It was planned to be a group of six. Until the day of the trip came and we ended to be just a trio. Hahaha! Nonetheless, we go! It was organized by my friend from the Graduate School, she planned this Siquijor and Negros Oriental trip few months in advance. We were so excited when the day of the trip came. Our last trip together was in Davao City last February and that was also the last time I saw them. Hehehe!
Since there is no direct flight to Siquijor from Manila, we booked a flight to Dumaguete, Negros Oriental where we would take a ferry to the island.
So, from the moment we landed in Dumaguete Airport, we took a tricycle that will bring us to the port. At first, we were being charged 150 pesos, but I was able to haggle it down to just 120 pesos. I guess that's a reasonable price... ^_^
It only took us about 15 minutes to reach the port. We walked towards the ticketing booth, bought tickets to Siquijor (PHP 160) and paid the terminal fee of 15 pesos.
It was around 9:00 AM and the sea is very calm. It was a comfortable ride. I even had a chance to take a nap as I didn't had enough sleep the previous night.
After about an hour, we finally reached the Mystical Island of Siquijor! And WOW! It is indeed beautiful.
From the port, you can already see patches of white sand beach! Urgh! I can't wait to explore the island!
This is part of my adventures in the provinces of Siquijor and Negros Oriental that happened last November 20-22, 2011 with my MBA friends, Clarice and Marvin. Siquijor is the 48th province on my list. Join us as we discover the majestic and enchanting “island of fire” that is distinctively Siquijor. | |
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Yay mag-Siquijor din ako next next week. Excited na ako sa misteryosong islang ito :D
ReplyDeletethe P120 fare from the airport to the port is not at all reasonable. P40 lang binayad namin ng kasama ko. hehehe!
ReplyDeleteSiquijor is really beautiful. =)
have fun..be careful lang dont accept drinks from strangers and follow what the locals tell you
ReplyDeletegeez!! envy you for exploring philippines!!! should do it very soon!! good luck!! xx
ReplyDeleteYou are living the life that others would envy...that includes me! Good luck to your latest exploration!
ReplyDeletethanks for letting us see the Phils from your posts and pictures...i love reading travel blogs, me inggit pero also inspired me to do some travel...
ReplyDeletesiquijor, the place that is always affiliated to "aswangs" and the "wavy part" of the ocean during every ship trips. Try to include it in one of your post as to why such.hehe I'd love to know about it.
ReplyDeleteI have been invited to go in a trip to siquijor when I was 16 with my childhood friends as they have relatives there on their mum's side. I missed the trip cos my parents didnt allow me. I am wishing to visit this place in future! Looks like a haven.
ReplyDeleteSiquijor is in my local bucket list definitely. I have friends who's been there and they had good reviews.
ReplyDeletewow ive never been there but looking at the photos, looks like siquijor is such a great place for vacation!
ReplyDeletesuch a peaceful place perfect for summer
ReplyDeletehighway robbery ang trike fare niyo! :D
ReplyDelete15.00/head lang from airport to anywhere sa downtown :D
nice post Mervs! I am looking at tickets for Dumaguete as part of the Rizal trail but since there's only one site there and I've been to Dumaguete a number of times I am on the look out for things to do. Siquijor fits the bill!!! I haven't been there and reachable pala! thank you for sharing this post!
ReplyDeleteToo sad to recall that my first impression of siquijor has something to do with mangkukulam and aswang. But my cousins who went there last year told me that I should not miss it for the world when I go home next year.
ReplyDeletenever been there yet.. pero gusto ko na talaga!!!
ReplyDeletetraveling is really one of my longest frustrations ever since. Never got time for it due to a very hectic schedule that we have to juggle at work and with the family. I hope to really go into this place and more places in the country before finally going out of the country for another getaway:)
ReplyDeleteI think this post is just on time. I'm planning to go out this summer and treat my family. Will surely include Siquijor on my list :)
ReplyDeletena excite naman ako! haha punta din ako siquijor this week, hopefully!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Siquijor...
ReplyDeleteParang bitin yata ako dun ah hehe. Can't wait to read the sequel of this post. I'll be watching for it. I'd like to know why Siquijor is called Mystical Island.
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i wanna go here :)
ReplyDeleteYou are giving me ideas of places I would love to backpack travel to when our girls are at the right age to go along with us.
ReplyDeleteAt the moment they are still to young to rough it up. I'm too nervous of a mommy to backpack with them in the Philippines. But if I were alone or would my hubby, it won't matter much (although him being a foreigner, I would still be cautious!).
Thanks for the glimplse of Siquijo, another place I have not been in the Philippines, but would love to see.
naks, ito yung trip na nagkaroon ng PTB meet-up! ayos!
ReplyDeletebtw mervz, congrats on the Intrepid Travel Climb to Mt. Kinabalu! woohoo! really happy for you cause you also deserve it! excited to read your stories about that trip! lapit na nga April! :D
yihaa! also going there on june. this post is JIT.
ReplyDeletewow..sayang ako hopefully by june then or surely by november to attend it's festival...
ReplyDeletewoowwww.... nice new layout... astig ang header... keep it up.. :P
ReplyDeletematagal ko na gusto pumunta dito... ganda pala talaga. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI'm planning on going there next month. Which port did you arrive at? From a map, I noticed there are several ports in Siquijor.
ReplyDeleteGreat articles!
Heidi
we arrived at Siquijor port, the one at the town of Siquijor...
Deletehuwag nyo maliitin ung siquijor.for me is the best pace.
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