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Dumaguete, Apo & Siquijor: Route Guide

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The turquoise tiers of Cambugahay Falls, Siquijor
Photo: Harry Fozzard from Dumaguete City, Philippines · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

A staffed passenger journey from Dumaguete’s university quarter to Apo Island’s protected marine landscape and on to Siquijor’s heritage sites, Cambugahay Falls and beaches. The two small-boat legs require separate dated arrangements and safe sea conditions; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Dumaguete, Apo & Siquijor is a 150 km one-way journey (staffed road transport). It works best as 3–4 days; the plan below is the 4-day version for March, built from 176 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

3–4
days
150km
distance
3
Stops
176
curated stops

Plan your own version → 3-day plan · 4-day plan · best time to go

The route

Dumaguete→ 30 kmApo Island→ 45 kmSiquijor

What you'll see

Cathedral of Santa Catalina
Admire this fine old Roman Catholic church, the oldest stone church in Negros Oriental.
Dumaguete
Apo Island
You will see vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life while snorkeling or diving around Apo Island.
Apo Island
San Isidro Labrador Convent
See one of the Philippines' largest and oldest convents.
Siquijor
Silliman Zoo
Encounter endangered Philippine native animals like spotted deer and warty pigs in this conservation area.
Dumaguete
Capilay Spring Park
Swim in a natural spring-fed pool popular with locals.
Siquijor
Bell Tower
Explore the oldest structure in the city, a relic of Spanish occupation with historic architecture.
Dumaguete
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Admire the church next to the Siquijor Belltower.
Siquijor
Silliman University Church
Appreciate fine stained glass windows in this Protestant church set up by American missionaries.
Dumaguete

Choose your length

3-day plan13 stops · 8.9 h transit4.3 stops/day · 3 h transit/daySee the full plan →4-day plan15 stops · 9.6 h transit3.8 stops/day · 2.4 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: November, December, January, February, March, April, May

The official Philippines travel guide identifies November–May as Siquijor’s dry-season window. Every small-boat leg remains weather-dependent: reconfirm the registered Malatapay–Apo boat and the separately arranged Apo–Siquijor transfer before departure.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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