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1. Tri-City (Bacolod - Silay - Talisay) Exclusive Day Tour

2. Explore DSB (don Salvador Benedicto) In Bacolod

3. Private Tour Silay Heritage Full Day from Bacolod

4. Silay Heritage Tour In Bacolod

5. Bacolod Tri City Exclusive Day Tour

6. Private Full Day Tour from Bacolod to Silay and Talisay

7. 2 hours Walking Tour in Bacolod

8. Bacolod Half Day Tour with The Ruins and Chicken Inasal Lunch

9. Lakawon Island Day Tour In Bacolod

10. Bacolod City Heritage Tour

11. Mambukal Resort Day Tour In Bacolod

12. Bacolod History Tour - Cultural Heritage of Negros

13. History Tour of Negros

14. Bacolod Ilaya Highland Resort Day Tour

15. Campuestohan Highland Resort Tour In Bacolod

16. Private Tour Lakawon Island Full Day from Bacolod

17. Bacolod Contemporary Art Tour

Keep the fun going with other experiences in the area.

Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour

Mysterious Tour Iloilo

Private market tour and filipino cooking class in iloilo city.

Full Day Shark Watching and Canyoneering in Cebu

Bucari Leon (Little Baguio) Tour

Isla De Gigantes From Iloilo

Iloilo City Tour (Garin Farm, Molo Mansion/Church, Vanishing Mansion)

Pilgrimage Tour In Iloilo

Southern Countryside Tour In Iloilo

Garinfarm Pilgrimage Resort Land Transfer (ROUNDTRIP)

Private filipino cooking class in iloilo city using heirloom recipes.

• Tri-City (Bacolod - Silay - Talisay) Exclusive Day Tour
• Explore DSB (don Salvador Benedicto) In Bacolod
• Private Tour Lakawon Island Full Day from Bacolod
• Lakawon Island Day Tour In Bacolod
• Bacolod Contemporary Art Tour
• Bacolod Tour Guide
• Philippines Private Tour - Vince Group
• Bacalove Tours

20 THINGS TO DO IN BACOLOD + TOURIST SPOTS

by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 5, 2019 | Bacolod , Philippines , Tourist Spots | 0 comments

This blog is about the top things to do in Bacolod and other tourist spots in Negros Occidental. 

Most visits to Negros Occidental begin with Bacolod City, the capital of the province, once the haven of the sugar industry in the Philippines.  Now, Bacolod is best known for Masskara Festival, one of the biggest festivals in the country .  It is also a food haven, don’t miss trying local Negros food such as chicken inasal, cansi, and piaya.

While there’s not much attraction in Bacolod, the city is a good base and entry point for exploring the top tourist attractions in Negros Occidental such as Mt.Kanlaon Natural Park, The Ruins, Silay, Campuestuhan Highlands, Lakawon Island, Carbin Reef, and Sipalay . Visitors can even cross to Iloilo City by sea.

Here’s a comprehensive list of the best things to do in Bacolod.

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THINGS TO DO IN BACOLOD

1.experience masskara festival, why is it one of the top things to do in bacolod.

Masskara Festival, the festival of smiles, is one of the biggest festivals in the Philippines, held every October in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. The term “Masskara” was coined from the words “mass” (crowd) and “kara” (face), which literally means “Festival of Many Faces”. During the celebration, Bacolod exude an enchanted atmosphere as masked dancers fill the streets, dancing to the tunes of live music, and many events are organized in the city.

Interestingly, Masskara Festival was founded sometime in 1980 and was first held back in October 19, 1980  to help ease the misery of the locals. A tragedy struck in the evening of April 22, 1980 when M/S Don Juan, a ferry carrying about 1,000 passengers, most of them are Negrense, collided with M/T Tacloban City tanker en route to Bacolod from Manila.  The ferry instantly sunk off shore Mindoro, killing about 750 passengers.

2. FEAST ON CHICKEN INASAL

Why is it one of the best things to do in bacolod.

Mention Bacolod food and chicken inasal (grilled chicken) will come to mind. Chicken inasal is Bacolod’s most famous local delicacy known for its smoky taste and yellowish look.  There are several eateries and restaurants in Bacolod serving chicken inasal , but the best place to go is Manokan Country .  It is said that back in the 80’s, the inasal food stalls where just scattered on the sidewalks, until the local government brought them organized them to create what is known as Manokan Country. You can choose from several restaurants serving chicken inasal here.

3. RELAX AT THE CAPITOL BUILDING AND LAGOON

Why is it one of the top bacolod tourist spots.

Built in 1927 and completed 6 years after, the Capitol Building in Bacolod, which is the official seat of the governor of the province, exhibits the Beaux-Arts architectural design that is inspired by French Neocolonialism.  Based on anecdotes ,the city planner Daniel Burnham, one of the celebrated American architects who studied in Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris visited the Philippines upon the invitation of the then Governor General William Cameron Forbes to visit the Philippines.  He recommended William Parsons as consulting architect, who structured the architectural office of the Bureau of Public Works, composed of American and Filipino architects including  Juan Nakpil, Tomas Bautista Mapua, and Juan de Guzman Arellano who implemented the plan.  The Capitol Building was declared as National Historical Landmark in 1994.

The Capitol Building is shaped like the letter E, and the neck-swivelling façade is fringed by towering, massive colonnades. The sculptures at the Capitol Building are believed to be designed by the works of Guillermo Tolentino, the National Artist for Sculpture.

Near the man-made lagoon at the Capitol Grounds, you’ll notice striking statues painted in gold. The carabao (water buffalo) and a woman is attributed to Italian sculpture Frances Riccardo Monti, while the man riding a female carabao was made by Negrense artist Felix Garzon.

There’s also a memorial for the war veterans at the heart of the Capitol Ground.

4. VISIT SAN SEBASTIAN CHURCH

Why is a famous bacolod tourist spot.

The San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod city was originally constructed in 1825 and was renovated towards the end of the century. The 2 bell towers (the original wooden church has 1 bell tower only) were built in 1885 and eventually the bells were relocated to the churchyard for the preservation.  In 1933, San Sebastian Church was declared a cathedral when Bacolod was converted into a diocese.

5.TRY CANSI

Why is it one of the best Bacolod food?

Another must-try Negrense dish that you can find in Bacolod is the cansi (kansi), a traditional comfort food made of boiled bone-in beef shank with beef chunks and bone marrow and made sour by batuan fruit. The best place to eat cansi in Bacolod is at Sharyn’s Cansi House that is included in the World’s Top 50 Street Food Masters  chosen by panel of industry experts during the World Street Food Congress (WSFC).  The last time I ate here, the cansi served to me is good for 2-3 persons, about ₱290 ($6)  if I remember it correctly.

Address: C-58 Capitol Shopping Center, Narra Ave, Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod

Open Hours: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

6. EXPERIENCE PIAYA MAKING

Piaya is a famous Negros delicacy that is made of flat unleavened bread filled with muscovado and glucose syrup.  It is believed that piaya was created to promote the sugar industry of Negros.

Bong bongs is one of the oldest bakers of piaya.  Most tourists who want to take home Bacolod and Negros local delicacies head to Bong Bongs.  But did you know that they also offer a workshop on how to make a piaya?  You can book in advance through their Facebook page to secure a slot, and it only costs  ₱60 per person (minimum 15 pax, maximum 50 pax).  The Bong Bongs piaya workshop is available from Mondays to Saturdays (closed on Sundays).

Address: Bongbong Villan Building corner Pauline Street Alijis Road Bacolod City, Negros Occidental

7. VISIT THE NEGROS MUSEUM

Why is it one of the famous bacolod tourist spots.

Originally built as a Provincial Agricultural Building, it now houses the Negros Museum that was founded in 1996. The Negros Museum is like a gate to the world of Negros, which aims to promote understanding of the history, culture, artistry, and life in Negros island.  Also, on display here are several artworks of local artists that are for sale.  Negros Museum also houses a Toy Gallery with toy collections from around the world including dolls of different sizes.

Address: Old Agricultural Building, Gatuslao Street, Bacolod City

Open Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Entrance Fee : (Adult) ₱100, (Senior) ₱80,  (Student & Child) ₱70

Access: 3 minute walk from the Provincial Capitol

BACOLOD CONTEMPORARY ART TOUR: RESERVE HERE

8. buy souvenirs at negros showroom.

The Negros Showroom has 2 branches: the original shop is located along Lacson Street while the other one is at Central City Walk in Robinson’s Place, Bacolod.

If you’re looking for the best souvenirs in Bacolod and Negros, The Negros Showroom is the best place to visit.  It’s a one-stop shop of the best products in Negros, from bags, shirts, hand-crafted goods,  jewelries, to local delicacies such as piyaya, napoleones, barquillos, and biscocho.

Address: Lacson Street, Bacolod City / Robinsons Place Bacolod central City Walk, Bacolod,

  Open Hours: Daily 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

9. HAVE A SLICE OF CAKE AT CALEA

Why is it one of the top bacolod food.

Whenever I am in Bacolod, I always make it a point to drop by at Calea, a haven for cakes and pastries.  Calea is the most popular dessert café in Bacolod and it’s not surprising since they serve really delicious cakes. If you can’t decide what to eat, try their best-seller – the chocolate mud pie.  Calea also has a pretty nice ambience, perfect for sipping a cup of coffee while enjoying a bite of your favorite pastry.

Lacson Street Branch: L.Sea Building 14 th Street corner Lacson Street, Bacolod City

Balay Quince Branch: 15 th Street, Balay Quince, Bacolod City

Robinsons Place Bacolod Branch : 1 st Level, Robinsons Place Bacolod, Lacson Street Madalagan,

How to get to Calea:

1.Take a jeepney bound for Mandalafan-Libertad or Bata-Libertad from Central Market. Fare is ₱8 ($0.16).

2.Tell the driver to drop you off at Calea.

10. CHECK OUT THE JOHN PAUL TOWER II

Why is it one of the top bacolod things to do.

Back in area in February 20, 1981, Pope John Paul II visited Bacolod City and celebrated a mass near BREDCO (Bacolod Real Estate Development Corporation), a reclamation area in the city. The John Paul II Tower is a pilgrimage center, erected near the aforementioned site to commemorate that important event. The soaring building dedicated to the late Pope John Paull II is composed of 8 floors and offers a great view of Bacolod City and Guimaras Strait. Displayed here are pictures, relics, and vestment he used during his visit.

Address: BREDCO near SM City, Bacolod City

Open Hours: 8:00 AM

Entrance Fee: ₱20 ($0.39)

11. DINE AT PALA-PALA MARKET

One of the best places to eat in Bacolod is the pala-pala style restaurant.  It’s their version of dampa, like the one in Manila, where customers can buy fresh seafood straight from the Pala- Pala Market and they can go to the nearest “tulahan” and they can cook the seafood for you. The price for the paluto depends on the cooking style and ingredients used.   Here’s the usual paluto:

•   Crabs – chili or steamed
• Shrimps –  buttered garlic, steamed, or chili (spicy-garlic)
• Squid – adobo, calamares
• Scallops – buttered garlic, grilled
• Fish – grilled, sizzling, soup

Open Hours: Daily 3:00 PM – 5:00 AM

BACOLOD SIDE TRIPS

  Here’s a list of top tourist spots in Negros Occidental that can be done as a day trip from Bacolod city.

12. THE RUINS

Why is it one of the top places to see near bacolod.

Mention Bacolod and The Ruins will immediately come to mind.  But this famous attraction is actually located in Talisay, not Bacolod.

Based on anecdotes, The Ruins was built as a reminder of great love. Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson, a sugar baron from Talisay, Negros Occidental fell in love with Maria Braga, a Portuguese from Macau.  They eventually got married, settled in Negros, and had 10 children. When Maria got pregnant with her 11 th child, she slipped in their bathroom and bled heavily. She couldn’t stand to go to the physician, so his husband had to request for a physician who lives in Silay.  It took 4 days for the physician to arrive by horse-drawn carriage and sadly, Maria and the child already passed away. Mariano was broken-hearted, he then decided to build an Italian-inspired mansion dedicated to his wife.  Unfortunately, during the World War II, the guerillas burned down the beautiful mansion to prevent the Japanese soldiers from using it as a military headquarters.   The frame of the mansion survived,  hence the name, like a testament of one great love that stood the test of time.

Address: Talisay, Bacolod

Open Hours: Daily 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Entrance Fee: (Adult) ₱100 ($2), (Seniors/PWD) ₱70 ($1.38), (Student) ₱60 ($1.18), (Child) ₱20

How to get to The Ruins:

1.Take the jeepney to Bata-Libertad (northbound, going to Bata). Fare is ₱8 ($0.16) per person.  You can find this jeepney along Lacson Street in Bacolod city.

2.Get off at Pepsi Plant (near Ceres North Terminal).

3.Take a tricycle to The Ruins. Fare is ₱50 ($1)  per person.

4.At the gate of The Ruins, pay the entrance fee.

Alternatively, you can also take a taxi to The Ruins from downtown Bacolod.

Going back to Bacolod from The Ruins:

Best to take the shuttle van that leaves every 30 mins – 1 hour. Fare is ₱50 ($1) person to Robinsons Bacolod and ₱70 ($1.38)  to Ayala Malls Capitol Central.

1.Take the tricycle back to Pepsi Plant. Fare is ₱50 ($1) per person.

2.Cross the high-way and tale the jeepney en route to Libertad. Fare is ₱8 ($0.16) per person.

13.CAMPUESTUHAN HIGHLANDS

Why is it one of the best places to visit near bacolod.

One of the popular resorts near Bacolod is Campuestuhan Highland Resort, situated in Talisay, Negros Occidental. This sprawling family-friendly resort was originally planned as a retirement home of Ricardo and Nina Tan, but upon seeing the majestic view surrounding it, they changed the plan to what is now known as Campuestuhan Highland Resort.  Aside from the swimming, the resort also offers various activities like zipline, hamster wheel, sky bicycle, rope course, and even horseback riding.  Kids will also enjoy Campuestuhan Highland Resort because of the life-size statues of superheroes here such as Batman, Icredible Hulk, Thor, and Superman.

Campuestuhan Highland Day Tour : RESERVE HERE

14.mambukal resort, why is it one of the top things to see in bacolod.

To get a true taste of nature, head to Mambukal Resort, about an hour away by local bus from Bacolod City. Mambukal Resort is a timeless nature resort  covering roughly 23.6 hectares of land at the foot of the mighty Mt.Kanlaon in Murcia, Negros Occidental.  It is the gateway to Mt.Kanlaon via the Wasay Trail.

Interestingly, Mambukal Resort was originally conceptualized by Kokichi Paul Ishawata, a Japanese architect, in 1927. This is why this place houses a Japanese-inspired bath house and a picnic garden.

Mambukal Resort is sprinkled with nature springs, jungle-clad mountains, and waterfalls.  The resort may seem old and forgotten, but once you take a leisurely walk around its surroundings, you’ll most likely appreciate the forest surrounding it.

If you are adventurous enough, you can hike the 7 waterfalls inside the confines of Mambukal Resort.  But if you have limited time like us, you can rent a motorbike (with driver) to the jumping off point if the 1st and 2 nd waterfall. If I remember it correctly I think I paid  ₱50 one way.  Then at the start of the trail, you can hire a guide for your security and to avoid getting lost.   It’s an easy hike to reach the 1 st waterfall from the jumping off point, you can also do the 2 nd waterfall in Mambukal Resort.

MAMBUKAL RESORT DAY TOUR: RESERVE HERE

How to get to Mambukal Resort:

1.From Bacolod City, ride a jeepney en route to Bata or Mandalagan or take a cab to Libertad Public Market.

2.Alight at Libertad Market.

3.Walk to Save More Libertad. In front of it is the Libertad Terminal.

4.Ride the double tier bus to Mambukal Resort. Fare is about ₱40 ($0.79) one-way and travel time is approximately 45 minutes.

Mambukal Resort Entrance Fee: (Adult) ₱50 – $1, (Child) ₱20 – $0.39, (Light Vehicle) ₱15 – $0.30, (Truck/Bus) ₱30 – $0.59

Why is it one of the top things to do near Bacolod?

Silay City in Negros Occidental has a timeless appeal, once dubbed as the “Paris of Negros”, it takes pride as one of the largest sugar producers in the Philippines.  But what draws tourists here are the more or less 30 well-preserved age-old houses built during the Spanish colonial period declared as official heritage landmarks by the National Historical Commission.

SILAY HERITAGE TOUR: RESERVE HERE

16.lakawon island, why is it one of the top beaches near bacolod.

Lakawon Island is a pretty popular island and beach destination near Bacolod perfect for group and even solo travelers. It can be done as a day trip from Bacolod city, but to better enjoy its facilities and soak up the beach vibe here, best to stay overnight. Several cottages fringe Lakawon Islands cream shore and azure water.  Watersports are also available here, but it is best known for its massive floating bar.  For information on entrance fees, overnight rates, and getting to Lakawon Island, check out my detailed Lakawon Island blog through the link below.

LAKAWON DAY TRIP FROM BACOLOD: RESERVE HERE

17.CARBIN REEF

Why is it one of the best beaches near bacolod.

Another rising beach destination accessible from Bacolod City is Carbin Reef.  It’s actually a napkin-shaped sandbar lapped by crystal clear denim blue water.   It has a powdery white sand peppered with makes-shift cottages. But its real gem is hidden underwater – a 200 hectare marine sanctuary, part of Sagay’s protected seascape.

For more information, read my Carbin Reef itinerary blog below.

CARBIN REEF SNORKELING: RESERVE HERE

18.ILAYA HIGHLAND RESORT

The newest attraction near Bacolod City is Ilaya Highland Resort, a Balinese-inspired resort perfect for family and friend bonding in Patag, Negros Occidental.  Visitors can do a day trip here and swim in its infinity pool while enjoying in the scenic view of the mountains and Panay Island.

Ilaya Highland Resort Day Tour: RESERVE HERE

19.CHURCH OF THE ANGRY CHRIST

Situated in Victorias City in Negros Occidental, the St. Joseph the Worker Chapel (Church of the Angry Christ) features unique artistry and imagery of Jesus and the saints. Constructed 5 years after the World War II, it is hailed an Important Cultural Property of the Philippines. The structural design of this distinctive church  was created by Czech architect Antonin Raymond, who made sure that the building can withstand earthquakes.

The Church of the Angry Christ is owned by the wealthy sugar baron family – Osssorio Family, that is why it is sitting inside the confines of a sugar milling complex.  What makes this church unique is the depiction of Jesus Christ, instead of showing a compassionate image, he is shown here as angry. The rare mural was created by a Filipino born-artist Alfonso Ossorio, known for his surrealist works.

Meanwhile, the beautiful mosaics inside the church are made by Belgian Adelaide de Bethune. The brass plates in the pulpit and the baptistry designed by Bethune was made by Arcadio Anore.  The Filipino-looking wooden sculptures of saints, Mary and Joseph, and the images of the Stations of the Cross were created by Benjamin Valenciano. Interestingly, the brown skin of the Filipinized version of the religious themes were made of glass from beer bottles.

How to get to the Angry Christ Church:

1.From Bacolod City, ride a bus to Manapla.

2.Alight at Victorias Milling Company in Victorias City.

3.Take a tricycle to the Saint Joseph Church inside the Victorias Milling Company.

P.S. Apologies, my old hard drive  where the photos of the church is stored is defective so I can’t show you how it looks. But the church is worth checking.

Sipalay was once a local secret, but it’s slowly getting the attention that it deserves.  Getting here may be more than the adventure you bargained for, but it’s well worth it. Sipalay is sprinkled with gorgeous forest-fringed islets that beckon repeat visits.  For further details, do read my Sipalay blog through the link below.

ALSO READ: SIPALAY TRAVEL GUIDE

WHERE TO STAY IN BACOLOD

• The White Hotel Bacolod

Location: Bacolod City, Negros Occidental

CHECK RATES HERE

• The Suites at Calle Nueva
•   LOC Residences
• Avenue Suites
• Red Doorz Near New Government Center

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Bacolod Itinerary: Three Days & Two Nights in the City of Smiles

Bacolod City , dubbed as “The City of Smiles”, is the capital of Negros Occidental, the stage of the yearly Masskara Festival, one of the most colorful, anticipated and well attended festivals in the Philippines.

But more than Masskara Festivals, Bacolod is also a haven for foodies and a gateway to the provinces’ manifold of attractions be it natural or man-made. Walk back in time in The Ruins of Talisay, go chasing waterfalls in Mambukal of Murcia, bask in the tropical sun in Lakawon Island of Cadiz or indulge on a food trip and satisfy your sweet tooth in the downtown. Bacolod promises a well spent getaway!

Here’s a sample itinerary which you can use or customize to maximize your Bacolod experience.

Bacolod Itinerary

Day 1: chase waterfalls in mambukal.

0700H – 0800H: Arrive in Bacolod City / Proceed to Hotel / Leave stuff 0800H – 0900H: Breakfast at Pendy’s 0900H – 0930H: Proceed to Libertad Market / Ride a bus to Mambukal 0930H – 1030H: Bacolod City to Mambukal 1030H – 1500H: Explore Mambukal: See the seven waterfalls, hot spring, swimming pool, etc. 1500H – 1530H: Wash-up / Depart Mambukal 1530H – 1600H: Mambukal to Bacolod City 1600H – 1630H: Proceed to hotel 1630H – 1800H: Check-in / Fix-up / Rest / Proceed to Diotay 1800H – 2000H: Dinner at Diotay 2000H: Proceed to Trap Door Bacolod / Socials / Lights off

Day 2: Day Tour in Lakawon Island

0600H – 0730H: Call time / Breakfast / Proceed to Ceres North Terminal 0730H – 0930H: Bacolod to Cadiz 0930H – 0945H: Arrive in Cadiz / Tricycle to port 0945H – 1000H: Arrive in port / Register and Pay Fees 1000H – 1000H: Boat to Lakawon Island 1000H – 1500H: Arrive in Lakawon Island / Free time: Explore, swim, snorkel, water activities, floating bar, etc. 1500H – 1515H: Lakawon Island to Cadiz 1515H – 1530H: Tricycle from Port to Highway 1530H – 1600H: Snacks / Wait for Bus to Bacolod 1600H – 1800H: Bus from Cadiz to Bacolod 1800H – 1900H: Arrive in Bacolod / Wash-up / Proceed to Manukan Country 1800H – 1930H: Dinner at Manukan Country 1930H – 2000H: Proceed to Calea Cakes 2000H – 2100H: Dessert at Calea Cakes 2100H onwards: Proceed to hotel / Lights off

Day 3: The Ruins

0600H – 0730H: Call time / Breakfast / Proceed to the Ruins 0730H – 1030H: The Ruins 1030H – 1200H: Return to hotel / wash-up / check-out 1200H – 1400H: Dinner at 21 1400H – 1600H: Buy pasalubongs at Pendy’s / Dessert in Felicia’s 1600H – 1700H: Bacolod to Airport 1700H – 1900H: Check-in / Pre-Departure 1900H: Depart Bacolod

How to Get to Bacolod City

Bacolod City is accessible by air via Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific from Manila, Cebu, Clark, Cagayan de Oro and Davao.

From Iloilo City, it is only one hour by fast craft. Three fast craft operators serve the route with numerous departures daily starting at 6AM up to 5PM.

You can book your bus ticket from Iloilo City to Bacolod and vice versa below.

BOOK YOUR BUS FROM ILOILO TO BACOLOD

Where to Stay in Bacolod City

There are numerous inns and hotels in Bacolod City catering to all type of travelers. Here are the highly rated and recommended ones.

Top-Rated / Highly Recommended Accommodations in Bacolod

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*First published: 8-May-2018 | Updates: 16-Jul-2019; 27-Apr-2020

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Bacolod itinerary + travel guide | 3-day tour, budget.

Bacolod Itinerary + Travel Guide | 3-Day Tour, Budget

  BACOLOD ITINERARY + TRAVEL GUIDE | 3-Day Tour, Budget

Being a travel blogger and a true-blooded Negrense and Bacolodnon, I feel that it is a must that I should write an extensive travel guide which will surely help travelers when doing a Bacolod Tour.

Negros Island is the fourth largest in the country with beautiful spots still unknown to many. It is, therefore, my goal to publish a series of travel guides to cover most of these points of interests around the province.

Bacolod City and  Negros Occidental Travel Guides for your Bacolod Tour:

• Negros Occidental Travel Guide | Bacolod, Talisay, Silay, Murcia, Don Salvador Benedicto + Panaad sa Negros Festival
• Negros Occidental Travel Guide | Lakawon, Carbin Reef, Suyac island + Panaad sa Negros Festival
• Negros Occidental Travel Guide | Bacolod, Sipalay, Cauayan + Panaad sa Negros Festival

Meanwhile, let me share with you a 3-day and 2 nights itinerary covering the following places: Bacolod, Talisay, Silay, and Murcia.

 FESTIVALS  TO WITNESS FOR YOUR BACOLOD TOUR / ITINERARY

Before planning your Bacolod Tour, it would be great for you to know the schedule of the 3 major festivals in Bacolod City. You might want to visit the city during these events.

Please take note that during the Masskara Festival almost all hotels are fully booked, so you are advised to book your hotels at least 3 months in advance.

• Bacolaodiat Festival (held during Chinese New Year)
• Masskara Festival (held every October with its highlights on the 4th Sunday of the same month)
• P anaad sa Negros Festival ( help every April)

Chicken Inasal Bacolod Itinerary + Travel Guide | 3-Day Tour, Budget

HOW TO GET TO BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

You can reach the city if you want to do Bacolod Tour through Bacolod-Silay Airport. The moment you landed at the airport, you can take an air-conditioned van just waiting at the airport’s parking area. These vans are easy to locate as their drivers normally approach the arriving guests. The fare from the Airport to Bacolod City is P150. A taxi normally charges P500.

By Bus (Cebu City)

You can also reach Bacolod City through Ceres Bus from Cebu City. At the North Terminal in Cebu, several Ceres Buses are plying to Bacolod City.

By Bus (Dumaguete City)

From Dumaguete City, several Ceres Buses are also servicing this route almost every hour.

By Boat (Iloilo City)

For people from Iloilo and Panay Island who wishes to do Bacolod Tour, several Fast Crafts are servicing Bacolod and Iloilo Route several times a day. Fares normally ranges between P230-P250.

Please click here for detailed How to Get to Bacolod City |Schedule of Fast crafts and Ceres Bus 

GETTING AROUND BACOLOD

Bacolod City is easy to navigate and the sample itineraries presented below are designed to help solo travelers. It is indicated in our guide the jeepneys to take when navigating various attractions, however, if you are traveling as a group, it would be best to take the taxi or hire a van to make your trip more comfortable and swift.

WHERE TO STAY IN BACOLOD

Bacolod City is loaded with several Hotels and Inns that you can choose according to your budget.  To help you decide, you can click on the link below, or simply use the form at the bottom of this post to compare rates of various hotels.

• LIST OF HOTELS AND INN IN BACOLOD CITY

Mudpack Festival [ Bacolod Itinerary + Travel Guide | 3-Day Tour, Budget ]

SAMPLE BACOLOD ITINERARY FOR A TOUR OF  3 DAYS AND 2 NIGHTS 

Please take note that this itinerary for a Bacolod Tour is loaded with places to visit having an assumption that any guests would want to maximize his/her visit to the city.

In a nutshell, the following will be the points of Interests/Attractions you will be visiting for this 3 days and 2 nights Bacolod City Tour:

• Bacolod Public Plaza, Bandstand, San Sebastian Cathedral, Breakfast
• Bacolod Gallery of Masks
• La Guerta Vintage Glass Museum
• May’s Organic Garden and Restaurant
• Campuestohan Highland Resort or Mambukal Mountain Resort
• Dinner at Market Place
• Silay Public Plaza
• Silay Heritage Tour
• El Ideal Bakery
• Negros Showroom
• Calea, Felicias or C’s Cafe
• Negros Capitol Lagoon
• Negros Museum
• Pope John Paul II Tower
• Manokan Country

San Sebastian Cathedral [ Bacolod Itinerary + Travel Guide | 3-Day Tour, Budget ]

BACOLOD ITINERARY – DAY 1  

7 AM – 8:30 AM – BACOLOD PUBLIC PLAZA, BANDSTAND, SAN SEBASTIAN CATHEDRAL  

Breakfast at your Hotel. If you booked a budget hotel which does not provide free breakfast, you need not worry because there are many restaurants and fast-food chains in Bacolod City.

Let’s start our Bacolod Tour at the Bacolod Public Plaza. Along this area are many fast-food chains wherein you can have your morning coffee or breakfast.

At the center of Bacolod Public Plaza, you will find the bandstand which was constructed in 1926 and inaugurated in 1927.

Right beside the public plaza is the San Sebastian Cathedral, a late 19th-century church in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. The present church structure construction began on 27 April 1876. For Catholic travelers, visiting this church would be a good start for an adventure.

After visiting the church, you can have your breakfast from any food establishments around the place. Please take note that most restaurants offering special delicacies are not yet open during this time.

[ Bacolod Itinerary + Travel Guide | 3-Day Tour, Budget ]

8:30-9:30 AM – BACOLOD GALLERY OF MASKS

From the Public Plaza, let’s go and visit the southern part of the city.

Bacolod City is home to the world-renowned Masskara Festival which is held every October of each year. However, in Bacolod City, you can find a gallery which houses and sells authentic Bacolod Masks. It would be interesting to include this destination in your Bacolod Tour Itinerary.

Right in front of San Sebastian Cathedral are jeepneys plying towards Bacolod – South. Take the jeepney plying “Punta Taytay”. Ask the driver to drop you at Bongbong’s right in front of Metrodome. Please take note that taking a taxi will make your city tour swift and more comfortable.

From Metrodome (your landmark ) just walk a few meters towards the east. The Gallery of Bacolod Masks can be found 3rd gate from Metrodome. There’s signage at the gate with a picture of a mask, so you will surely find the place. The gallery is open 8:30 AM and closes at 5 PM (Mondays to Saturdays), but you can always call and make some appointments. There are no entrance fees, but they are selling some souvenirs ranging from the small mask magnets to the big wearable masks. You need not buy, you can just simply visit and see them doing mask making. If you have more time they also offer a “paint your mask” activity for a price of  P150. You can then bring home a small sample of Bacolod Masks which you had painted.

Contact Number: 704-2376

• BACOLOD GALLERY OF MASKS
• RYAN BANG PAINTED HIS OWN MASK

9:30-10:30 AM – LA GUERTA GLASS MUSEUM

From the Gallery of masks, go back to Bongbong’s and take another jeepney plying Punta Taytay . Ask the driver to drop you to the church. From that point, ask around where to find the Laguerta Glass Museum or simply take a trike to bring you to the place.

Owned and managed by Tomas Claridad Casiano, the Laguerta Vintage Glasses Museum houses a huge collection of different glasses of different sizes, shapes, and colors. The place does not accept walk-in guests. You need to call and make an appointment prior to your Bacolod Tour.

Address: Negros South Road, Bacolod, Negros Occidental Phone: (034) 444 1140

10:30-12:00 MN – LUNCH AND VISIT TO MAY’S ORGANIC GARDEN AND RESTAURANT

From La Guerta Vintage Glass Museum, go back to the highway and take any jeepney going to Bacolod City to continue your Bacolod Tour. Tell the driver to drop you to May’s Organic Garden and Restaurant. If you want a tour in the garden, there is a charge of PHP 200. Riding a golf cart, you will see the beautiful garden as well as their organic farm. After the tour, you can have your organic meal at their restaurant.

Address: Araneta Ave, Pahanocoy, Bacolod, 6100 Negros Occidental Phone: (034) 431 3800

Must Read: MAY’S ORGANIC GARDEN AND RESTAURANT

12:00 – ONWARDS – OPTIONS OF VISITING MAMBUKAL OR CAMPUESTOHAN HIGHLAND RESORTS

If you would like to visit either Campuestohan or Mambukal, I suggest that you stay overnight at the place for you to fully enjoy the place and it would not be too tiring on your part. However, If you are renting a van for your Bacolod Tour, you can visit this place and go back to your hotel late in the afternoon.

Option 1. VISIT CAMPUESTOHAN

From May’s Organic Garden and Restaurant take a jeepney plying to Bacolod City ask the driver to drop you to the place nearest the public plaza. I suggest you take a taxi to go to Burgos Market as a jeepney will take more of your time.

From Burgos Market, take a jeep plying Alangilan. Any of these jeepneys will bring you to Campuestohan Highland Resort.

When going back to the city proper, tricycle outside the resort can bring you back to your hotel in Bacolod City.

Must Read: CAMPUESTOHAN HIGHLAND RESORT TRAVEL GUIDE

Option 2. VISIT MAMBUKAL MOUNTAIN RESORT

From May’s Organic Garden and Resturant take a jeepney plying Bacolod City. Ask the driver to drop you at Bongbongs (where you came from earlier). From that place, take a jeepney to bring you to Libertad, or the fastest would be, take a pedicab (most of them are parking just beside Bongbongs) and ask them to bring you to Libertad Market at the terminal of Mambukal.

From Mambukal, Just take the jeepney parking outside the resort to bring you back to Bacolod City.

• MUDPACK FESTIVAL AT MAMBUKAL 
• MAMBUKAL MOUNTAIN RESORT

If you want to read more about these places and book a room to either Mambukal or Campuestohan, please click the links below:

• CAMPUESTOHAN HIGHLAND RESORT: WHAT TO SEE, RATES
• MAMBUKAL MOUNTAIN RESORT: WHAT TO SEE, RATES

If you decided to go back to Bacolod after your trip to Mambukal or Campuestohan, you might be so tired by this time. So you might want to go back first to your hotel to freshen up or to have a short rest before dinner time.

Now that you have rested, you will surely want to experience Dinner in Bacolod City. Bacolodnons are food lover and restaurants in Bacolod City are endless.

Click here for the list of Bacolod Restaurants:

• HAPPY TRIPPER’S FAVORITE DINING PLACES

If you have the difficulty of choosing where to eat, I suggest that you visit the Market Place at the New Government Center. The place offers a wide array of dining establishments. Coffee Shops are also available around the area should you wish to have your coffee after your dinner. For the young ones, the place is dotted with bars which you can hang out to enjoy the rest of the evening.

For the young ones, the place is dotted with bars which you can hang out and enjoy the rest of the evening.

Bacolod City is generally peaceful, so be comfortable and enjoy your nightlife while having your vacation.

BACOLOD ITINERARY – DAY 2

8:00-8:30- GOING TO SILAY

Since you have already explored the southern part of Bacolod City, we can do a heritage tour on the second day of your visit to Bacolod City and Negros Occidental.

Silay City is known for its heritage houses and good food as well.

From your hotel take a taxi or jeepney to bring you to the South Terminal in Bata, Bacolod. From the terminal, take a jeepney going to Silay City and ask the driver to drop you to the Public Plaza.

8:30-9:30 – COFFEE AND VISIT TO SAN DIEGO PRO-CATHEDRAL

Right in front of the public plaza are typical old coffee shops (kapehan) selling nice coffee at very affordable prices. Silay is also known for their kakanin, so I’m sure these coffee shops have this kakanin. If you don’t like what they offer, you can walk a few meters to El Ideal, they open as early as 6:30 AM.

Within the area is the San Diego Pro-cathedral. If you are a Catholic you can pay a visit to this church.

 Balay Negrense, one of the heritage houses in Silay City. This house is now a museum and is open for the public [ Bacolod Itinerary + Travel Guide | 3-Day Tour, Budget ]

9:30-11:00- SILAY CITY (HERITAGE TOUR)

After your church visit, drop by the Tourism Office (right in front of the City Hall) right within the plaza area and ask for guide maps for your walking tour.

Silay City is known as the Paris of Negros, wherein heritage houses owned by the sugar barons are still standing and well maintained. Some of these houses are open to the public while others are not. Of course it would be great to have a guide when doing a tour, however, if you are doing a DIY Tour, your map can already be a good help. If you are traveling alone, just hire a pedicab to bring you around. Of course, ask first for their price before hopping in.

11:00-12:00 MN -LUNCH AT BALARING

After the tour, you will surely want to feast on the food of Silay. So, I recommend that you visit  Barangay Balaring.

To reach the place, ask the pedicab driver to bring you to the tricycle terminal going to Balaring. Balaring offers a wide array of seafood through its various floating restaurants.

Must Read: EAT IN SILAY: BARANGAY BALARING

12:00 – 1:30 PM – COFFEE AT EL IDEAL

After your lunch, take a tricycle to bring you back to the city proper. Just try to negotiate with the driver to bring you straight to El Ideal.

El Ideal is one old Bakery in Silay City offering various delicacies that are popular among the tourists.

1:30-3:00 PM BACK TO BACOLOD, NEGROS SHOWROOM

Just outside the El Ideal, wait for a jeepney going to Bacolod. They will drop you somewhere in Bata. From that place, take another jeepney going to Libertad or Shopping. Any of these jeepneys will pass by Robinsons Place, Bacolod City.

At Robinson Place, you will find the Negros Showroom. The Negros Showroom showcases the best of Negros products. Various handicrafts ranging from furniture, decors, gifts and housewares, souvenirs and much more are found at the Showroom. Since this is already your second day, it would be best that you already buy some souvenirs or “pasalubong” for people back home.

After souvenir hunting, I’m sure you are already quite hungry. By this time so you can proceed to your next destination and have your coffee or taste various cakes and pastries famous in Bacolod City.

3:00-4:00 PM CAKE AND COFFEE AT CALEA, C’S OR FELICIAS

From Robinsons take a jeepney plying to Libertad. As the driver to drop you to L Fisher Hotel. Right in front of L Fisher, you will find the three big names in cakes and pastries in Bacolod City: Calea , Felicias, and C’s. Their cakes and pastries attract people not only in Bacolod but even guests from other places.

one of the sculptures at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon [ Bacolod Itinerary + Travel Guide | 3-Day Tour, Budget ]

4:00 – 5:00 PM – CAPITOL LAGOON AND NEGROS MUSEUM

From any of these coffee shops take the jeepney going to Libertad. The jeepney will pass by the Capitol Lagoon. At the park, you will see the beautiful Provincial Capitol Building of Negros Occidental. I should say, this Provincial Capitol is one of the most beautiful structure of its kind in the country.

From the Provincial Capitol Lagoon, you can walk to the Negros Museum. Just ask anyone around for directions.

After your visit at the Negros Museum, I’m sure you are already quite tired and might want to go back to your hotel for a quick rest or to freshen up or might want to have your early dinner.

Must Read: PROVINCIAL CAPITOL LAGOON

 Chicken Inasal [ Bacolod Itinerary + Travel Guide | 3-Day Tour, Budget ]

5:00-ONWARDS -DINNER

For your Bacolod Tour dinner, since you are already near Lacson Street, you can pick from a variety of restaurants along the area. Since you have already tried some seafood at Balaring, you might want to try this time the Chicken Inasal of Bacolod.

The nearest chicken inasal restaurant from Negros Museum is the Chicken Deli. The Chicken Deli is right in front of the Seda Hotel – now being constructed. You might also want to try the Manokan country near SM City.

If you want to try the Manokan Country, take the jeepney in front of the Museum going to the downtown area. Just ask anyone from the museum what jeepney to take. The moment you reach the public plaza. You can walk to the Manokan Country (just beside SM City) wherein you will see a row of eateries all serving chicken inasal . I recommend you try the Lion’s Park Chicken Inasal because it is more spacious. It’s the first in the row of these eateries. Apart from chicken inasal, they also serve oysters.

Do you still have the extra energy? Or wanted to see more of Bacolod? At the back of SM City, is the Pope John Paul Tower. The tower is a seven-story building dedicated to the late Pope John Paul II who visited this capital city on the 20th of February 1981. At the topmost level of the tower, you will see a beautiful view of the city. So If you are not yet that hungry, it would be best to visit this place first before having your dinner as it might be too dark already when you visit quite late.

 The Ruins in Talisay City [ Bacolod Itinerary + Travel Guide | 3-Day Tour, Budget ]

BACOLOD ITINERARY – DAY 3

VISIT THE RUINS, GOING HOME

As the schedule of your flight back home is unknown to me, I recommend that you spend the remaining few hours you have in buying what you want to bring home.

Going to the airport may take around 45 minutes depending on the traffic, so it would be safe to allow 1 hour for the travel time.

Before going to the airport, you can pass by the Ruins. The Ruins is one iconic structure in Negros Occidental. Technically, the Ruins is located in the

The Ruins is one iconic structure in Negros Occidental. Technically, the Ruins is located in the City of Talisay. The reason why I placed this attraction in the last of your itinerary – simply because there are no jeepneys plying this place.

To visit the place take a taxi going to the airport but ask the driver to drop you first at The Ruins (and wait for you). Just add 1 hour more for your travel time to the Airport. Since cabs charged a flat rate of P500 in going to the airport, it would be wise to negotiate first with the driver on the additional amount it would cost you for letting the cab wait while you are checking the Ruins.

• THE RUINS, TAJ MAHAL OF NEGROS ISLAND

Is there a place that you wanted to visit or be included in this itinerary? Just drop me a message, I would be glad to help you in making your Bacolod, Negros Occidental visit a real – Happy Trip!

Hospitals in Bacolod City

BACOLOD ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER (Formerly Bacolod Sanitarium Hospital) Taculing, Bacolod City BAMC Contact Number: +6334 433-3195, +6334 433-4831

QUEEN OF MERCY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Eroreco, Mandalagan, Bacolod City Contact Number:+6334 434-1031

CORAZON LOCSIN MONTELIBANO MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL Burgos-Lacson St., Bacolod City, Negros Occidental CLMMRH Contact Number(s): +6334 433-2697, +6334 435-1591 Email: [email protected] | Website: clmmrh.doh.gov.ph

PABLO O. TORRE, SR. MEMORIAL CENTER (Formerly Riverside Medical Center) B.S. Aquino Drive, Bacolod City POTSMC Contact Number(s): +6334 433-7331, +6334 705-0000

THE DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL B.S. Aquino Drive, Bacolod City TDH Contact Number(s): +6334 433-2914, +6334 433-2741

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17 Comments

Hello Jojo, you also forgot to mention about Bacolod’s famous cansi (Erons or Sharyns), Luisa’s fried chicken, Roli’s Napoleones and Sugarlandia’s Piaya.

Hi, I am a solo traveler and I would to join a group 3-day bacolod tour Sept.2-4, 2022. Please let me know if I can join the tour and I can how much is the price for this tour. Thank you.

I would like to get a qoutation for bacold tour for April 24 to 26, 45 pax and 1 foreigner.. pleasend send po the contracted price thank you..

very nice blog.and very well written

Hi…thanks for giving us an idea in what to do and see in bacolod…our trip will be this coming end of july 2019….i hope maganda weather duon….we are planning to stay in the suites at calle nueva… is it a good choice…

Hi ,wishing you an enjoyable trip to Bacolod 🙂

Thank you for sharing…we’ll be travelling today to Bacolod for a business meeting but we also have 1 day to roam around and your info helps a lot…

Thanks for sharing, its a great help to us in planning our stay on Apr25-28, 2019. We’ll be staying in Bacolod Pavillon. Our Ceb- Bcd flt is at 6:00am. Planning to directly stroll around on d 25th since our convention wl start on d 26th at 4pm. Can u help us get a van rental ? May we ask for its name and contact no. Thank you. God bless.

That would be next year. Just message me again a month before your trip so I can help you. don’t worry too car rentals in Bacolod 🙂

Hello po, where to stay in bacolod city yung cheap lang po good for two persons, we have a trip this coming 31st and plan po namin ay mag day trip sa Lakawon Island.. salamat po. masyado po mahal kapag sa island kami mag stay ng 1 night.

hi,thank for sharing your experience.

Thanks a lot..it help us to schedule our upcoming trip by november in bacolod… Can you recommend a travel guide? Especially im w/ my children..

Wat if we want to visit both campuestuhan and mambukal. Also don salvador benedicto. We are travelling from sept 10 arrived 7:30pm bacolod and sept 14 flight back to manila 7pm. Thank you

you can schedule 1 day for each of these place 🙂

Cant wait to visit

Nice travelogue. Beautiful place

Great photos! Thanks for sharing your experience!

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Sample bacolod itineraries for 3, 4, 5, 6 days tour or more + tourist spots to visit 2024.

Looking for a detailed Bacolod Itinerary? Scroll down and take note of these sample Bacolod itineraries that you could use for your trip to Bacolod this 2024!

Sample bacolod itineraries for 3, 4, 5, 6 days tour, are you ready to explore bacolod city let's get started.

3D/2N: SAMPLE BACOLOD ITINERARY (3 Days and 2 Nights)

Day 1: arrival in bacolod city + city tour.

• 07:00 AM - Arrival at Silay-Bacolod Airport.
• 07:30 AM - Travel to Bacolod City. [ BOOK AIRPORT TRANSFER HERE ]
• 08:30 AM - Arrive in Bacolod City.
• 09:00 AM - Early check-in or leave your bags at the hotel. √ See list of hotels & resorts in Bacolod here!
• 10:00 AM - Early lunch at Manokan Country.
• 11:00 AM - Start exploring the city's tourist spots. All these are just walking distance around the city center.
• Pope John Paul II Building
• Bacolod City Park and Bandstand
• San Sebastian Cathedral
• Capitol Building
• Capitol Grounds and Lagoon
• TRAVEL TIP: For ease and convenience , you may also avail a Bacolod City Half Day Tour which includes the city's must-see landmarks such as the Pope John Paul II Tower, San Sebastian Cathedral, Bacolod Plaza, Bandstand and Lagoon, La Guerta & Vintage Glass Museum, and more!
• 05:00 PM - Back at the hotel and freshen-up.
• 06:00 PM - Dinner
• 07:00 PM - Enjoy a Bacolod City Cocktail Crawl (optional).
• 12:00 MN - Sleep

DAY 2: MAMBUKAL MOUNTAIN RESORT AND PASALUBONG SHOPPING

• 07:00 AM - Wake-up, prepare and have breakfast.
• Mambukal Mountain Resort Day Tour [ SEE TOUR RATES AND AVAILABILITY HERE ]
• 09:00 AM - hotel pick up
• 10:00 AM - arrive at Mambukal Mountain Resort
• Free time to enjoy the resort facilities
• 03:00 PM - depart from Mambukal Mountain Resort
• Visit Bongbong's or Merci's for souvenir shopping
• 05:00 PM - hotel drop off and end of activity
• 06:00 PM - Freshen-up and prepare for dinner.
• 07:00 PM - Dinner
• 09:00 PM - Sleep

DAY 3: THE RUINS, SILAY CITY TOUR AND DEPARTURE

• 08:30 AM - Check-out of the hotel and bring your bags.
• 09:00 AM - Travel to The Ruins in Talisay City. [ BOOK SHARED TRANSFER HERE ]
• Explore The Ruins and take a lot of photos.
• 12:00 NN - Back in Bacolod City and travel to Silay City.
• 01:00 PM - Arrive in Silay City and have lunch at El Ideal Bakery.
• 01:30 PM - Start exploring Silay City's Old Houses (DIY)
• 04:30 PM - End of tour. Go to the van terminal bound to Silay-Bacolod Airport.
• 05:30 PM - Arrive at the airport, check-in for your flight.
• 08:00 PM - Departure

4D/3N: SAMPLE BACOLOD ITINERARY (4 Days and 3 Nights) with Lakawon Island

Day 2: lakawon island day tour.

• 08:00 AM - Hotel pick-up for Lakawon Island day tour. [ SEE TOUR RATES AND AVAILABILITY HERE ]
• 09:00 AM - Arrival at Cadiz Viejo Port and take a boat to Lakawon Island
• 09:30 AM - Arrival at Lakawon Island.
• Enjoy the beach, swimming, sun bathing, water activities, TawHai floating bar and more!
• 04:30 PM - Take the boat and travel back to Cadiz Viejo Port.
• 05:00 PM - Travel to Bacolod City.
• 06:00 PM - Hotel drop-off. Back in Bacolod City.

DAY 3: MAMBUKAL MOUNTAIN RESORT AND PASALUBONG SHOPPING

Day 4: the ruins, silay city tour and departure.

5D/4N: SAMPLE BACOLOD ITINERARY (5 Days and 4 Nights) with Lakawon Island

Day 4: campuestohan highland resort.

• 08:30 AM - Hotel pick-up for Campuestohan Highland Resort day tour. [ SEE TOUR RATES AND AVAILABILITY HERE ]
• 09:30 AM - Arrival at Campuestohan Highland Resort.
• Enjoy the swimming pool and water activities.
• Go sky-high with rides and activities like the zipline, sky bicycle, hamster wheel, rope course and more!
• 04:30 PM - Travel to Bacolod City.
• 05:30 PM - Hotel drop-off. Back in Bacolod City.

DAY 5: THE RUINS, SILAY CITY TOUR AND DEPARTURE

6D/5N OR MORE: SAMPLE BACOLOD ITINERARY (6 Days and 5 Nights or More)

Carbin reef day tour sample itinerary.

• 08:30 am - take a bus or van to Sagay City
• 10:30 am - arrive in Sagay, take a tricycle to the port/wharf
• 11:00 am - arrive at the port, register, book a boat to Carbin Reef
• 12:00 nn - depart for Carbin Reef
• 12:20 pm - arrive on Carbin Reef, enjoy!
• 05:00 pm - go back to the port
• 05:20 pm - arrive at the port
• 05:30 pm - take a tricycle to Sagay Bus Terminal
• 06:00 pm - take a bus or van to Bacolod City
• 08:00 pm - arrive in Bacolod City

2 DAYS SIPALAY SAMPLE ITINERARY FROM BACOLOD

• 06:00 am - go to South Bus Terminal
• 06:30 am - take a bus Sipalay City
• 11:30 am - arrive in Sipalay City, take a tricycle to your hotel/resort
• 12:00 nn - arrive at the hotel/resort and check-in
• 12:30 pm - lunch
• 01:30 pm - explore Sipalay
• Punta Ballo, Perth Island Resort, C View Haven Resort, Tinagong Dagat and Sunset in Sugar Beach
• 06:00 pm - back at the hotel/resort
• 07:00 pm - dinner
• 09:00 pm - sleep
• 07:00 am - breakfast
• 08:00 am - enjoy Poblacion Beach
• 10:00 am - back at the hotel/resort, prepare for check-out
• 12:00 nn - hotel check-out, have lunch
• 01:00 pm - take a bus to Bacolod City
• 06:00 pm - back in Bacolod City

For ease and convenience, you may avail a Sipalay Island Hopping Day Tour from Bacolod City. This tour package includes round-trip transfers to and from your hotel in Bacolod City, transportation and environmental fees.

These are just sample bacolod itineraries that you could follow in creating your own itinerary. feel free to adjust it depending on the things you want to do and activities you want to experience in bacolod city and other parts of negros occidental. also, please adjust it depending on your flight arrival and departure times., for more travel tips on how to get there, top things to do in bacolod, recommended hotels and resorts, tourist spots and attractions, please check out my bacolod city travel guide blog for first-timers ..

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4 Sample BACOLOD & SIPALAY ITINERARIES: 3-5 Days

When we think of Negros Occidental, we think about Bacolod, its capital city. That can’t be helped, I guess. Bacolod has successfully made a name for itself as an attractive tourist destination. The Masskara Festival is one of the most well-known and most highly anticipated cultural events in the country. And don’t get us started with Bacolod’s influence to the Filipino culinary landscape. Bacolod and its neighboring cities, Talisay and Silay, have long been on the tourist map.

But the rest of the province also has a lot to offer to those who seek a sweet escape. Negros Occidental’s economy may be largely driven by sugar, but tourism is beginning to keep up too. Farther south of the province are hidden wonders like Danjugan Island, a protected area that you can visit on a day trip or an overnight stay.

Not far away from it is Sipalay City, a laid-back city devoid of skyscrapers and popular fast food chains. Interact with the locals at Poblacion Beach, just a few meters walk from the city center and the wet market. Taste the local food from the food stalls running parallel to the beach as you let the sunset embrace your weary mind and body. From the city center, you can start your beach hopping tour or stay in one of the resorts lining the coast of Sipalay.

From food tripping in Bacolod to nature tripping in Cauayan to laid-back beach hopping in Sipalay, you will thank yourself for choosing the province as the place to rejuvenate yourself. To help you with your trip, here are sample itineraries for you. Just choose what fits your budget and preference.

Please note that all these itineraries assume you’re a group of two and will be staying in a double/twin room and split the costs. Public transportation fares (jeepney, bus) are overestimated (rounded off).

Metro Bacolod Itinerary: 3 Days

Duration : 3 days, 2 nights

Hotel : Stay 2 nights in Bacolod. Another option is to stay 1 night in Bacolod and another night in Silay. Ideal budget: P1500 per night (P750 per person)

Day 1: BACOLOD CITY TOUR 09:00 am – ETA Bacolod-Silay Airport 09:30 am – Take cab to city center – P130 (P260/2pax) 10:15 am – Early check-in or drop baggage 11:00 am – Brunch at Sharyn’s Cansi House – P200 12:30 pm – Travel to Mambukal – around P50 01:30 pm – Mambukal Resort – P50 05:30 pm – Travel back to Bacolod – P50 07:00 pm – Dinner at Manokan Country – P200 09:00 pm – Calea – P150 10:30 pm – Back at hotel

Day 2: TALISAY & SILAY 09:00 am – San Sebastian Cathedral/Capitol Lagoon – FREE 11:30 am – Lunch at Aboy’s – P300 01:00 pm – Jeepney to Silay – P50 01:45 pm – Tour Silay City – P120 04:30 pm – Transfer to The Ruins 05:00 pm – Explore The Ruins – P100 07:00 pm – Back to Bacolod 07:30 pm – Dinner at 21 Restaurant – P300

Day 3: DEPARTURE 07:00 am – Hotel check out 07:30 am – Taxi to airport – P130 (P260/2) 08:00 am – ETD Bacolod-Silay Airport – P200 Terminal Fee

This itinerary will set you back P3500-P4000 per person. Note that much of the budget is spent on food as you will be trying the most popular dining places in the city. If you’re on a shoestring budget, you may opt to just have your meal at cheaper eateries for less than P100.

More info: Bacolod Travel Guide

Bacolod-Sipalay Itinerary: 5 Days

Duration : 5 days, 4 nights

If you want to get out of the city and see more of the Negros countryside, this itinerary is for you.

Hotel arrangement : Stay 2 nights in Bacolod (Ideal budget: P1500/night) and 3 nights in Sipalay (Ideal budget: P1200/night).

Day 3: TRANSIT TO SIPALAY 05:00 am – Hotel check out 05:30 am – Taxi to South Terminal 06:00 am – Bus to Sipalay – P209 11:00 am – Arrival in Sipalay 11:30 am – Hotel check in 12:00 pm – Lunch – P100 02:00 pm – Rest 06:00 pm – Sunset at Poblacion Beach 06:30 pm – Dinner at Sipalay Food Park – P150 08:00 pm – Back at hotel

Day 4: SIPALAY TOUR 08:00 am – Start Sipalay Beach-hopping – P750 (1500/2pax) 09:00 am – Sugar Beach – Boat: P250 11:00 am – Early lunch – P200 12:30 pm – Punta Ballo 02:00 pm – Perth Paradise Beach – P80 Entrance + P100 Pool Use 04:30 pm – Tinagong Dagat – P30 06:30 pm – Dinner at Sipalay Food Park – P150

Day 5: DEPARTURE 07:00 am – Hotel check out 08:00 am – Bus to Bacolod – P209 01:00 pm – Lunch – P150 02:00 pm – Taxi to airport – P130 (P260/2) 02:40 pm – Bacolod-Silay Airport – P200 Terminal Fee

For this itinerary, prepare to shell out P8000-P8500 per person. There are many other ways of bringing down the cost of the Sipalay leg, but we’ll discuss that in a separate Sipalay Travel Guide post (which we will be publishing very soon).

More info: Sipalay Travel Guide

Sipalay-Danjugan Island Itinerary: 4 Days

Duration : 4 days, 3 nights

This also involves a visit to Danjugan Island in the neighboring town of Cauayan, which makes up a bulk of the budget.

Hotel arrangement : Stay 3 nights in Sipalay City Center (Ideal budget: P1400/night).

Day 1: BACOLOD-SIPALAY 09:00 am – ETA Bacolod-Silay Airport 09:30 am – Take cab to South Terminal – P130 (P260/2pax) 10:00 am – Early lunch – P100 11:00 am – Bus to Sipalay – P209 04:30 pm – Arrival in Sipalay 05:00 pm – Hotel check in 05:30 pm – Sunset at Poblacion Beach 06:30 pm – Dinner at Sipalay Food Park – P150 08:00 pm – Back at hotel, rest

Day 2: DANJUGAN ISLAND DAY TOUR 07:00 am – Bus to Crossing Remollos – P30 08:00 am – Arrival at Remollos/Bulata beach 08:30 am – Begin Danjugan Island Tour 06:00 pm – End Tour (P1950) 06:30 pm – Travel to Sipalay 08:00 pm – Dinner – P150 09:00 pm – Lights out

Day 3: SIPALAY TOUR 08:00 am – Start Sipalay Beach-hopping – P750 (1500/2pax) 09:00 am – Sugar Beach – Boat: P50 11:00 am – Early lunch – P200 12:30 pm – Punta Ballo 02:00 pm – Perth Paradise Beach – P80 Entrance + P100 Pool Use 04:30 pm – Tinagong Dagat – P30 06:30 pm – Dinner at Sipalay Food Park – P150

Day 4: DEPARTURE 07:00 am – Hotel check out 08:00 am – Bus to Bacolod – P209 01:00 pm – Lunch – P150 02:00 pm – Taxi to airport – P130 (P260/2) 02:40 pm – Bacolod-Silay Airport – P200 Terminal Fee

This itinerary will set you back P7500 – P800 per person, excluding airfare.

As mentioned, the biggest bulk of the budget goes to the Danjugan Island tour. Yes, the tour is indeed a bit expensive, but it is absolutely be worth it. But if you’re not interested in it, it will bring down the cost significantly.

Sipalay Budget Itinerary: 4 Days

This itinerary is the budget version. Instead of going to Danjugan, spend an entire day just relaxing on Sugar Beach instead.

Hotel arrangement : Stay 3 nights on Sugar Beach (Ideal budget: P650/night, fan-only room).

Day 1: BACOLOD-SIPALAY 09:00 am – ETA Bacolod-Silay Airport 09:30 am – Take cab to South Terminal – P130 (P260/2pax) 10:00 am – Early lunch – P100 11:00 am – Bus to Sipalay – P209 04:30 pm – Arrival in Sipalay City Hall 04:40 pm – Trike to Jump off Point – P50 (P100/2 pax) 05:00 pm – Boat to the other side – P50 05:10 pm – Walk to resort 05:30 pm – Hotel check in 07:00 pm – Dinner – P200 08:30 pm – Back at hotel, rest

Day 2: SIPALAY TOUR 08:00 am – Start Sipalay Beach-hopping – P750 (1500/2pax) 09:00 am – Perth Paradise Resort – P80 Entrance + P100 Pool Use 11:00 am – Early lunch – P200 12:30 pm – Tinagong Dagat – P30 02:00 pm – Punta Ballo 04:30 pm – Back at Sugar Beach 06:30 pm – Dinner – P150

Day 3: SUGAR BEACH CHILL 07:00 am – Swim/Laze on the beach 12:00 nn – Lunch – P150 02:00 pm – Rest/relax 04:00 pm – Swim again 07:00 pm – Dinner – P150 09:00 pm – Lights out

Day 4: DEPARTURE 06:00 am – Hotel check out 07:00 am – Boat to Poblacion Beach – P150 (P300/2pax) 08:00 am – Bus to Bacolod – P209 01:00 pm – Lunch – P150 02:00 pm – Taxi to airport – P130 (P260/2) 02:40 pm – Bacolod-Silay Airport – P200 Terminal Fee

This itinerary will cost you P4500-P5000 per person.

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2024 Travel Guide to Bacolod City for First-time Travelers

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B acolod City is the capital of the province of Negros Occidental. Also known as the “ City of Smiles “, Bacolod celebrates its yearly MassKara Festival during the 3rd week of October. The City is also known for its culinary heritage, including its Chicken Inasal (roast chicken on skewers) and sweet dessert treats found all over the city.

In this Bacolod Travel Guide , I have listed some of the most interesting Bacolod City tourist spots, things to do and see, a Sample Itinerary, the Best Hotels in Bacolod, and nearby Cities.

Best time to visit Bacolod

If you’re looking for the warmest time to visit Bacolod, the hottest months are April, May, and June. The busiest month for tourism in Bacolod is October, during the famous Masskara Festival. Hotel prices and flights are more expensive during the festival month, though you can save if you book your hotel and airline ticket in advance.

How to get to Bacolod

Bacolod’s airport is not located within the city but within the Metropolitan Area of Bacolod in the City of Silay. The old airport, located in Singcang, was replaced by a bigger airport with air bridges — Bacolod-Silay International Airport(ICAO: BCD | IATA: RPVB).

Bacolod City is 45-60 minutes Southeast of Manila and 30 minutes west of Cebu by plane; the airport is connected to the two cities by local airlines — AirAsia, Philippine Airlines, and Cebu Pacific. There are also flights from Clark (1 hour travel time) and Davao City (1.5 hours travel time).

AirAsia Flight Schedule for Manila to Bacolod

Manila – Bacolod (Z2 603) / 8:20 (Depart) / 9:40 (Arrive) Bacolod – Manila (Z2 604) / 10:10 (Depart) / 11:30 (Arrive) Manila – Bacolod (Z2 605) / 16:05 (Depart) / 17:25 (Arrive) Bacolod – Manila (Z2 606) / 17:55 (Depart) / 19:15 (Arrive) Manila – Bacolod (Z2 607) / 19:40 (Depart) / 21:00 (Arrive) Bacolod – Manila (Z2 608) / 21:30 (Depart) / 22:50 (Arrive)

How to get to Bacolod City Center from Bacolod – Silay Airport

• Shuttle Service – This is the most recommended transport from Silay Airport to the City Center. Fare costs P150 (about $3) per person.
• Tricycle and Jeepney or Bus – This is the most affordable option but not the most comfortable mode of transport. You can take a tricycle ride just outside the airport to Silay City Center. The fare costs P100 (about $2) per person. Once you reach the City Center, ride a Bus or Jeepney to Bacolod North Terminal. The fare to Bacolod North Terminal is P15 per person. From the North Terminal, take another Jeepney ride to Bacolod City Center.
• Taxi or Grab Taxi – This is the fastest and most convenient way to get to Bacolod City Center, but it’s also the most expensive. The fare costs P250 to P500 (about $5 to $10) per person.

Getting Around Bacolod City

Taxis, buses, and Jeepneys are the top three transportation options you can use within and nearby cities in Negros Occidental. Car Rental companies can also be found inside the airport or in Shopping Malls.

Hotels in Bacolod City

Avenue suites.

Address: Lacson St, Bacolod, 6100 Negros Occidental Phone: 0917 311 5018 ( Check Rates and Availability ) Check our Avenue Suites Review

Seda Capitol Central

Address: North Capitol Road, Lacson Street, Bacolod, 6100 Negros Occidental Phone: (034) 703 8888 ( check rates and availability )

Planta Centro Bacolod Hotel & Residences

Address: Corner of Araneta and Roxas Street, Araneta Ave, Bacolod, 6100 Negros Occidental Phone: (034) 468 0400 ( check rates and availability )

Looking for a list of the best hotels in Bacolod City ? Visit Agoda to save time and money on your hotel selection, with millions of reviews and options to choose from.

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Bacolod Tourist Spots that you should include on your Itinerary (including nearby Cities)

Learn everything about Negros by visiting The Negros Museum

Located in Gatuslao St in Bacolod City, The Negros Museum is a well-curated Museum that showcases various artworks, relics, and artifacts that best describe this city’s glorious past. The museum not only represents the historic artworks but also encourages recent story-based contemporary art innovatively created by local artisans. The Museum also has a souvenir shop that sells local artworks and handicrafts made by local artists.

The Negros Museum Address: Gatuslao St. Bacolod City Phone: 034 434 5552 Price: adult/child P40/20 Operating Hours: 9am-6pm Mon-Sat

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Walk around the Provincial Capitol Grounds

Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol Building and Lagoon is the official seat of the provincial government and served as the headquarters of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II and formerly was the Negros Museum.

The building is of Romanesque architecture and also has a nice surrounding park and lagoon, which includes the Ang Paghimud-os statues done by Eduardo Castrillo, “Ang Paghimud-os” is a Hiligaynon word for “The Struggle.”

Just like Luneta Park in Manila, Kilometer Zero can be found in Bacolod Capitol Grounds. Interesting sculptures can be found in the lagoon, which is also a work of art by the famous Italian sculptor Francesco Riccardo Monti who also did the sculptures on the roof of the Metropolitan Manila Theater .

Visit San Sebastian Cathedral or Bacolod Cathedral

San Sebastian Cathedral, also known as Bacolod Cathedral, is located along Rizal Street across the Bacolod City Public Plaza. Bacolod Cathedral has a baroque architectural style and is one of the century-old churches found in Negros Occidental. Made up of coral stones and lime quarried from Guimaras Island and Palawan wood, this church is considered one of the most beautiful churches in the province.

Listen to the love story at “The Ruins” in Talisay City.

The Ruins in Talisay City is one of the most visited landmarks in Negros Occidental. It was built by Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson following the death of his first wife, Maria Braga.

The building is now a monumental landmark for its beautiful structure and romantic past. The Ruins is open daily from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm. The Ruins can also be rented for special events such as weddings, family reunions, etc.

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Discover the Church of the Angry Christ in Victorias City

This church became popular inside Victorias Milling Company in Victorias City because of its controversial wall-sized mural with vibrant colors and striking art strokes. The painted altar combined the Spanish-American painter Alfonso Ossorio’s artistry with Filipino artist Benjamin Valenciano.

Related Article:  Church of the Angry Christ in Victorias City

Visit the Heritage Houses in Talisay City

Silay City is often called the “Paris of Negros” due to its artists, cultural shows, and a large collection of perfectly preserved heritage houses.

Around the City, more than thirty heritage houses have been declared historical landmarks. Like Vigan in Ilocos Sur, Silay is the second city in the Philippines that has been declared a Museum City.

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Enjoy Masskara Festival

MassKara Festival is one of the grandest and most colorful week-long festivals held yearly in Bacolod City. The Festival climax is a mardi-gras parade where revelers don elaborate masks and costumes and dance to Latin rhythms Rio de Janiero style. This Festival is held on the third week of October and coincides with the city’s Charter Day celebration.

Eat authentic Inasal at Manokan Country

A trip to Bacolod is incomplete without visiting Manokan Country to taste Bacolod’s trademark chicken inasal. Manokan Country is an entire street of a hole-in-the-wall restaurant selling various grilled foods, including the famous Bacolod Chicken Inasal.

Related Article:  Authentic Bacolod Chicken Inasal at Manokan Country

Buy Piaya and other Pasalubong items from Bacolod.

Before you leave the city, your last stop should be a pasalubong shop where you can buy souvenir items and genuine Negrense delicacies. Piaya, Barquillos from Sugarlandia Pasalubong Shop, Cheesecakes from Calea, and Bacolod’s famous Napoliones.

These are just some of the interesting Bacolod Tourist Spots I visited during my recent Bacolod Trip. There’s more to explore in Bacolod, and I already have my itinerary for my next visit. I will update this Bacolod Travel Guide very, very soon:)

Sample Itinerary in Bacolod

Here’s a sample itinerary for a visit to Bacolod, Philippines. Keep in mind that you can adjust it based on your preferences and the time you have available.

Day 1: Explore the City

• Arrive in Bacolod and check into your accommodation.
• Enjoy a traditional Bacolod breakfast with local delicacies like piaya and napoleones.
• Visit “The Ruins,” a famous historical site with beautiful gardens and the remains of an Italianate mansion.
• Take a guided tour to learn about the history of the mansion.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant, trying Bacolod’s famous chicken inasal.
• Take a short trip to Silay City to explore its well-preserved ancestral houses like Balay Negrense.
• Stroll around Bacolod Public Plaza, a historic park in the city center.
• If it’s October, participate in or witness the MassKara Festival, a vibrant and colorful celebration featuring street dancing and masks.

Day 2: Nature and Relaxation

• Head to Mambukal Mountain Resort for a day surrounded by nature.
• Enjoy activities like hiking, hot springs, and canopy walks.
• Have lunch in Hinigaran, known for its seafood. Try local specialties like kinilaw and grilled fish.
• Relax at the Bacolod Capitol Lagoon, a peaceful park where you can paddleboat or just enjoy the scenery.
• For dinner, head to Manokan Country to try various local chicken inasal variations.
• Explore the night market for local crafts, souvenirs, and street food.

Day 3: Cultural Immersion

• Start your day at the Negros Museum to learn about the rich history and culture of Negros Occidental.
• Visit Bong-Bong’s Pasalubong Center for local treats and souvenirs.
• Explore Balay ni Tana Dicang, another heritage house in Silay showcasing Negrense lifestyle.
• Enjoy a farewell dinner at Aida’s Chicken, another popular spot for chicken inasal.

Feel free to adjust this itinerary based on your interests and the specific events or festivals happening during your visit!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is there a grab car in bacolod.

Yes, GrabCar is available in Bacolod. You can find more information on GrabCar Bacolod on the  Grab PH website .

What is Bacolod famous for?

Bacolod is famous for its MassKara Festival, which is a Mardi Gras-like festival known for its spectacular mix of dance, color, and music. Additionally, Bacolod is known as the “Sugar Capital of the Philippines” and is famous for its delectable sweet treats such as piaya and napoleones.

How do you travel around Bacolod?

Traveling around Bacolod can be done using various transportation options such as taxis, jeepneys, buses, and shuttle vans. Additionally, ride-hailing services like GrabCar are also available in Bacolod for convenient transportation within the city.

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