Siquijor & South Cebu · Philippines
On the island: your own vehicle, driver and guide, with entrance fees, lunch and water covered. Elsewhere: we arrange everything and stay with you on WhatsApp. You pay on the spot.
We know which healer actually receives visitors, which road is cut after the rain, which canteen serves the good kinilaw. That is relationships, not an itinerary copied from a guidebook.
Entrance fees, local taxes, lunch, water, snorkelling gear, the photos we send you in the evening: all of it is in the price. On booking platforms, those lines are added at the gate.
No card, no deposit, no unfamiliar payment page. You settle at the end of the day, in cash, euros or pesos. And you cancel freely up to 48 hours before.
Seven trips, the itinerary hour by hour, what is included and what is not.
It works itself out from the number of guests. No extras at the gate, nothing to pay upfront.
Your message is already written. A reply within 12 hours, and nothing is committed until you say yes.
Step 1 — your day
Two families of days. Tap the one you want — the cards change right below.
Balete Tree, Lazi, Cambugahay, Tubod, Capilay Spring and sunset — the must-sees, in the right order and ahead of the crowds.
The inland side: a mananambal healer, the herb market, Cantabon Cave, the mountain and villages off the route.
A private vehicle and an itinerary built with your guide the evening before. No fixed stops, no fixed schedule.
These four days are not run by us. We pick the operators, book your seats, arrange your transfers and ferry crossings, and stay reachable on WhatsApp all day long: to sort out a hitch, or simply to answer. On site, a local guide takes care of you, in English or Visayan.
Would you rather we came along? That is possible elsewhere in the Visayas, Bohol included — see below.
How the day runs
Wild green turtles, three metres away. We secure your seats and arrange your transfers.
A mountain of sulphur, hot springs and cold pools, a 180° viewpoint built like a Greek temple, and the highest falls on Negros deep in the jungle.
How the day runs
Dolphins at first light, the longest sandbar in the Philippines, and Twin Lakes in the afternoon.
How the day runs
A million sardines, a canyon descent, and whale sharks if you choose them. Can double as your transfer day to Moalboal, luggage included.
A word from your guide
Swimming a few metres from a whale shark is one of those moments people retell for the rest of their lives. The Oslob site is also debated: the animals are fed there every morning, some travellers refuse it on principle, others see it as the encounter of their trip. Both positions hold up, and several hundred families live off the site.
We will not decide for you. The day exists with Oslob and without Oslob, at the same price: without, the morning goes to the Moalboal sardine run, where the animals are free and nobody feeds them. Just tell us your choice in the form.
— The Siquijor BestOf team
On request
Siquijor is our base, not our limit. We guide across the Visayas: you say where you want to go, we build the itinerary and we come with you — the same person from the first day to the last.
Step 2 — your group
On the Siquijor days the price drops at two guests, then at three, and you choose between a tuktuk and an air-conditioned car. On Moalboal it drops at three, then keeps falling. Apo, Valencia and Manjuyod are a flat rate per person.
The tuktuk is open on the sides: breezy, noisy, slow on the climbs, and wet if a shower passes. Plenty of people prefer it. The car is closed, air-conditioned and quiet.
The price updates with every change.
Step 3 — your details
This form books nothing and commits you to nothing. It opens a WhatsApp conversation with your guide, who confirms availability before you decide.
The price, plainly
Prices recorded in September 2026 on the booking platforms. Compare what is included, not just the headline figure.
Everything is included: entrance fees, local taxes, lunch, water and transfers. You settle on the spot, in euros or pesos.
| Day trip | 1 guest | 2 guests | 3 guests + |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Siquijor island — by tuktuk, up to 3 guests | |||
| Siquijor Classic | €53₱3,800 | €44₱3,200 | €39₱2,800 |
| Siquijor Mystical | €58₱4,200 | €50₱3,600 | €44₱3,200 |
| Siquijor Tailor-made | €64₱4,600 | €56₱4,000 | €50₱3,600 |
| The same days in an air-conditioned car — standard from 4 guests | |||
| Siquijor Classic | €63₱4,500 | €54₱3,900 | €49₱3,500 |
| Siquijor Mystical | €68₱4,900 | €60₱4,300 | €54₱3,900 |
| Siquijor Tailor-made | €74₱5,300 | €66₱4,700 | €60₱4,300 |
| Departing from Siquijor — flat rate per person | |||
| Apo Island | €49₱3,500 | €49₱3,500 | €49₱3,500 |
| Valencia | €105₱7,500 | €105₱7,500 | €105₱7,500 |
| Manjuyod & Bais | from 2 guests | €139₱10,000 | €139₱10,000 |
| Moalboal, Oslob & Kawasan round trip or one way to Moalboal | from 2 guests | €225₱16,000 | €215then −€10 per extra guest, down to €165 |
| Elsewhere in the Visayas — on request | |||
| Guiding elsewhere (Bohol, Negros, Cebu…) | €120 per daytransport, accommodation and activities quoted separately | ||
| Option | Indicative price / guest | What is not included |
|---|---|---|
| Island tour on a low-cost platform | from €26 | Every site entrance fee, lunch, water, snorkelling gear. A shared van with up to six strangers. |
| Island tour on a premium platform | €43 – €82 | Depending on the listing: entrance fees, lunch, drinks. Group put together the same morning. |
| Apo Island from Dumaguete | €123 – €132 | The transfer from Siquijor and the crossing, often lunch. You handle the seat booking yourself, and the site caps them. |
| Siquijor BestOf — Classic for two, by tuktuk | €44 | Nothing to add. Private vehicle and driver, guide, entrance fees, taxes, lunch, water, snorkelling and photos included. You pay on the spot, at the end. |
Our commitments
Three promises, not slogans. If one of them is not kept on the day, tell us and we will put it right.
Siquijor BestOf, on the island all year round.
We live here. We know which mananambal actually receives visitors, which road is cut after the rain, which canteen serves the good kinilaw and who to ask to get in somewhere. That is relationships, not an itinerary copied from a guidebook.
The falls, the cave and the reef each have a quiet hour. We build the day around those hours and take the stops against the flow of the groups. It is the first thing guests notice, and it costs nothing extra.
A reply within 12 hours before departure, and an open WhatsApp thread for the whole day — even on the trips we do not accompany. A question, a delay, something to sort out with the local team: you write, we handle it.
Straight answers
No adjectives — verifiable facts, and exactly what happens once you send a request.
They travelled with us
“An absolutely perfect tour! Everything was organised smoothly and professionally, with no stress at all. The programme was varied and authentic, with stories that really make you feel you are discovering the ‘real’ Siquijor.
Lunch at a great restaurant was a real highlight — delicious and friendly. The organisation runs so well that you simply let yourself be carried from start to finish, without having to think about a thing.”
“Honestly, it was an incredible day. Everything was really well organised — we had nothing to think about, just to enjoy ourselves. Lunch at the restaurant was excellent, and the little stories told throughout the tour gave it that true, authentic feel you look for when you travel.
You can tell the team loves what it does, and that changes everything. For only €75 all in, I had an experience worth far more than that. I am leaving with wonderful memories and the urge to recommend this tour to everyone.”
Apo Island — a childhood dream come true
“I will never forget that day. Swimming alongside the turtles, watching them move freely in their own element… it was magical. Everything was perfectly organised by Siquijor Best Of — we felt safe and looked after, and at the same time free to make the most of it. For me it was a childhood dream come true, and I am leaving with memories etched for life.”
Manjuyod — the dolphins turned up
“The Manjuyod trip was every bit as incredible. Watching dolphins in their natural habitat, seeing them play and leap around the boat… it was a moment of pure emotion. The organisation was flawless, and you can feel the team does everything to make the experience magical.”
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Entrance fees and local taxes, lunch, water, transfers, and our WhatsApp support from morning to evening. On the Siquijor days you also get the private vehicle, the driver, the guide and the photos sent the same evening.
Tips — never expected — alcoholic drinks, souvenirs and paid options requested on site (scuba at Apo, a private consultation with the healer: ₱600).
Tropical showers last an hour, not a day: we reshuffle the order of the stops. If the coastguard closes the sea, we postpone or cancel at no cost, even within 48 hours.
A week ahead ideally, especially from December to April. We often manage last minute if the vehicle is free — ask, and you will get a straight answer.
Frequent questions
On the three Siquijor days: a local guide who knows the island, comments on the day and answers your questions. He comes in addition to the driver — they are not the same person. A French-speaking guide is also available on request, at a higher rate.
The stops, the entrance fees, lunch and the timings are identical. The tuktuk is open on the sides: breezy and noisy, slow on the climbs, and wet if a shower passes. Plenty of guests would not swap it for anything. The car is closed, quiet and cool, for €10 more per person. Above three guests the tuktuk stops being comfortable, so the car becomes standard.
Yes. The vehicle, the stops, the entrance fees, lunch and the timings are identical; the difference is the language. It costs €15 to €25 more per person depending on the day. Just ask when you write to us.
No, and we would rather say so. Those days are run by local teams. We choose the operator, book your seats, arrange transfers and crossings, and stay on WhatsApp all day if anything needs sorting out.
The trip is operated by Coco Grove. We secure your seats — that is the hard part, they are limited and it helps to know the team who manages them — and we arrange your transfers if you have no vehicle.
You never pay anything online. No card, no deposit, no bank transfer in advance. You settle at the end of the day, in cash, euros or pesos.
For the trips off Siquijor: yes, crossings, tickets, port taxes and transfers are included and booked for you. For your own arrival on the island, we will tell you the reliable schedules on WhatsApp, free of charge.
Siquijor is one of the quietest islands in the country. The witchcraft reputation comes from a real and entirely peaceful healing tradition — it is the subject of the Mystical day.
Compare what is included, not the headline figure. At €26 on a platform, add every entrance fee, lunch, water and gear, and accept a shared van. The real gap comes down to a few euros.
Yes, and the price drops to €39 a head on the Classic. For under-sixes, take the Tailor-made instead: timings, naps and distances are built around them.
Yes, anywhere in the Visayas — Bohol, Negros, Cebu, Camiguin. Guiding is €120 a day; transport, accommodation and activities are quoted separately, according to the programme we build with you.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure, no reason needed and no fee. After that, we try to postpone first.
Yes, and we would rather send them to you raw than display a hand-picked selection. Ask on WhatsApp: we forward the latest messages we received, as they are, with their dates.