Philippines · DUMAGUETE & SIQUIJOR TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 dumaguete & siquijor tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend a day seeing Siquijor’s best-known sights with an English-speaking local guide such as Leebert, John, or Francis. Swim at Cambugahay Falls, meet a bolo-bolo healer, visit the Balete Tree and Butterfly Sanctuary, climb to Mount Bandilaan, and finish at BuCafe. Transport and entrance fees are included, but meals and towels are not.
“Our guide Francis was awesome. Took us to some beautiful locations and was super friendly.”
James, an English-speaking guide from Los Angeles who has lived in the Philippines since 2019, takes your private group of up to four around Negros Oriental in an air-conditioned SUV. Choose from mountain lakes, Pulangbato Falls, hot springs, Baslay Coffee Forest, and WWII sites, with time for local food and personal recommendations.
“Our tour guide James Todd was awesome. He always replied to my questions before we met. He showed up on time. He was very knowledgeable and very friendly. We learned a lot about the experience. Highly recommended. The tour exceeded our expectations.”
Travel from Dumaguete to Apo Island by boat for guided snorkeling with wild sea turtles, coral reefs, and colorful fish. English-speaking guides accompany you in the water, with MarkJohn praised for careful support. The package includes transport, boat charter, lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup, but the snorkeling fee may cost extra.
“saw a lot of turtles . Lunch was poor. There was not tour staff member the boat captain acted as tour guide.”
Travel from Abraham Bohol to Siquijor by ferry and small-group van, with stops at Paliton Beach, Pitogo Cliff, the Balete Tree, Cambugahay Falls, a Butterfly Sanctuary, Mount Bandilaan, and a Bolo-Bolo healer. Guide Lee, also called Leebuir, shares island traditions before coffee and sunset views at Bucafe.
“It was just awesome Lee was not just a guide but a awesome friend to make, letting you know, in’s and outs of the history of the island traditions. Though the weather dampened plans on the day it didn’t stop the enthusiasm and the willingness of Lee to try to make things right, going above reaching out to people in the group of safety and a consensus of what we could or could not do weather permitting. The vibe of the group was great with Lee matching the energy for the day. I could only imagine how more amazing it could get if the weather didn’t turn out the way…”
Join a small group from Shaka Cafe in San Juan for a six-hour Siquijor tour with guide Leebert or another licensed guide. Swim at Cambugahay Falls, visit the Balete Tree and Butterfly Sanctuary, meet a Bolo Bolo healer, see Mount Bandilaan, and finish with sunset at Bucafe. Healer service costs $12 extra.
“We had an amazing day thanks to Leebert. He made sure we had the best experience possible. Would recommend this trip to anyone!!”
Travel from Dumaguete to Apo Island by van and motorized outrigger boat, then snorkel at the Coral Garden and Turtle Spot with local guides such as Mel and Jaypee. The $117 package includes transfers, gear, lunch, boat fees, and environmental charges. Expect wading into the boat, warm water, sea turtles, and a relaxed island day.
“Järjestelyt olivat sujuvat, meistä pidettiin hyvää huolta, oli turvallinen ja luottavainen olo. Korallit olivat kauniit ja näimme useampia kilpikonnia. Meno oli kaikenkaikkiaan rauhallista ja rentoa.”
Spend 5 to 8 hours with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle visiting The Ruins, Balay Negrense, Campuestohan, old churches, parks, and Bacolod landmarks. Guides such as Cindi and Elmer are praised for friendly service and flexible sightseeing. Pickup is available from hotels, the airport, and Bacolod ports.
“We had a very good tour guide, Cindi, who took us to so many places even a couple that were not in the itinerary but along the way. It was a good way to learn about the history of Negros. I recommend to use a tour guide”
Leave Dumaguete early for Bais Bay, where you will ride a private banca boat in search of wild dolphins, then swim, snorkel, and walk Manjuyod Sandbar. A guide, hotel transfers, towel, and onboard lunch are included. The route can take about 10 hours, with pickup available in Bacong, Dauin, Zamboanguita, and nearby Dumaguete areas.
“Watching dolphins was fun. Seafood lunch was good. We just lazed in the sandbar afterwards.”
Spend seven hours touring Siquijor in a private open jeepney with an English-speaking guide. Choose at least five stops, including Cambugahay Falls, Pitogo Cliff, the Balite century-old tree, Tulapos Sanctuary, and Paliton Beach. Lunch, entrance fees, hotel transfers, and snorkeling are included. Ask about the route before setting out.
“The tour was incredible! The guides were all very friendly and totally cool. Our driver was the best. We took great pictures and had a lot of fun. Thank you so much!”
Leave Dumaguete by private vehicle for the cool forest of Balinsasayao Twin Lakes. Your driver and local guide lead the outing, with time for lake views, birdwatching, and a possible fish foot spa. Finish at Alimyon Kapehan, a Filipino restaurant with wide views of the town and sea. Lunch and entrance fees cost extra.
“Balinsasayao is very cool. Our tour was rainy, good thing Travis travel and tours was ready for this.They had a free use of raincoats so we can still enjoy the lakes.”
Travel from Dumaguete into Valencia for a private, English-guided day of city sights, the Cata-Al World War II Museum, Twin Lakes views, Pulang Bato Falls, Red Rock Hot Spring, and sulfur vents. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, fuel, parking, entrance fees, and bottled water are included. Bring swimwear, a towel, and extra clothes.
“Valencia. Strande Daui Besøg i byen. Baywalk. Langs Strandvejen Lidt for kedeligt til os. Der mangler badestrand tættere på Byen”
Spend eight hours touring Siquijor with a local English or Tagalog-speaking guide, hotel pickup, tuk-tuk or motorcycle transport, and admission fees included. Eugene is the named guide praised for his humor and island knowledge. Stops include Cambugahay Falls, Balate Trees, and a mountain viewpoint. Lunch is not included.
“We booked a day trip and our guide was Eugene. A very nice, funny guy. Thank you, Eugene, for the wonderful impressions of this beautiful island. We had a lot of fun. Definitely recommend it.”
You’ll tour Siquijor by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, visiting Paliton Beach, Capilay Spring, Salagdong Beach, Sambulawan Underground River, Cambugahay Falls, the Balete Fish Spa, Pitogo Cliff, and Hapitanan. Guide Sydney and the driver have earned especially warm praise for their care and island knowledge. Lunch is your responsibility.
“Our guide, Sydney, and the driver were great! This was the best tour we have taken so far in PH. The underground river was my favorite and my husband loved the falls. Definitely recommend it to all!”
Travel from Dumaguete to Siquijor with a private guide, ferry tickets, lunch, and hotel transfers included. Visit St. Francis of Assisi Church, Paliton Beach, Salagdoong Beach, Cambugahay Falls, and the old Balete Tree. Expect swimming, scenic drives, and optional zipline and cliff-jump style water activities during a long 12-hour day.
Spend about seven hours exploring Siquijor’s Tulapos, Caticugan, or Tubod marine sanctuaries with a private English-speaking guide. Equipment, transport, sanctuary fees, lunch, and hotel pickup are included. You need basic swimming skills and comfort in the water.
Pick an island, a reef or a canyon.
