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How to Get to Lake Janagdan + Budget Expenses

Lake Janagdan is a hidden treasure that lies on top of one of the highest mountains of Ormoc.

Traveling to Lake Janagdan 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 Lake Janagdan

✓ OPTION 1 (BY JEEPNEY/MULTICAB)

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 jeepney/multicab bound for Lake Danao. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at Jump off Point of Lake Janagdan at Brgy. Cabintan. Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5). Travel time is about 20 minutes.
You can either ask for Ramil Morales, the head of Cabintan Local Eco Guides (CaLEGUID), or register at the Ormoc city tourism office.

(HOMEBOUND)

Wait for a jeepney/multicab in the area or ride a habal-habal.
Note: Multi-cabs are available for a certain period of time so you can wait for multi-cabs.

✓ 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 Ormoc. Travel Time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Fare is PHP 200.00 – PHP 350.00 ( SGD$ 5.00 ,US$ 4.0, € 3.33) – ( SGD$ 8.75 ,US$ 7.0, € 5.83).
Once you reached Ormoc Terminal, ride a jeepney/multicab bound for Lake Danao. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at Jump off Point of Lake Janagdan at Brgy. Cabintan. Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5). Travel time is about 20 minutes.
You can either ask for Ramil Morales, the head of Cabintan Local Eco Guides (CaLEGUID), or register at the Ormoc city tourism office.

(HOMEBOUND)

Wait for any bus/van in the area or ride a habal-habal/motorcycle.
Note: You can arrange for your motorcycle driver to wait for you so that you won’t have a hard time going out of the area.

✓ 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 to Baybay Transportation Terminal.
At the terminal, ride a VAN/BUS bound for Ormoc. Fare is PHP 200.00 – PHP 350.00 ( SGD$ 5.00 ,US$ 4.0, € 3.33) – ( SGD$ 8.75 ,US$ 7.0, € 5.83) . Travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Once you reached Ormoc Terminal, ride a jeepney/multicab bound for Lake Danao. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at Jump off Point of Lake Janagdan at Brgy. Cabintan. Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5). Travel time is about 20 minutes.
You can either ask for Ramil Morales, the head of Cabintan Local Eco Guides (CaLEGUID), or register at the Ormoc city tourism office.

(HOMEBOUND)

Wait for any bus/van in the area or ride a habal-habal/motorcycle.

✓ OPTION 4 (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 jeepney/multicab bound for Lake Danao. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at Jump off Point of Lake Janagdan at Brgy. Cabintan. Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5). Travel time is about 20 minutes.
You can either ask for Ramil Morales, the head of Cabintan Local Eco Guides (CaLEGUID), or register at the Ormoc city tourism office.

Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here

(HOMEBOUND)

Wait for any bus/van in the area or ride a habal-habal/motorcycle.
Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here

✓ OPTION 5 (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 the Ormoc by taking a three-hour bus or van ride bound for Ormoc.
Once you reached Ormoc Terminal, ride a jeepney/multicab bound for Lake Danao. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at Jump off Point of Lake Janagdan at Brgy. Cabintan. Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5). Travel time is about 20 minutes.
You can either ask for Ramil Morales, the head of Cabintan Local Eco Guides (CaLEGUID), or register at the Ormoc city tourism office.

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 6 (BY PRIVATE CAR/VEHICLE)

Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Lake Janagdan” in Ormoc, Leyte.
Just around 20 minutes away from Ormoc City Proper.

Exact location: Brgy. Cabintan, Ormoc City (Jumpoff)

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What’s in Lake Janagdan?

Lake Janagdan is located in the eastern part of Ormoc and is part of the Mt. Aminduen ranges. It measures 1120masl and is surrounded by lush and diverse vegetation. Various plant species can be found, with ferns, vines, and trees covered with mosses. Different types of insects often crawl along the trail too.

The Lake Janagdan is next to Alto Peak and has a length of 0.57 kilometers, this is a breathtaking crater lake occupying the caldera of mount Janagdan, the lake completes the Ormoc’s three lakes, lake Janagdan is the smallest of the three but it is accessible only by foot.

Lake Janagdan is one of the lakes that the ormocanon is proud of, especially for the resident there, when you are going to watch the lake nearby you will surely amaze by its beauty and how it is designed by nature, that’s why many tourists have the guts to go there just to see how beautiful the Lake Janagdan is.

Be prepared, for 1-2 hours of trekking/hiking to Lake Janagdan.

There are many other things to do while in Ormoc. Besides Lake Janagdan, there are two other lakes in the city – Lake Danao and Lake Kasudsuran. Each lake has an adventure waiting! The hiking is fabulous at Alto Peak. This is the highest mountain in the Eastern Visayas. It is a favorite mountain climb. It is an excellent climb for beginning climbers.

There are also Sayahan Falls and Tres Aguas Waterfalls.

You might want to check out Miracle View, Heavens Peak, and Supremacy Camp.

Estimated time to spend in the place?

You will spend around 10 minutes – 30 minutes in this place. 1-2 hours of trekking.

Are food and drinks available in the area?

They do not sell any food or drinks in the area so you might bring your own. You might need this one, especially on a hot sunny day.

How much are the Entrance Fee and Other Noted Fees?

PHP 25.00 – Registration fee per person.
PHP 500.00 – Guide Fee for every 5 hikers.
PHP 300.00 – Guide Fee for one day tour
PHP 500.00 – Guide Fee for overnight

Note: If you want help carrying your water, lunch, and trail food, you may ask the guide to carry them for you for a minimal tip. For groups, you can share one pack of up to 20 kilos to be carried by one porter for a fee of P500.

Opening and Closing Time?

Everyday:
- 6:00 AM to 02:00 PM
NOTE: Local tourism only welcomes guests until 2 PM for safety purposes. Also, it is best to start the hike early in the morning.

Parking Space?

Available and is FREE. You just need to park your car beside the road.

When is the best time to visit the place?

Best time to visit is on any day of their opening days.

For more information, contact them at:

You may inquire the Ormoc City Tourism Office or contact Ms. Riza Vinculado at 09484759666 or ask for Ramil Morales, the head of Cabintan Local Eco Guides (CaLEGUID) at Brgy. Cabintan.

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TIPS, NOTES, AND REMINDERS

Bring extra clothes so that in every corner, the outfit is different.
Visit on weekdays to avoid the crowd.
Bring water so that you can’t be dehydrated.
The cut-off time for visiting the falls is 2 pm.
You can Climb Lake Janagdan on Day 1. Overnight Camping at the base of Mt. Aminduen then climbing the summit (Alto Peak) on Day 2.
For guide services, contact sir Ramil Morales through his Facebook account or via the Caleguid page. Likewise, you may contact him through his mobile number at 0921-724-3042.
For transport services, you may contact Rodel at 0920-715-6011.
Traveling solo or with a partner? There are habal-habal rides that can take you to Barangay Cabintan for about PHP 200 per person and per way (Not sure about the rate, though).
Practice the LEAVE NO TRACE principles.
Pack at least 3 liters of water.
There’s a water source and a waterfall near the campsite.
Bring trail food/snacks.
Bring ION drinks like Gatorade or Pocari Sweat.
Wear trekking shoes or sandals with great traction.
Pack a tent.
Pack a cook set, and cook your food.
Pack full-fingered gloves, leggings, and arm guards.
Use your legs, when using the ropes. You’ll be swaying from side to side if you don’t use them.
Only Smart has a stable mobile signal in Barangay Cabintan.
Do some preparation climbs, before hiking Alto Peak, to improve your endurance as well as enhance your confidence.
You may also camp at Heaven’s Peak for PHP 100 per night. You can take a shower there, for PHP 25.
You can also take a day hike to Alto Peak, if you’re short on time. However, you’re not going to see Lake Janagdan if you take the day hike option.