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Dumaguete-Valencia Tour: Pulangbato Falls, Hot Spring, Sulfur Vents
Tours • Dumaguete

Dumaguete-Valencia Tour: Pulangbato Falls, Hot Spring, Sulfur Vents

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Private tour
Private group
Free cancellation
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★ 4.2 (5) • 100+ booked
฿ 730
Siquijor Tourist Spots and Top Attractions (Admission Fees Included)
Tours • From Dumaguete

Siquijor Tourist Spots and Top Attractions (Admission Fees Included)

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Private tour
Private group
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★ 4.2 (5)
฿ 2,158
Apo Island Day Tour: Snorkeling & Sea Turtle Encounters
Tours • From Dumaguete

Apo Island Day Tour: Snorkeling & Sea Turtle Encounters

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Private tour
English guided
Private group
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★ 2.5 (2) • 50+ booked
฿ 1,195
Siquijor Cambugahay Falls and Heritage Day Trip
Tours • From Dumaguete

Siquijor Cambugahay Falls and Heritage Day Trip

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Hotel pick-up
Private tour
Private group
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★ 4.6 (95) • 1K+ booked
฿ 1,313
Dumaguete Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park Private Tour
Tours • From Dumaguete

Dumaguete Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park Private Tour

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Hotel pick-up
Private tour
English guided
Private group
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★ 4.7 (31) • 400+ booked
฿ 1,313
Dauin Marine Sanctuary: Explore Dumaguete with PADI 5* Center
Water activities • From Dumaguete

Dauin Marine Sanctuary: Explore Dumaguete with PADI 5* Center

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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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★ 4.5 (2)
฿ 876
Dumaguete & Dauin Dive into Fun for beginners at PADI 5* Center"
Water activities • From Dumaguete

Dumaguete & Dauin Dive into Fun for beginners at PADI 5* Center"

English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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★ 5.0 (2)
฿ 2,191
Explore Sipalay's Coastal Gems: Full Day Snorkeling with PADI Center
Water activities • Sipalay

Explore Sipalay's Coastal Gems: Full Day Snorkeling with PADI Center

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English guided
Morning departure
5-7 hrs
Free cancellation
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฿ 1,643
Half-Day Snorkeling Trip Danjugan/Turtle Island with PADI 5* centre
Water activities • Sipalay

Half-Day Snorkeling Trip Danjugan/Turtle Island with PADI 5* centre

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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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฿ 1,095
Sipalay After Dark: Dive into Night time Magic with PADI 5* Center
Water activities • Sipalay

Sipalay After Dark: Dive into Night time Magic with PADI 5* Center

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English guided
Evening departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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฿ 1,177
Sipalay's Aquatic Delights: Full-Day Dive Trip with PADI 5* Center
Water activities • Sipalay

Sipalay's Aquatic Delights: Full-Day Dive Trip with PADI 5* Center

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English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
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฿ 3,272
Dumaguete City Highlights Half-Day Private Tour with Local Food
Tours • Dumaguete

Dumaguete City Highlights Half-Day Private Tour with Local Food

English guided
Free cancellation
New Activity
฿ 1,416

Hotels in Dumaguete

Hotel Essencia
Hotels • Dumaguete

Hotel Essencia

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★ 4.6 (498)
From ฿ 931.7
Go Hotels Dumaguete
Hotels • Dumaguete

Go Hotels Dumaguete

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★ 4.5 (232)
From ฿ 787.3
Henia Hotel
Hotels • Dumaguete

Henia Hotel

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★ 4.9 (204)
From ฿ 983.5
Asia Novo Boutique Hotel - Dumaguete
Hotels • Dumaguete

Asia Novo Boutique Hotel - Dumaguete

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★ 3.4 (68)
From ฿ 793.7
Mad Monkey Dumaguete
Hotels • Dumaguete

Mad Monkey Dumaguete

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★ 4.0 (9)
From ฿ 1,131.0
UNWND Boutique Hotel Dumaguete
Hotels • Dumaguete

UNWND Boutique Hotel Dumaguete

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★ 5.0 (47)
From ฿ 2,469.7
Golden Gate Suites
Hotels • Dumaguete

Golden Gate Suites

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★ 4.5 (101)
From ฿ 725.7
Lighthouse Point Hotel
Hotels • Dumaguete

Lighthouse Point Hotel

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★ 4.6 (93)
From ฿ 1,255.0
Rovira Suites
Hotels • Dumaguete

Rovira Suites

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★ 4.7 (162)
From ฿ 1,787.1
Gabby's Bed and Breakfast
Hotels • Dumaguete

Gabby's Bed and Breakfast

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★ 4.5 (69)
From ฿ 430.6
Hotel Dumaguete
Hotels • Dumaguete

Hotel Dumaguete

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★ 4.6 (57)
From ฿ 2,562.7
The Henry Resort Dumaguete
Hotels • Dumaguete

The Henry Resort Dumaguete

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★ 5.0 (2)
From ฿ 3,702.0
฿ 6,387.7

Reviews of Dumaguete activities

Klook User
2026-03-01 02:19:26
Fantastic 5.0
Kuya Gomie was responsible and our tour was well-organized. We enjoyed it very much.
Klook User
2026-03-06 09:47:46
Fantastic 5.0
pick up and drop off was on time and the drivers are friendly. local tour company was very good in communicating with us and coordinating the whole tour. our guide was friendly and knows the area and gave us good information.
Jose **************
2026-03-13 06:45:40
Fantastic 5.0
we enjoyed the cool weather at the twin lakes area. our driver alvin also made a side trip to the painitan in dumaguete market for us to be able to try 10-5-5 and sari-sari!
유 **
2026-05-07 09:05:48
Fantastic 5.0
Lola was the best diving master ever. She explained a lot of important things about dive and made me feel a comfortable and most enjoyable dive with very kindness and fine explanations. Thanks a lot and I hope to join Bobgobongo vivers again.
Trishia ******
2026-07-09 01:19:28
Fantastic 5.0
hotel location: in front of the hotel is the public market where you can try their local painitan, may watson’s beside the hotel and just few mins drive to boulevard breakfast: love the garlic rice service: 💯
Jeya ******
2026-08-04 11:02:32
Fantastic 5.0
very nice location🥰 walking distance lang sa lahat , esp painitan & boulevard! approachable din yung mga staff ❤️🥰
CYRIL *****
2026-03-03 14:11:11
Fantastic 5.0
The budget hotel is so close to the mall. Staff are accommodating and approachable. Rooms are clean.
aubrey ********
2026-05-08 08:58:01
Fantastic 5.0
Great location close to the metro and city center, making commuting easy. The room was modern, comfortable, and had a great workspace with fast Wi-Fi. The only downside was that the fitness center was quite small. Fantastic for a short business trip
Klook User
2026-05-25 09:35:25
Fantastic 5.0
Great value for money. Beautiful and cozy. There are many places to relax. The breakfast was delicious. We enjoyed our stay.

Dumaguete at a glance

When is the busiest time for Dumaguete activities?

Book earlier for peak months

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+100%
+50%
Typical
-50%
-100%
+2%
Jan
-6%
Feb
-13%
Mar
-21%
Apr
+43%
May
Busiest +80%
Jun
+22%
Jul
-32%
Aug
-28%
Sep
-60% Quietest
Oct
+8%
Nov
+7%
Dec

Demand peaks in June (about 80% above a typical month) while October is much quieter (roughly 60% below). Expect to book early for June; October offers easier availability and fewer crowds. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Dumaguete cheapest?

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$15
$10
$5
Avg $9 Cheapest $7 Priciest $14
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are cheapest in July (around USD 7), roughly 50% below the priciest month in March; July also overlaps the quieter season, so you may find both lower prices and lighter crowds. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

1 daysLast-minute
2 daysTypical
7 daysEarly

Most travellers book quite close to travel time — typical lead time is about 2 days, with an early-booking window of 7 days — so you can be spontaneous, though plan earlier for June's peak. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Dumaguete

Local weather

  • DEC - FEB
    30°24°

  • MAR - MAY
    33°25°

  • JUN - AUG
    31°25°

  • SEP - NOV
    31°24°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1THB = 1.88PHP

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Buglasan Festival

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Dumaguete

Quick snapshot of Dumaguete and what travellers book

Dumaguete is a relaxed coastal city where tours make up the largest share of Klook bookings, and demand peaks sharply in early summer. Bookings rise and fall through the year, with a clear busy season around June and much lighter demand in October.

Best months to visit and how prices move

Klook data show demand peaks in June and reaches a low point in October. Prices stay very low across much of the year but climb in late winter, with March typically the priciest month and July typically the cheapest. For lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for July through October; for peak-season atmosphere and the busiest activity options, June is the month to target. Demand and price mostly move differently here — peak demand in June does not align with the priciest month, which comes earlier in March.

Travel tips for travellers

Most experiences in Dumaguete can be booked close to travel — Klook’s aggregate booking patterns suggest travellers typically book a couple of days ahead, with last-minute bookings possible about a day out and earlier planning around a week. If you want flexibility, you can decide plans at short notice; if you plan to travel in June’s busy period, consider securing popular tours a few days earlier. Use Klook to compare available tours and lock in the options that suit your schedule.

FAQs about Dumaguete

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