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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 shows the largest spike in bookings — roughly 91% busier than a typical month — while October is about 49% quieter than usual; travellers from Malaysia should 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.

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50
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Cheapest RM28 Priciest RM57
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities tend to be cheapest in July at typically around MYR 28, roughly 50% below the February high; July’s low prices also line up with the quieter season shown on the demand chart, so visiting then can save money and avoid 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 about 2 days ahead, making Dumaguete easy for short-notice trips; during the June peak mentioned on the demand chart you may still want to secure bookings earlier than usual. 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 Kuala Lumpur

What to know before visiting Dumaguete

Dumaguete at a glance

Dumaguete is best known for day tours and coastal experiences, with Tours dominating bookings on Klook. Across the year demand shifts noticeably: Klook booking data show a pronounced high in June and much quieter months in October and surrounding autumn months. That seasonal pulse suits travellers who want lively island and sightseeing activity in June, while those seeking fewer crowds find calmer options in October. Decide whether you want peak-season atmosphere or quieter flexibility. Based on Klook booking data.

When to visit Dumaguete

June stands out as the city's busiest month on Klook, with Peak demand in June, while October is the quietest month with Very quiet demand; several spring months are also quieter than usual. Prices are mostly stable around MYR 28 through much of the year, then rise to a higher band around MYR 57 in February and March and sit in the low‑thirties in April–June. Where demand and price align, June offers lively activity but higher booking pressure; for lower prices and smaller crowds, July through October are the better choice.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January About average MYR 28
February About average MYR 57
March Quieter than usual MYR 57
April Quieter than usual MYR 36
May Busier than usual MYR 32
June Peak demand MYR 32
July Busier than usual MYR 28
August Quieter than usual MYR 28
September Quieter than usual MYR 28
October Very quiet MYR 28
November About average MYR 28
December About average MYR 28

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 Malaysia

Most travellers book quite close to travel: experiences on Klook are typically available about 2 days ahead, and the earliest planners lock things in up to 7 days out. That short planning window means you can stay flexible, but in June—Dumaguete's peak month—booking earlier pays to secure popular tours. Use Klook to compare time slots and reviews, reserve the must‑do Tours you want, and pick refundable options where available to keep plans adaptable. All figures are based on Klook booking data.

FAQs about Dumaguete

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