Dumaguete Itinerary and Expenses

Dumaguete is the capital of Negros Oriental. Silvanas, Apo Island and Manjuyod sandbar are some of the reasons why I wanted to visit this city.

APO ISLAND

We registered at Harold's Dive Center, paid Php 1200 which already includes snorkeling equipment. We were even provided weights and weights belt for free. We left Dumaguete City around 7:00AM and arrived in Dauin before 8AM where we took the boat to Apo Island.

Here you will get a chance to swim with sea turtles.

We spent the whole day in the island diving in the area swimming with the turtles and lively corals.


MANJUYOD SANDBAR

The next day, we left our hotel early to Bais for Dolphin Watching and Manjuyod Sandbar. It was a gloomy day and that's the reason why the whole sand bar didn't appear that day. We did really enjoyed the dolphin watching though.

How to Get There:
Take a bus to Bais and get off at Bais Bus Stop. Fare Php 61, Travel time: 1 hour
Hire a boat for to Manjuyod sandbar

VALENCIA

Valencia is one of the municipality in Dumaguete City we visited.

How to get there: Ride a jeepney to Valencia. Fare: 12 Php. Travel Time: 30 minutes.

PULANGBATO FALLS

First stop is in the rustic stones of Pulangbato falls. Entance is Php 50.

SMOKEY MOUNTAIN

On the way to Pulangbato falls is a mountain with geothermal vents of sulfuric smoke. We stopped for a bit and took some pictures.

FOREST CAMP

This nature resort in Valencia is a place where you can relax and also experience some adventures. There are swimming pools, campgrounds, zipline, wall climbing, horses for horse back riding, etc. you can enjoy. 

Entrance fee: Php 100 during weekdays and Php 120 during weekends 

SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY

Going back to the city is a visit to the oldest American University in Asia. It has its own Anthropology museum which exhibits some artifacts.

Entrance fee: Php 100
Operating hours: 8:30 AM -11:30 AM, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Mondays to Fridays
How to get there: Ride a tricycle and tell the driver to drop you off in Siliman University, this is located at Rizal Boulevard.

Here is a sample 3D2N Itinerary and estimated expenses:
(Itinerary and expenses based on our own trip)