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Negros Oriental 2-Day Itinerary: What to See and Do
Contributed by Istorya sa Laagan
At first, I thought Negros Island, specifically Negros Oriental, was just a boring place, but I was wrong. Negros Island is definitely my kind of place—-quiet and rich in natural attractions. Let me give you an overview of my 2-day trip to Negros Oriental with a detailed itinerary and breakdown of expenses.
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Attractions
Niludhan Falls
- Niludhan Falls – Bayawan City
- Lordes Falls – Bayawan City
- Twin Lakes Balinsasayao and Danao – Sibulan
- Lake Balanan – Siaton
- Quipot Falls – Canlaon City
- Casaroro Falls – Valencia
- Pulangbato Falls – Valencia
- Apo Island
- White sandbar – Manjuyod
These are just some of the attractions that you may visit in Negros Oriental. Some locals told me that there are still attractions in the island that remain unexplored. Negros Oriental is so big that it needs a couple of weeks or even months to explore its truest beauty.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
6:00A.M. : Bus departure
11:00A.M. : Arrival in Dumaguete City; Departure to Bayawan City
3:00P.M. : Arrival in Bayawan City; Niludhan Falls; Late Lunch
5:30P.M. : Bus Departure
9:30P.M. : Arrival in Dumaguete City; Checked in at
10:00P.M. : Late Dinner
Day 2
6:00A.M. : Breakfast
7:00A.M. : Dumaguete to San Jose
8:00A.M. : San Jose to drop off point
9:00A.M. : Balinsasayao Lake
10:00A.M. : Back to Dumaguete City
12:00P.M. : Hotel check out
12:30P.M. : Lunch
1:00P.M. : Strolling around
2:05P.M. : Bus departure: Back to Cebu
How to get there?
By Air
PAL and Cebu Pacific have a direct flight from Manila to Dumaguete City.
By Sea
2GO has a weekly trip from Manila to Dumaguete.
If coming from Cebu, slow and fast ferries are available daily to get to Dumaguete City.
By Land
If coming from Cebu, you may ride a bus bound for Dumaguete City in Cebu South Bus Terminal.
Where to Stay
Molave St., Daro Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Contact numbers: (035) 422-9973/09173143441
Room rates range from PHP 450 to PHP 1,700
Cost Breakdown
| Flights / Transportation | Description | Group Expenses | Individual Expenses |
| Bus | Cebu to Dumaguete (RT) | PHP 410 | |
| Boat | Round Trip | PHP 140 | |
| Bus | Dumaguete to Bayawan | PHP 100 | |
| Motorcycle | Bayawan proper to Niludhan Falls(RT) | PHP 250 | |
| Trike | Duma Bus Terminal to Pension Inn | PHP 16 | |
| Trike | Pension Inn to Jeepney station(SanJose) | PHP 8 | |
| Jeepney | Dumaguete to San Jose (RT) | PHP 30 | |
| Motorcycle | Balinsasayao (RT) | PHP 400 | |
| Trike | Cathedral to Ceres Bus Terminal | PHP 8 | |
| Total | PHP 1,362 | ||
| Accommodation | Description | Group Expenses | Individual Expenses |
| One night | Php 650 | PHP 325 | |
| Activities | Description | Group Expenses | Individual Expenses |
| Balinsasayao Lake | Registration fee | PHP 10 | |
| Food budget | Description | Group Expenses | Individual Expenses |
| Breakfast | Day 1 | PHP 80 | |
| Lunch | Day 1 | PHP 55 | |
| Dinner | Day 1 | PHP 73 | |
| Breakfast | Day 2 | PHP 50 | |
| Lunch | Day 2 | PHP 105 | |
| Total | PHP 373 | ||
| Grand Total expenses | PHP 2,060 |
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