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How to Get to Balay Ni Tatay Farm Resort (with Bali-Inspired Spots)

The road in going to this magnificent area is rough. I drove to a turtle like speed.

Balay Ni Tatay is an organic farm with resort amenities in the heart of Babatngon, Leyte

Traveling to Balay ni Tatay Farm Resort for the first time? This detailed and curated travel guide will make it easy for you to navigate your way inside, save money, and maximize your time.

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How to Get to Balay ni Tatay Farm Resort

✓ OPTION 1 (BY JEEPNEY)

Entry Point is in TACLOBAN AIRPORT.

From the airport, take a motorcycle cab to Tacloban City New Bus Terminal. Fare is about PHP 8 ( SGD 0.2 ,$0.15, € 0.12) .
Then, ride a jeepney bound for Babatngon, Leyte. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at Brgy. Pagsulhugon or the corner going to Villa Magsaysay or you are going to Balay ni Tatay. Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5). Note: There is a tarpaulin signage going to the resort located beside the highway prior to that intersection.
At Brgy. Pagsulhugon or at the cornergoing to Villa Magsaysay, ride a habal-habal or motorcycle to take you to the resort. Ask the habal-habal or motorcycle driver to fetch you at your agreed homeward bound time and take you to Tagpuro. Fare for the habal-habal is PHP 100 ( SGD$ 2.5 ,US$ 2, € 1.7) per person for two-way. Note: You’ll have to patiently wait there to board a Habal-Habal or Motorcycle.
(HOMEBOUND) At Tagpuro, ride a multicab bound for Tacloban. Fare is about PHP 20 ( SGD$ 0.5 ,US$ 0.4, € 0.33) .

✓ OPTION 2 (BY VAN)

Entry Point is TACLOBAN AIRPORT.

From the airport, take a motorcyle cab to the Van-Van Downtown Terminal located at P. Burgos Street. Fare is about PHP 8 ( SGD 0.2 ,$0.15, € 0.12) .
Then, ride a van going to Babatngon, Leyte. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at Brgy. Pagsulhugon or the corner going to Villa Magsaysay or you are going to Balay ni Tatay. Fare is PHP 40 ( SGD$ 1 ,US$ 0.8, € 0.7). Note: There is a tarpaulin signage going to the resort located beside the highway prior to that intersection.
At Brgy. Pagsulhugon or at the corner going to Villa Magsaysay, ride a habal-habal or motorcycle to take you to the resort. Ask the habal-habal or motorcycle driver to fetch you at your agreed homeward bound time and take you to Tagpuro. Fare for the habal-habal is PHP 100 ( SGD$ 2.5 ,US$ 2, € 1.7) per person for two-way. Note: You’ll have to patiently wait there to board a Habal-Habal or Motorcycle.
(HOMEBOUND) At Tagpuro, ride a multicab bound for Tacloban. Fare is about PHP 20 ( SGD$ 0.5 ,US$ 0.4, € 0.33) .

✓ OPTION 3 (BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI)

Exact Location: Balay ni Tatay, Villa Magsaysay, Babatngon, Leyte

Search for ‘ Balay ni Tatay’ via Waze or Google Maps. (It is a wee-bit expensive).

From the airport, hire a cab and take the Babatngon road.
Once you reach the Department of Agriculture office, make a LEFT TURN on the SECOND CORNER where you will see Balay ni Tatay Signage.

Note: You will enter the road that is not yet cemented. You’re near to your destination if you have crossed a steel bridge.

Note: You may also try to book a GRABTAXI which is now on Beta Mode in Tacloban, to get there faster and conveniently.

Below is the Map showing different routes to Balay ni Tatay.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What’s in Balay ni Tatay?

Balay ni Tatay Farm Resort is located in Villa Magsaysay, Babatngon, Leyte. It is surrounded by mountain and lush greenery which is really a good stress reliever and a break from city life.

As we entered the resort, we were greeted by a staff and told us to pay for the entrance.

He informed us not to lose the ticket and if we want to avail with the activities, we need to pay insidet the resort. There will be a staff that will handle the payment inside.

At first, we saw their japanese vibe huts with mini fish pond. Then, we saw the road that leads to the attractions. We hurriedly stopped by a staff and told us to park before and pay before going to the attractions.

They truly have a cozy and vintage vibe that amazed us, lots of picturesque corners and the 5-star rated cleanliness.

It’s quite peaceful, a great place for retreats and family gathering, even company team building. You’ll have your “slice of heaven” here, from the view to food to people

See pictures for references.

As we were about to exit, pretty much all of their staffs waved us goodbye! It was a pretty cool experience.

I want to go back and have a staycation next time.

Activities

1. HEART & NEST

Hike up and go to their Bali-inspired spot where you can take pictures on the hill with a lovely nature backdrop.

You don’t need to go far to make that Bali-perfect moment come true!!

2. FARM TOUR

There are multiple spots in this farm where you can take scenic and lovely photos.

3. SWIMMING

The place is very huge. Hence, you can feel the fresh air and the place is indeed relaxing. It is not overly decorated and each establishment is spacious enough. Plus they are continually renovating the place, hence there is always new things to look forward to.

Estimated time to spend in the place?

You will spend around 1 hour – 4 hours in this place.

Are food and drinks available in the area?

You can dine and just enjoy their sumptuous food at their japanese inspired restaurant.

What I love about their food is that majority if not all of the food they serve are organic. We have ordered their fresh buko because we already ate lunch and we we just thristy! Just ask the staff to serve it with ice.

Check out their MENU!

They also grow their own herbs, vegetables and even poultry.

Note that ” NO food nor any drink from outside is allowed“.

Plus, the mirror just outside the comfort room is turning your mirror selfie game up to a next level! Charootz lang!

How much is the Entrance Fee and Other Noted Fees?

Services	Rates Per Head
Entrance Fee	PHP 50
Farm Tour	PHP 100
Heart & Nest	PHP 50
Swimming Pool	PHP 150
cottage near the pool good for 5	PHP 250
cottage near the pool good for 10	PHP 500
cottage near the pool is good for 20	PHP 1000
Accommodation modest house	PHP 500
Camping	PHP 300