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day tours & activities
Siquijor
Philippine sailfin lizard
SIQUIJOR COASTAL TOUR
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour Code: OPTSQJCST
Duration: 9 hours
Pick Up: 8 AM
Highlights: Pitogo Cliff, Century Old Balete Tree & Fish Spa, Hapitanan Broomshot, Lazi Church & Convent, Cambugahay Falls, Salagdoong Beach, Siquijor Church, Paliton Beach, Beachfront lunch at Salagdoong Cafe
Siquijor may be small in size, but the island province is huge on adventure, serenity, and enchantment. Explore the mystical island with this fully loaded day tour and discover Siquijor has a bit of everything for everyone. We begin with a visit to Pitogo Cliff, a stunning natural site offering jaw-dropping views of tall cliffs and smashing waves. Dare to descend to the lower level and take the most Instaworthy snapshot. We continue to the Century Old Balete Tree & Fish Spa. Care for a fish pedicure? Flip-flops off, soak your trotters into the pool, and try your best not to get tickled by them hungry fishes feeding on your dead skin. The next destination puts a playful spin on Siquijor’s reputation for sorcery and witchcraft. Here at Hapitanan Broomshot, you simply grab a broomstick, jump high, and vibe like a flying witch. Up, up, and away! We then venture to the heart of Lazi and make our way to Lazi Church and its adjacent convent-turned-museum. The striking stone church was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines in 2001, and a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in 1984. Ready for your most awesome time on the island? Cambugahay Falls – with its rope swings, bamboo rafts, and three levels of waterfalls fun – is the most sought after natural attraction on the island. Pluck up for unlimited water play and scream “H2 OH WOW!” Afterwards we navigate to Salagdoong Beach. Alluring beach to relax on… Check! Sumptuous beachfront lunch to devour… Check! Two thrilling diving boards to conquer… Check! You’re in for a treat! Then we bounce to Saint Francis of Assisi Church (Siquijor Church) before heading to Paliton Beach for the most magical sunset views on the island.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private transportation by open-air Tuktuk with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel or seaport
✓ Admission fees
✓ Lunch
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 3,488 or USD 65
4-5 persons PHP 3,048 or USD 56
6-9 persons PHP 2,908 or USD 54
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
SIQUIJOR HEALING & WELLNESS TOUR: TUOB & BOLO-BOLO
Juanita Torremocha is a traditional healer and the owner of Balay Pahauli
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour Code: OPTSQJBOL
Duration: 5 hours
Pick Up: 1 PM
Highlights: Tuob (Fumigation) at Balay Pahauli, Bolo-Bolo Folk Healing Ritual, Beachfront dinner at Rogelio's Beach Bar & Restaurant
While Siquijor has a notorious reputation for Barang or sorcery, the island is also home to Mananambal who channel the healing powers of rituals, prayers, and herbal medicine to do good. This half day tour offers a sneak peek into the mystic tales & witchcraft legends surrounding Siquijor and allows you to experience firsthand the magical folk traditions the island is known for. We begin with a visit to Balay Pahauli (House of Restoration) where you can experience traditional healing which has been passed on from generation to generation. Herbal medicines, amulets, love potions, and Tuob (Fumigation) – a ritual which uses ashes obtained only during Black Saturday combined with a concoction of herbs – are used to remove attached negative energies brought by pride, envy, and hatred, and expel sickness and evil spells. Take the wellness experience to the next level by getting an optional Siquijor Traditional Massage or Hilot. Afterwards get ready for Bolo-Bolo – a healing ritual which uses a special black stone, a glass of water, and a bamboo straw. By blowing air through the straw into the glass of water where the special stone is immersed while reciting silent prayers, the healer can extract diseases and evil spells which manifests through impurities like bubbles, grains, or small rocks in the glass. The healer will continue the process of running the glass of water around your body until the water runs clear, a sign that you have been cured or purified. It’s interesting to note that the practice of Bolo-Bolo came about due to a lack of hospitals on the island. Meeting Siquijor’s healers and trying the age-old healing traditions is a unique experience that immerses you in the mysteries of the island. Whether you're in search of healing or simply curious to explore local traditions, this day tour offers a fascinating insight into Siquijor’s enchanting world of witchcraft, magic, and folk healing.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private transportation by open-air Tuktuk with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel or seaport
✓ Fees, donations
✓ Dinner
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Optional Hilot massage from PHP 300
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 3,348 or USD 62
4-5 persons PHP 3,098 or USD 57
6-9 persons PHP 2,998 or USD 56
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
