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

Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao

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.

Also read: My Wife and I Travelled 4 Days to Dumaguete, Apo Island and Siquijor with a Budget of Only PHP 5,653 Each (All-In)

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 Moriah Pension Inn
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

Moriah Pension Inn

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