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Siquijor Island Full-Day Private Guided Tour
Tours • From Dumaguete

Siquijor Island Full-Day Private Guided Tour

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
95
Jan
86
Feb
68
Mar
94
Apr
129
May
Busiest 186
Jun
119
Jul
71
Aug
63
Sep
Quietest 46
Oct
113
Nov
132
Dec

Demand in Dumaguete spikes in June, roughly 86% above a typical month, while October is much quieter at about 54% below a typical month — 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.

25
20
15
10
5
Cheapest $7 Priciest $21
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities in July are typically around USD 7, about 67% below the February high of around USD 21; July’s low prices also coincide with the quieter season shown on the demand chart, so you can often find both cheaper rates and fewer crowds then. 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, so trips to Dumaguete often suit short-notice plans; during the June peak you’ll still want to confirm bookings earlier than that. 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 Los Angeles

What to know before visiting Dumaguete

What Dumaguete is like to visit

Dumaguete is best known for its Tours, which dominate bookings and shape the year's rhythm. Klook booking data shows activity peaks in June, making early summer the liveliest time for guided outings and island-hopping. Throughout the year you can also find steady demand for experiential day trips and shore excursions, but quieter pockets appear in March and a pronounced trough in October. If you prefer buzzing tour options and fuller activity schedules, aim for June; if you want space and a gentler pace, the most practical decision is to travel in quieter months.

When to go and what that costs

Demand on Klook builds to a clear high in June and drops to its quietest in October, with June marked as a peak month and October as a very quiet month. Prices are low and steady through much of the July–December window and then rise into January and February, with February showing the priciest typical payments. Where demand and price move together: February is both pricier and relatively busier than surrounding months; where they diverge: June is the busiest but not the priciest month. For lower prices and smaller crowds, plan for July–October; for peak-season atmosphere, aim for June or February.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January About average USD 11
February About average USD 21
March Quieter than usual USD 12
April About average USD 9
May Busier than usual USD 8
June Peak demand USD 8
July Busier than usual USD 7
August Quieter than usual USD 7
September Quieter than usual USD 7
October Very quiet USD 7
November Busier than usual USD 7
December Busier than usual USD 7

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 travelers from the United States

Most travelers book very close to travel dates: on Klook people typically secure experiences about 2 days ahead, while the earliest planners book roughly one week out. That means you can stay flexible and still find options a day or two beforehand, but during June and other busier months it's wise to lock popular tours earlier. Use Klook to compare typical prices and confirmed slots, book the experiences you really want for peak months, and keep free cancellation or easy-date-change options where offered — simple planning pays off without overcommitting.

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