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Siquijor Cambugahay Falls and Heritage Day Trip
Tours • From Dumaguete

Siquijor Cambugahay Falls and Heritage Day Trip

Hotel pick-up
Private tour
Private group
4.6 / 5
(95) • 1K+ booked
฿ 1,625
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
4.2 / 5
(6) • 100+ booked
฿ 717
Save ฿ 80
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
2.5 / 5
(2) • 50+ booked
฿ 1,076
Save ฿ 120
Dauin Marine Sanctuary: Explore Dumaguete with PADI 5 Star Center
Water activities • From Dumaguete

Dauin Marine Sanctuary: Explore Dumaguete with PADI 5 Star Center

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English guided
Morning departure
4.5 / 5
(2)
฿ 874
Dumaguete Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park Private Tour
Tours • From Dumaguete

Dumaguete Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park Private Tour

Hotel pick-up
Private tour
English guided
4.7 / 5
(31) • 400+ booked
฿ 1,314
Dumaguete & Dauin Dive into Fun for beginners at PADI 5 Star Center
Water activities • From Dumaguete

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

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(2)
฿ 2,185
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
฿ 3,263
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
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
฿ 1,639
Dumaguete Half-Day Private Artisan & Cultural Tour
Tours • From Dumaguete

Dumaguete Half-Day Private Artisan & Cultural Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
New Activity
฿ 2,976
Unveiling Nitrox Potential: Course in Dauin with PADI 5* Center
Water activities • From Dumaguete

Unveiling Nitrox Potential: Course in Dauin with PADI 5* Center

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English guided
3-5 hrs
฿ 5,462
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
฿ 1,092

Hotels in Dumaguete

Go Hotels Dumaguete
Hotels • Dumaguete

Go Hotels Dumaguete

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(255)
From
฿ 728.9
Hotel Essencia
Hotels • Dumaguete

Hotel Essencia

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4.6 / 5
(550)
From
฿ 951.6
฿ 1,013.3
Gabby's Bed and Breakfast
Hotels • Dumaguete

Gabby's Bed and Breakfast

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4.6 / 5
(71)
From
฿ 443.3
฿ 463.9
Henia Hotel
Hotels • Dumaguete

Henia Hotel

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4.9 / 5
(213)
From
฿ 1,150.6
Golden Gate Suites
Hotels • Dumaguete

Golden Gate Suites

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4.5 / 5
(103)
From
฿ 694.0
DCCCO Hotel
Hotels • Dumaguete

DCCCO Hotel

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5.0 / 5
(2)
From
฿ 1,500.2
Mad Monkey Dumaguete
Hotels • Dumaguete

Mad Monkey Dumaguete

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4.0 / 5
(9)
From
฿ 1,693.0
Lokai Boutique Hotel
Hotels • Dumaguete

Lokai Boutique Hotel

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฿ 3,449.4
UNWND Boutique Hotel Dumaguete
Hotels • Dumaguete

UNWND Boutique Hotel Dumaguete

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5.0 / 5
(52)
From
฿ 2,613.7
Hotel Palwa
Hotels • Dumaguete

Hotel Palwa

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3.9 / 5
(23)
From
฿ 956.6
Kingswick Residences and Lodge
Hotels • Dumaguete

Kingswick Residences and Lodge

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4.3 / 5
(34)
From
฿ 544.9
฿ 549.0
Florentina Homes
Hotels • Dumaguete

Florentina Homes

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฿ 862.1

Reviews of Dumaguete activities

Lyca ******
2026-06-25 12:49:43
Great 4.0
Make this more precise Our trip is cancelled without prior notice but we decided to reschedule the trip the day after our official schedule and the agency arranged it again. The tour is really worth it if you have limited time because it is very convenient setup since tourist spots are far from each stop so doing DIY trip would be hard to go around the siquijor.
Klook User
2026-06-10 23:06:12
Fantastic 5.0
Tour was great. Driver and guide Edwin was awesome. Answered all questions.
MARYCARMELANNE ******
2026-07-14 16:21:36
Fantastic 5.0
this is our home in dumaguete. you can never go wrong with hotel essencia. food is always good and yummy. rooms are so clean
Allan ******
2026-11-10 15:08:03
Fantastic 5.0
The location was great, it was easy to find. All staff were friendly and nice. The overall service was excellent.
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 ❤️🥰
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.
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: 💯
ButchJB *****
2026-10-26 07:58:17
Fantastic 5.0
Best location, clean and good for families with kids. Thank you
Allan ******
2026-10-16 15:24:21
Fantastic 5.0
The location was great, it was easy to find. All staff were friendly and nice. The overall service was excellent.

Dumaguete at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Dumaguete?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
200
150
Avg 100Avg
50
0
97
Jan
94
Feb
79
Mar
76
Apr
126
May
Busiest 191
Jun
135
Jul
64
Aug
72
Sep
Quietest 51
Oct
108
Nov
109
Dec

June is the busiest month for travellers from Hong Kong, running about 91% above a typical month; October is the quietest, roughly 49% quieter — book early for June and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in October. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Dumaguete cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

120
100
80
60
40
Cheapest HK$55 Priciest HK$109
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities typically run around HKD 66, with July being the cheapest month at around HKD 55, roughly 50% below February’s typical HKD 109; the cheap July period also sits in the quieter season shown by demand. 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 about 2 days ahead, which means flexibility for spontaneous trips; during the June peak named above, consider booking earlier than your usual 2 days. 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

  • Flight time

    When departing from Hong Kong

What to know before visiting Dumaguete

What to do in Dumaguete year-round

Dumaguete is best known for Tours, with sightseeing and island-hopping experiences dominating bookings through the year. Klook booking data shows demand builds in late spring and peaks in June, so summer months are when the town is liveliest and most tour operators run extra departures. Outside that peak you’ll find quieter months that suit relaxed exploration and diving-focused trips. Decide whether you want peak-season atmosphere or quieter days — June brings the buzz, while October is typically much calmer, according to Klook booking data.

When to go and what to expect

Demand on Klook is highest in June and notably troughs in October, so plan around atmosphere and crowds. Prices mostly stay steady for much of the year at HKD 55 typical, with a pronounced uptick in February to HKD 109; July is highlighted as the month with the lowest median price. Where demand and price align, June is busier and prices are elevated compared with the quiet, lower-cost months; if you prefer fewer people and gentler prices, aim for October or other quieter months.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January About average HKD 55
February About average HKD 109
March Quieter than usual HKD 109
April Quieter than usual HKD 70
May Busier than usual HKD 62
June Peak demand HKD 62
July Busier than usual HKD 55
August Quieter than usual HKD 55
September Quieter than usual HKD 55
October Very quiet HKD 55
November About average HKD 55
December About average HKD 55

Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

Tips for travellers from Hong Kong

Most travellers book with some flexibility: bookings on Klook typically happen about 2 days ahead, while the earliest planners secure options up to one week out. That means you can often book last‑minute, but in June — the peak month — it pays to reserve earlier when popular tours fill fast. Use Klook to compare schedules and snag confirmed departures, and consider booking sooner for peak-month travel to avoid missing your preferred time. All suggestions are based on Klook booking data.

FAQs about Dumaguete

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