Getting around on Siquijor

[The Dane]

I went to Siquijor with my girlfriend a month or so ago, and on the Delta Lines boat crossing over from Dumaguete to Siquijor we met this nice guy who owned a jeepney/multicab on Siquijor, he offered to take us to our hotel(the Kiwi Resort ) for a very reasonable price.

Arriving at the resort we got the guys phone number just in case we wanted to do some sightseeing the next day.

The next morning we called him up and arranged for him to drive us all around the island plus take us up in the mountain to see the magic man of Siquijor. I know there are plenty of magic people in Siquijor, but aparently this guy has been on ABS-CBN performing his magic tricks as well.

Total cost for the car for the whole day was P1500 - which in my opinion is a great rate

Sadly when we got up to the mountain to see the Siquijor Magic Man he was unable to perform his show for us (he charges P500 for his full show), because he had a trike accident earlier that same day. Very unlucky, but we promised to go see him later when he recovered.

[Paul]

In 2005, the rate for rental of a multicab (per day) on Siquijor was about Php 800. I believe 1,500 to be a bit too much to pay even now.

You could also rent a motorcycle for around Php 25 per hour. The last time I was on the island, November of 2005, I agreed to rent a brand new Honda XRM for Php 30 per hour, which I still felt was reasonable.

HTH

[The Dane]

Hi Paul,

The initial price we were quoted was P1000 and then P500 extra if we wanted to tour around the mountains as well.

I was a bit apprehensive about the "mountain fee" but once we got up there and drove around I accepted it, it was a hard drive around up there

Also I like the guy that drives us around on Siquijor, so I have no problem paying a little extra

[Chuck the Canuck]

If you go to the Guesthaus just a couple of blocks from where the DGTE ferry lands, their room rates are rediculously cheap and they can't even bother charging you for a brand new motor bike for several hours use. The rooms are immaculate although a bit on the gawdy side. I think they need someone to help a bit with color selection. It's run by a philipina and I guess she has or had a German husband...not sure, never saw him around. As far as travel bargains anywhere in the Philippines go, this has to be it !! I think she was charging me like 500 P a night or something absurdly low and wonderfully quiet, very secure, surgically clean. I can't say enough good things about the place. I wish I could remember the full name of the place its..something guesthaus. You turn to the left at the top of the road leading out of the dock. It's about a 5 minute ride. As with the rest of Siquijor, IN MY OPINION, you might want to bring some antidepressants with you cause the place is quite boring. There is something charming about the island though in the sense of its innocence and bucolic (look it up) landscape. BTW has anyone heard of any crime problems there ? Maybe I should bring some excitement to the island simply by settling there !!

[Paul]

Hi,

I think you got a fair deal, and I believe you agree. I love Siquijor and will be back visiting it again, very soon.

Originally Posted by The Dane

Hi Paul,

The initial price we were quoted was P1000 and then P500 extra if we wanted to tour around the mountains as well.

I was a bit apprehensive about the "mountain fee" but once we got up there and drove around I accepted it, it was a hard drive around up there

Also I like the guy that drives us around on Siquijor, so I have no problem paying a little extra