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I was travelling from Bacolod to Dumaguete and so I needed to take the bus which departs from the South terminal there. There are some aircon services, ne of which leaves early in the morning. I had awarded myself a lie-in that day, so the early bird service was not an option. Actually, I do not like aircon, it plays havoc with my throat, and I find it can become quite chilly on some buses. Also, in a strange way I feel closer to the place with the window open, the breeze blowing in and my elbow getting suntanned out the window, it is more my style of travellng.
There are basically two routes you can take to get to Dumaguete. You could go down the West coast via Kabankalan and Bayawan which is said to be the more scenic route but the quicker option is Kabankalan and over the centre of the island via Mabinay. This takes about seven hours with a few rest stops including a half hour food break at Kabankalan where there is a decent restaurant in the bus station. The fare was 264 pesos. Why 264 I do not know, but that is what it was. Buses on this route are fairly frequent and seem to go about every half hour except between about 0330 and 0600.
Like buses all over Asia, you will never go hungry as vendors jump on at every available opportunity. I do not knbw if the aircon buses, being "deluxe" do the same but the bus I got basically stopped on demand to pick up or set down passengers.
One tip I would give is that you take a note of your bus running number on the front. The drivers will often move them around in the stations and it is easy to lose track of which one you are on.
A few other words of advice. If you are a smoker like me, be careful where you smoke. Most bus stations will either have a designated area or else you have to go outside the confines of the place even though it is open. In Mabinay, one of the stops, the entire town is non-smoking so do not even get off the bus and smoke in the steet.
All in all, whilst long and a bit warm at times, it was a pleasant enough journey. The images show the bus and it's interior, a street scene from Mabinay, one of the limited scenic views from the bus coming down into Bais City and journey's end at Dumaguete. As always, be aware of the trikeshaws hanging around the bus station, they will try and rip you off. If you want to save a few pesos, it is easily walkable into the centre of town, just turn right out of the front of the station and keep on that road. 15 or 20 minutes will take you right into the middle.
Written Feb 10, 2012
Delta Fast Ferries has boats from Dumagete to Siquijor at 6:00 AM, 9:15 AM, 1:30 PM, and 4:30 PM. In Dumaguete purchase your ticket at Pier 3, Delta Ferries Passenger Terminal
(035) 225-3128 / 420-1111
Written Sep 12, 2011
Website: http://www.mysiquijor.com/kiss.html
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Air Philippines is a sister Company of the National Flag Carrier Philippine Airlines since both are Owned by the Taipan Lucio Tan. it was founded in February 13,1995 as a budget carrier. their fleet is composed of Boeing 737's and Bombardier. The Price of a Round Trip Flight to Dumaguete City from Manila is about 6,500 pesos (including all surcharges, taxes and fees).
Updated Sep 10, 2008
Phone: (632)851-7601
Website: www.airphils.com/
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Dumaguete Airport is Old and Decrepit, it is Named Sibulan Airport since it is located in Subulan Town Nearby. Only 2 domestic Airlines sevice it, the Budget Carriers Air Philippines and Cebu Pacific. The Airport is located just a 10 minute drive from down town. It has a small arrival area with just one room and manual baggage claim. the departure area is air-conditioned but is very small.
Updated Sep 10, 2008
Website: www.dumagueteinfo.com
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take the multicab to go to neighboring towns of Dumaguete City-- Valencia, Zamboangita, Sibulan, etc. The one-way fare for Dumaguete-Zamboangita is PHP 21 per head and one-way fare for Dumaguete-Sibulan is PHP 12. Note that the airport is in Sibulan, about 10 minutes away from the city proper.
The terminal of Sibulan-bound multicabs is near the public market. The terminal of Zamboangita-bound multicabs is in a gas station outside the city proper.
Updated Aug 5, 2008
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Take the bus to go to Bais City, where you can go on dolphin watching. The one-way fare per head is PHP 45, non-aircon. If you take the ordinary, non-Ceres bus (this one is slower and always filled), the fare is PHP 35.
The Ceres bus terminal is located on the southern part of the city, just tell the tricycle driver to take you to the Ceres bus terminal.
Updated Aug 5, 2008
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take the pumpboat to go to Apo island. The medium-sized boat can be rented at the flat rate of PHP 1,500. The boat is good for 4 persons. The boat will take you to Apo island and bring you back to Malatapay Wharf.
Written Aug 5, 2008
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If you take the bus from Dumaguete City (the bus terminal) to Cebu City (the south bus terminal) the fee is 180pesos per person on aircon bus and about 20pesos cheaper on non air con bus. Also the entire bus will cross the 'bay' in ferry and they charge 40pesos per person for that also and that 40 pesos fee is paid directly on the ferry. Try not to ride the bus going to Cebu City on Saturday or Sunday unless you take very early bus, because of a huge amount of traffic.... making your trip last a long time. Hopefully this will help and have a nice trip!
Written Aug 3, 2008
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if your a big group travelling in a place, the is the most economical means of transportation (it cost 5,000 pesos to rent a van for the whole day but that's including the gas so if your about 5 or more persons this is more economical means of going around and touring since it is flexi time and you can decide on where to go)
Written Jun 26, 2008
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Necessity is the Mother of inventions!, due to the poor road conditions in the visayas and that rides to remote areas are expensive, the enterprising people build the sky lab aka "habal habal" a 5 to 7 seater tricyle that is economical and affordable (a short ride costs 15 pesos).
Written Jun 26, 2008
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