Philippines: Dumaguete, Twin Lakes & Siquijor Island — 7 Days

Island-hopping through Negros and Siquijor with lake swimming, coastal transfers, and unscheduled time

This seven-day itinerary moves between two southern Philippine regions. The route begins in Dumaguete City on Negros, where a nature walk and boat tour of the Twin Lakes of Balinsasayaw form the primary activity before an inter-island ferry crossing to Siquijor. The second half of the week centers on Siquijor Island, with one full-day guided tour and two unscheduled days available for independent exploration, swimming, or rest. Transfers are by road and inter-island fast craft; accommodations range from city-based to resort settings. The itinerary closes with a return ferry to Dumaguete and onward travel to Manila or Cebu by domestic flight (not included in the trip).

Highlights

Nature trail and boating on the Twin Lakes of Balinsasayaw near Dumaguete
Swimming in freshwater lake settings within Negros interior
Inter-island fast craft ferry crossing to Siquijor Island
Full-day guided island tour of Siquijor with coastal and inland sightseeing
Two days of unscheduled time for independent activity on Siquijor

Day by day

1Arrival in Dumaguete and Valencia City TourDumaguete · Valencia and Dumaguete City

Arrive in Dumaguete and transfer to your city hotel. An afternoon tour of Valencia and Dumaguete City introduces the provincial capital's character.

2Twin Lakes of Balinsasayaw: Nature Walk and BoatingTwin Lakes of Balinsasayaw · Dumaguete

A full day is spent at the Twin Lakes of Balinsasayaw, located inland from Dumaguete. The day includes a nature trail walk through surrounding forest, boating on the freshwater lakes, and swimming. Return to Dumaguete occurs in the late afternoon.

3Ferry Crossing to Siquijor IslandSiquijor Island · Dumaguete pier · resort

Road transfer to Dumaguete pier precedes a fast craft ferry crossing to Siquijor Island. Fast craft service is available to Siquijor Island. Upon arrival, road transfer proceeds to a resort for accommodations. The remainder of the day is unscheduled.

4Siquijor Island Full-Day TourSiquijor · resort

A guided tour of Siquijor's principal sites, returning to resort in the evening.

5Siquijor: Unscheduled Day

This day remains free for independent activity, swimming, rest, or self-guided exploration of the island.

6Siquijor to Dumaguete, Cebu, or ManilaSiquijor · Siquijor to Dumaguete · Dumaguete

Free time on Siquijor until your scheduled transfer to the pier. Board the fast craft to Dumaguete, then continue onward to Cebu or return to Manila by plane.

7Siquijor to Dumaguete DepartureSiquijor · Dumaguete · the pier

Free time until transfer to the pier for the fast craft to Dumaguete. From there, continue by domestic flight to Cebu or Manila (not included).

Included

Accommodations as indicated / Meal as indicated / Transfer and
Sightseeing tours / Boat rides / A separate * multi-lingual guide is
provided for a minimum of 4 full paying person. . .
English or German or French or Spanish or Italian

Not included

Domestic air ticket is not included.