Timeline
08:00
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park
Enter Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park. The air is cooler and the trails are empty. Walk the main path to see the two volcanic crater lakes. The forest is still recovering, but the scale of the protected area is impressive.
09:30
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park
Find a shaded spot near the lakes for a simple snack or lunch. Bring your own food and water, as there are no shops inside the park. This is the best time to listen to the birds before the afternoon heat sets in.
10:30
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park
Finish your walk and head back to the entrance. If you have energy left, take the short walk to the edge of the forest to see the surrounding Sibulan Municipality landscape.
Local tip
The park is in Sibulan Municipality, northwest of the city. Check the route for transport from Dumaguete. Bring insect repellent and sturdy shoes for the trails.
Check before you go
- Check opening hours for Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park before you go.
- Bring your own food and water; there are no food or drink shops inside the park.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dumaguete (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).