SIPALAY travel guide with budget schedule

SIPALAY travel guide with budget schedule

I should’ve listened when they said, “Go the extra mile.”

The last time I was in Negros Occidental, I burned many of my time in Bacolod and went as far south as the municipality of Cauayan. I was a travel newbie then and was only interested in the apparent and popular. At the time, I had heard of Sipalay City. Locals kept discussing it, urging us to make time for it. “You’re already in Cauayan, you might as well check out Sipalay.” but because it didn’t sound any proverbial bell, I swept it under the rug, where I keep anything I find outside of my comfort zone.

It’s been six years because that trip. Sipalay City, the jewel that sparks a lot of pride in the heart of the locals, stays an obscure dot on the tourism map of the Philippines. I still felt like I knew nothing about it. So when the soles of my feet touched Negros Island once again, I knew I was in for a surprise. It was time to finally go that extra mile. and that extra mile was so extra! Sipalay is phenomenal.

WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?

Understanding Sipalay City
When to check out Sipalay
How to get to SipalayFrom Bacolod Airport
From Dumaguete Airport

Where to stay in Sipalay City
Best hotels and Resorts in Sipalay CityJamont hotel (Sipalay City Center)
Sipalay jewel guest house (City Center)
Easy Diving and beach resort (South, Punta Ballo)
Sugar beach House
Driftwood village (Sugar Beach)Search for more: Sipalay Hotels

Places to check out in SipalayTinagong Dagat
Perth Paradise Resort
Punta Ballo
Sugar Beach
Poblacion Beach

Other things to perform in Sipalay City
Sample Sipalay schedule & budget BreakdownOption A: Sipalay + Danjugan Island
Option B: Sipalay only (Budget)

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Understanding Sipalay City

Sipalay City is one of the twelve component cities in Negros Occidental. but before you conjure up images of skyscrapers, know that it is far from being highly urbanized. In numerous ways, it still feels much more like a small town than an urban center. The atmosphere stays pretty laid-back and rustic, with the city center composed of just a few blocks lined by typically empty streets. Don’t expect fast food stores, malls, or supermarkets.

Sipalay’s economy was fueled mostly by sugar and mines, but it is slowly shifting to one that is driven by tourism. budget and upscale resorts are sprouting in every nook and cranny of its splendidly crumpled landscape. lots of small rainforest-carpeted hills guard its coast, hiding a stretch of white and golden sand in between. visitors are here for the beaches, and in Sipalay, there is no running out of them.

Here are some much more facts you might want to know:

Language: Hiligaynon (Ilonggo). English is widely understood.

Currency: Philippine peso (PhP). PhP100 = USD2, EUR 1.65, KRW 22000, JPY218

Mode of payment: Cash. We found one ATM (Landbank). If you’re coming from Bacolod and you need to withdraw, do so in Bacolod. A few resorts accept credit report card, but cash is still preferred.

Electricity: The conventional voltage is 220V. conventional socket is type A (two pins).

When to check out Sipalay

Weather-wise, the best time to check out is between December to May, with February to April being the most ideal.

However, keep in mind that December and the March-May periods are also top seasons so expect the crowd to balloon. June is the start of the rainy season. Thankfully, Sipalay is out of the typical typhoon path and it is rarely gets direct hits.

How to get to Sipalay

The Bacolod-Silay airport is the gateway to Negros Occidental, which Sipalay is part of. From Bacolod, the capital, it’s just 5-6 hours away. However, Dumaguete airport in twin province Negros Oriental is actually a tad closer. The difference isn’t much though, so you can just pick whichever is less expensive or better suited to your itinerary.

From Bacolod Airport

At the airport, you may take a shuttle/van (P150) but it will terminate at SM City Bacolod. If you’re not traveling alone or carrying heavy baggage, the most practical way is to just take a taxi or GrabTaxi directly to South Ceres Bus terminal and split the cost. Fare: around P250 (if meter is used).

At the South Ceres Bus Terminal, hop into the bus going to Hinoba-an or Sipalay. There’s one practically every hour. travel time: 5 hours. Fare: P209 (non-aircon bus), P253 (aircon bus).

Tell the chauffeur to drop you off in Sipalay (if you take the Hinoba-an bus).

From Sipalay bus station, take a tricycle to your hotel or resort. If your hotel is in the city center, you can go on foot. If it’s on a beach outside the city, take a tricycle. Fare: P150 per person.

From Dumaguete Airport

From the airport, take a tricycle to Dumaguete Ceres Terminal. Fare: P100-P300, depending upon your nego skills. You may also get out of the airport vicinity and ride a multicab to the city center.

At Dumaguete Ceres Terminal, boaRd bussen som skal til Sipalay. FARE: Rundt P290. Hvis det ikke er noen direkte busser til Sipalay, kan du ta en buss til Hinoba-an og overføre til en annen buss til Sipalay. Uansett vil reisen ta 4-5 timer.

Fra Sipalay busstasjon, ta en trehjulssykkel til hotellet eller feriestedet ditt. Hvis hotellet ditt er i sentrum, kan du gå til fots. Hvis det er på en strand utenfor byen, ta en trehjulssykkel. Pris: P150 per person.

Hvor du kan bo i Sipalay City

Det er tre hovedområder der du kan bo, hver med sine fordeler og ulemper.

Sipalays sørkyst

Sipalay sentrum. det mest praktiske alternativet. LODING og spisesteder med lav pris finner du her. Som sentrum for handel og transport av byen, er det veldig sannsynlig at du finner deg selv i dette området uansett, selv om du velger å bo andre steder. Cellular mottakelse (signal) er bra her.

Sørkysten. Strendene sør for sentrum har flere alpinanlegg, hvorav mange er litt oppskalere. Denne tøffe strekningen skjuler Tinagong Dagat, Punta Ballo og til og med Perth Beach Resort i hjørnene. Hvis du vil ha litt trygghet og planlegger å bo på feriestedet mange av tiden, kan dette være et godt valg. Vet imidlertid at mange av disse alpinanleggene er litt på den dyre siden. Det er også langt fra sentrum, med bit transpo -alternativer med mindre du ber feriestedet om charter en trehjulssykkel for deg. Feriestedene er vanligvis gjemt langt fra hovedveien. Det taggede terrenget gjør også å komme til rommet ditt en test av utholdenhet. Noen alpinanlegg er ikke seniorvennlige i det hele tatt. For eksempel, for eksempel med Easy Diving Resort og Perth Paradise Resort, er plassene og fasilitetene knyttet sammen av bratte trapper. Cellulær mottak her er i beste fall flekkete, og datatilkobling er ikke-eksisterende på noen områder. Men noen resorts som Easy Diving tilbyr sin egen mobile internettenhet til gjestene sine gratis.

Sugar Beach. Sipalays mange populære strand. Dette er et fantastisk valg hvis du har et budsjett, men du vil bo et sted ved stranden. Mange rimelige feriesteder og restauranter pynter pulverstripen. Rimelig, i forhold til de i Sør. Ulempen, den er ganske tilbaketrukket, så hvis du også vil utforske de sørlige strendene, vil det kreve en båt og trehjulssykkeloverføringer. Resorts her inkluderer Taka Tuka, Driftwood Village og Sulu Sunset Resort.

Av de tre anbefaler vi å bo i sentrum hvis du planlegger å se mest mulig av Sipalay. Bare sjekk ut Sugar Beach og de andre vikene på en dagstur. Dette vil spare deg for tid, krefter og penger. Hvis du også planlegger å dra til Danjugan Island i nabolandet i Cauayan, er sentrum den ideelle basen.

Beste hotell og resorts i Sipalay City

Her er de topprangerte egenskapene i Sipalay, som scoret av Traveloka-brukere. Vi valgte ett hjem i sør, ett i Sugar Beach, og to eiendommer i sentrum.

Jamont Hotel (Sipalay City Center)

Jamont Hotel er det beste alternativet i sentrum, noe som innebærer at transport ikke vil være noe problem. Dette er det topprangerte Sipalay -hjemmet i Poblacion.

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Sipalay Jewel Guest House (sentrum)

Hvis du ikke er Maselan og har det bra med bare det grunnleggende, kan Sipalay Jewel Guest House ha en seng for deg. Merk imidlertid at soverommene ikke er aircondition og bad deles. Det er imidlertid lav pris, med senger et sted mellom P200 og P400.

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Easy Diving and Beach Resort (South, Punta Ballo)

Hvis Traveloka og TripAdvisor -evalueringer skal stole på, er dette det beste feriestedet i Sipalay. Det er litt på den dyre enden av spekteret, på P2000 per natt da vi bodde her (med frokost). Men plassene er godt vedlikeholdt og restauranten serverer god mat. Men igjen, det ligger ikke i nærheten av sentrum. Og den ligger også på en åsside, så forbered deg på å få din levetidsdose med trapper. Men hvis du ikke har noe imot den daglige øvelsen og du er her for fred og ro eller for å lære dykking, er dette ideelt for deg.

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Sugar Beach House

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Driftwood Village (Sugar Beach)

Et annet billig alternativ (men er ikke på Traveloka -liste) er Driftwood Village. Det er ekstremt populært blant ryggsekkturister for sine lave priser og fantastiske atmosfære. Her er prisene deres:

Rom m/ privat toalett (fra november 2017)

Bra for 2 pax: P900-1200

Bra for 4 pax: P1500

Bra for 6 pax: P1800-2000

Ekstra person: 300 per hode

Rom i hjemmet (bare vifte, delt bad)

Bra for 2 pax: P450-650

Soveseng: P250 per person

Bilder over ble tilbudt av alpinanleggene gjennom Traveloka.

Søk etter mer: Sipalay Hotels

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Steder å sjekke ut i Sipalay

Gatene som består av sentrum er asfaltert, så det er behagelig å komme seg rundt Poblacion -området eller gå til et hvilket som helst punkt langs motorveien. Men det er en annen historie å komme til strendene, som kan nås gjennom smale, røffe grusveier. Forvent en humpete tur.

For ikke-dykkrs, the beaches and coves are the highlight of any stay in Sipalay. Thankfully, many of them can be went to in one day, if you decide not to stay long. You can hop from one attraction to another in two ways:

By tricycle. The tricycle is the main mode of transportation in the city. but they are not as common as you might think. In areas outside poblacion, it’s rarely to find a passing tricycle. You will have to ask a hotel or resort staff to charter one for you. From the city center to anywhere outside, prepare P150-P200 per person. Sometimes, the chauffeur agrees to P250-P350 per 2 pax. Hence, it’s best to hire a tricycle for an entire day. A whole-day Tricycle trip of the city costs P1500 (max. 4 pax).

Med båt. From Poblacion Beach, you can charter a boat to take you to the same areas as the tricycle tour. cost is the same: P1500. I’m pretty sure many resorts offer island hopping trips too, but they might cost a bit more.

Whatever you take, you will be able to check out the following destinations:

Tinagong Dagat

This is a small, private cove peppered with rocky islets, with some linked by wooden bridges. The area is handled by a resort that is easily available from the main road. cross the long bridge and skirt around the islet on the far end and you’ll find the base of a concrete staircase (of around 100 steps). Climb to the park atop to get a fantastic view of the surrounding paradise.

Entrance fee: P30

Perth Paradise Resort

This is where you’ll find this swimming pool with that renowned view. The resort occupies an isolated hillside, with the pool crowning one. To get to the pool, you will have to climb another staired path. We actually spent one night here (P2500), but you can also check out on a day tour. Actually, I recommend this only for a short visit. There’s not much to do. It’s instagrammable and the view is glorious, but that’s just about it.

Entrance Fee: P80 for adults, P50 for kids.
Pool use: P100 per person

Punta Ballo

Another stretch of golden sand. This is where much more upscale resorts, such as easy Diving, Robinson Cruse beach Resort, and artistic Dive Center, are located.

Sugar Beach

Sipalays mange populære strand. It’s a long strip of, uhm, sugary sand cut in half by a stream estuary. Sugar beach many typically refers to the half north of the river, cloistered from the rest of Sipalay. directions to this beach can be quite overwhelming at first.

If you’re on a boat tour, no problem; you will be taken directly to the beach.

If you’re on a tricycle tour, the tricycle is going to take you to the jump-off point near the mouth of the stream (far from the highway). From here, you will have to ride a boat to the other side of the stream (Boat fare: P50) then walk to the resort area. You can also charter a boat to take you directly to the resort area (Fare: P300).

Poblacion Beach

The beach fronting Sipalay City Center. Make sure you end your trip here for two reasons. First, it faces west, making it a wonderful spot to view the sunset. We did it on two consecutive nights and it was stunning both times. Such a unwinding sight!

Second, running parallel this beach is Sipalay Food Park, which is composed of several inasal and barbeque places and small food kiosks. have your dinner here!

Other things to perform in Sipalay City

Visit Danjugan Island. It’s a marvelous piece of paradise in Cauayan, the town next to Sipalay. The island has five lagoons, in two of which you can kayak. and you can snorkel to see its dynamic marine life including huge clams and enormous corals. It’s not to be missed in this part of Negros Occidental. Day trips from P1950 (including food and boat transfers). much more info here: Danjugan Island

Dykke. Sipalay is a fantastic diving destination. many beachfront properties south of the city center are also dive resorts, including easy Diving and artistic Dive Center. If you don’t know how yet, they offer beginner courses.

Sample Sipalay schedule & budget Breakdown

Below are two sample Sipalay itineraries. This schedule assumes you�

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