Contents:

• Dumaguete Tour Packages
• Best Times to Go
• Dumaguete Attractions
  • Belfry Tower | Bell Tower
  • Rizal Boulevard
  • St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral
  • Silliman University
  • Dolphin and Whale Watching at Bais Bay
  • Attractions outside the borders
  • Casaroro Falls
  • The Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao
  • Apo Island
  • Siquijor Island

Located in Negros Oriental, Dumaguete is the province’s largest city and also serves as its capital and main seaport. It is also considered as a bustling city of various establishments and tourist getaways. There has been an influx of visitors to Dumaguete’s shores due to the numerous attractions of beaches, dive sites and distinct marine life of dolphins and whales. These attractions draw a lot of tourists, particularly Europeans because it is easily accessible from neighboring Cebu City.

Dumaguete is known as “The City of Gentle People.” Filipinos are recognized for being warm and hospitable, but Dumagueteños possesses an extraordinary thoughtfulness and caring, therefore leaving an impression amongst visitors of being the gentlest and friendliest of all. This is what makes them special.

Dumaguete is also referred to as a University Town. Students from surrounding provinces prefer to go to the Dumaguete to pursue their tertiary education in one of the seven colleges and universities located there. One of these universities is Silliman University, the country’s first Protestant University and the first and oldest American-based University in Asia.

Dumaguete Tours and Adventure Packages

Dumaguete City Tour Packages

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3D2N exploreDumaguete Tour Package A

3 days and 2 nights Dumaguete Tour Package. Whole day of Dumaguete City and Countryside Tour, Bais Bay Dolphin and Whale watching adventure. *Rates are quoted PER PERSON based on the number/...

(City & Countryside Tour | Bais Bay Dolphin & Whale Watching)

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-3D2N Standard Aircon Room Accommodation
-daily breakfast
-Whole Day City and Countryside Tour
-Bais Bay Dolphin and Whale watching adventure
-Roundtrip Airport Transfers (Sibulan Airport - hotel - Sibulan Airport)

Starts at: PHP3,752.00

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3D2N exploreDumaguete Tour Package B

3 days and 2 nights Dumaguete Packaged Tour. Apo Island Snorkeling Adventure and Siquijor Island Day tour. *Rates are quoted PER PERSON based on the number/ group of persons...

(Apo Island Snorkeling | Siquijor Island Tour)

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-3D2N Standard Aircon Room Accommodation
-daily breakfast
-Apo Island Snorkeling Adventure
-Siquijor Island Adventure
-Roundtrip Airport Transfers (Sibulan Airport - hotel - Sibulan Airport)

Starts at: PHP4,233.00

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3D2N exploreDumaguete Tour Package C

3 days and 2 nights Dumaguete Travel and Tour Package. Mabinay 3 Caves Adventure and Lake Balinsasayaw Expedition. *Rates are quoted PER PERSON based on the number/ group of persons...

(Mabinay 3 Caves Expedition | Lake Balinsasayaw Expedition)

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-3D2N Standard Aircon Room Accommodation
-daily breakfast
-Mabinay 3 Caves Expedition
-Lake Balinsasayaw Expedition
-Roundtrip Airport Transfers (Sibulan Airport - hotel - Sibulan Airport)

Starts at: PHP3,109.00

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3D2N exploreDumaguete Tour Package D

3 days and 2 nights Dumaguete Adventure Tour Package. Mabinay Odloman Caving/ Canyoning Adventure and 4 Waterfalls Exploration. *Rates are quoted PER PERSON based on the number/ group of...

(Mabinay Caving & Canyoning | Four Waterfalls Exploration)

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-3D2N Standard Aircon Room Accommodation
-daily breakfast
-Mabinay Caving and Canyoning Adventure
-Four Waterfalls Exploration
-Roundtrip Airport Transfers (Sibulan Airport - hotel - Sibulan Airport)

Starts at: PHP3,767.00

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3D2N exploreDumaguete Tour Package E

3 days and 2 nights Dumaguete Tour Package. Apo Island Snorkeling Adventure and Lake Balinsasayao Expedition. *Rates are quoted PER PERSON based on the number/ group of persons...

Apo Island Snorkeling | Lake Balinsasayaw Expedition

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-3D2N Standard Aircon Room Accommodation
-daily breakfast
-Apo Island Snorkeling Adventure
-Lake Balinsasayao Expedition
-Roundtrip Airport Transfers (Sibulan Airport - hotel - Sibulan Airport)

Starts at: PHP3,540.00

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3D2N exploreDumaguete Tour Package F

3 days and 2 nights Dumaguete Packaged Tours. Bais Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching and Siquijor Island Day Tour. *Rates are quoted PER PERSON based on the number/ group of persons...

(Bais Bay Dolphin & Whale Watching | Siquijor Island Tour)

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-3D2N Standard Aircon Room Accommodation
-daily breakfast
-Bais Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching
-Siquijor Island Day Tour
-Roundtrip Airport Transfers (Sibulan Airport - hotel - Sibulan Airport)

Starts at: PHP4,236.00

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Best Times to Go

Dumaguete is located outside the typhoon belt so tourists can go there whenever they want all throughout the year, though some will encounter a little rain during the wet season from June until November. However, it is still much preferred and recommended for tourists to go to Dumaguete during the dry season to let them enjoy the city’s hot spots.

Dumaguete Attractions

There are various tourist spots in Dumaguete that you must not miss if you are planning to go there. Shortlisted below are the most visited sites and historical sites in the city.

Dumaguete Belfry

Built in the year 1811, the Dumaguete Belfry or Bell Tower was used by the early locals as a way of avoiding pirate attacks. This historical structure stands tall next to the St. Catherine of Alexandria Church facing the Rizal Park. Through out the years, renovations have been made to restore the tower’s beauty while still retaining its antiquity, which continues to gain distinction.

Rizal Boulevard

Rizal Boulevard is named after the country’s National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal. It has been said that he made a stopover at this famous landmark of Dumaguete and strolled around before leaving for Dapitan, Dipolog City where Spanish officials had him exiled under suspicion of leading a revolution.

This historical place also serves as a Dumagueteño’s day break getaway. Everyday, crowds can be seen enjoying the natural sea breeze and enjoying the pleasures of simple life.

St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral

This Cathedral was built during the Spanish times the same year the Belfry was erected. It has an open exterior where everyone is welcome to enter, pray, or just view its tranquil interior design.

Silliman University

Founded in August 28, 1901, Silliman University is the oldest American university in Asia and the first Protestant school established in the Philippines. Its old hallways have withstood the destructive events of World War II. Guests are recommended to view its old architectural structures along the busy streets of Dumaguete.

Dolphin and Whale Watching at Bais Bay

Located less than an hour away from the airport, Bais Bay is a haven for various species of dolphins and whales. You may see these friendly creatures swimming on the ocean as if partying for their freedom in their huge sanctuary. Some whale and dolphin species you can find are pantropical spotted dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, long snouted spinner dolphins, melon headed whales, short finned pilot whales, pygmy sperm whales, pygmy killer whales, and dwarf sperm whales.

Outside the Borders

Tourist spots never end inside the town itself. The most exciting and remarkable places in Dumaguete can also be seen outside the city borders.

Casaroro Falls

Located at the rough mountains of Valencia less than an hour’s drive from the city proper, Casaroro Falls is considered as a top destination for adventure tourists. At 100 feet in height but narrow unlike most waterfalls, the water gushes down intensely due to the high volume and gives the waterfall a solid white appearance. It is the most photographed waterfall in the whole province o f Negros. Its stiff and difficult trail is an exciting experience for adventure trekking.

The Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao

The twin lakes of Balinsasayao (the collective name for Lakes Danao and Balinsasayao) are two small but deep freshwater crater lakes. Rising at 1000 feet above sea level and separated by a mountain ridge, Lake Danao lies to the southeast of the edge and Lake Balinsasayao to the northwest.

Considered as a natural park, its reserves are rich in different kinds of species of fish, forest animals and trees. Even the tallest tree in the country can be found here, the Almagica tree, which grows a rarely 60 meters in height. The Japanese night heron, an uncommon species, have been recorded to be seen in this area.

Apo Island

Apo Island is included on the Philippines’ top 10 most popular snorkeling and dive spots. The marine reserves are protected by the National Integrated Protected Area Act (NIPA), sheltering over 400 species of coral reefs and 600 documented kinds of fishes. It is a key player to Negros’ tourism and in fact has been featured in a number of diving magazines.

In 1996, the people of the Apo Island won an award for the best managed reef in the Philippines. The cash prize from this award was used for the innovation of the roadways to the town. Until now, the management of the Apo Island and its marine reserves are still protected not only by the government but by the concerned citizens of the island.

Siquijor Island

Siquijor Island is known by its nickname of “Island of Fire.” The stories of witches and shamans from this island give it this impression. But despite this, Siquijor Island still remains to be a top tourist destination, having easy access from Dumaguete City and various tourists’ spots via ferry.

Dumaguete City Tour Packages

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3D2N exploreDumaguete Tour Package A

3 days and 2 nights Dumaguete Tour Package. Whole day of Dumaguete City and Countryside Tour, Bais Bay Dolphin and Whale watching adventure. *Rates are quoted PER PERSON based on the number/...

(City & Countryside Tour | Bais Bay Dolphin & Whale Watching)

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-3D2N Standard Aircon Room Accommodation
-daily breakfast
-Whole Day City and Countryside Tour
-Bais Bay Dolphin and Whale watching adventure
-Roundtrip Airport Transfers (Sibulan Airport - hotel - Sibulan Airport)

Starts at: PHP3,752.00

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3D2N exploreDumaguete Tour Package B

3 days and 2 nights Dumaguete Packaged Tour. Apo Island Snorkeling Adventure and Siquijor Island Day tour. *Rates are quoted PER PERSON based on the number/ group of persons...

(Apo Island Snorkeling | Siquijor Island Tour)

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-3D2N Standard Aircon Room Accommodation
-daily breakfast
-Apo Island Snorkeling Adventure
-Siquijor Island Adventure
-Roundtrip Airport Transfers (Sibulan Airport - hotel - Sibulan Airport)

Starts at: PHP4,233.00

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3D2N exploreDumaguete Tour Package C

3 days and 2 nights Dumaguete Travel and Tour Package. Mabinay 3 Caves Adventure and Lake Balinsasayaw Expedition. *Rates are quoted PER PERSON based on the number/ group of persons...

(Mabinay 3 Caves Expedition | Lake Balinsasayaw Expedition)

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-3D2N Standard Aircon Room Accommodation
-daily breakfast
-Mabinay 3 Caves Expedition
-Lake Balinsasayaw Expedition
-Roundtrip Airport Transfers (Sibulan Airport - hotel - Sibulan Airport)

Starts at: PHP3,109.00

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3D2N exploreDumaguete Tour Package D

3 days and 2 nights Dumaguete Adventure Tour Package. Mabinay Odloman Caving/ Canyoning Adventure and 4 Waterfalls Exploration. *Rates are quoted PER PERSON based on the number/ group of...

(Mabinay Caving & Canyoning | Four Waterfalls Exploration)

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-3D2N Standard Aircon Room Accommodation
-daily breakfast
-Mabinay Caving and Canyoning Adventure
-Four Waterfalls Exploration
-Roundtrip Airport Transfers (Sibulan Airport - hotel - Sibulan Airport)

Starts at: PHP3,767.00

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3D2N exploreDumaguete Tour Package E

3 days and 2 nights Dumaguete Tour Package. Apo Island Snorkeling Adventure and Lake Balinsasayao Expedition. *Rates are quoted PER PERSON based on the number/ group of persons...

Apo Island Snorkeling | Lake Balinsasayaw Expedition

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-3D2N Standard Aircon Room Accommodation
-daily breakfast
-Apo Island Snorkeling Adventure
-Lake Balinsasayao Expedition
-Roundtrip Airport Transfers (Sibulan Airport - hotel - Sibulan Airport)

Starts at: PHP3,540.00

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3D2N exploreDumaguete Tour Package F

3 days and 2 nights Dumaguete Packaged Tours. Bais Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching and Siquijor Island Day Tour. *Rates are quoted PER PERSON based on the number/ group of persons...

(Bais Bay Dolphin & Whale Watching | Siquijor Island Tour)

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-3D2N Standard Aircon Room Accommodation
-daily breakfast
-Bais Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching
-Siquijor Island Day Tour
-Roundtrip Airport Transfers (Sibulan Airport - hotel - Sibulan Airport)

Starts at: PHP4,236.00

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