Things to Do in Siquijor: 18 Ideas with Fees

Siquijor fits waterfalls, reefs, old coral-stone churches and quiet beaches onto an island you can ride around in a day. Here is what is worth your time, grouped by type, with what you will pay at the gate.

Prices, fares and schedules in this post were checked in October 2026. They change often, especially with fuel surcharges and the seasons, so use them as a guide and confirm with the operator or venue before you travel.

Nearly every fee is paid in cash at a small booth, so carry small bills. Pack water shoes: you will want them at the falls, the caves and half the beaches.

1. Cambugahay Falls, Lazi

The island's headline falls: three tiers of turquoise pools with rope swings and bamboo rafts. Entry is about ₱50, the rope swing is ₱20 a go or ₱50 unlimited, and rafts cost extra. Be there for the 8am opening, before the tour vans arrive mid-morning. See the Cambugahay Falls guide.

2. Lugnason Falls, San Juan

A small falls with a deep blue pool and a short forest walk, and far fewer people than Cambugahay. Entry is ₱20, 8am to 5pm. Ask at the entrance about the guided hike to Zodiac Falls behind it. See the Lugnason Falls guide.

3. Lagaan Falls, Lazi

The quiet alternative, inland from the main road. Entry is ₱50 plus a tip, and a guide is mandatory.

4. Paliton Beach, San Juan

White sand, palms and the island's classic sunset. It costs ₱20 per person plus ₱20 parking. Walk the path around the cliffs to Big Paliton if the main cove is crowded. See the Paliton Beach guide.

5. Salagdoong Beach, Maria

A sandy cove known for its cliff platform, about 7 m above the water, with lower ledges and slides for the less brave. Entry is ₱50 plus ₱20 parking, and alcohol is not allowed on the beach. See the Salagdoong Beach guide.

Photo: Harry Fozzard, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

6. Tubod Marine Sanctuary, San Juan

A protected reef right off the shore next to Coco Grove. Non-guests pay ₱100 to enter and ₱100 for a mask and snorkel, and it is open 6am to 9pm. You can swim the reef but not lounge on Coco Grove's private beach.

7. Other marine sanctuaries

Maite (about ₱100) and Caticugan (about ₱50 plus a guide) are quieter options. Tulapos in Enrique Villanueva is the oldest sanctuary on the island: ₱100 to snorkel, a mandatory guide at ₱250 for two people, and it is much easier at high tide, when you don't have to wade a long way out.

The new SECOTOUR ticket costs ₱499 and covers six participating marine protected areas, including Tulapos and Bitaug, instead of paying at each site.

8. Scuba diving and freediving

Dive shops charge around ₱2,000 for a beach dive and ₱2,150 for a boat dive, plus a local dive fee of about ₱150 a day. Discover Scuba for beginners costs around ₱3,850. Siquijor Freediving runs fun dives from about US$15 to US$30 plus a ₱100 sanctuary fee. On designated no-fishing days, boats can stay in, so keep your plans flexible.

9. Apo Island day trip

Swim with green sea turtles at Apo Island, about an hour away by boat. Read our Apo Island from Siquijor guide.

10. Cantabon Cave

A guided trip through about 800 m of cave, with formations and water, and you will get wet. Buy your ticket in Cantabon village, at the barangay hall near the church, before riding to the entrance. Expect ₱500 to ₱600 for a guide for up to three people, plus a small entrance fee. Last entry is around 5 PM, and it is best avoided after heavy rain.

11. Sambulawan Underground River

Another guided underground trip, around ₱250 including a vest and light, plus a tip for the guide.

12. Mount Bandilaan

The island's highest point, in a forest reserve of about 212 hectares. It is free, and the observation tower gives you a 360° view, though railings have been missing in places. It is also a good sunset spot, but take care riding down after dark.

13. The old balete tree, Lazi

A huge strangler fig, often said to be 400 to 600 years old, with a spring-fed pool where small fish nibble your feet. Entry is ₱20, 6am to 6pm. Go between 6 and 8am and you may have it to yourself.

14. Lazi Church and Convent

A coral-stone church and one of the largest old convents in the country, now a museum and a National Cultural Treasure. The church is free and the convent is ₱20. The convent officially opens at 7am but often not until 8 or 9am. See the Lazi guide.

Photo: Klienneeco, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

15. St. Francis of Assisi Church, Siquijor town

A coral-stone church with a bell tower set apart on a rise. Come on a Sunday and pair it with the island's biggest market. See the Siquijor town guide.

16. Capilay Spring Park, San Juan

A spring-fed public pool and garden in the town centre. The last published fees were ₱20 for adults and ₱10 for kids, but those are old, so confirm at the gate.

17. Pitogo Cliff

A viewpoint over the sea, ₱30 plus ₱20 parking. Water shoes help here too.

18. Sunsets on the west coast

Paliton is the classic spot, and any beach bar along the San Juan coast works too. Low tide exposes the reef flat, which makes for good photos.

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What is Siquijor best known for?

Its waterfalls, especially Cambugahay, its beaches and sunsets, and its folk-healing traditions.

Is there a pass for Siquijor's marine sanctuaries?

Yes. The SECOTOUR ticket costs ₱499 and covers six participating marine protected areas. Ask at the first sanctuary you visit which sites are included.

Do I need a guide for Cantabon Cave?

Yes. Arrange one in Cantabon village before you go to the cave entrance.

Put it together with our 3-day Siquijor itinerary, and see the Siquijor travel guide.

Cover photo: Harry Fozzard, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons