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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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From
฿ 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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From
฿ 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
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200
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Avg 100Avg
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78
Jan
71
Feb
55
Mar
58
Apr
123
May
Busiest 238
Jun
167
Jul
68
Aug
64
Sep
Quietest 51
Oct
120
Nov
108
Dec

June is the busiest month for travellers from the Philippines, with demand about 138% above a typical month; October is the quietest, roughly 49% quieter than typical — 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.

2,500
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Cheapest ₱416 Priciest ₱2,022
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities typically cost around PHP 416 in July, roughly 79% below the price seen in February; this cheapest month aligns with the quieter season, so July can offer 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 about 2 days ahead, showing high flexibility for short-notice plans; during the June peak you may still want to lock things in earlier to secure spots. 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 Manila

What to know before visiting Dumaguete

What to do in Dumaguete year-round

Dumaguete is best known for Tours, with guided shore excursions and island-hopping dominating bookings through the year. Klook booking data shows demand builds into a strong high season in June and July when sightseeing and outdoor activities are busiest, while October, March and April trend much quieter. Plan around that rhythm: if you want lively beach and boat days aim for the peak-season atmosphere, but if you prefer calmer streets and easier bookings pick the quieter months. All visitor patterns and figures here are drawn from Klook booking data.

When to visit Dumaguete

June is the standout month for crowds — Klook booking data records Peak demand in June — and July also runs high. October is the quietest month, typically far less busy than a normal month. Prices stay low and steady through many months at around PHP 416, then jump to a priciest point in February at PHP 2,022, so low crowds and lower prices coincide in July–October while February brings the highest typical price. For lower prices and smaller crowds choose July–October; for peak-season atmosphere visit June or July.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January Quieter than usual PHP 416
February Quieter than usual PHP 2022
March Very quiet PHP 1,249
April Very quiet PHP 535
May Busier than usual PHP 476
June Peak demand PHP 476
July Peak demand PHP 416
August Quieter than usual PHP 416
September Quieter than usual PHP 416
October Very quiet PHP 416
November Busier than usual PHP 416
December About average PHP 416

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 the Philippines

Most travellers book fairly close to travel: experiences commonly get reserved 2 days ahead, with the earliest planners booking about one week out. That means you can often be flexible and book a day or two before, though during the June–July peak months it helps to lock in must-do Tours a bit earlier. Use Klook to compare options and secure your spot for popular dates, and consider booking refundable or changeable options if your plans might shift. These suggestions are based on Klook booking data.

FAQs about Dumaguete

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