The Best 3 Days in Siquijor Itinerary – Philippines (2024)

Planning a 3 day Siquijor itinerary? This guide is for you! Siquijor is a magical island in the Philippines with beautiful white sand beaches, crystal clear water and incredible jungle waterfalls!

We’ve created a detailed travel guide to help you plan your 3 days in Siquijor including where to stay, how to get around and the best things to do in Siquijor. Let’s find out what to do in Siquijor in 3 days!

Siquijor is one of the beautiful islands in the Cebu region of the Philippines. It neighbours islands such as Bohol, Negros and Cebu Island.

There’s a magical past to Siquijor and it’s known as the island of witches and witchcraft. Some Filipinos used to be scared to visit the mystical island, but this isn’t really the case now. It started when the Spanish learned of the traditional healing methods the locals of Siquijor used and instantly named it witchcraft.

Apparently, it’s still possible to still find healers on the island and there are even a few broomsticks around just for fun. We’re here to show you how to have the best 3 days in Siquijor and explore the mesmerizing waterfalls, clear beaches and underwater world.

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Planning a 3 day Siquijor itinerary

There are a few things to consider before visiting Siquijor and the Philippines – check out our 3 week Philippines travel itinerary for extra tips.

• If you don’t have a flexible itinerary, we recommend booking ferries to depart the island, as soon as you arrive on Siquijor
• There are not many ATMs on the island – get out cash before arriving! There are some ATMs in both the ferry port areas on the island, but none in San Juan.
• There are no big shops or malls in Siquijor, although that’s not why you’re visiting this island!
• Continue reading to find out how to plan your Siquijor 3 day itinerary!

Best time to visit Siquijor

Due to its tropical monsoon climate – the best time to visit Siquijor is between November and April when it’s dry season and there is a lower chance of storms or typhoons.

It’s possible to visit all year round, however, the weather is crazy in the Philippines and you should always double-check before visiting an island in case ferries stop running due to bad weather. On the plus side, waterfalls are better when it’s raining usually between May – October.

How to get to Siquijor

Getting to Siquijor from Bohol – Bohol is near to Siquijor and the journey is fairly easy. Make your way to Tagbilaran Ferry Terminal and hop on an OceanJet ferry for 800 pesos. (We recommend booking this ticket as soon as you arrive in Bohol, as they can sell out)

Getting to Siquijor from Cebu – Similar to Bohol head to the ferry port in Cebu and catch a ferry straight to Siquijor island. There’s a chance it may stop at Bohol first.

Getting to Siquijor from Moalboal or Dumaguete – This journey is pretty long but definitely achievable as we did it! Make your way to Moalboal main town and catch the bus down to Bato Port or Liloan Port, from there you can get a short ferry to Sibulan and then a bus or tricycle to Dumaguete. From Dumaguete, there are ferries to Siquijor Island!

If you’re somewhere else in the Philippines, then the best thing to do is to fly to Dumaguete airport and take the ferry over to Siquijor as the airport on Siquijor island is still gearing up.

How to get around Siquijor

Even though the island looks small on a map compared to the rest of the Philippines, it’s actually pretty big! Once you arrive on the island at Siquijor Pier, you can either rent a scooter or catch a tricycle to your accommodation.

Rent a scooter – This is the best and quickest way to get around the island. Scooter rentals can be found at the ferry terminal or some places in San Juan. We rented ours from our accommodation (Tagbalayon Lodging House) and it was the best rate we could find. We totally recommend them on your Siquijor itinerary! (Location!) & Find them on Booking .com here)

Tricycles – If you’re not 100% comfortable riding a scooter, that’s totally fine. Siquijor has many tricycle riders happy to take you around the island. They are everywhere at the ferry terminal, which makes it easy to get to your accommodation. Speak to your accommodation about booking tricycles to places around the island!

3 day Siquijor Itinerary

Now we can get into the planning of your 3 days in Siquijor! We’ve put together a list of the best things to do on Siquijor and which activities can be done on the same day. Feel free to mix it up or switch the days around! Enjoy our 3 day Siquijor itinerary!

Day 1 – Arrival & Paliton Beach

Arriving in Siquijor

When you arrive on Siquijor Island, head straight to your accommodation to drop off your luggage and then grab some food at a nearby restaurant. Check out our recommendations of where to stay in Siquijor just below this itinerary!

Sunset at Paliton Beach

On the first night of your 3 days in Siquijor, head to Paliton Beach and enjoy one of the best sunsets on the island. Get there a little early so you can enjoy the beach in daylight too, you’ll find rope swings, tall palm trees and crystal clear waters. There are a few places to eat next to the beach, so you can spend the afternoon here after you’ve arrived.

It’s a short scooter ride from the main area in San Juan and you’ll find loads of restaurants for dinner in this area too – check out Dolce Amore Italian Restaurant for some lovely Italian food near Paliton Beach.

Check out one of the bars in San Juan or head back to your accommodation with some snacks from a nearby mini market. Here’s the location for Paliton Beach.

Day 2 – Waterfalls, Beaches & Snorkelling

Day 2 of your 3 days in Siquijor is going to be incredible – we’ll show you our favourite beach on the island and how to get there!

Cambugahay Waterfalls

These turquoise waterfalls have to be on your 3 day Siquijor itinerary! We recommend getting here before 10 am as it can get a little crowded. Currently, it’s free entry into the waterfalls, although you do have to write down your name.

There are three main beautiful waterfalls here each with its own pool of water to swim in. The first and third ones are the most popular as you can swing and jump from the platforms above. The people here will try to tempt you to swing and they only ask for a small fee, so join in the fun!

There are also wooden floats on the water which you can pay for whether you want to chill or take photos. The water here is so refreshing and it’s definitely worth a dip on your Siquijor 3 day itinerary.

It’s fairly easy to get to Cambugahay Waterfalls and you can ride a scooter using Google Maps (small donation for parking) or grab a tricycle to take you there! Here’s the location!

When you’re finished, head to Twenty 4 Restaurant for some tasty lunch – they have some vegan options here too! It’s close to the waterfalls and affordable for the international/fusion food they serve!

Snorkelling in Tubod Marine Sanctuary

We’re so excited to put Tubod Beach on this 3 day Siquijor itinerary! It’s our favourite beach on the island and maybe in the Philippines. We took the opportunity to relax and snorkel and it was absolutely perfect.

Tubod Marine Sanctuary is the best-preserved coral reef on the island and there are so many amazing fish in these waters, that we could have spent hours watching them all! You can go out really far too as the water is quite shallow near the beach.
Unfortunately, we didn’t grab any good photos of our underwater adventures, but we saw so many clownfish (Nemo’s!!)

How to get to Tubod Beach?

Tubod Beach is a protected Marine Sanctuary and the entrance to the beach is a little confusing as Coco Grove Beach Resort owns or looks after the beach.

If you enter through the walkway in the forest (here on GoogleMaps), it brings you out to a hut with people monitoring the guests on the beach (in a good way!) So if you want to snorkel – the fee is 50 pesos per person, but it’s totally free to just chill on the beach.

We rented a snorkel from Tagbalayon Lodging House which is very close to the entry area – it’s better to be prepared if you want to find those Nemo’s!

After a relaxing afternoon at one of the best beaches, it’s time to leave this beautiful spot and prepare for the next day of your Siquijor 3 day itinerary.

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Day 3 – More Waterfalls & Cliff Diving

On our third day in Siquijor, we went on an adventure around the island and came across a few things to do in Siquijor! We also headed back to Tubod Beach in the afternoon (as we loved it so much) and super chilled out! Here are a few things that you can get up to on your Siquijor itinerary!

Lugnason Falls

Start the day nice and early at Lugnason Falls! It’s close to Tubod Beach and worth a visit too! (Location!) There’s even a lovely pool to swim in and it’s the perfect way to cool down. We do recommend visiting early when the water is most settled. There are sometimes guides wanting to walk down the trail with you for a small fee, but the trail is marked for anyone to visit.

Explore Siquijor Island

After enjoying the falls, head over to the east side of the island. There are a few stops to make on your way:

Pitogo Cliff – A beautiful stopover on the side of the road, overlooking the ocean (on the map – location)

Old Enchanted Balete Tree – This 400-year-old tree in Siquijor is now a beloved tourist attraction with a small entry fee. It’s visible from the main road, which is how we noticed it! (find it here – location)

Lazi Church – An old Spanish church located near Cambugahay Falls. This large church is noted as a national cultural treasure on the island and as most people in the Philippines are Christian it’s a very important stop on the island. (this is the location)

Sabas Beach – This is actually a campsite here in Siquijor, but it’s right on the beachfront. We’ll have to admit there’s not much of a beach here but the colour of the ocean was too magnificent not to add to this 3 day Siquijor itinerary! (here’s the location)

Salagdoong Beach & Cliff diving

The next stop on your 3 day Siquijor itinerary is another beach spot on the island – and this one has cliff diving! Unfortunately, it was damaged during Typhoon Odette and is currently (in 2024) under maintenance. This does mean that the entrance fee has been waived and it’s now free to visit the beach!

The drive to Salagdoong Beach is also really nice! Hopefully, cliff diving will open up again soon. (Location here!)

End your 3 days in Siquijor at one of the bars or restaurants in San Juan – Baha Bar (location) always seems to have things going on!

Are you still wondering what to do in Siquijor? Here are a few more things we can recommend:

• Cantabon Cave – An impressive 800m stretch of a cave in Siquijor (600 PHP for a cave tour guide)!
• Mount Bandilaan – panoramic view of the island & highest point in Siquijor!

3 day Siquijor itinerary breakdown

Day 1 – Arriving & relaxing on Paliton Beach
Day 2 – Cambugahay Falls & Tubod Marine Sanctuary
Day 3 – Lugnason Falls, Exploring the island & Salagdoong Beach

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Where to stay in Siquijor?

On your 3 day Siquijor itinerary – we recommend you stay in San Juan! It’s the area with the most restaurants and it’s close to the popular Paliton Beach. Siquijor is quite a big island in the Philippines and it does take a while to get around even if you’re staying in the south. Here are a few places we recommend on your Siquijor trip:

Tagbalayon Lodging House $ – This is where we stayed for our Siquijor itinerary and we loved it! The hosts are so lovely and helped us with everything! They have a restaurant, scooter rentals and snorkel rentals. They’re opposite Tubod Beach. (Location!) & Find them on Booking.com here!

JJ’s Backpackers Village $ – In the heart of San Juan, JJ’s Backpackers is known as the backpacker spot in Siquijor! This place is a great place to meet new people and they do get pretty busy, so make sure you book in advance! (JJ’s Backpackers Location) & Find them on Booking.com here!

Coco Grove Beach Resort $$$ – Located right on the beachfront of Tubod Marine Sanctuary, this resort is luxury for your 3 days in Siquijor. This place is one of the best hotels on the island with unlimited snorkelling and beach access! (Coco Grove Location) & their website!

Where to eat in Siquijor?

There are a variety of restaurants in Siquijor, from Filipino cuisine to Italian to very chill cafes.
Here are a few restaurants we can recommend and of course they’re vegan-friendly too!

Twenty4 Restaurant and Burger Bar $-$$ – Our favourite restaurant in Siquijor! (because they have a vegan menu!) We struggled to find restaurants that served vegan-friendly food and this place was a little gem! Not just for vegans, they have a big menu with many types of foods from creamy pasta, and salads to vegan fish and chips! (Twenty4 Location)

Dolce Amore Italian Restaurant & Resort $$ – The tastiest Italian food on the island! We found this place because the chef caters to vegans – pasta and pizza of course! If you message her in advance, the chef may create more vegan options for your arrival! (Dolce Amore Location)

SEE-KEE-HOR Cafe and Hostel $$ (location) – Serving a big menu filled with international foods such as pancakes and bagels! It’s a good spot to chill after visiting Paliton Beach!

Is Siquijor worth visiting?

Yes! We totally think you should spend 2 or 3 days in Siquijor whilst you’re in the Philippines. It’s easy to get to compared to other islands and has some of the most beautiful beaches.

It’s a little quiet, yet gets enough tourism for there to be travellers! Tubod Beach really sold it for us, so if you love snorkelling or white sand beaches, you’ll love Siquijor!

Do I need to rent a scooter in Siquijor?

The first answer is – only if you feel comfortable riding one! We recommend renting scooters if you have the correct licence and you know how to ride them. However, we do know that South East Asia has a few different rules and if you are going to try one out please ask them for a test or tutorial!

We rented a scooter from our accommodation Tagbalayon Lodging House and the price was good! It was cheaper than the rates offered by the pier but we also had to pay for a tricycle to get to our accommodation.

We definitely preferred having a scooter during our 3 day Siquijor Itinerary as we could get to places quickly and on our own time schedule, we also ate lunch and dinner at places too far to walk.

How long should you stay in Siquijor?

3 days in Siquijor will allow you to see all of the best places to visit in Siquijor, without having to rush through everything. If you wanted to take longer here and relax more, you could definitely visit fewer of Siquijor’s attractions each day and slow your trip down, or just enjoy the beaches and relax.

If I only have 1 day in Siquijor, what should I do?

If you only have 1 day for your Siquijor itinerary, we recommend visiting Tubod Beach for the snorkelling and beach opportunities and Cambugahay Waterfalls. This is the best of both worlds and you’ll have a great time on your Siquijor trip!

Here are a few more bits of info for your Siquijor 3 day itinerary:

Book your flights (check prices here!)
Book your accommodation (book here for hotels & here for hostels!)

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Where to go after Siquijor?

Bohol – Only a ferry away is another beautiful island in the Philippines. Known for the chocolate hills, amazing diving and tarsier sanctuaries. Check out our 3 day Bohol itinerary to plan the next few days of your Philippines trip.
Moalboal – If you’ve just come from Bohol, maybe you want to check out more on the island of Cebu. Head to Moalboal to swim with one of the largest sardine runs in the world and adventure to Kawasan Falls for some canyoneering!

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That’s the end of our The Best 3 Days in Siquijor Itinerary – Philippines (2024)! Have the best time on the magical island of Siquijor and if you need any more help planning – send us a message on Instagram (@thesunrisedreamers) or leave a comment below!

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