The lower figure is possible with early booking and disciplined choices. The upper figure leaves space for better rooms, restaurant meals, and paid stops.
STAY
Accommodation
San Juan is the practical base for restaurants and sunsets. Accommodation is a room cost, with two adults sharing.
- Tipid: ₱600 to ₱1,200 per room, per night
- Balanced: ₱1,500 to ₱2,500 per room, per night
- Comfort: ₱2,500 to ₱5,000 per room, per night
- Premium: ₱8,000 to ₱18,000 per room, per night
EAT
Food
Mix carinderia meals with one good dinner in San Juan. Carry cash and small bills because card acceptance is inconsistent.
- Tipid: ₱400 to ₱600 per person, per day
- Balanced: ₱700 to ₱1,200 per person, per day
- Comfort: ₱1,200 to ₱2,500 per person, per day
- Premium: ₱3,500 to ₱6,000 per person, per day
MOVE
Transport
The Dumaguete baseline includes the return regular ferry, a local fee allowance, and your chosen island transport. From Cebu, compare the Bato road route with the direct Lite Ferries sailing from Cebu City.
- Scooter plus fuel: ₱500 to ₱750 per day
- Hired tricycle: ₱1,200 to ₱1,500 per day
- Private car or van: ₱2,500 to ₱4,000 per day
DO
Attractions
Low-fee stops include Cambugahay Falls, the Old Enchanted Balete Tree, Paliton Beach, Lazi Church, and local marine sanctuaries. Diving and private boat trips move the budget up quickly.
- Tipid: ₱100 to ₱300 per person, per day
- Balanced: ₱300 to ₱600 per person, per day
- Comfort: ₱500 to ₱1,000 per person, per day
- Premium: ₱2,000 to ₱5,000 per person, per day
KEEP
Contingency
Keep 15% untouched until the trip. It covers a ferry change, wet-weather transport, medicine, an extra meal, or a fee that moved since the pricing check.
CONFIRM
Before you pay
Check your ferry on the operator site, confirm the room total includes taxes, ask if helmets and fuel are included, and verify the entrance fee at the gate. Bring enough cash from Dumaguete.
HOW TO READ THE NUMBERS
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This calculator is a planning model, not a quote. Accommodation and food ranges use the 2026 Siquijor guidance published by Love Philippines. The Dumaguete to Siquijor regular ferry input is the ₱260 fare shown by Montenegro Shipping Lines when checked on 13 August 2026.
Drive to Bato Port: the return Maayo passenger ferry is ₱550 to ₱700 per person. Add ₱2,200 to ₱3,600 shared for return fuel and parking from Cebu City. For two adults, the connection total is ₱3,300 to ₱5,000. This assumes you leave the car in Cebu. Bringing a vehicle onto the RoRo costs more.
Ferry from Cebu City: the return Lite Ferries passenger fare is ₱1,573 to ₱2,002 per person. Add ₱300 to ₱700 shared for transport to and from Cebu Port. For two adults, the connection total is ₱3,446 to ₱4,704. The sailing to Larena takes about 10 hours.
Manila keeps an editable ₱4,500 to ₱12,000 allowance per person for a return flight to Dumaguete and the airport transfer. Fares and sailing days can move. Confirm the next departure with Maayo Shipping or Lite Ferries before leaving Cebu. Local attraction fees can also change at the gate, and Holy Week can push rooms above the estimate.
Read the complete Siquijor travel guide for places, routes, and a sample itinerary.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Siquijor budget FAQ
How much should two people budget for four days in Siquijor?
Plan ₱21,320 to ₱33,700 for a Balanced 4-day, 3-night trip for two adults sharing one room. That includes the Dumaguete return ferry, hired tricycle transport, food, attractions, and a 15% contingency. Travel to Dumaguete is separate.
What makes Comfort more expensive than Balanced?
Comfort allows ₱2,500 to ₱5,000 per room each night, more café and restaurant meals, and a larger paid-attraction allowance. Balanced uses a clean private room, mostly local meals, and selected paid activities. Your scooter, tricycle, or private vehicle choice is calculated separately.
Does the total include flights?
Manila includes the editable flight allowance shown in the calculator. Cebu uses the route you select: drive to Bato Port and take Maayo Shipping, or sail from Cebu City to Larena with Lite Ferries. Dumaguete starts at the port and includes only the Siquijor ferry.
Can I make Siquijor cheaper?
Choose a simple room, eat more meals at carinderias, share a scooter if you are licensed and confident, and focus on beaches, heritage stops, and low-fee attractions. Do not remove the contingency just to make the displayed total smaller.
Why is the estimate a range?
Room rates move by date, restaurant choices vary, and locally collected fees can change. A range is more honest than a single total that looks exact but is not.