TOUR 1: Malatapay local native market and Balanan Lake
6 hours full day trip
Inclusive of pack lunch and refreshments
Water activities are exclusive of the rates
A visit to the local market in Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental (southern direction), time to buy native products such as bags, shoes, slippers, home decorations. Before leaving for Balanan lake, you will have the opportunity of eating charcoaled pork (lechon) and other local Filipino dishes and delicacies. Then proceed to Lake Balanan and you may be able to frolic around the nature reserve park, natural and pool water activities such as kayaking and boat riding. Before going back resort, we shall have a small snacks and refreshments.
Minimum of 4 persons
Tour 2: Twin Lakes and visit the overlooking view of Sibulan town
5 hours full day trip
Inclusive of pack lunch and refreshments
Water activities are exclusive of the rates
We go northern direction and explore the mountains of northern Negros Island, 12 km west of the town of Sibulan, Negros Oriental peacefully lie the captivating Lake Balinsasayao and its twin lake, equally breathtaking Lake Danao. One of the major tourist attractions in the province, Lake Balinsasayao is protected Natural Park, home to an expansive ecosystem and great biodiversity. Water activities includes kayaking, swimming, fishing, and horse back riding (should be booked in advance). In this trip we advise you to wear the following:
a.) adequate walking boots
b.) light rain coat
After watching the breathtaking views we shall have a picnic lunch in the viewing tower of the twin lakes. Heading back home, we shall explore Sibulan's overlooking view with natural park.
Minimum of 4 persons
Tour 3: Casaroro Waterfalls and Twin falls Pulangbato
5 hours full day trip
Inclusive of all food and refreshments
In the town of Valencia, Negros Oriental located 9.4 kilometers west of Dumaguete City lies the beautiful Casaroro Falls considered to be the most photographed waterfall in the entire Negros Province.
Casaroro Falls is lodged deep into the rock crevices of the rugged Valencia Mountains. With an astounding height of 100 feet, the water plunges into a deep cold basin before it flows down to stream. The waterfall is considerably narrow, instead of the usual wide cascade, but this is precisely what makes Casaroro unique. Though despite its narrowness, the volume of water that drops is heavy and causes a roar as it touches the pool. Around the basin are natural boulders huge enough to rest any travel’s weary feet. (we advice you to wear adequate walking shoes due to 350 steps.) After the enjoying the natures gift, we proceed to Valencia, where we shall have our picnic lunch in the local park. To finish the day, we shall visit the twin falls of Pulangbato which is also located in the same town.
Minimum of 2 maximum
Tour 4: Bais Dolphin Watching
8 hours full day trip
Inclusive of pack lunch and refreshments
We will leave at the resort as early as 5:30am going to northern part of the province. Dolphin and Whale watching is fast becoming a national attraction as well. It has gained popularity among travelers both local and foreign because of its appealing combination of activities.
The adventure starts with a cruise along Bais Bay then out to Tañon Strait, the natural habitat of several whale and dolphin specie. Among the kinds of dolphins you may encounter during the trip are, pantropical spotted dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and long snouted spinner dolphins. Melon headed whales, short finned pilot whales, pygmy sperm whales, pygmy killer whales and dwarf sperm whales are commonly found in the Tañon Strait too.
After the show of sea mammals, you head out to Manjuyod White Sand Bar where the boat temporarily docks. Here you can savor your lunch while looking out into the blue sea and sky and the white sands of Manjuyod.
Minimum of 4 maximum of 20 persons
Tour 5: City Tour
5 hour day trip
Excluding lunch at Why not Restaurant
Tour includes the City’s historic landmarks:
BELL TOWER
The stone bell tower is an old landmark of Dumaguete City
and it is a reminder of the city's history when pirates from the
Mindanao used to come and kidnap beautiful local maidens
in the late 18th century. Built between 1774 and 1776,
the bellfry stood and served as a watchtower, alerting village people
of marauding pirates when its bell was rang.
BOULEVARD
The capital's seafront boulevard, lined with old trees
and memorial houses and some of the elegant dining
establishments of the city. Dumaguete's most popular
promenade and sunrise; jogging track for health buffs.
ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA CATHEDRAL
This more than a century old landmark is an icon of Dumaguete's religious atmosphere. The church is located in front of Quezon Park
QUEZON PARK
For decades, this place has been the rendezvous of people from all walks of life. This park holds beautiful tree lines and a playground for kids, it has enough area to hold concerts and the famous "TAYADA SA PLAZA" every Sunday night.
PUBLIC MARKET
In the bustling downtown area is the city market filled with tiny stalls and rows of tables stacked with local fresh produce.
Meat and vegetables are usually freshest in the early morning hours. Fishermen from neighboring towns also bring in their catch during this time.
The public market could be a bit noisy and a tad cluttered because of so many people coming in and out of the building. Other products that could be sourced from there include pots and pans, baskets, brooms and other cleaning agents, plastic products, rice, livestock feeds, even freshwater pearls, watches and gold jewelry.
ANG TAY GOLF COURSE AND DRIVING RANGE
The proximity of Angtay Golf Club makes it convenient for all golf enthusiasts in the city to practice their swings after work at the office. In the late afternoons, it is a common sight to find junior golfers lining up for training sessions as well.
Students and youngsters would most likely be in this beach to relax and enjor a Sunday with their peers.
KATIPUNAN HALL (Mission Hospital)
Once the City Mission Hospital, Katipunan Hall is now converted into classrooms and educational departments. Interestingly enough, much of the hospital’s original structure has been retained.
The Mission Hospital was first opened in December of 1915 by Dr. Langheim and his nurse-wife who were the pioneers of medical missionary work in Negros Oriental. Both were also educators at the school.
THE SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
In the year 1978, construction began for this 3 storey building using funds donated by the USAID foundation or the United States of America through the office of American International Development. It was finished within one year, and formally inaugurated on August 28, 1979. It still remains to be one of the biggest libraries in the Philippines.
THE SILLIMAN HALL
The Silliman Hall is the oldest known building in the campus.
It was erected in 1903 when the need for additional classrooms arose.
Today, it serves as a museum and a venue
for university dinner conferences and the like.
SEA PORT
This beautiful sight can be seen from the Rizal Boulevard.
This is the hub for the people who hail from the nearby islands
of Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, Mindanao and Luzon
Minimum of 2 persons
Tour 6: Forest Camp, War Memorabilia, Filipino-American-Japanese Amity Shrine
5 hour day trip
Inclusive of pack lunch and refreshments
Forest Camp
Forest Camp was first opened to the public in 1990.
It began as a 6,000 square meter property originally
used as the family’s private picnic and camping
grounds and with nothing much but a simple shed.
Today it occupies 2.2 hectares of land.
At Forest Camp, one can either hike, swim in the
cool freshwater pool,
picnic or camp at the grounds.
Cata-al War Memorabilia
Initiated by an 84 year old World War II survivor Porforio Cata-al,
this private collection can be found at his residence cum museum
in the town of Valencia. His memorabilia includes bombs and
grenades, Japanese and American bills, coins and medals,
even charred pieces of an authentic military uniform.
Upon reaching the driveway of his stone house, past a painted
sign in Japanese characters, a mummy of a Japanese soldier sits
quietly in the passenger’s side of an old military jeep.
This, and other eerie odds and ends of the past war collected
throughout the years, is one of the reasons why the
Cata-al War Memorabilia is a must see.
Filipino-American-Japanese Amity Shrine
On a hilltop in the town of Valencia stands a 3-sided
pillar signifying the 3 countries (Philippines, America and Japan)
that once fought a fierce battle in the very site during World War II.
It was unveiled in 1977 by war veterans and descendants of those
whose lives were taken by the vicious war.
The shrine has a magnificent view of Dumaguete City
and the neighboring towns plus the islands of Cebu
and Siquijor across the ocean
Minimum of 2 persons
Others
Special Trips:
a.) Malatapay market (drop-off only)
Maximum of 8 persons
Separate charge for pick up
Minimum of 1 hour waiting, extra charge for exceeding hours
b.) Dumaguete City (with in downtown area, seaport)
c.) Sibulan (airport, seaport)
d.) Tampi, San Jose (seaport, mayo shipping lines)
e.) Addition charge for every waiting hour of every trip
Packed lunch is with the choice of either:
a.) Large stick of special b-b-q, rice salad, fruit, water and softdink
b.)Sanwiches(clubhouse, blt, chicken sandwich and ham & cheese sandwich.)
with cake, fruit, water and softdrink.