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Relax and Chill at Kang Jah Wa Campground Palompon

Did you know that camping is good for you, both in body and mind? The benefits might include relationship building, unplugging and getting away from screens, connecting with nature, stress reduction and increase physical fitness.

Traveling to Kang Jah Wa Campground Palompon 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 Kang Jah Wa Campground Palompon

✓ OPTION 1 (BY BUS)

Entry Point is in ORMOC PORT.

CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE

From the port, walk to Ormoc City Terminal near the Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
Then, ride a van/bus going to Palompon. Travel time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
At Palompon terminal, ride a motorcycle going to your destination.

(HOMEBOUND)

The location is located in the town proper so transportation is easy.

✓ OPTION 2 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)

Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via HILONGOS

CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE

From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (Roble Shipping Lines or Gabisan Lines) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 550.00 ( SGD$ 12.23, US$ 11, € 9.17) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
Then walk or ride a motorcycle to Hilongos Public Terminal.
At the Market, ride a bus/van to Palompon.
At Palompon terminal, you can hail and negotiate with a motorcycle to take you directly to your destination.

(HOMEBOUND)

The location is located in the town proper so transportation is easy.

✓ OPTION 3 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)

Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via BAYBAY.

CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE

From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (RORO Ferries) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 580.00 ( SGD$ 12.89, US$ 11.6, € 9.67) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
Then walk or ride a motorcycle to Baybay Public Terminal.
At the Market, ride a bus/van to Palompon.
At Palompon terminal, you can hail and negotiate with a motorcycle to take you directly to your destination.

(HOMEBOUND)

The location is located in the town proper so transportation is easy.

✓ OPTION 4 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN) POLAMBATO, BOGO, CEBU PORT

Entry Point is in DANAO, CEBU. By Boat (Roble Shipping Lines)

CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE

Notes:

From Cebu, ride the EB Aznar Shipping Corp. boat from Bogo to Palompon. EB Aznar Shipping Corp. serves the route daily.
From the port, ride and negotiate a motorcycle going to your destination.

CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE

✓ OPTION 5 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)

Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 1 or 3 via PALOMPON.

CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE

From Cebu, ride any of the boats at Pier 1 or Pier 3 to Palompon, Leyte. The fast craft serves the route daily. Travel Time is around 3 hours.
At Palompon port, ride and negotiate a motorcycle going to your destination.

(HOMEBOUND)

You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.

✓ OPTION 6 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)

Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 3 or PIER 1 via ORMOC.

Notes:

From Pier 1, ride the Slow Boat bound (Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc. and Roble Shipping Lines, Inc) or From Pier 3, ride the Fast Craft (Oceanjet or 2Go) for Ormoc. Fare is about PHP 500.00 ( SGD$ 12.5, US$ 10, € 8.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 1100.00 ( SGD$ 27.5, US$ 22, € 18.33) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
From the port, walk to Ormoc City Terminal near the Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
Then, ride a van/bus going to Palompon. Travel time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
At Palompon terminal, ride a motorcycle going to your destination.

Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here

(HOMEBOUND)

You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.
Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here

✓ OPTION 7 (BY AIRPLANE & BUS/VAN) (From Cebu or Manila)

There are actually daily flights from Manila to Tacloban and Cebu to Tacloban. The flight takes at least an hour and twenty (20) minutes if your entry point is Manila. Air travel takes about forty-five (45) minutes or less if your entry point is Cebu.
After arriving at Tacloban Domestic Airport (San Jose, Tacloban City), go to Tacloban City Bus Terminal via taxicab or transfer service.
From Tacloban City Bus Terminal, one can easily go to Palompon by taking a two-hour bus or van ride bound for Ormoc.
At the Ormoc terminal, Hop on a bus or van en route to Palompon. The van fare is P150 and the trip usually takes about two hours.

Notes:

Airlines that travel from Manila to Tacloban: (9+ flights per day)

Cebu Pacific
Air Asia
Philippine Airlines

Airlines that travel from Cebu to Tacloban: (3+ flights per day)

Cebu Pacific
CebGo
AirAsia Zest
Philippine Airlines

✓ OPTION 8 (BY PRIVATE CAR/VEHICLE)

Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Kang Jah Wa Campground” in Palompon, Leyte.

Exact location: Brgy. San Guillermo, Palompon, Leyte

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What’s in Kang Jah Wa Campground?

Kang Jah Wa Campground is an interesting place for adventurers.

Disconnect to Connect with Nature.

Kang Jah Wa Campground is a beautiful outdoor recreation area located in Brgy. San Guillermo, Palompon, Leyte. It is a hidden gem destination for outdoor enthusiasts who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

It is one of the hidden things to do in Palompon as mostly locals will only know this place.

Enjoy an activity that makes you forget civilization today. Look no more because this campground got you covered. Don’t forget to bring your camping gear, food, and drinks. You are in for unplugged acoustics, bonfire, and of course camping!

So if you’re an outdoor junkie and you prefer to spend summer away from local beaches that are definitely swarmed by beachgoers, the falls may be a good avenue for thrilling activities which you will definitely enjoy.

As a responsible tourist, be mindful of your waste. Keep this place beautiful as it is.

You can also try to visit Floating Cottages in Palompon, Lantaw Palompon, Tabuk Marine Park and Bird Sanctuary, Palompon Eco-Terrestrial Adventure Park, The Sky Garden & Eco-Village, Kalanggaman Island, L and L Cove, Rock Resort, Cangmoya Falls and Agbanga Falls.