Looking for fun things to do in the Dumaguete area? 

Want to explore all the incredible natural beauty of the Dumaguete area on a private, customized tour with an English-speaking guide? 

Want recommendations for the best restaurants, things to do and activities?

Hi, I’m James! Originally from Los Angeles, California, I’ve been living in the Philippines since 2019. I am happy to share some of my favorite places with travelers visiting the beautiful Province of Negros Oriental.

What we’ll do:
• I’ll pick you up at your lodging in an air-conditioned Hyundai Tucson SUV, complete with sun and moonroof for your viewing enjoyment! (1-4 only, larger groups from 5-8 will travel together by van)
• Take your pick of my listed attractions. All tours have a basic itinerary, but are fully flexible and customizable based on your interests!
• Try my recommendations for the best local Filipino & International cuisine, locally made craft beer and unique souvenirs(cost not included in tour price).


Dumaguete Tours in English

Discover the Hidden Lakes of Negros Oriental on a tour full of nature. Walk on pathways towards the lake surrounded by green foliage and singing birds. You’ll see fishes at the lake that will treat you with a foot spa. As you go hiking you will see the entire wide lake with lush greenery and birds that are not seen anywhere in the city.

Dumaguete: Twin Lakes Balinsasayao nature adventure and city tour

Well known for its dive sites and snorkeling, a visit to this incredible island is not to be missed. 

First, you’ll get to stop at Turtle Point where you can swim with the turtles interact without touching them or marvel at them even from shallow waters.

Enjoy a delicious island lunch, after which you may choose to explore the island with a 30-minute trek to the Habagat Trail where you’ll be rewarded with a panoramic view of the coastline and marine sanctuary.

This is the perfect getaway, stress-free way to enjoy the natural beauty of Apo Island


Full Day Apo Island Tour from Dumaguete 

Located in Sitio Balanan, Siaton- about an hour and half drive from Dumaguete, Lake Balanan is 285 meters above sea level and is fed by the Lamarao, Balanan and Managobsob creeks. For those who love nature-trekking, there is a four-kilometer circumferential pathway around the Lake under a canopy of vaious indigenous forest trees. Trekkers will also get a chance to see three waterfalls at the other side of the Lake.

Dumaguete Lake Balanan

An hour's drive north of Dumaguete brings you to Bais CIty, where an outrigger motorboat will cruise you along Tanon Strait to spot dolphins, and if lucky, whales too! You will also isit the Campuyo White Sandbar where you can swim and snorkel in its clear blue waters, or just laze around the fine white sand beach.

Cap off the morning with a hearty lunch onboard of mixed grill.

Headback to wharf by noontime and proceed to Sibulan.

TUcked 850M above sea level, northwest of Dumaguete, the twin lakes of Balinsasayao offer scenic views and excellent nature hikes. SPend the afternoon kayaking or padding on a local banca or trek your way through a 30 minutes rock trail around the Lake. Bring a windbreaker or jacket as the weather can be completely different, always, some shower.

For a unique, adventurous experience, you can Stand-up-Paddle on the lake, where the water is generally flat. We have SUP (STAND UP PADDLEBOARD) rentals. (SUP Board P800 per board + transportation P2000).

Dumaguete Dolphin Watching & Manjuyod Sandbar 

For the more adventurous type who have had some basic caving experience, we will take you to more challenging caves with opportunity to rappel and apply vertical caving techniques and single rope technique, as well as hiking, swimming in an underground river, crawling under and squeezing in tight spaces, guided by your headlamps and the cavern naturalist.

Dumaguete Caving & Canyoning Adventure

Get the best of the outdoors and combine the tours to the Casaroro Falls and the Balinsasayaw Twin Lakes in one day! Be ready for an hour’s technical hike to the falls and back.

Dumaguete Casaroro Falls & Balinsasayaw Twin Lakes Tour

Whale Shark Watching is on the bucket list of many people around the world. For a few years, the “Butanding Tours to Oslob” on Cebu Island are famous among tourists and locals. While many are using local operators to organize the trip or go from one of the Dive Resorts in Dauin on a day trip to dive or snorkel with the whale sharks, it can also be done by public transport from Dumaguete.

Dumaguete Oslob Whaleshark Tour

Get intimate with nature as you explore Negros Oriental's scenic waterfalls and stunning rock formations. Its a challenging hike to Casaroro Falls, a single column that drop 70m into a pool surrounded by steep rocks and thick foliage.

A steep, long staircase leads to this scenic waterfall site, popular for swimming & picnicking.

Experiences in Dumaguete, Philippines