Siquijor
Siquijor: Best Time to Visit and What a Trip Costs
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Two numbers decide a Siquijor trip: which months keep the ring road dry and the ferry crossing calm, and what a scooter rental plus a handful of small entrance fees actually cost once food and a bed are added in.
Best time to visit: dry season versus off-peak
Siquijor sits close to Bohol and Cebu in the central Visayas, with a similar dry-season pattern.
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| Season | Months | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Dry season | November-April | Least rain for the scooter loop, calmer seas for the ferry crossing |
| Off-peak, wetter months | June-November | More rain, a higher chance of a rough crossing on a bad day, noticeably cheaper accommodation |
| Peak/holiday crowding | December-January | Overlaps the dry season, also the busiest and priciest stretch for accommodation |
Sourced against current seasonal guides for Siquijor and the wider Visayas dry-season pattern, last checked 11 October 2026. This is a general pattern, not a forecast, a bad week can land in either half of the year.
The ferry crossing itself can be cancelled or delayed in rough weather regardless of season, build a buffer day into your schedule either side of the crossing if your onward plans are tight.
What a day actually costs
Four things set the floor: a bed, food, a scooter, and the handful of small entrance fees at the falls and beaches.
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| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm bed or budget guesthouse room | ≈ ₱400-1,200 / night (≈ $6-20) | See where to stay in Siquijor or the best hostels in Siquijor |
| Food, local eateries | ≈ ₱400-700 / day | Three meals at a carinderia or beachfront kitchen, more at a Western-style restaurant |
| Scooter rental | ≈ ₱250-400 / day | Often negotiable, see things to do in Siquijor |
| Entrance fees, main stops | ≈ ₱200-300 / day | Cambugahay Falls, Paliton and Salagdoong beaches combined |
| Diving, 1 fun dive | ≈ ₱1,500-2,150 | Varies by shop, see Siquijor diving and Tulapos Marine Sanctuary |
Sourced against current accommodation and rental listings and the attraction fees already checked on the activities page, last checked 11 October 2026. Accommodation rates move with season and demand, so confirm the rate when you book.
Put together, a day with a budget bed, food, a scooter and the main entrance fees lands around ₱1,250-2,600 per person, roughly $22-46 at current exchange rates, one of the cheaper day-to-day budgets in this part of the Visayas since Siquijor has no packaged activity priced much above a scooter rental and a few small entrance fees.
Two or three days, not one
The coast-road loop covers most of the island’s main sights in a single long day, but a second, slower day gives room to revisit a favourite beach or arrange a healer visit without rushing. The split is laid out in the 3-day Siquijor itinerary.
Where this fits in a wider budget
None of the figures above include getting to Siquijor in the first place, see how to get to Siquijor for the ferry options from Dumaguete and what each adds to the total.
Before you book
Book accommodation further ahead for the December to January peak, when rooms are more likely to sell out, outside that window a day or two of lead time is usually enough. A session with me is the fastest way to ask how a Siquijor budget fits into a wider Visayas trip.
Questions people ask
What is the best time of year to visit Siquijor?
November to April, the dry season, brings the least rain for a scooter loop of the ring road and the calmest seas for the ferry crossing and any swimming or snorkelling.
What is the cheapest time to visit Siquijor?
The off-peak stretch from June to November tends to bring noticeably cheaper accommodation and fewer crowds, at the cost of more rain and a higher chance of a rough ferry crossing on a bad day.
How much does a day in Siquijor cost?
A backpacker-style day of a dorm or budget guesthouse room, local food, a scooter rental and the main entrance fees comes to roughly ₱1,250-2,600, one of the cheaper islands in this part of the Visayas to get around.
Is Siquijor cheap compared to Bohol or Cebu?
Generally, yes. The main entrance fees at Cambugahay Falls, Paliton and Salagdoong beaches come to only about ₱200-300 a day combined, and a scooter rental is a cheaper way to see the island than most packaged tours elsewhere in the Visayas.
Do prices in Siquijor go up in peak season?
Accommodation does, most visibly over the November to April dry season and especially the December to January holidays, when rooms are more likely to sell out. The small entrance fees at the falls and beaches do not move much with season.
How many days should I budget for and spend in Siquijor?
Two full days covers the island comfortably: one for the coast-road loop of waterfalls and beaches, one slower day to revisit a favourite spot or arrange a healer visit. A third day is a buffer rather than a necessity, as laid out in the 3-day itinerary.
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