A Local’s Travel Guide to Lake Danao Ormoc
Ormoc City – The City of Beautiful People. They recently described our city when our elected mayor is now Richard Gomez. I cannot exactly say if it is really connected with that but I must say that our city consists of beautiful people right from the start.
Traveling to Lake Danao Ormoc 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.
LET’S GET STARTED
HOW TO GET TO ORMOC
Direct Flights from Manila,Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro and more are being served to Tacloban. Flights are operated by Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and AirAsia. Then, ride a van from Tacloban to Ormoc.
✓ ENTRY POINT MANILA (NAIA) or CEBU (MCIA) or DAVAO
- By Airplane (Cebu pacific, Airasia and Philippine Airlines)
Manila to Tacloban. Then, Tacloban to Ormoc.
✓ ENTRY POINT CEBU (Pier 3)
- By Boat (Roble Shipping Lines)
From Cebu, ride the Roble Shipping lines boat at Pier 3 to Ormoc City. Roble Shipping Lines serves the route everyday a week and at 7:30pm. Travel Time is around 6 hours. Fare is about PHP 660.00 per person.
- By Fast Craft or Fast Boat (2GO, Oceanjet or Weesam)
From Cebu, ride any of the three boat at Pier 1 to Ormoc City, Leyte. The three fastcrafts serves the route daily. Travel Time is around 3 hours. Fare is PHP 600.00 per person.
GETTING TO LAKE DANAO ORMOC
HOW TO GET THERE: You can ride a multi-cab or a motorbike
1. To get to Lake Danao by public transport look for the terminal near the public market at Ormoc City for jeepneys and multi-cabs bound for Bgy. Lake Danao.
✓ 30 – 45 minutes ride
✓ Fare is around PHP 25- PHP 40
Note: There are only a few multi-cabs headed to Lake Danao
2. You can ride a tricycle to Barangay Dolores. Then, ride a habal-habal / motorbike to Lake Danao.
HOW TO GET BACK TO ORMOC CITY PROPER:
- Multi-cabs are available for a certain period of time so you can wait for multi-cabs.
- Negotiate with the same multi-cab driver for your pick-up time or motorbike.
The lake is a 5-minute walk from the multi-cab stop near the barangay hall.
Location: Lake Danao, Ormoc City, Leyte
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LAKE DANAO
Eversince the day that I started having my own thoughts, one tourist destination that I really consider as a destination is Lake Danao. My family used to hang out there.
Lake Danao is a guitar-shaped lake. It is the most popular tourist attraction in Ormoc.
Lake Danao’s is situated just 18 kilometers northeast of Ormoc City proper, the lake sits at an altitude almost similar to Tagaytay’s. It is part of the 2,100+ hectare Lake Danao National Park and is surrounded by the Amandiwin mountain range.
Food vendor awaits you at the lake. They sell “paluto” or “to cook” foods. It is actually cheap so you need not worry about the price.
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ACTIVITIES IN LAKE DANAO
1. KAYAK YOUR WAY IN AND OUT OF THE LAKE
This is by far the activity that I have not experienced ever in my life here at our lake because my parents said that it is very dangerous to swim in the waters and this has been imprinted in my brain. So, I really have no experience riding the kayak here but I see so many locals doing it in any case.
2. DINE WHILE IN A FLOATING COTTAGE
The guitar shape lake offers a floating cottage in the area for a fee. I will tackle the rates below.
This is a good way to unwind. Just be wary when the wind is blowing hard because the styro foams and your trash will be blown away by the strong wind.
3. EAT DIFFERENT KINDS OF LOCAL CUISINES
They have a lot of different cuisine for a certain food that is not very common to me, at least. It was a moment for me since I am a food enthusiast as well. You might as well try the foods here.
The local’s stalls are at the 2nd entrance. Just before the lake. You can easily recognize them.
4. LOOK AT THE OVERLOOK
This was a bit new for me. I visited the lake recently and was told about the overlook so I needed to see it up. When I was there, the overlook was destroyed. At least, there is still the ground floor. Just be careful y’all.
5. SWIM AND CHILL
Don’t forget to swim since the lake is very friendly. They say that no one really knows the depth of the lake so be very careful. Don’t drop your valuables because for sure, you won’t retrieve them.
6. GET SOME INSTA-WORTHY SHOT
Are we out in the woods?
RATES AND PRICES
Lake Danao Rates:
- PHP 50 – Entrance Fee per person
- PHP 150 – Kayak
- PHP 150 – per hour Floating Cottage
- PHP 120 – most food is priced that way per order
OPENING TIME
Monday-Sunday.
Please contact the Lake Danao tourism office for the schedule.
OTHER INFO’S
Lake Danao Tourism Office (0948) 717 4640
IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without Shellwander’s notice. Should you know the updated information, please message me on Facebook.
You may also want to see 13 Best Things to Do in Ormoc, Leyte.
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REMINDERS, TIPS, AND NOTES
1.Study Your Location
Every location is unique and so are the rules while trekking on it. Carry a map with you all the time so that you know exactly where you are so that you can find your way back.
2.Medical Kit
Stuff your bag with all the necessary medicines and medical tools.
3.Emergency Contacts
Remember “Prevention is better than cure.” This is just a precautionary step. I genuinely do not want to see you in any trouble at all
4.Please Inform
“Leaving a simple text to your family or trusted friends.” If something unfortunate happens, your loved one’s will find you.
5.Plenty Of Essentials
Carry at least 3 liters of water and plenty of nutrition bars. They are light and filling till the time you find any other source.
WHAT’S NEARBY?
✓ 13 Best Things to Do in Ormoc, Leyte
✓ Quadro Ormoc: Foodie Night Market
✓ 5 Must Try Delicacies in Ormoc
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Have you ever been to the place I’ve listed above? Go and try it yourself!
Always remember to “Develop your One Days to Day Ones!“
XOXO,
