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Dumaguete, Apo & Siquijor: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Do

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3
days
150 km
distance
8.9 h
in transit
13
curated stops

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Day 1 Dumaguete → Apo Island

3 curated stops
Transit
3h51
Finish
~15:20
Temperature
24.9°C–28.5°C
Rainy days
~11
Daylight
11.9h
Travel connections

Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.

  1. 09:20–09:35
    Transfer
    Dumaguete → Dumaguete staffed-transfer pickup
    Meet the separately arranged driver and load baggage for Malatapay Wharf.
    Planning allowance: 15 min
    Check source
  2. 09:35–10:35
    Road estimate
    Dumaguete staffed-transfer pickup → Malatapay WharfCheck source
  3. 10:35–11:05
    Transfer
    Malatapay Wharf → registered Apo Island boat departure
    Leave the road vehicle, register, pay current authorised charges and board the confirmed passenger boat.
    Planning allowance: 30 min
    Check source
  4. 11:05–11:50
    Ferry
    registered Apo Island boat departure → Apo Island
    Travel on the separately arranged registered passenger boat, subject to safe sea conditions.
    Check source
07:30
Silliman University Hall search map ↗
See architecture reminiscent of the Stick Style from the early 1900s at this historic U.S. building.
50 min · Dumaguete
08:30
Cathedral of Santa Catalina read more map ↗
Admire this fine old Roman Catholic church, the oldest stone church in Negros Oriental.
50 min · Dumaguete
13:05
Apo Island search map ↗
You will see vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life while snorkeling or diving around Apo Island.
135 min · Apo Island
Overnight: Apo Island
e.g. Liberty Community Lodge · Apo Island Beach Resort

Day 2 Siquijor

4 curated stops
Transit
3h44
Finish
~15:45
Temperature
26.5°C–27.7°C
Rainy days
~12
Daylight
11.9h
Travel connections

Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.

  1. 07:30–08:00
    Transfer
    Apo Island → confirmed Apo Island sea-transfer departure
    Reach the operator-confirmed pickup, complete check-in and load baggage.
    Planning allowance: 30 min
    Check source
  2. 08:00–09:30
    Ferry
    confirmed Apo Island sea-transfer departure → confirmed Siquijor landing
    Travel on the separately booked direct passenger sea transfer, subject to operator and marine confirmation.
    Check source
  3. 09:30–10:00
    Transfer
    confirmed Siquijor landing → Siquijor
    Continue from the confirmed landing point to separately arranged Siquijor accommodation.
    Planning allowance: 30 min
    Check source
10:00
Cambugahay Falls search map ↗
Swim under impressive 3-tiered waterfalls near Lazi.
50 min · Siquijor
11:00
San Isidro Labrador Convent read more map ↗
See one of the Philippines' largest and oldest convents.
50 min · Siquijor
12:35
Lugnason Falls search map ↗
Visit a charming waterfall near San Juan.
50 min · Siquijor
13:55
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church search map ↗
Admire the church next to the Siquijor Belltower.
50 min · Siquijor
14:45
Kawayan Holiday Resort kawayanholidayresort.com
You will enjoy international cuisine beside an "Infinity" pool and a relaxed lounge area.
60 min · Siquijor
open: noon-10PM

Day 3 Around Siquijor

4 curated stops
Transit
1h22
Finish
~13:20
Temperature
26.5°C–27.7°C
Rainy days
~12
Daylight
11.9h
07:30
Capilay Spring Park search map ↗
Swim in a natural spring-fed pool popular with locals.
50 min · Siquijor
08:30
San Juan Beach search map ↗
Enjoy excellent snorkeling and scuba diving at beach resorts.
50 min · Siquijor
09:50
Century Old Balete Tree search map ↗
Witness an enchanted tree covered in roots and vines.
50 min · Siquijor
11:30
Kagusuan Beach search map ↗
Take in picturesque seascape views from below a cliff.
50 min · Siquijor
12:20
Jollibee Restaurant jollibee.com.
You will eat in an air-conditioned space serving breakfast until late morning.
60 min · Siquijor · from
open: 8am-10pm

Cantabon Cave

Siquijor
Guided cave visit — arrange separately

Register in town and arrange a local guide, locked-entry access, meeting time and suitable equipment before relying on this roughly 90-minute underground route. It is not inserted into the timed itinerary.

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